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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 nipocalimab, a drug given intravenously or subcutaneously, for adults with generalized myasthenia gravis gMG, a condition causing muscle weakness. This Phase 3 study aims to compare the effectiveness and safety of nipocalimab against a placebo and to understand how the drug works in the body when given by injection under the skin versus through a vein. The study includes a subcutaneous substudy to explore these differences in delivery methods. Participants receive nipocalimab intravenous infusions every two weeks for up to 24 weeks during a double-blind placebo-controlled phase. Those completing this phase can enter an open-label extension, choosing to continue receiving intravenous nipocalimab or switch to the subcutaneous form given weekly for eight weeks, with the option to continue longer in a long-term extension. Placebo is also given intravenously every two weeks in the control group during the double-blind phase. Throughout the study, participants undergo regular assessments including muscle function scores, quality of life evaluations, and blood tests measuring antibody levels and drug concentration. Researchers monitor safety by tracking adverse events and changes in clinical and laboratory parameters. The study measures changes in activities of daily living related to myasthenia gravis over time. Participation may last several years, as long-term monitoring continues after the initial treatment phases to evaluate ongoing effects and safety.

The trial investigates the effects of a combination treatment using Fluticasone Furoate FF, Umeclidinium UMEC, and Vilanterol VI on lung function compared to a combination of FF and VI alone. The study focuses on adolescents aged 12 to 17 years with asthma that is not adequately controlled despite stable maintenance therapy with inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting beta2-agonists. The research aims to assess efficacy, safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics over a 24-week period in this age group. Participants receive either the FFUMECVI combination or the FFVI combination, both administered via the ELLIPTA inhaler. The study is randomized, double-blind, and conducted in parallel groups. Treatments are given daily, and the trial lasts for 24 weeks to monitor the effects on lung function and asthma control. During the study, participants undergo lung function tests measuring forced expiratory volume in 1 second FEV1 at the start and after 24 weeks. Additional assessments include asthma control questionnaires at baseline and week 24 to evaluate changes in symptoms. Safety and tolerability are monitored throughout, with the total participation lasting 24 weeks.