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Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of the FloStent, a medical device designed to treat men experiencing symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). This clinical study compares the FloStent to a sham procedure, which involves flexible cystoscopy without deploying the device. The purpose is to assess how well the FloStent improves urinary symptoms in men with BPH. Participants will undergo a flexible cystoscopy. Those assigned to the treatment group will have the FloStent deployed during the procedure, while those in the control group will have the cystoscopy without device deployment. The study is designed as a prospective, multicenter, double-blind, randomized trial ensuring unbiased results. During the 12-month study period, researchers will monitor changes in participants' International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) to measure symptom improvement. Participants must complete all study visits and protocols as part of their involvement. Safety and effectiveness outcomes will be carefully tracked throughout the trial.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of rilvegostomig compared to pembrolizumab as first-line treatments for patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (mNSCLC) whose tumors have high PD-L1 expression. This Phase III, randomized, double-blind, and global study focuses on participants with stage IV mNSCLC who do not have certain genetic mutations or rearrangements and are eligible for systemic therapy. Participants receive either rilvegostomig or pembrolizumab intravenously on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle. The study compares these two biological treatments given as monotherapy. Both groups will be monitored over time to assess treatment impact and safety. Throughout the study, participants undergo evaluations including tumor measurements by CT or MRI, performance status assessments, and organ function tests. Researchers will measure overall survival and progression-free survival for up to approximately five years. Tumor samples are collected before treatment for central testing, and participants’ health and treatment responses are closely followed during the trial period.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of JointStem, a treatment made from a patient's own fat tissue stem cells, in adults with knee osteoarthritis. This phase 2b/3a, double-blind, placebo-controlled study involves about 140 participants randomly assigned to receive either JointStem or a placebo. The study lasts 48 weeks, with the goal to see if JointStem improves knee function and reduces pain compared to placebo. Participants undergo a 2-week screening period before being randomly assigned to one of two groups in a 1:1 ratio. At baseline, participants have fat tissue collected for stem cell preparation (lipoaspiration). At week 0, they receive an injection either of JointStem or a saline placebo with their own serum. Follow-up visits occur at weeks 4, 12, 24, 36, and 48 to monitor progress and safety. After the final visit, study data are reviewed and the blind is opened for analysis. During the study, participants will have their knee function and pain measured using standardized scores at the start and after 48 weeks. Researchers also conduct physical exams, laboratory tests, and X-rays to monitor health and disease status. Participants must stop most pain medications before and during the study except acetaminophen as needed. Safety is closely tracked throughout the 48-week period.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of two dosing regimens of itepekimab compared to placebo as an add-on treatment to intranasal corticosteroids in adult men and women with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP). This multinational, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 3 study includes participants aged 18 years and older who have inadequately controlled CRSwNP. The study aims to better understand how these treatments impact nasal polyp symptoms and disease control over a one-year period. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of two dosing regimens of itepekimab or a placebo, all administered by subcutaneous injection. All participants will continue using mometasone furoate nasal spray as standard intranasal corticosteroid therapy. Treatment will last up to 52 weeks, followed by a 20-week safety follow-up period. The study includes a total of 9 site visits and 20 phone or home visits during the participant's involvement. Participants will be involved in regular assessments including endoscopic nasal polyp scoring and nasal congestion symptom evaluations at baseline and throughout the 24 weeks, among other time points. Researchers will monitor changes in nasal polyp scores and nasal congestion scores to measure the treatment effects. Safety and tolerability will be closely followed during the treatment and safety follow-up periods, with total participation lasting up to 76 weeks for most participants, or 56 weeks for those transitioning to an extension study.

Researchers are evaluating ziltivekimab as a treatment for people living with heart failure and inflammation. This Phase 3 study compares ziltivekimab to a placebo in participants with heart failure who have mild to preserved ejection fraction and systemic inflammation. The study aims to assess the effect of ziltivekimab on cardiovascular death, heart failure hospitalization, or urgent heart failure visits over a period of up to 4 years. Participants will receive monthly injections of either ziltivekimab or a placebo using a pre-filled syringe or a pen-injector. The study medication is administered subcutaneously once a month for up to 4 years. The trial includes up to 20 clinic visits during which participants will be monitored and assessed. During the study, participants will use a study app on their phone to record all injections and complete questionnaires. Researchers will monitor participants for key outcomes like cardiovascular events and heart failure episodes from the time of randomization until the end of the study. Safety and health status will be regularly evaluated throughout the study period, which may last up to 48 months.

