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Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of licaminlimab eye drops compared to a placebo vehicle in adults with Dry Eye Disease DED who have a specific TNFR1 genotype. This study is a phase 2b3, double-masked, randomized, vehicle-controlled trial aimed at understanding how licaminlimab affects symptoms of dry eye in this particular group. Participants first undergo a run-in period using artificial tear drops three times daily for about 14 days. Following this, they are randomly assigned to receive either licaminlimab eye drops or a placebo vehicle, both administered three times daily for 29 days. The study compares these two treatments to assess their impact on dry eye discomfort. During the study, participants eye discomfort severity is measured at the start and after 29 days of treatment, focusing especially on those with the specific genotype. Additional assessments include overall symptom changes regardless of genotype. The study tracks safety and effectiveness over this period, with the total participation lasting approximately 43 days including the run-in and treatment phases.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of KarXT combined with KarX-EC in adults aged 55 to 90 who experience agitation related to Alzheimers Disease. This Phase 3 study aims to understand how these medications impact agitation symptoms in this population, using recognized criteria to confirm Alzheimers diagnosis and agitation severity. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the combination of KarXT and KarX-EC or a placebo. Dosing is specified for certain days, and the study includes a 14-week treatment period during which agitation and other symptoms will be closely monitored. The study design includes a quadruple-blind method to reduce bias. During the study, participants and their caregivers will attend regular visits where the researchers will assess changes in agitation using tools like the Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory and Clinical Global Impressions-Severity scale. Safety will also be carefully monitored through various assessments including vital signs, lab tests, ECGs, and movement scales. Participant involvement extends up to 18 weeks to capture any adverse events and treatment effects.

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 safety and effectiveness of 48 weeks of daily oral treatment with ALG-000184 compared to tenofovir disproxil fumarate TDF in adults with chronic hepatitis B virus HBV infection. This Phase 2 randomized, double-blind, active-controlled study includes both untreated HBeAg-positive and HBeAg-negative adults. The study aims to understand how well these treatments control HBV infection and their safety profiles. Participants will receive either ALG-000184 or TDF tablets once daily for 48 weeks. After this double-blind period, all participants may continue treatment with open-label ALG-000184 for an additional 48 weeks, making a total treatment duration of 96 weeks. The study is divided into two parts, focusing separately on HBeAg-positive and HBeAg-negative subjects, with some taking part in an exploratory liver biopsy sub-study. Throughout the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including measuring HBV DNA levels to see if the virus is suppressed below a set detection limit at 48 weeks. Safety and tolerability will be monitored up to 96 weeks. Other evaluations include liver enzyme levels, viral resistance, and drug pharmacokinetics. The study involves blood tests, liver assessments, and ongoing monitoring to track treatment effects and participant health over nearly two years.

