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Researchers are studying a medicine called enlicitide to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in adults with high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia). This trial aims to find out if taking enlicitide together with rosuvastatin, a standard cholesterol-lowering drug, works better than a placebo in lowering LDL-C levels. The study is a Phase 3 trial that is randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled to ensure accurate and unbiased results. Participants will receive oral tablets of enlicitide or placebo along with oral capsules of rosuvastatin or placebo. The study compares the effect of enlicitide plus rosuvastatin against placebo to evaluate their impact on LDL-C. The treatment period lasts 8 weeks, during which participants take their assigned medications as directed. During the study, researchers will measure the average percent change in LDL-C from the start of the trial to week 8. Participants will be monitored for safety and any side effects throughout the study. The total participation time includes screening, treatment, and follow-up assessments to evaluate the medicines' effects and safety in adults aged 18 to 64 with hyperlipidemia.

Researchers are studying ulonivirine when taken together with atorvastatin and metformin in healthy adults. The main goal is to compare how much atorvastatin and metformin remain in the body over time when given alone versus when combined with ulonivirine. This is a Phase 1, open-label study focusing on drug interactions in healthy participants aged 18 to 55 years. Participants will take oral tablets of atorvastatin and metformin, with and without a single oral dose of ulonivirine. The study follows a two-period fixed sequence design, where the effects of ulonivirine on the single-dose pharmacokinetics of atorvastatin and metformin are evaluated. The study involves careful monitoring of drug levels up to 72 hours after dosing. During the study, participants will have blood samples taken at specific times to measure the concentration of atorvastatin and metformin in their bodies. Researchers will analyze these measurements to calculate the area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) from time zero to infinity for both drugs. Participants will be monitored for safety throughout the study, which includes assessments of medical history, physical exams, lab tests, vital signs, and ECGs.

Researchers are evaluating multiple independent pain treatments under a master protocol designed for chronic pain conditions including osteoarthritis of the knee, chronic low back pain, and diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain. This phase 2 study aims to compare different interventions through disease-state addenda and intervention-specific appendices to better understand their effects on chronic pain. Participants may receive various investigational drugs administered either orally or intravenously, including LY3016859 (IV), LY3556050 (oral), LY3526318 (oral), LY3857210 (oral), or placebo versions given orally or intravenously. Each intervention-specific appendix may begin independently as treatments become available for clinical testing, following the master protocol structure. During the study, participants will be monitored for pain levels using specific scales and assessments related to their condition. Researchers will track the number of participants assigned to each intervention from baseline through week 8. Participants must maintain consistent non-drug pain therapies and discontinue chronic pain medications except for rescue medication during the study. Safety assessments, including physical exams and laboratory tests, will be conducted to ensure participant well-being throughout the trial.

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 effect of a triple therapy inhaler called BGF MDI containing budesonide, glycopyrronium, and formoterol fumarate compared with a dual therapy inhaler called GFF MDI containing glycopyrronium and formoterol fumarate in people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) who have a higher risk of heart and lung problems. This Phase III randomized, double-blind, parallel group study takes place at multiple centers and focuses on cardiopulmonary outcomes in these patients. Participants receive either the BGF MDI 320/14.4/9.6 micrograms twice daily or the GFF MDI 14.4/9.6 micrograms twice daily. The treatments are inhaled using metered dose inhalers. The study compares these two therapies over time to see how they affect the time until the first severe heart or lung event occurs. The study design ensures that neither participants nor researchers know which treatment is given to reduce bias. During the study, participants will have regular visits to the study site or virtual visits to complete assessments. Researchers will monitor lung function, symptoms, and blood tests, including blood eosinophil counts and COPD assessment test scores. The main outcome measured is the time to the first severe cardiac or COPD event, with follow-up lasting up to three years. Safety and adherence to treatment will also be closely observed throughout the study period.