Researchers are investigating the safety and effectiveness of efruxifermin in people with non-cirrhotic nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) or metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) who have moderate to advanced liver fibrosis (stage 2 or 3). This Phase 3 study is randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled, enrolling a total of 1650 participants in two groups to evaluate treatment outcomes. Participants will receive either efruxifermin or a placebo by subcutaneous injection. The study involves two cohorts, with Cohort 1 including patients who have biopsy-confirmed NASH or MASH and specific liver fibrosis and activity scores. The treatment period and detailed dosing schedules are not provided but the study compares the effects of the active drug against placebo. During the study, participants will be monitored for improvement in liver disease status, including resolution of NASH/MASH and at least a one-stage improvement in liver fibrosis after 52 weeks for Cohort 1. Long-term outcomes such as event-free survival will be observed over 240 weeks. Safety and efficacy assessments will be conducted throughout the study period, including evaluations of liver histology and metabolic health.

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.

Researchers are evaluating a vaccine called BLB-201 for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in infants and children aged 8 to 59 months. This Phase 1/2a randomized, placebo-controlled trial aims to study the safety, tolerability, and immune response after vaccination. Children included may have had prior RSV infection or not, allowing assessment in both seronegative and seropositive groups. The trial tests two doses of the BLB-201 vaccine: a low dose (10^6 PFU) and a high dose (10^7 PFU). Participants receive either one dose on Day 1 or two doses on Day 1 and Day 57. A placebo group receives a saline solution matching the low dose diluent. The study compares these groups to monitor how the vaccine is handled by the body and whether it produces an immune response. During the study, children are carefully monitored for side effects, including solicited adverse events from Day 1 to 15 and unsolicited events through Day 29. Their health is assessed through medical history, physical exams, and laboratory tests. Researchers track vaccine safety and immune response over the study period, with parents or guardians providing consent and helping with participation. The total study duration and follow-up ensure thorough evaluation of vaccine effects in young children.

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a long-lasting inflammatory condition that affects the joints and skin in people with psoriasis (PsO). This research aims to evaluate how well the drug zasocitinib (TAK-279) works in adults with active PsA who have not previously used biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs. The study is a Phase 3 clinical trial designed to compare zasocitinib against an active comparator and placebo in this patient group. Participants will receive treatment with either zasocitinib tablets, an active comparator capsule, or a matching placebo. The study includes multiple groups to assess the effects of these treatments. Participants will be followed and treated for up to 60 weeks during the study period. During the study, participants will undergo assessments to measure the percentage achieving improvement according to the American College of Rheumatology 20 (ACR20) response at 16 weeks. Researchers will monitor symptoms, joint and skin involvement, and overall safety throughout the trial. Participants will have regular visits for evaluations and will be observed for treatment effects and any side effects over the full course of the study.

Researchers are conducting a multicenter, prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 3 study to assess the effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of a single intra-articular injection of PTP-001 (MOTYS) in adults aged 40 to 80 years with knee osteoarthritis. The study focuses on participants with mild to moderate radiographic knee OA and symptomatic knee pain, aiming to compare PTP-001 against a placebo over a 52-week period. Participants will be randomly assigned in equal numbers to receive either a single dose of PTP-001 or a placebo saline injection into the target knee on Day 1. The study includes a screening period up to 28 days before treatment, a one-day treatment phase, and a 12-month follow-up phase. A total of at least 260 participants are planned, with 130 in each treatment group. During the study, participants will undergo evaluations to measure improvements in knee function and pain at 6 months. Researchers will monitor symptoms using pain scales and collect safety data throughout the year. Participants are expected to adhere to study visit schedules, use acetaminophen as needed for knee pain, and avoid other unauthorized medications during the trial.