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Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of tenapanor in adults with Chronic Idiopathic Constipation CIC. This study is a 26-week, multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial followed by a 4-week treatment-free safety follow-up period. It aims to compare three different doses of tenapanor with a placebo taken twice daily to assess their impact on constipation symptoms. The study includes a 2-week screening period to confirm eligibility, followed by a 26-week randomized treatment period where patients receive either 5 mg, 25 mg, or 50 mg of tenapanor twice daily, or a matching placebo. Patients record their constipation symptoms daily in an electronic diary. After the treatment period, there is a 4-week safety follow-up without treatment to monitor any adverse effects. Participants will have regular visits every 2 to 6 weeks for safety checks including medical assessments, vital signs, ECG, and lab tests. Their symptom diaries will be reviewed throughout the study. The main outcome measured is the durable complete spontaneous bowel movements response at 12 weeks. Secondary outcomes include changes in bowel movement frequency, stool consistency, and straining. The total study duration is approximately 32 weeks including all phases.

Researchers are conducting a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of rilzabrutinib in adults with active Immunoglobulin G4-related disease IgG4-RD. The study aims to measure the time to the first adjudicated disease flare and assess other important outcomes such as flare-free rates, disease activity control, glucocorticoid use, and safety parameters including adverse events, laboratory tests, and electrocardiograms ECG. Participants will be assigned to one of two groups one receiving rilzabrutinib tablets and the other receiving placebo tablets, both administered orally. The treatment period lasts 52 weeks in a double-blind manner, preceded by a 4 to 6 week screening period. After treatment, there is a 2-week follow-up, with an optional open-label extension lasting up to 108 weeks. The study includes a total of 16 visits during the main period and up to 9 additional visits during the optional extension. During their participation, adults diagnosed with IgG4-RD will undergo repeated imaging procedures such as CT, MRI, PET, or ultrasound to assess disease status. Researchers will monitor disease flares, remission status, glucocorticoid dosage, clinical activity scores, laboratory values, vital signs, and ECG results. Safety monitoring continues up to week 160 to capture treatment-emergent adverse events. Overall, participation lasts up to 60 weeks, with possible extension for those continuing in the optional phase.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness and safety of different doses of Frevecitinib KN-002 for adults with severe asthma that is not well controlled despite using medium to high doses of inhaled corticosteroids combined with long-acting beta-agonists ICSLABA. This Phase 2 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aims to understand how well Frevecitinib works and how safe it is over a 12-week treatment period. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of four groups three groups will receive different doses of Frevecitinib delivered via a dry powder inhaler, and one group will receive a matching placebo. Treatment will last for 12 weeks, during which patients will continue their usual asthma therapies alongside the study medication or placebo. During the study, participants will undergo various assessments including lung function tests like pre-bronchodilator FEV1, asthma control questionnaires ACQ-6, peak expiratory flow measurements, and quality of life evaluations AQLQ. Researchers will also collect data on daily asthma symptoms, pharmacokinetics, and markers of airway inflammation such as fractional exhaled nitric oxide. Safety and efficacy will be monitored throughout the 12-week period to evaluate the impact of Frevecitinib on severe asthma symptoms.

Researchers are evaluating zelquistinel, a drug aimed at reducing symptoms of major depressive disorder in adults aged 18 to 64 years. This Phase 2 clinical trial compares the effects and safety of zelquistinel to a placebo in participants diagnosed with major depressive disorder. The study will focus on changes in depression severity and monitor any medical issues that arise during treatment. Participants will take one tablet of either zelquistinel or placebo once a week for six weeks. The trial includes a screening period of up to 28 days, followed by a 42-day treatment phase, and then a four-week follow-up period. During treatment, participants will visit the clinic weekly to receive their dose and have their depression symptoms assessed using the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale-17. Throughout the study, participants will have their depression severity regularly evaluated, along with monitoring for adverse events or side effects. The study lasts up to 98 days, including screening, treatment, and follow-up. Researchers will measure changes in depression scores from the beginning to the end of treatment and monitor overall safety during this time.

