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Researchers are evaluating the safety and effects of a new medicine called NNC0487-0111 in people who have Heart Failure with preserved Ejection Fraction HFpEF or Heart Failure with mildly reduced Ejection Fraction HFmrEF and excess body weight. This phase 3 clinical trial aims to find out if NNC0487-0111 is safe and effective for treating these conditions compared to a placebo. Participants have HFpEF or HFmrEF and a body mass index of 30 or above. The study is sponsored by Novo Nordisk AS and uses a randomized, quadruple-masked design. Participants will receive either NNC0487-0111 or a matching placebo by injection under the skin once a week. The NNC0487-0111 is given in increasing doses over time. The study is parallel in design, meaning participants are randomly assigned to one of the two groups and receive that treatment throughout the trial. This treatment period extends for up to about 165 weeks. The study evaluates the time to certain heart failure events, hospitalizations, cardiovascular deaths, and other major cardiovascular events. During the study, participants will be monitored regularly to assess heart failure outcomes and kidney function, as well as quality of life using questionnaires like the Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire. Safety and effectiveness are assessed through hospital visits, heart failure event tracking, and blood tests including kidney function and blood sugar levels. The total participation spans over three years, with ongoing evaluations to measure the time to heart failure events and cardiovascular outcomes. Participants receive close medical monitoring throughout the study period.

Researchers are evaluating the safety of maribavir in adults who have severe chronic kidney disease CKD or end-stage renal disease ESRD, including those on dialysis, and who have a refractory cytomegalovirus CMV infection after transplantation. This observational study collects already existing data from participants medical records without changing their standard medical care or treatment. The study includes adults aged 18 years or older who have undergone solid organ or stem cell transplantation and have been treated with maribavir for refractory CMV infection. Data will be collected from the start of maribavir treatment through up to seven days after the last dose or until death or end of available data, whichever comes first. Participants include those with severe CKD or ESRD, including those on peritoneal or hemodialysis. Participants medical records will be reviewed to monitor any adverse events from maribavir treatment during the study period, which can last up to four years. The main measurement is the number of participants experiencing adverse events, including those of special interest. This review will not affect participants usual care, and no new treatments or interventions will be given as part of this study.

This trial studies participants with previously untreated, unresectable, or metastatic colorectal cancer. It evaluates the safety and effectiveness of pumitamig combined with chemotherapy compared to bevacizumab combined with chemotherapy. The study includes participants who do not have specific genetic markers like dMMR, MSI-H, or BRAF V600E mutations, which may affect treatment response. Participants receive treatment with study drugs such as pumitamig, bevacizumab, and chemotherapy regimens including FOLFOX, FOLFIRI, and CAPOX. The treatments are given at specified doses on specific days. The study uses a randomized, double-blind design with multiple experimental and comparator arms to assess these combinations. Throughout the study, participants undergo regular assessments to measure tumor response and survival outcomes. Key evaluations include imaging tests using RECIST v1.1 criteria, monitored by both investigators and independent reviewers, over a period of up to 5 years. Researchers track objective response, progression-free survival, and overall survival to determine treatment outcomes and safety.

This study evaluates the long-term safety and tolerability of pelacarsen TQJ230 in people with established cardiovascular disease and elevated Lipoproteina who completed a previous related study. It is an open-label extension trial, meaning all participants receive the study drug without placebo comparison. The trial is sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals and focuses on continued treatment after the completion of the parent study. Participants receive monthly injections of pelacarsen 80 mg subcutaneously for up to 36 months during this extension phase. This phase is designed to provide access to the study drug after the initial trial and to monitor participants closely. The study does not involve randomization or blinding, and all enrolled participants receive the active drug. During the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including monitoring for adverse events and cardiovascular events, as well as measuring Lipoproteina levels at baseline and several time points over 36 months. Safety and tolerability will be closely tracked throughout the treatment period. The total duration of participation corresponds to the length of the extension phase, up to three years.

Researchers are conducting a combined Phase 2b and Phase 3 clinical trial to study CSL300 Clazakizumab in adults with end stage kidney disease ESKD who are undergoing maintenance dialysis. The study aims to find the right dose of CSL300 and then evaluate its effect on cardiovascular outcomes and safety in people with systemic inflammation and either atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease ASCVD or diabetes. This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study involving multiple centers. Participants will receive intravenous IV administration of either CSL300 or a placebo. The Phase 2b part focuses on determining the appropriate dose of CSL300 compared to placebo over about 12 weeks, while the Phase 3 part examines CSL300s effect on cardiovascular events over approximately five years. The study includes different dosing groups in Phase 2b and a larger comparison of CSL300 versus placebo in Phase 3. During the study, participants will be monitored regularly with blood tests that measure inflammation markers such as high-sensitivity C-reactive protein hs-CRP, cardiovascular events, and safety outcomes. Researchers will track changes in various blood components and adverse events up to 32 weeks in Phase 2b and follow cardiovascular outcomes for up to five years in Phase 3. The total participation lasts through these periods with scheduled assessments to evaluate treatment effects and safety.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and performance of the ConvaVAC13 Ag Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System in treating chronic wounds, specifically focusing on Venous Leg Ulcers VLUs. Chronic wounds are those that heal slowly or not at all, causing pain and affecting daily life. VLUs are the most common chronic leg wounds, affecting about 1 in 100 people, and current treatments include wound cleaning, special dressings, compression therapy, and antimicrobial creams or dressings. This study aims to see if the ConvaVAC13 Ag system can improve healing outcomes for VLUs effectively and safely. The ConvaVAC13 Ag system is a device that uses negative pressure wound therapy NPWT combined with silver ions, which have antimicrobial properties. NPWT involves applying a sealed dressing connected to a vacuum pump that removes excess fluid, promotes tissue growth, and reduces bacteria in the wound. The study involves participants receiving treatment with this device on their VLUs. The system aims to support wound healing by removing harmful biofilms and promoting tissue repair. Participants will be involved in the study for at least 14 days, during which the main measurement is the percentage reduction in wound size at day 14. Researchers will monitor wound healing progress and safety throughout the treatment period. The study helps assess how well the device performs in managing VLUs, with evaluations of wound condition and patient outcomes. The total participation time may vary depending on individual wound response and healing progress.

