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Researchers are studying the long-term safety and effects of ritlecitinib, an oral medicine, for children with severe alopecia areata, a condition that causes significant hair loss. This Phase 3 trial focuses on participants who completed previous Pfizer studies and have notable scalp hair loss or specific vaccination history. The study aims to understand how well ritlecitinib is tolerated and its impact on hair regrowth and quality of life over time. Participants will take ritlecitinib capsules once daily at home for up to three years. Those who previously received different doses of ritlecitinib will continue the same dose, while others will be randomly assigned to either a higher or lower dose. Dose adjustments and treatment continuation will be evaluated at specific months, with some participants switched to placebo if they do not meet efficacy criteria, though they remain in the study. During the trial, participants will attend 17 clinic visits and receive monthly phone calls. Researchers will monitor safety by tracking adverse events and assess effectiveness using tools like the Severity of Alopecia Tool SALT, eyebrow and eyelash assessments, and patient-reported outcomes on anxiety, depression, behavior, and quality of life. The study includes ongoing safety checks and measures cognitive function at select points, ensuring thorough evaluation throughout the three-year participation period.

This research aims to provide continued access to niraparib and to further assess its long-term safety in participants with ovarian or breast neoplasms who are currently receiving niraparib treatment within previous GlaxoSmithKlineTESARO-sponsored studies. It focuses on participants who have completed earlier studies where the primary objectives were met and are judged by their doctors to still benefit from niraparib. The study is a phase 2, open-label extension trial designed to monitor treatment continuation and safety over time. Participants will receive niraparib once daily by mouth, following the same dose and schedule as in their previous parent study. Treatment is organized in 90-day cycles and will continue until disease progression, unacceptable side effects, new anticancer therapy unrelated to the parent study, withdrawal, or other reasons for discontinuation occur. The dosing regimen mirrors what was assigned in the prior study, ensuring consistency for each participant. During the study, participants will have regular evaluations to monitor safety and health status for up to five years. These assessments include tracking adverse events, serious side effects, and specific safety concerns, as well as monitoring physical exams, vital signs, blood tests, and medication use. Participants must comply with scheduled visits and treatments while using effective contraception if of childbearing potential. The study duration and follow-up are designed to gather detailed long-term safety information on niraparib treatment.

Researchers are evaluating a combination therapy of ruxolitinib, steroids, and lenalidomide in adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma MM who have progressive disease despite previous treatments. MM is a cancer of plasma cells in the bone marrow with complex causes and limited curative options. This phase 1, open-label, multicenter study aims to assess the safety and effectiveness of these drugs together in patients who have failed at least two prior therapies including immunomodulatory drugs and proteasome inhibitors. Participants receive varying doses of ruxolitinib orally twice daily, lenalidomide once daily, and methylprednisolone every other day. The study includes dose escalation periods and treatment adjustments based on disease progression. Some groups start with ruxolitinib and steroids, adding lenalidomide only if the disease worsens. Treatment continues until disease progression or unacceptable side effects occur. During the study, participants will have regular evaluations including blood tests and clinical assessments to monitor safety, side effects, and treatment response. Researchers will measure outcomes such as the maximum tolerated dose, adverse events, response rates, progression-free and overall survival over a follow-up period extending up to 54 months. Participants are expected to adhere to visit schedules and study requirements throughout the trial.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of ENV-294, an oral investigational drug, in adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis AD. This double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 2b study compares three different doses of ENV-294 against a placebo over 12 weeks. The study aims to better understand how ENV-294 affects disease severity, symptoms, quality of life, and biological markers in people with chronic AD. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of four groups receiving either one of three doses of ENV-294 or a matching placebo. The treatment is taken once daily by mouth for 12 weeks. Before starting treatment, participants undergo screening to confirm eligibility based on their AD diagnosis, disease severity, and treatment history. During the study, participants complete regular assessments of their eczema severity using standardized scores like the Eczema Area and Severity Index EASI, patient-reported outcomes, safety checks, blood tests for drug levels, and biomarker analysis. Researchers monitor for any adverse events throughout the 12 weeks and for an additional 4 weeks following treatment. The total participation time includes screening, treatment, and follow-up assessments to evaluate both the effects and safety of ENV-294.

