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Researchers are evaluating the safety and effects of a gene therapy called 4D-150 in adults aged 50 years and older with neovascular wet age-related macular degeneration AMD who are currently receiving anti-VEGF treatments and have shown a positive response. This Phase 12 trial includes a dose-escalation stage, a randomized controlled expansion phase, and additional cohorts to optimize steroid use and extend the population studied. The study also includes substudies to assess dosing safety in the opposite eye and to examine vector shedding. Participants receive a single injection of 4D-150 into the eye on Day 1 at assigned dose levels. Some participants receive aflibercept injections as an active comparator. Following the injection, participants are monitored monthly for 24 months to track safety and treatment effects. Those who receive 4D-150 enter a long-term follow-up period lasting up to five years to evaluate extended safety and the duration of the gene therapys activity. The substudies include one-time dosing in the contralateral eye and assessments of vector shedding, with safety monitored for one year and continued follow-up through five years. Throughout the study, participants undergo regular eye function and structure tests, including visual acuity and retinal thickness measurements using imaging technologies. Researchers track adverse events and the need for additional aflibercept injections, as well as changes in vision and retinal health. Participants must comply with study procedures and agree to use barrier methods during and after treatment to prevent fluid transmission. The study ensures comprehensive safety monitoring, with evaluations continuing for up to five years after treatment administration.

Researchers are evaluating molnupiravir, an oral medicine designed to stop the COVID-19 virus from multiplying, to see if it can prevent severe illness from COVID-19 in people at high risk of disease progression. The study focuses on adults with confirmed COVID-19 infection who are at increased risk due to age, medical conditions, or other factors. This is a Phase 3 randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial led by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either molnupiravir or a matching placebo. Those in the molnupiravir group will take 800 mg orally every 12 hours for 5 days, totaling 10 doses. The same dosing schedule applies to the placebo group. Some participants may also receive remdesivir as part of standard care if clinically appropriate. During the study, participants will be monitored for up to 29 days to assess outcomes such as hospitalization, death, or medically attended visits related to COVID-19. Safety will be evaluated by tracking adverse events and discontinuation due to side effects. Researchers will also measure symptom relief, viral RNA levels, and other health indicators. The study is expected to continue until January 2031.

Researchers are evaluating the long-term safety and tolerability of JNJ-81201887, given as an intravitreal injection a shot into the eye, in participants with Geographic Atrophy GA secondary to Age-related Macular Degeneration AMD. This study is a long-term extension of parent clinical trials where participants had previously received either low or high doses of JNJ-81201887 or a sham procedure. The goal is to monitor participants over an extended period to understand any lasting treatment effects or side effects. Participants entering this long-term extension study will not receive additional doses of the study drug or any new intervention as part of this trial. They previously participated in parent studies where they were treated with either low dose or high dose JNJ-81201887 or sham procedure. Some participants who were in the sham group of the parent study may receive open-label treatment outside this study before entering this extension. This study focuses solely on follow-up without new treatment administration. Throughout the study, participants will undergo regular assessments to monitor ocular and systemic safety. These include tracking treatment-emergent adverse events, clinical laboratory tests, retinal imaging, and eye examinations over up to five years. This extended monitoring aims to evaluate the long-term safety profile of the previous treatments. Participants will be followed with periodic visits and evaluations, with the total study duration extending until 2030.

Researchers are investigating new treatments for adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis or Crohns disease under a master protocol called Study IIBD. This Phase 2 trial evaluates multiple drugs to understand their safety and effectiveness in managing these conditions. Participants will be assigned to specific sub-studies and randomized to treatment groups, with the study lasting at least 62 weeks. The study includes two treatment periods. In the first period, participants may receive mirikizumab intravenously, or a combination of the oral drug LY4395089 with intravenous mirikizumab. Those who respond to treatment will then enter a second period where they receive mirikizumab through subcutaneous injections. These steps allow researchers to assess different dosing methods and combinations of these drugs. Participants will be monitored regularly throughout the study, including screening tests and laboratory evaluations to ensure eligibility and safety. Researchers will track the number of participants allocated to each treatment group up to day 42 as a primary outcome. The study involves randomization without masking and continues until at least 62 weeks, with ongoing assessments to evaluate treatment effects and monitor health outcomes.

Researchers are evaluating the combination of PCS6422 with capecitabine compared to capecitabine alone in patients with advanced or metastatic breast cancer who cannot use anthracycline-, taxane-based, or other available therapies such as PD-1 or PARP inhibitors. This adaptive Phase 2, open-label, randomized, multi-center study aims to assess the efficacy and safety of adding PCS6422 to capecitabine in this patient population who have already received chemotherapy in the metastatic setting. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups two different dosing regimens of PCS6422 combined with capecitabine or the standard dose of capecitabine alone. PCS6422 is given as a fixed single dose alongside capecitabine administered twice daily over seven days, with capecitabine doses varying between study arms from 150 mg to 450 mg twice daily. The study includes a treatment period followed by assessments up to 24 weeks after the end of treatment. During the study, participants will have regular imaging to measure tumor response according to RECIST 1.1 criteria, laboratory tests to monitor blood counts and organ function, and evaluations of adverse events over an average of eight months of treatment. Researchers will track outcomes such as objective response rate, disease control rate, duration and time to response, and progression-free survival. The trial involves ongoing safety monitoring and assessments throughout the treatment and follow-up periods.

