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Researchers are investigating new treatments for high-risk, early-stage breast cancer, specifically targeting two types triple-negative breast cancer TNBC and hormone receptor-low positiveHER2-negative breast cancer. These cancers are characterized by low or no HER2 protein and low hormone receptor presence. The study aims to evaluate if adding sacituzumab tirumotecan sac-TMT to pembrolizumab and chemotherapy can better reduce cancer cells in tumors and lymph nodes and improve the length of time patients live without cancer progression compared to pembrolizumab with chemotherapy alone. Participants in this trial receive one of two treatment plans. One group gets sacituzumab tirumotecan intravenously every two weeks plus pembrolizumab every three weeks for 12 weeks, followed by pembrolizumab with carboplatin and paclitaxel for another 12 weeks. After 3 to 6 weeks, surgery and optional radiation therapy take place, followed by pembrolizumab for about 28 weeks. Participants with remaining disease may receive additional treatments chosen by their doctors, including olaparib, capecitabine, doxorubicin, epirubicin, or cyclophosphamide. The other group receives chemotherapy drugs carboplatin and paclitaxel with pembrolizumab initially, then pembrolizumab with cyclophosphamide and doxorubicin or epirubicin, followed by surgery, optional radiation, and pembrolizumab for about 28 weeks, with similar additional options for residual disease. During the study, participants undergo core needle biopsies, receive intravenous infusions of study drugs, and have surgery and possible radiation therapy. Researchers assess outcomes such as the percentage of participants with no detectable cancer cells at surgery pathological complete response, event-free survival up to about 92 months, and overall survival up to nearly 10 years. Quality of life and side effects are monitored through questionnaires and adverse event tracking. The study lasts several years, with various assessments throughout treatment and follow-up periods to gather comprehensive data on treatment effects and safety.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of enicepatide, a dual GLP-1GIP receptor agonist, at multiple doses compared with placebo for weight management in adults with obesity or overweight and type 2 diabetes mellitus T2DM. This Phase III study aims to better understand how enicepatide affects body weight and other health measures in this population. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either placebo or one of three dosing regimens of enicepatide, administered once weekly using an integrated drug-device combination product. The study lasts for 72 weeks, during which participants will self-administer the study drug or receive injections from a trained individual if needed. Throughout the study, participants will undergo various assessments including body weight, hemoglobin A1c, waist circumference, fasting glucose and insulin, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and quality of life questionnaires. Safety will be monitored through adverse event reporting and specific rating scales. This comprehensive evaluation will help determine the effects of enicepatide on weight and diabetes management over the study period.

This research aims to observe patients who participated in the EXCELLENT clinical trial for acute myocardial infarction. It focuses on comparing long-term clinical outcomes between those who received standard care and those treated with ProtheraCytes. The study is designed to follow these patients for up to 10 years to gather valuable safety and efficacy data. Participants include those from both the standard of care group and the ProtheraCytes treatment group who have completed their 6-month follow-up in the original EXCELLENT trial. This observational study involves collecting data without additional interventions or treatments. The study duration spans an average of 10 years from the initial randomization in the EXCELLENT trial. During the study, researchers will monitor participants regularly to assess safety and treatment outcomes over the long term. Data collection includes clinical evaluations and tracking of any health changes. The study does not involve new treatments but focuses on observing and comparing patient progress. Participants will continue their usual care outside the study, and their safety will be monitored throughout.

Researchers are evaluating NEU-411 in adults aged 40 to 80 years who have early Parkinsons Disease PD with elevated activity in the LRRK2 pathway, identified through a genetic test. This Phase 2 study aims to assess the safety and effectiveness of NEU-411, a selective brain-penetrant inhibitor of LRRK2, compared to placebo in participants with LRRK2-driven PD. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either NEU-411 at 30 mg once daily or a matching placebo for a 52-week treatment period. After this phase, participants may join an open-label extension to receive NEU-411 treatment for an additional 26 weeks. The study evaluates treatment effects on PD symptoms and adverse events. During the study, participants will undergo assessments including the Roche digital biomarker score using a Parkinsons Disease application and the Movement Disorder Societys Unified Parkinsons Disease Rating Scale. Safety monitoring includes tracking treatment-emergent and serious adverse events, with a follow-up visit scheduled within two weeks after treatment ends. Total study participation may extend up to 78 weeks including the extension phase.

Researchers are evaluating the effects of ensifentrine inhalation suspension compared to a placebo in adults with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis NCFBE. This study aims to understand how ensifentrine, added to standard care, impacts lung flare-ups, symptoms, and quality of life. It is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase II trial designed to assess both efficacy and safety over up to 52 weeks. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either 3 mg of nebulized ensifentrine or a placebo, both delivered twice daily using a standard jet nebulizer. The treatment period may last up to 52 weeks, although the study may end earlier once the last participant completes 24 weeks. Neither participants nor study staff will know which treatment is administered during the study. During the study, participants will be monitored regularly, including assessments of lung function, respiratory symptoms, quality of life, and tracking of any pulmonary exacerbations. Measurements will be taken at baseline and at various time points up to 52 weeks. Safety will be evaluated through adverse event tracking. The primary outcome focuses on the rate of pulmonary exacerbations per year, with additional assessments of symptom changes and lung function.

