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Researchers are evaluating AZD0780, an oral PCSK9 inhibitor, in a phase 3, randomized, placebo-controlled study to see if it can reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE-PLUS) in adults with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) or those at high risk for a first ASCVD event. The study compares AZD0780 to a placebo and monitors participants from randomization until the primary analysis censoring date, followed by a final study closure visit. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either oral AZD0780 or an oral placebo once daily. The treatment period lasts until the primary analysis censoring date, after which a study closure visit will occur. The study is event-driven and designed to assess the time to the first major cardiovascular event during treatment. During the study, participants will be closely monitored with various assessments to evaluate cardiovascular outcomes and safety over approximately 54 months. Researchers will track the time to first event of any component of MACE-PLUS and collect data to assess the effect of AZD0780 compared to placebo. The study includes regular visits and evaluations to ensure participant safety and adherence to treatment.

Researchers are evaluating the use of epigenome-guided treatment selection compared to the usual standard-of-care (SOC) treatment in adults with active Crohn's Disease (CD) who are starting biologic therapy. This multicenter, prospective, randomized, controlled, open-label study aims to assess the efficacy, safety, and cost-effectiveness of this approach by comparing clinical remission and endoscopic response at Week 26. About 378 participants with active CD, defined by specific clinical and endoscopic criteria, will be included, with roughly half being biologic-naive and the other half exposed to no more than one prior biologic treatment. Participants will be randomly assigned to either receive biologic therapy guided by an epigenetic biomarker assay and the EpiPredict software, which predicts response to two biologics (Vedolizumab or Ustekinumab) or to receive treatment selected according to usual SOC without epigenome guidance. Biologic therapies will be administered following product labels and local SOC recommendations, with dose adjustments allowed as needed. Study assessments will follow the SOC schedule for each biologic during the 26-week treatment period, with different visit weeks depending on the biologic used. Participants will undergo blood sample collection for epigenetic testing during screening. Study visits will include clinical and endoscopic assessments at specified weeks, with long-term follow-up every six months up to 24 months after Week 26 using medical records and questionnaires. Researchers will measure outcomes related to clinical remission and endoscopic response, safety, and cost-effectiveness. Participants' adherence and ability to comply with protocol requirements will be monitored throughout the study.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of finerenone compared to a placebo in patients hospitalized with acute decompensated heart failure who have mildly reduced or preserved left ventricular ejection fraction. This international, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 3 trial aims to understand how finerenone affects morbidity and mortality in this patient group. Participants will receive either oral finerenone or a matching oral placebo. The study focuses on patients currently hospitalized or recently discharged with heart failure symptoms and specific heart function measures. The trial is event-driven and will continue for up to approximately 30 months to collect sufficient data on outcomes. During the study, researchers will monitor the total number of heart failure events and cardiovascular deaths, as well as track serious adverse events and any adverse events that lead participants to stop the study drug. These ongoing assessments will help evaluate the overall safety and impact of the treatment over the duration of the trial.

Researchers are evaluating whether avoiding further axillary treatment after neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) is as effective as standard axillary treatment for patients with early stage breast cancer who initially had cancer in the lymph nodes confirmed by needle biopsy but show no residual cancer in the lymph nodes after NACT. The study aims to determine if skipping axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) or axillary radiotherapy (ART) affects disease free survival (DFS) and whether it reduces the risk of lymphoedema five years after treatment. This phase 3, open-label, randomized trial includes patients with T1-3N1M0 breast cancer and confirmed nodal metastases who have undergone sentinel node biopsy removing at least three lymph nodes post-NACT.

Researchers are investigating the effects of a medicine called BI 690517 in combination with empagliflozin for adults with chronic kidney disease who are at risk of their condition worsening. This study includes people both with and without type 2 diabetes and those already taking certain kidney-related medicines like ACE inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers. The goal is to understand if adding BI 690517 helps protect kidney function and reduces risks related to kidney failure and heart problems. This is a Phase 3 clinical trial conducted over about 3 to 4 years. The study has two parts. First, participants receive either empagliflozin or a placebo similar to BI 690517 for at least six weeks, while continuing other indicated treatments like ACE inhibitors or ARBs. In the second part, participants are randomly assigned to take either BI 690517 tablets or placebo tablets once daily alongside empagliflozin for the rest of the study. The placebo tablets look like BI 690517 but contain no active medicine. Participants have regular visits to the study site, about four times in the first six months, then every six months afterward. During these visits, doctors monitor kidney function, heart health, blood pressure, weight, and any side effects. Blood and urine samples are taken to track health changes. The main outcomes measured are the time until worsening kidney disease, hospitalization for heart failure, or cardiovascular death. The study ends when a certain number of these events have occurred.