Researchers are evaluating the effects of a triple therapy inhaler combining budesonide, glycopyrronium, and formoterol fumarate BGF MDI 32014.49.6 g compared to a dual therapy inhaler with glycopyrronium and formoterol fumarate GFF MDI 14.49.6 g on heart and lung outcomes in adults with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD who have a higher risk for heart and lung events. This Phase III study is randomized, double-blind, and conducted at multiple centers, focusing on participants with COPD and elevated cardiopulmonary risk. Participants will receive either the triple therapy inhaler or the dual therapy inhaler, both administered twice daily. The study compares these two inhalers over a period of up to three years, monitoring for serious cardiac or COPD events. The trial includes careful evaluation of various heart and lung-related health events during this period. During the study, participants will be closely monitored through regular visits, assessments, and tests to measure lung function, heart events, and COPD exacerbations. Researchers will track the time until the first severe cardiac or COPD event and evaluate other cardiovascular and respiratory outcomes over up to three years. Participants will also be assessed for their ability to properly use the inhaler and adherence to the study protocol throughout the trial.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of ozanimod RPC1063 in helping children and teenagers with moderate to severe active ulcerative colitis UC who have not responded well to standard treatments. The study focuses on whether ozanimod can help achieve and maintain clinical remission in this young population. This research is conducted as a phase 2 and phase 3 trial sponsored by Bristol-Myers Squibb. Participants will receive ozanimod orally in either a high dose or low dose as part of the study. The treatment is given on specified days, and participants are randomly assigned to one of these dosing groups. The study uses a quadruple masking design, meaning that participants, caregivers, investigators, and assessors do not know which dose is given. The main study period will last up to 52 weeks, with ongoing assessments for up to 6 years to monitor longer-term outcomes and safety. During the study, participants will be monitored regularly for clinical remission, symptomatic remission, clinical response, and endoscopic improvement at various time points including weeks 10 and 52. Researchers will also track corticosteroid-free remission and measure blood levels of the drug and its metabolites. Safety is closely observed by recording adverse events, serious adverse events, and events leading to treatment discontinuation. The study involves clinical visits, endoscopic exams, and laboratory tests throughout the treatment and follow-up periods.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness and safety of brenipatide combined with standard care compared to a placebo plus standard care for treating schizophrenia in adults aged 18 to 55. This phase 2 clinical trial aims to better understand how brenipatide works alongside existing treatments in this population. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either brenipatide or placebo, both administered by subcutaneous injection, alongside their usual standard of care medications. The study includes a screening period lasting about one month, followed by a treatment period that can last up to 12 months, and then a follow-up period of approximately two months. During the trial, participants will attend scheduled visits to monitor their health, complete questionnaires, and maintain diaries about their medication use. Researchers will measure changes in body weight, neurocognitive function, schizophrenia symptom severity, and other clinical assessments. Safety is closely monitored throughout, and the total participation time may last up to about 15 months.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of the drugs eltrekibart and mirikizumab in adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis UC, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease. This Phase 2 study aims to find out how these treatments work alone or in combination to improve UC symptoms and health. The study is sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company and will last about 4 to 5 years, including screening. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of several treatments eltrekibart with a placebo, mirikizumab with a placebo, both drugs together, or placebo alone. The study is double-blinded, meaning neither the participants nor the researchers know which treatment is given to ensure unbiased results. The treatment period includes dosing with the study drugs or placebo, and participants will be monitored for safety and response. Participants will be involved in the trial for around 69 weeks, including a screening period of up to 35 days before starting treatment. Throughout the study, they will undergo assessments to measure clinical remission, response, endoscopic improvement, and quality of life using questionnaires. Blood samples will be taken to study drug levels, and researchers will monitor safety and disease activity regularly. The main outcome is the percentage of participants achieving clinical remission at Week 12, with additional measures assessed up to Week 52.

Researchers are studying the safety and effects of two drugs, PF-08653945 and PF-08653944, given alone or together for weight loss in adults with overweight or obesity. This Phase 2b trial compares these drugs to a placebo to better understand their impact on body weight over time. The study is designed to evaluate different doses and combinations of these drugs to find the most effective approach. Participants receive subcutaneous injections of either PF-08653945 alone, PF-08653945 combined with PF-08653944, PF-08653944 alone, or a placebo. The study uses a randomized, double-blind design with multiple cohorts receiving different drug combinations or placebo. Treatments are administered as injections under the skin over a planned period of 48 weeks, with follow-up extending to 70 weeks to monitor safety and outcomes. During the study, participants will have their body weight measured at baseline and regularly through Week 48 and Week 60 to track changes. Researchers will assess the percentage of weight loss and monitor any treatment-emergent or serious adverse events up to Week 70. Participants will attend scheduled visits for injections and evaluations throughout the trial, which lasts for over a year in total.

Researchers are evaluating the safety, tolerability, and feasibility of aticaprant as an additional treatment for adults with schizophrenia. This phase 1b study aims to see how well participants with schizophrenia can enroll and complete the study assessments while comparing aticaprant to a placebo. The study focuses on participants who are clinically stable and already receiving outpatient treatment for schizophrenia. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either aticaprant or a placebo during the double-blind treatment phase. The study involves monitoring participants over several weeks, with safety and tolerability assessments including adverse events, vital signs, ECGs, laboratory tests, body weight and BMI changes, suicidality assessments, and extrapyramidal symptom evaluations. The study is designed to last up to 126 days for most outcomes, with some measurements taken up to 84 days. Throughout the study, participants will undergo various assessments to evaluate safety and tolerability, including the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale and the Modified Simpson-Angus Scale for extrapyramidal symptoms. Blood samples will confirm medication adherence, and the study will track completion rates of assessments and overall study participation. This detailed monitoring helps researchers understand how participants tolerate aticaprant as an add-on therapy in schizophrenia treatment.