This research aims to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and behavior of a drug called EDG-15400 in healthy adults aged 18 to under 60 years. The study is a Phase 1 trial designed to examine how the drug is processed in the body after single and multiple doses, including the impact of meals and comparisons between tablet and suspension forms. The goal is to understand the drug's safety profile and how it is tolerated by participants without existing health problems. Participants will receive either EDG-15400 or a placebo orally, with dosing schedules including single and multiple ascending doses. The study compares the drug's levels in blood and urine after these doses and evaluates the effects of food intake on the drug's absorption. Different forms of the drug, such as suspension and tablet, are also assessed to see if they result in similar blood levels. During the study, participants will be monitored for up to 25 days to track any adverse events that may arise from the treatment. Researchers will perform physical exams, laboratory tests, and electrocardiograms to ensure participant safety. The study includes close observation of drug levels in the body over time and careful recording of any side effects or reactions, helping to gather important information about the drug's safety and how the body handles it.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of orforglipron, taken once daily, in people who are overweight or have obesity and also suffer from knee osteoarthritis with pain. This phase 3, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial aims to understand how well orforglipron works over about 74 weeks. The study is part of a larger master protocol supporting two independent studies focused on this condition and population. Participants will receive either orforglipron or a placebo, both administered orally. The study compares these two groups in a parallel-arm design to assess treatment effects. The trial includes a long treatment and observation period lasting about 74 weeks to monitor changes and safety outcomes. Throughout the study, participants will be assessed for changes in their knee pain using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) Pain Subscale, measured at the start and at week 72. Researchers will also monitor the participants' safety and overall health during the trial. The participation duration is approximately 74 weeks, including screening, treatment, and follow-up visits.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of brenipatide at different doses compared with a placebo in adults with uncontrolled moderate to severe asthma. This Phase 2 study focuses on participants who have a history of asthma requiring controller medication and recent severe asthma exacerbations. The goal is to better understand how brenipatide impacts asthma control over an extended period. Participants will receive either brenipatide or a placebo, both administered by subcutaneous injection. The study includes a 52-week treatment period during which the effects of the drug on asthma exacerbations and symptoms will be monitored. This randomized, double-blind approach helps compare the responses between the treatment and placebo groups. Study involvement lasts about 65 weeks, covering screening, treatment, and follow-up phases. During the study, researchers will assess participants' asthma control using questionnaires and track the annual rate of asthma exacerbations. Safety and treatment responses will be closely monitored throughout the trial to evaluate the drug's impact and participant well-being.

Researchers are evaluating the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, immunogenicity, and pharmacodynamics of two different dose levels of solrikitug compared to placebo in people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). This Phase 2 study includes participants who have had COPD for at least 12 months and have elevated blood eosinophil levels. The trial aims to understand how solrikitug affects blood eosinophil counts and other health measures related to COPD. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either low-dose solrikitug, high-dose solrikitug, or a placebo. These treatments are given by subcutaneous injection at the study site over a 12-week period. After treatment, there is a 16-week follow-up period to monitor participants for any lasting effects or safety concerns. During the study, participants will have regular assessments including lung function tests, blood tests to measure eosinophil counts, and evaluations of COPD symptoms. Researchers will monitor safety and tolerability closely throughout the treatment and follow-up periods. The total time commitment for participants covers the 12 weeks of treatment plus the 16 weeks of follow-up, totaling 28 weeks.

Stuttering can negatively affect communication and reduce quality of life for those who experience it. This research aims to understand the brain and behavioral processes related to stuttering to help develop future treatments. The study involves participants who stutter and healthy individuals, focusing on how they process speech sounds and respond to auditory feedback. Participants will take part in tasks such as naming pictures, reading words or sentences silently or out loud, and listening to speech and non-speech sounds. Some participants may receive brain stimulation while reading and speaking. The study includes interventions that explore effects of delayed speech initiation, auditory errors, brain stimulation of the speech premotor cortex, and delayed auditory feedback, all aimed at examining how prediction and auditory feedback interact during speech. During sessions that may last up to two hours, researchers will collect speech, muscle, and brain activity signals. They will measure changes in brain activity before and during speaking, as well as how speech changes when participants experience auditory errors. These detailed assessments will help to better understand the neural processes underlying stuttering and guide future interventions.