Researchers are investigating the effects of APL-3007 combined with SyfovrePegcetacoplan APL-2 in patients with geographic atrophy caused by age-related macular degeneration AMD. This Phase 2 randomized, placebo-controlled study aims to assess the efficacy, safety, tolerability, and pharmacodynamics of these treatments in this eye condition. The study involves multiple centers and uses a masked design to ensure unbiased results. Participants will be assigned to one of three groups two receiving different doses or frequencies of APL-3007 in combination with pegcetacoplan APL-2, and one receiving a placebo along with pegcetacoplan APL-2. The study will evaluate the treatments given as multidose regimens. The treatments focus on complement C3 inhibition to potentially impact disease progression. Throughout the study, participants will undergo assessments including artificial intelligence-based imaging to measure retinal pigment epithelium lesion area and photoreceptor degeneration, safety evaluations through adverse event reporting and visual acuity tests, and blood tests to assess serum markers. These evaluations occur over 12 months to monitor changes from baseline. Participants involvement includes regular visits for these assessments, with the study tracking treatment effects and safety over the duration.

Researchers are studying the safety and effectiveness of intravitreal KSI-101 injections in adults with macular edema caused by inflammation, called Macular Edema Secondary to Inflammation MESI. This Phase 3 clinical trial aims to evaluate how well KSI-101 works compared to a sham injection in improving vision for people with this condition. Participants will receive one of three treatments KSI-101 at 5 mg or 10 mg doses injected into the eye every 4 weeks for six months, followed by dosing tailored to individual needs, or a sham injection following the same schedule. The study is randomized, double-masked, and controlled to ensure unbiased results. During the trial, participants will undergo vision tests to measure changes in best-corrected visual acuity BCVA over 24 weeks. Researchers will monitor safety and treatment effects throughout the study. The trial is expected to run until November 2027, with participants receiving regular assessments and follow-ups to track their eye health and response to treatment.

Researchers are conducting a Phase 3 clinical trial to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of intravitreal KSI-101 in adults with macular edema caused by inflammation, known as Macular Edema Secondary to Inflammation MESI. The study aims to understand how well this treatment works compared to a sham injection in improving vision and reducing eye swelling related to this condition. Participants are randomly assigned to receive one of three treatments an intravitreal injection of KSI-101 at either 5 mg or 10 mg doses once every four weeks for six months, followed by personalized dosing schedules, or a sham injection on the same schedule. The injections are given directly into the eye, and the study is double-masked to ensure unbiased results. During the study, participants will undergo regular eye exams to measure visual acuity and eye thickness using specialized imaging. The main outcome is the change in best corrected visual acuity at 24 weeks. Researchers will also monitor the proportion of participants who show improvement in vision over this period. The trial includes safety assessments and will continue until August 2027, with detailed monitoring throughout the treatment and follow-up phases.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness and safety of utidelone combined with capecitabine in patients with HER2-negative breast cancer that has spread to the brain. This pivotal phase II trial aims to determine how well this combination works inside the brain and throughout the body, focusing on patients with measurable brain metastases confirmed by MRI. The study is sponsored by Biostar Pharma, Inc. and targets adults aged 18 and older with this specific cancer type. The trial includes two stages where patients receive either utidelone alone or utidelone together with capecitabine. Utidelone is given intravenously once daily for five days every 21 days, while capecitabine is taken orally twice daily for up to 14 days in the same 21-day cycle. Different dosing regimens of utidelone 25 or 30 mgm2day are tested in combination groups. The study randomizes participants to one of several groups to compare these treatments and their effects on brain and systemic cancer lesions. Participants will undergo brain MRI scans and other assessments to measure intracranial response rates, progression-free survival, overall survival, and treatment safety over 12 to 24 months. Safety monitoring includes tracking adverse events up to 28 days after treatment ends. Patients must be able to follow the study schedule and provide informed consent. The study will also assess systemic cancer control and quality of life during treatment.

Researchers are evaluating oral icotrokinra as a treatment for adults and adolescents with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory disease of the large intestine causing ulcers in the colon lining. The study aims to assess how well icotrokinra works, along with its safety and tolerability in this population. This is a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial with a parallel group design including both adults and adolescents. Adult participants will be randomly assigned to receive either icotrokinra or placebo daily by mouth during a 12-week induction phase. At Week 12, those showing clinical response will enter a maintenance phase where they will continue icotrokinra or placebo daily for 40 weeks. Adults who do not respond will also enter the maintenance phase and receive icotrokinra. Adolescents will receive open-label icotrokinra during induction and then continue on icotrokinra during maintenance regardless of response. After completing the 40-week maintenance phase, eligible participants may join a long-term extension study. Participants will be monitored regularly through clinical assessments at specified time points including Week 12 for induction and Week 40 for maintenance. Outcomes measured include rates of clinical remission, symptom improvement, endoscopic and histologic healing, and quality of life scores. Safety will be evaluated by tracking adverse and serious adverse events throughout the study. The total study duration may extend up to approximately 6 years, ending in 2032, allowing long-term evaluation of icotrokinra in ulcerative colitis management.