Researchers are evaluating changes in bone mineral density in premenopausal women with heavy menstrual bleeding caused by uterine fibroids or moderate-to-severe pain from endometriosis. This Phase 3B, open-label study looks at the effects of continuous treatment with a relugolix combination tablet for up to 48 months 4 years, followed by a 1-year period to monitor bone health after stopping treatment. Participants will take a daily oral relugolix combination tablet containing relugolix 40 mg, estradiol 1 mg, and norethindrone acetate 0.5 mg for 4 years. Bone mineral density will be measured every 6 months using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry DXA. Some women who have completed a previous related study may join to complete 3 years of treatment. After treatment ends, bone density will be checked again at 6 months and 12 months during the follow-up year. Women in the study will have regular visits for bone density scans and health assessments, including physical and gynecological exams, lab tests, and vital signs. Researchers will track changes in bone density at the spine, hip, and femoral neck throughout treatment and follow-up. They will also monitor for any fractures or adverse events during the 4 years of treatment and the 1-year post-treatment period. Total participation can last up to 5 years including the follow-up.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness and safety of a combination inhaler containing fluticasone propionate and albuterol sulfate, delivered via a multidose dry powder inhaler with an electronic module, in participants aged 12 years and older with asthma. This Phase 3 trial aims to compare this combination treatment to fluticasone propionate alone, albuterol sulfate alone, or a placebo inhaler. The study also assesses different dosing schedules, safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of these inhalers. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of four groups receiving either the combination inhaler, fluticasone propionate inhaler, albuterol sulfate inhaler, or placebo, all with integrated electronic modules. Treatments are administered over a 4-week period with dosing four times daily. Pharmacokinetic assessments will be conducted after a single dose administration. The study is double-blind and placebo-controlled, with a parallel group design. Throughout the approximately 10-week study period, including screening and treatment, participants will undergo evaluations including lung function tests measuring forced expiratory volume in one second FEV1, asthma control questionnaires, and safety assessments. Researchers will monitor treatment-emergent adverse events and measure blood concentrations of the inhaled drugs. The study includes electronic monitoring of inhaler use and collects data at baseline, during treatment, and at week 4, with follow-up to assess efficacy and safety.

Researchers are evaluating targeted therapies and immunotherapy for people with metastatic colorectal cancer mCRC that have specific biomarkers. This open-label, exploratory Phase 11b study aims to assess the safety and effectiveness of these treatments alone or in combination. Eligible participants will be assigned to treatment arms based on their tumor biomarker test results to better understand how these therapies work in different subgroups of mCRC. Participants may receive various drug combinations including oral inavolisib, intravenous IV cetuximab, bevacizumab, atezolizumab, tiragolumab, SY-5609, divarasib, and chemotherapy regimens such as FOLFOX or FOLFIRI. Treatment cycles typically last 21 or 28 days, with dosing schedules varying across arms, including daily oral medications and IV infusions on specific days. Some arms are actively recruiting, while others are closed or not currently enrolling. During the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including tumor measurements to evaluate response, blood tests to monitor drug levels and safety, and collection of tumor tissue for biomarker research. The primary outcome is the objective response rate over about 7 years. Secondary outcomes include duration of response, disease control rate, and adverse event monitoring. Participants are followed long-term to assess treatment effects and safety, with study participation lasting up to approximately 84 months.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness and safety of baricitinib for treating severe or very severe alopecia areata, a form of hair loss, in children aged 6 to less than 18 years. This Phase 3 clinical trial aims to better understand how baricitinib works in this young population with this condition. The study is sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company and focuses on pediatric patients with a history of severe alopecia areata. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either a high dose or low dose of baricitinib taken orally, or a placebo. The study is divided into four periods a 5-week screening period to determine eligibility, a 36-week double-blind treatment period where participants receive the assigned study medication, an approximately 2-year long-term extension period for ongoing treatment, and a 4-week post-treatment follow-up. Some participants may continue treatment for up to a total of 180 weeks if eligible after the extension period. Throughout the study, participants undergo regular assessments including measurement of hair loss severity using the Severity of Alopecia Tool SALT score, patient-reported outcomes related to scalp hair and eyebroweyelash hair loss, and quality of life questionnaires. Safety and pharmacokinetics of baricitinib are also monitored. The primary outcome is to measure the percentage of participants achieving a SALT score of 20 or less by week 36. Participants receive careful monitoring during and after treatment, with the total study duration extending over multiple years.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of Armour Thyroid compared to synthetic T4 in adults with primary hypothyroidism who have been stable on synthetic T4 treatment. The study will also assess how well patients tolerate switching from synthetic T4 to Armour Thyroid. This trial is a Phase 23, randomized, double-blind study sponsored by AbbVie to compare these two thyroid hormone replacement therapies. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either Armour Thyroid or to alternate between Armour Thyroid and synthetic T4 for up to 81 weeks. The treatments are oral capsules or tablets taken daily, with doses carefully converted from their stable synthetic T4 dose. The study includes a dose-conversion period where dosage adjustments may be made to maintain appropriate thyroid hormone levels. During the study, participants will have regular blood tests to measure thyroid-stimulating hormone TSH levels, including at week 55 to see who achieves a target TSH response. Researchers will also monitor for any adverse events throughout the study, which lasts up to about 90 weeks. Dose adjustments and safety data will be tracked closely to understand treatment effects and tolerability over time.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of a study drug called elecoglipron compared with oral semaglutide in adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus T2DM who have an increased risk of cardiovascular events. The study focuses on adults whose diabetes is not adequately controlled by lifestyle changes or stable treatment with other glucose-lowering medications. This is a phase III randomized trial sponsored by AstraZeneca, aiming to compare these two oral medications in managing T2DM and cardiovascular risk. Participants will be assigned to receive either elecoglipron or semaglutide, both administered orally once daily at specified doses. The study runs in parallel groups, with one group receiving elecoglipron and the other receiving semaglutide. Treatment and observation will continue for 52 weeks, during which the effects on blood sugar control and other health indicators will be evaluated. Throughout the 52-week study period, participants will undergo regular assessments including measurements of Hemoglobin A1c HbA1c, body weight, and blood pressure. Researchers will monitor changes from baseline to week 52 to understand the drugs impact on diabetes control and cardiovascular risk factors. The study also tracks safety and tolerability to ensure participant wellbeing during the trial.