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Researchers are evaluating molnupiravir, an oral medicine designed to stop the COVID-19 virus from multiplying, to see if it can prevent severe illness from COVID-19 in people at high risk of disease progression. The study focuses on adults with confirmed COVID-19 infection who are at increased risk due to age, medical conditions, or other factors. This is a Phase 3 randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial led by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either molnupiravir or a matching placebo. Those in the molnupiravir group will take 800 mg orally every 12 hours for 5 days, totaling 10 doses. The same dosing schedule applies to the placebo group. Some participants may also receive remdesivir as part of standard care if clinically appropriate. During the study, participants will be monitored for up to 29 days to assess outcomes such as hospitalization, death, or medically attended visits related to COVID-19. Safety will be evaluated by tracking adverse events and discontinuation due to side effects. Researchers will also measure symptom relief, viral RNA levels, and other health indicators. The study is expected to continue until January 2031.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of UBT251, a medicine not yet available for prescription, in adults with type 2 diabetes. This study compares UBT251 with semaglutide, an already approved treatment, and their respective placebos. The goal is to see how well different doses of UBT251 lower blood sugar over time. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either UBT251, UBT251 placebo, semaglutide, or semaglutide placebo. All treatments are given once weekly by injection under the skin. The study follows participants over several weeks, measuring effects at weeks 16, 28, and 40, focusing on blood sugar control and body weight changes. Throughout the study, participants will have regular assessments including blood tests to measure glycated hemoglobin HbA1c, insulin resistance, beta-cell function, fasting glucose, body measurements, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and other health markers. Safety is monitored by tracking any adverse events, with total participation lasting up to 40 weeks of treatment plus additional safety follow-up.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of a new medicine called CagriSema in helping adults living with obesity, with or without type 2 diabetes, to lose weight. This phase 3 clinical study compares two different weekly doses of CagriSema against an existing medicine, semaglutide. The study aims to understand how well these treatments support weight loss over a long period. Participants in this study will be randomly assigned to receive one of three treatments CagriSema at dose level 1, CagriSema at dose level 2, or semaglutide. Each treatment is given by weekly injection under the skin for 72 weeks. The study lasts about 83 weeks, covering treatment and follow-up periods to observe effects and safety. During the study, participants will have regular assessments to monitor body weight, body mass index BMI, waist size, cholesterol levels, blood sugar control HbA1c, and quality of life. Researchers will track changes from the start of treatment to the end of 72 weeks, including weight loss milestones and health measurements. Safety will also be closely monitored through reports of any adverse events until the study ends.

Researchers are evaluating how well brenipatide LY3537031 is tolerated, its side effects, and its safety and effectiveness in adults with Irritable Bowel Syndrome-Constipation IBS-C. This Phase 2 study compares brenipatide given under the skin with a placebo to better understand its impact on IBS-C symptoms. The trial is sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company and lasts about 35 weeks. Participants will receive either brenipatide or a placebo, both administered subcutaneously. The study uses a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled design with parallel groups. Treatment effects will be measured primarily between weeks 9 and 16, focusing on the weekly composite clinical response. Secondary outcomes include abdominal pain and bowel movement responses during the same period. During the study, participants will be monitored for safety and symptom changes. They will record abdominal pain scores daily and bowel habits using a stool form scale. Researchers will review these data along with other health assessments to evaluate the study drugs effects. The total participation duration is approximately 35 weeks, including screening, treatment, and follow-up periods.

Researchers are evaluating the safety, side effects, and effectiveness of brenipatide LY3537031 in adults with Irritable Bowel Syndrome-Diarrhea IBS-D. The study compares brenipatide administered under the skin with a placebo to understand its impact on this condition. This Phase 2 clinical trial involves participants aged 18 to 75 years. Participants will receive either the study drug brenipatide or a placebo through subcutaneous injections. The study follows a randomized, double-blind design where neither participants nor researchers know which treatment is given. Treatment and placebo administrations occur during the trial, which lasts approximately 35 weeks. During the study, participants will be monitored for how well they tolerate the drug and any side effects. Researchers will collect daily data on abdominal pain and stool consistency using an eDiary, focusing on responses between weeks 9 and 24. The primary measure is the percentage of participants achieving a daily composite response for at least half the days between weeks 9 and 16. Safety and efficacy outcomes are tracked throughout the trial period.

Researchers are evaluating the effect of muvalaplin in lowering cardiovascular risks among adults with elevated lipoproteina who either have atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease or are at risk of a first heart attack or stroke. This phase 3, randomized, double-blind study aims to investigate whether muvalaplin can reduce major adverse cardiovascular events compared to placebo in this high-risk population. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either muvalaplin or a placebo, both given orally. The study is designed with parallel groups and will last about 5.25 years, during which the occurrence of cardiovascular events and changes in lipoproteina levels will be closely monitored. Throughout the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including measurement of lipoproteina levels, monitoring of cardiovascular events such as heart attacks or strokes, and evaluation of healthcare resource use. The primary outcome is the time to first major adverse cardiac event, tracked from baseline until the study ends. Safety and pharmacokinetics of muvalaplin will also be evaluated during the trial period.

Researchers are evaluating whether adding zilebesiran to standard antihypertensive treatment can reduce major cardiovascular events in adults with hypertension that is not well controlled and who either have established cardiovascular disease or are at high risk for it. This phase 3, randomized, double-blind study aims to determine if zilebesiran lowers the risk of cardiovascular death, heart attacks, strokes, or heart failure events compared to placebo. The study will continue until a targeted number of these events have occurred, which may take up to about 5 years. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either 300 mg of zilebesiran or a placebo, both given as subcutaneous injections every 6 months, alongside their usual blood pressure medications. The study uses a parallel design and includes careful monitoring of blood pressure and cardiovascular events over time. Both groups will continue their standard antihypertensive therapies, including at least two medications where one must be a diuretic. During the study, participants will be regularly assessed for cardiovascular events such as heart attacks, strokes, heart failure hospitalizations, and cardiovascular death. Blood pressure measurements will be taken at baseline and at 6 months, among other times. The primary outcome is the time until the first occurrence of a major cardiovascular event, with secondary outcomes including changes in blood pressure and other cardiovascular events. Participants will be followed for up to approximately 5 years to monitor these outcomes and overall survival.