Researchers are evaluating the effects of combining baxdrostat with dapagliflozin versus baxdrostat with a placebo on albuminuria in adults with chronic kidney disease CKD and high blood pressure. This Phase IIb, randomized, multicenter, double-blind study includes participants aged 18 and older, with or without type 2 diabetes and with or without prior SGLT2 inhibitor treatment. The goal is to understand how these treatments affect kidney function and safety in this population. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either a daily dose of baxdrostat combined with dapagliflozin or baxdrostat with a placebo matching dapagliflozin. Before randomization, some participants may go through an optional pre-screening and a washout period if they are currently taking an SGLT2 inhibitor. The study includes stratification based on diabetes status to balance groups. Throughout the study, participants will undergo assessments including measurements of urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio UACR to evaluate changes in albuminuria from baseline over up to 12 weeks. Safety and other health parameters such as blood pressure, potassium, and sodium levels will also be monitored. Study completion is defined by finishing all scheduled procedures, and the study continues until the last participant completes their last visit globally.

Researchers are evaluating the combination of baxdrostat and dapagliflozin in people with chronic kidney disease CKD and high blood pressure hypertension. This Phase III, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aims to assess whether this combination reduces the risk of serious kidney damage, heart failure events, or cardiovascular death compared to dapagliflozin alone. The study includes participants with CKD and hypertension who meet specific kidney function and blood pressure criteria. Participants who are not already taking SGLT2 inhibitors will first complete a 4-week dapagliflozin run-in period. Then, they will be randomly assigned to receive either baxdrostat plus dapagliflozin or a placebo plus dapagliflozin. Baxdrostat dosing may start low and be increased if needed. Study visits will occur at 2, 4, 8, 16, 34, and 52 weeks after randomization, and then approximately every four months until the study ends, which is based on the number of key kidney or heart-related events. Throughout the study, participants will have regular assessments including blood tests to monitor kidney function and potassium levels, blood pressure measurements, and evaluations of heart and kidney health. If participants stop the blinded study drug early, they will continue dapagliflozin if possible and remain in the study for ongoing visits and monitoring. The main outcome is whether the combination treatment reduces the risk of a 50% sustained decline in kidney function, kidney failure, heart failure events, or cardiovascular death over up to 37 months.

Researchers are evaluating AZD0780, an oral PCSK9 inhibitor, in a phase 3, randomized, placebo-controlled study. This trial focuses on patients with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease ASCVD or those at high risk for a first ASCVD event. The study aims to assess how AZD0780 compares to placebo in reducing the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events, also known as MACE-PLUS, over the course of the trial. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either oral AZD0780 once daily or a matching placebo once daily. The study continues until a primary analysis censoring date, which may be up to approximately 54 months from randomization. After this, a study closure visit will be conducted as the final visit for each participant. During the study, participants will be regularly monitored for cardiovascular events including heart attacks, strokes, urgent coronary revascularizations, and other related outcomes. Researchers will track the time to first occurrence of these events as the primary outcome. Safety and other secondary outcomes like all-cause mortality will also be assessed. The total participation time can last up to about 54 months, with ongoing evaluations throughout this period.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of combining elecoglipron and dapagliflozin compared to each drug alone in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus T2DM who have not achieved adequate control through lifestyle changes or other glucose-lowering medications. This Phase III study aims to better understand how these treatments work together in managing blood sugar levels in this population. Participants are randomly assigned to one of five groups two groups receive elecoglipron at different dose levels combined with dapagliflozin two groups receive elecoglipron at different dose levels combined with a placebo matching dapagliflozin and one group receives dapagliflozin alone with a placebo matching elecoglipron. All medications are taken orally once daily. The treatment period lasts 40 weeks, during which the effects of the drugs on blood sugar and other health measures will be monitored. Throughout the study, participants will have regular assessments of their blood sugar control, body weight, and blood pressure. Researchers will measure changes in Hemoglobin A1c HbA1c, fasting plasma glucose, and self-monitored blood glucose levels. Other outcomes include weight loss and the need for rescue medication. Safety and tolerability will be closely monitored. Participation in the trial lasts for 40 weeks, during which participants will attend scheduled visits for evaluation and medication monitoring.

Researchers are assessing the effectiveness and safety of rilvegostomig combined with fluoropyrimidine and trastuzumab deruxtecan compared to trastuzumab, chemotherapy, and pembrolizumab in adults with HER2-positive locally advanced or metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction GEJ adenocarcinoma whose tumors express PD-L1 CPS 1. The study also evaluates rilvegostomig combined with trastuzumab and chemotherapy to understand the contribution of each treatment component. This is a Phase 2, randomized, open-label, global, multicenter trial sponsored by AstraZeneca. Participants are divided into three groups Arm A receives T-DXd, rilvegostomig, and fluoropyrimidine capecitabine or 5-FU Arm B receives pembrolizumab, trastuzumab, and chemotherapy either 5-FU plus cisplatin or capecitabine plus oxaliplatin Arm C receives rilvegostomig, trastuzumab, and chemotherapy 5-FU plus cisplatin or capecitabine plus oxaliplatin. Treatments are given by intravenous infusion every three weeks or oral administration twice daily for capecitabine. This setup allows comparison of different combinations to evaluate each drugs role. During the study, participants will be monitored for progression-free survival and overall survival up to about six years. Researchers will also assess response rates, duration of response, adverse events, pharmacokinetics, immunogenicity, and quality-of-life factors like eating difficulties and side-effect burden. The study involves regular assessments including tumor measurements and laboratory tests. Participation may last several years, with safety and efficacy closely followed throughout this time.