Researchers are evaluating maridebart cafraglutide, a drug given as an addition to standard care, to see if it reduces heart-related problems and deaths better than a placebo in people with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease who are overweight or obese. This phase 3 study focuses on cardiovascular events such as heart attacks, strokes, and deaths related to heart conditions, aiming to improve outcomes in this high-risk population. Participants will receive either maridebart cafraglutide or a placebo, both administered by injection under the skin. The study compares these two groups over a period of up to approximately 35 months, monitoring heart-related health events to assess the drug's impact. The placebo group will receive injections that look identical but contain no active drug, ensuring a double-blind study design. During the study, participants will be regularly evaluated for major cardiovascular events, including heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and death. Researchers will track the time until these events occur to measure the drug's effectiveness. Safety and health will be closely monitored throughout the study period, and participants will be followed for up to nearly three years to gather comprehensive data on cardiovascular outcomes and overall survival.

Researchers are evaluating the long-term effects of lidocaine infusions given during and after surgery on the development of moderate or severe chronic post-surgical pain (CPSP) one year after breast cancer surgery in adult female patients. This Phase 3, international, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial involves more than 4,000 participants undergoing mastectomy or breast conserving surgery. The study aims to detect a 25% reduction in CPSP incidence and also assesses safety, pain relief effectiveness, neuropathic pain characteristics, psychological well-being, and quality of life. Participants receive either a lidocaine infusion or a placebo infusion starting with an intravenous bolus after anesthesia induction, followed by continuous intravenous infusion during surgery. After surgery, a subcutaneous lidocaine or placebo infusion is continued for up to 24 hours. Dosages are based on lean body weight and capped at 68 kg. Patients undergoing day-case surgery receive only the intraoperative bolus and infusion without the postoperative infusion. Throughout the study, patient pain levels, opioid use, safety events, neuropathic pain symptoms, psychological status, and quality of life are closely monitored. The primary outcome is the patient-reported incidence of moderate or severe CPSP one year after surgery. Data collection includes follow-up visits and assessments to track both short-term and long-term effects of the treatments.

Researchers are conducting a phase III, randomized, open-label, international trial to compare ruxolitinib with the best available therapy for patients with high-risk polycythemia vera (PV). The best available therapy includes either interferon alpha or hydroxycarbamide, selected by the investigator before randomization. This study aims to evaluate which treatment better prevents major complications like thrombosis, hemorrhage, or progression to more severe blood disorders within approximately three years. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either ruxolitinib at a dose of 10 mg twice daily or best available therapy consisting of interferon alpha or hydroxycarbamide, administered through standard hospital methods. There will be no crossover between treatment arms during the trial. Interferon formulations, including pegylated-interferon, may be used at the investigator's discretion. During the study, participants will be monitored for event-free survival, defined as the time until the first major thrombosis, hemorrhage, death, or disease transformation. Assessments will include regular clinical evaluations and laboratory tests over the approximately three-year trial period. The trial emphasizes safety and effectiveness by closely observing patient outcomes and treatment tolerability throughout the study.

Researchers are evaluating multiple investigational compounds in adults with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD) in this multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase II platform study. The study aims to assess the efficacy and safety of these compounds, with the first intervention being GHZ339. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of the study treatments. The trial compares different doses of GHZ339 against a matching placebo. Participants will receive assigned treatments during the study period, with dosing details including several dose levels labeled A, B, C, and D for GHZ339. The design allows evaluation of treatment effects on moderate to severe AD symptoms. Participants will be involved in the study from baseline through Week 16, with assessments including the Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) score measured to track changes from baseline. Safety and efficacy will be monitored throughout the trial, and all participants must meet specific inclusion criteria including an AD diagnosis for at least one year and moderate to severe disease. The total duration of participation spans at least 16 weeks for outcome measurement.

Researchers are investigating the safety and effectiveness of adding olaparib, a PARP enzyme inhibitor, to platinum-based chemotherapy given before surgery in patients with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and/or those with germline BRCA (gBRCA) mutations. This randomized phase II/III trial aims to see if this combined treatment improves the rate of pathological complete response (pCR) at surgery while monitoring safety outcomes. The study plans to enroll at least 780 patients, including a minimum of 220 with gBRCA mutations. Participants will receive a minimum of 21 weeks of chemotherapy followed by surgery. The treatment includes oral olaparib tablets taken twice daily about 12 hours apart, alongside intravenous paclitaxel and carboplatin given in cycles every three weeks. During the trial, standard supportive care like granulocyte-colony stimulating factor and anthracyclines may also be administered. For those with residual disease after initial treatment, there is an option to join a sub-study involving additional chemotherapy drugs. Throughout the study, patients will undergo screenings including BRCA mutation testing and various tumor marker assessments. Safety will be closely monitored by the trial team and an independent committee. The main outcomes measured are treatment-related side effects, pCR rates after surgery, and long-term efficacy assessed over approximately 5.5 years, with follow-up planned for up to 10 years after surgery.