Researchers are evaluating the effects of a medicine called BI 690517 combined with empagliflozin in adults with chronic kidney disease CKD who are at risk of their kidney condition getting worse. The study includes people with or without type 2 diabetes and those who may already be taking medicines like angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors ACEi, angiotensin receptor blockers ARB, or sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors SGLT2i. The goal is to understand if adding BI 690517 can help delay worsening kidney function, hospitalizations due to heart failure, or cardiovascular death. After a run-in period where all participants take empagliflozin and other standard medications, participants are randomly assigned to receive either BI 690517 tablets or placebo tablets once daily alongside empagliflozin. The run-in period confirms that participants are stabilized on empagliflozin before randomization. The treatment phase continues for about three to four years until enough kidney or heart-related events have occurred to compare outcomes between the two groups. During the study, participants visit the study site about five times in the first six months and then every six months thereafter. At these visits, health is regularly checked through blood and urine tests, blood pressure and weight measurements, kidney function monitoring, and collection of any side effect information. The main outcome measured is the time until the first occurrence of kidney disease progression, hospitalization for heart failure, or cardiovascular death.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of the Shockwave Reducer device in patients with refractory angina pectoris who have persistent symptoms despite receiving the best medical therapy. This study includes a randomized, double-blinded, sham-controlled trial as well as a non-randomized registry for specific patient groups, such as those with right coronary artery ischemia or those unable to complete exercise tests. The trial aims to compare outcomes between patients receiving the device implant and those undergoing a sham procedure, focusing on those unsuitable for standard revascularization procedures. Participants in the randomized trial will be assigned to either receive the Shockwave Reducer implant or a sham implantation procedure without the device. Patients in the single-arm registry will receive the Shockwave Reducer device without randomization. The study involves detailed assessments including coronary angiography and functional tests to confirm eligibility. The treatment period and follow-up extend through six months to evaluate both safety and effectiveness outcomes. During the study, participants will undergo multiple evaluations including stress tests, imaging, and clinical assessments to monitor angina symptoms and cardiac function. Researchers will track key outcomes such as angina severity scores and safety endpoints at six months. Participants are expected to comply with follow-up visits and stable medication regimens, and the study includes careful monitoring to ensure adherence and collect comprehensive data on the devices impact on refractory angina symptoms.

Researchers are studying patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia CLL who have been treated with acalabrutinib in the United Kingdom. This observational study aims to describe the characteristics and real-world clinical outcomes of these patients, especially those who started acalabrutinib treatment as part of the UK Early Access Programme. The study seeks to provide UK-specific data on how patients respond to and tolerate acalabrutinib in typical clinical settings. The study involves reviewing clinical records of treatment-naefve CLL patients who began acalabrutinib between April 1, 2020, and April 1, 2021. The focus is on patients treated in the first-line setting with acalabrutinib under the Early Access Programme. This non-interventional study does not involve new treatments but collects and analyzes existing data to estimate progression-free survival, overall survival, response rates, treatment patterns, and healthcare resource use. Participants medical information will be gathered from their clinical records following local laws. Researchers will track outcomes such as progression-free survival at various time points up to 60 months, overall survival, response rates, and treatment interruptions. The study design allows for long-term observation of how patients fare with acalabrutinib, providing valuable real-world evidence. The study is expected to continue through April 2027.

This research aims to evaluate the effects of lowering blood phosphate levels in adults with end-stage kidney disease ESKD who are receiving dialysis. Elevated phosphate levels are common in ESKD and linked to higher risk of death and heart problems, but it is unclear if reducing phosphate improves important patient outcomes. The study will compare intensive lowering of phosphate to a more liberal phosphate target to see if this reduces heart-related deaths and events, improves physical health, and is cost-effective. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups one aiming for a liberal serum phosphate target of 2.0 to 2.5 mmolL, and the other aiming for an intensive target of 1.50 mmolL or lower. Doctors will decide the type and dose of phosphate-lowering medications to help participants reach their assigned phosphate levels, following usual local practices. The study will last up to five years and is conducted internationally with 3600 adults on dialysis. During the study, researchers will monitor participants for major heart-related events and deaths, physical health, fatigue, quality of life, patient satisfaction, and itching. Regular assessments will include measuring time to cardiovascular death or major cardiovascular events and evaluating overall survival and quality of life using the EQ5D-5L tool. The study will also assess cost-effectiveness and continue to observe participants for five years to collect comprehensive data on these outcomes.