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Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of tenapanor in adults with Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) in this 26-week phase 3 study. The study is randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled, involving multiple centers. It aims to compare three doses of tenapanor (5 mg, 25 mg, and 50 mg taken twice daily) against a placebo, with a focus on improving spontaneous bowel movements. Participants will first undergo a 2-week screening where their eligibility is assessed through medical history, physical exams, lab tests, ECG, and self-reported constipation symptoms using an electronic diary (eDiary). Eligible patients will then be randomly assigned to receive one of the three doses of tenapanor or placebo twice daily for 26 weeks. During this treatment period, patients will continue daily and weekly symptom reporting via the eDiary and attend regular safety visits at weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 26. After completing the 26-week treatment, patients enter a 4-week treatment-free safety follow-up period to monitor any adverse events. A final visit occurs at the end of this follow-up to assess safety. The main outcome measured is the durable complete spontaneous bowel movements response over 12 weeks. Overall, the study involves careful monitoring of symptoms, safety, and treatment effects over approximately 32 weeks.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness and safety of an oral drug called KAI-7535 in adults living with obesity or overweight who have at least one weight-related health condition. The study focuses on how well KAI-7535 helps reduce body weight compared to a placebo, especially in participants without diabetes. The study also includes participants with type 2 diabetes to assess the drug's effects and safety in this group. Participants will receive either KAI-7535 or a placebo in oral tablet form once daily. The study is designed as a Phase 2, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Those enrolled must meet specific body mass index (BMI) criteria and have certain weight-related health conditions or, if they have type 2 diabetes, be on stable diabetes treatment. The treatment period and specific dosing schedules are not detailed beyond the once-daily oral administration. During the study, participants' body weight changes will be measured, especially the percent change from baseline at week 44 for those without diabetes. Researchers will also monitor safety, tolerability, and other weight-related outcomes. Additional assessments may include medical history and medication use, with attention to any weight changes or health status during the trial. The study includes adults aged 18 to 75 years of all genders.

Researchers are studying adults with hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) and severe hypertriglyceridemia (SHTG) who have completed previous related studies. The main goal is to evaluate the long-term safety and effectiveness of plozasiran, a drug given by injection, in these adults. Participants must meet specific health criteria, including controlled blood sugar levels and prior study completion, to join this open-label phase 3 extension trial. Eligible participants will receive plozasiran injections under the skin about every three months for two years. They will be advised to continue a low-fat diet throughout the study. This study includes adults from various countries who have met all previous study requirements or were prevented from randomization to avoid over-enrollment but still meet eligibility. Special criteria apply for some participants from earlier studies regarding their triglyceride levels and history of pancreatitis. During the study, participants will be monitored for any treatment-related side effects from the first dose through month 24. Researchers will assess safety by tracking adverse events and other health measures. Participants will also be counseled on medication adherence and diet, with ongoing evaluations to ensure their well-being throughout the two-year treatment period.

Researchers are evaluating the effects of baxdrostat combined with dapagliflozin compared to dapagliflozin alone in adults aged 40 and older who have type 2 diabetes, established cardiovascular disease, a history of hypertension with systolic blood pressure of at least 130 mmHg at screening, and at least one additional risk factor for heart failure. This Phase III randomized, placebo-controlled, event-driven study aims to determine if the combination reduces the risk of heart failure events or cardiovascular death, with follow-up lasting up to 38 months. Participants who meet screening criteria but are not currently treated with SGLT2 inhibitors or have been treated for less than 4 weeks will enter a run-in period receiving dapagliflozin 10 mg once daily for 4 to 6 weeks before randomization. The study involves random assignment to either baxdrostat plus dapagliflozin or placebo plus dapagliflozin. Site visits occur at approximately 2, 4, 8, 16, and 34 weeks after randomization, then every 4 months. Participants discontinuing the blinded study drug may continue open-label dapagliflozin, with ongoing visits and data collection as per protocol. Participants will undergo an optional pre-screening period without site visits or consent to help identify eligibility, followed by up to 14 days of formal screening after informed consent. Researchers will monitor heart failure events and cardiovascular deaths as primary outcomes. Safety and adherence will be tracked throughout the study, including during any premature discontinuation of blinded treatment. The study will conclude when a predetermined number of secondary endpoint events have occurred, with continued follow-up as needed.