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 efruxifermin EFX in a phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study involving adults with compensated cirrhosis caused by NASH Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis or MASH Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis. This study aims to assess the safety and effectiveness of EFX in preventing significant clinical events such as disease progression and liver decompensation over a period of up to 5 years. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either efruxifermin 50 mg or a placebo, both given by subcutaneous injection. The study includes two cohorts one with biopsy-proven compensated cirrhosis and specific metabolic scores, and another with biopsy-proven or non-invasive diagnosis of compensated cirrhosis. The study treatment and monitoring extend up to 5 years, with evaluations at 96 weeks and long-term follow-up to track liver fibrosis, markers of liver injury, insulin sensitivity, glycemic control, body weight, and safety outcomes. During the trial, participants undergo regular assessments including laboratory tests, ECGs, ultrasounds, and vital sign monitoring. Researchers will measure changes in liver fibrosis, steatohepatitis resolution, and metabolic markers throughout the study. Safety and tolerability are closely tracked by documenting adverse events and exposure duration. The study duration allows for long-term observation of treatment effects and disease progression, with participant involvement lasting up to 5 years.

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 RTN-001, a drug, to see if it can reduce high blood pressure in adults with uncontrolled hypertension who are already taking multiple blood pressure medications. This Phase 2b, randomized, double-blind study involves adults aged 18 to 70 years with blood pressure above specified thresholds despite treatment with at least two antihypertensive drugs. The study compares RTN-001 to a placebo to understand its effect on blood pressure and monitor safety. Participants will undergo a screening period up to 14 days to confirm eligibility, followed by a 14-day single-blind run-in period to test compliance and baseline blood pressure measurement. Then, around 280 patients will be randomly assigned to one of four groups to receive daily oral doses of RTN-001 at 15 mg, 30 mg, 45 mg, or placebo for 12 weeks. Blood pressure and laboratory tests will be performed at multiple visits, and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring will occur twice during treatment. After treatment ends, a follow-up phone call will assess any side effects or medication changes. During the study, participants will visit the clinic approximately every two weeks for blood pressure checks, blood sampling, and other assessments. They will keep a diary of symptoms and medications taken. Researchers will measure changes in systolic and diastolic blood pressure using office and ambulatory methods, evaluate drug levels and safety markers, and monitor adverse effects. The total participation includes screening, run-in, treatment, and a follow-up phone call about two weeks after treatment ends.

Researchers are evaluating the effects of a new drug called NTX-1472, a V1a receptor antagonist, in adults with Social Anxiety Disorder SAD. This Phase 2 clinical trial aims to determine how safe and well tolerated NTX-1472 is, and how effectively it treats adults living with SAD. The study compares NTX-1472 to a matching placebo to better understand its impact on this condition. Participants will take either NTX-1472 or a placebo capsule once daily for 8 weeks. The study involves two groups one receiving the experimental drug and the other receiving the placebo. Over 14 weeks, participants will visit the clinic six times for health checkups and various tests related to the treatment and their condition. During the study, participants will undergo multiple assessments including the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale LSAS, Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale HAM-A, and other scales measuring anxiety, depression, stress, loneliness, sleep quality, and overall severity of symptoms. Researchers will monitor any treatment-emergent adverse events from the start until week 8. This detailed evaluation helps assess the drugs safety and effects while participants continue their involvement over the full 14-week period.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of atogepant, a medicine approved for preventing migraine in adults, in young participants aged 12 to 17 years who experience chronic migraine. The study aims to compare atogepant with a placebo, which looks like the medicine but contains no active drug. It focuses on monitoring side effects and changes in migraine frequency in this pediatric population. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either atogepant or placebo tablets once daily for 12 weeks in a double-blind design, meaning neither participants nor doctors know who receives which treatment. After the treatment period, participants will be followed for an additional 4 weeks to observe ongoing effects. The study plans to enroll about 420 adolescents across approximately 70 sites worldwide. During the study, participants will attend regular clinic visits where researchers will assess treatment effects through daily diaries, medical exams, blood tests, side effect monitoring, and questionnaires. The main outcomes include the number of participants experiencing adverse events and changes in the average monthly number of migraine days. Secondary measures cover headache days, medication use, quality of life, and migraine-related disability. Total participation lasts about 16 weeks.