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Researchers are studying new treatment options for people with high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer HR NMIBC, including cases with carcinoma in situ CIS. HR NMIBC affects the lining of the bladder but has not spread to muscle or beyond. The study aims to learn if adding intismeran autogene V940 to the standard Bacillus Calmette-Guerin BCG immunotherapy can improve outcomes by helping the immune system attack the cancer more effectively. Participants are divided into groups receiving different treatments. One group Cohort A receives both intismeran autogene via intramuscular injection every 3 weeks for 9 doses and BCG instillations weekly in specific weeks over about 75 weeks. Another group receives only BCG following the same weekly schedule. A third group Cohort B receives intismeran autogene alone every 3 weeks for 9 doses. The study evaluates these treatments over several years. During the study, participants will have regular treatments and follow-up visits where researchers will monitor cancer progression, recurrence, and survival for up to approximately 5 years. Assessments include event-free survival, recurrence-free survival, overall survival, response rates, time to cystectomy, and safety outcomes such as adverse events and treatment discontinuation. The study is randomized and open-label, with detailed long-term monitoring planned.

Researchers are studying pulmonary arterial hypertension PAH, a condition where lung blood vessels become thick and narrow, causing high blood pressure in the lungs and making it hard for the heart to work. PAH can cause difficulty breathing and limit activity. While standard treatments help symptoms, they do not stop the disease from worsening. This research focuses on sotatercept, a targeted therapy aimed at specific proteins involved in PAH, to learn about its long-term safety and tolerability when added to usual PAH treatments. Participants in this long-term follow-up study, who previously took part in certain sotatercept trials, may continue receiving sotatercept by subcutaneous injection every three weeks. Those coming from blinded studies start at 0.3 mgkg with possible increases up to 0.7 mgkg, while those from unblinded studies continue their current dose with possible titration to 0.7 mgkg. The study monitors participants over an extended period to assess continued effects alongside their usual PAH therapy. During the study, participants will have regular assessments including monitoring for adverse events, blood tests for blood components and chemistry, body weight, blood pressure, and ECG readings. Researchers will also evaluate exercise capacity, heart function markers, and risk scores related to PAH. The study aims to follow participants for up to approximately 7 to 8 years to understand long-term safety, treatment tolerability, and health changes while using sotatercept with standard PAH care.

Researchers are evaluating whether combining HIV-specific broadly neutralizing antibodies bNAbs with antiretroviral therapy ART in adults newly diagnosed with acute HIV infection AHI is safe and can delay viral rebound compared to ART alone. This phase II, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aims to assess the impact of this combination on viral load, immune response, and viral reservoirs. The study is sponsored by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases NIAID. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either a combination of two bNAbs, VRC07-523LS and PGT121.414.LS, given as intravenous infusions once at study entry alongside daily oral ART, or a placebo infusion with daily ART. The study involves several steps, including treatment initiation, analytic treatment interruption, and monitoring phases. The bNAbs are administered intravenously at specific doses over 15 to 60 minutes at enrollment. ART consists of a daily oral tablet containing bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide. During the study, participants attend scheduled visits for safety assessments, blood tests measuring viral load and immune cells, and monitoring for side effects or adverse events. Researchers track the time to viral rebound after stopping ART, changes in immune cell counts, and drug levels in the blood. Participants who meet criteria for restarting ART will do so and continue to be monitored. The total participation includes treatment and follow-up periods, with close observation to evaluate safety and treatment effects up to 24 weeks after ART interruption.

Researchers are evaluating the use of Xeomin injections to prevent episodic migraine. This Phase 3 clinical trial compares Xeomin to placebo injections in the muscles of the head and neck to measure changes in the number of monthly migraine days. Participants have episodic migraine with or without aura, and the study aims to assess the efficacy and safety of different Xeomin doses over time. Participants receive a series of four Xeomin or placebo injections spaced about 12 weeks apart. The study includes two experimental groups receiving different Xeomin doses and a placebo group, followed by an extension period where some participants receive Xeomin. Injections are given at specific points around the head and neck. The trial lasts approximately 52 to 55 weeks, starting with a 4 to 5 week screening period. Participants attend about 14 visits, including the first and last visits and four treatment visits conducted on-site, with other visits done remotely by phone or video call. Researchers monitor changes in monthly migraine days, headache days, and medication use, as well as any treatment-related side effects throughout the study.

Researchers are evaluating TORL-4-500, an antibody drug conjugate, in adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors, including hepatocellular carcinoma and adrenocortical carcinoma, in this first-in-human Phase 1 study. The trial aims to assess the safety, tolerability, how the drug moves through the body, and its antitumor effects in patients with advanced cancer. Participants receive TORL-4-500 intravenously once every three weeks. The study includes two parts Part 1 focuses on dose finding to determine the maximum tolerated dose and recommended dose for future studies. Part 2 expands on this by further assessing the drug as a monotherapy at the selected dose. During the study, participants will have regular evaluations for side effects and serious adverse events up to two years. Researchers will monitor tumor response, duration of response, progression-free survival, and overall survival. Blood samples will be taken to measure drug levels and immune response. The total study duration varies, with some assessments occurring up to two years after treatment begins to ensure thorough safety and effectiveness monitoring.

This research aims to evaluate the effects of different doses of vosoritide and compare the therapeutic dose of vosoritide to human growth hormone hGH in children diagnosed with idiopathic short stature ISS. The study is a Phase 2, randomized, controlled trial that seeks to understand how these treatments influence growth in affected children. Participants will first undergo a minimum 6-month observation period to assess their baseline growth. Then, those assigned to the vosoritide and placebo groups will receive randomized treatment for at least 6 months, with placebo limited to a maximum of 6 months. After this, open-label vosoritide treatment will continue until participants reach near-final adult height or at least 16 years for females and 18 years for males, whichever is later. Participants randomized to the hGH group will receive open-label hGH treatment for a minimum of 4 years. Study treatments involve daily injections. Throughout the study, participants will attend regular visits for clinical and imaging assessments, including evaluations of hips and lower extremities. Researchers will monitor safety concerns such as hypotension, fractures, and slipped capital femoral epiphysis, with oversight from an independent Data Monitoring Committee. The main outcomes measured include changes in annualized growth velocity at 6 months and height changes over 4 years. Follow-up assessments will continue as needed, including safety monitoring, until study completion, which could last up to 15 years.

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 evaluating the efficacy and safety of intravenously administered YN001 in adults diagnosed with coronary atherosclerosis who are also receiving background therapy for managing cardiovascular risk factors. This multinational, multicenter, phase 2b clinical trial is randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled to compare YN001 with placebo in this patient population. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of three doses of YN001 or matching placebo intravenously once weekly for 13 weeks. The doses include 40mg, 20mg, or 0mg placebo. The study consists of up to a 12-week screening and baseline period, a 12-week blinded treatment period, a 30-day safety follow-up, and a long-term follow-up extending to approximately two years after randomization. During the study, participants will undergo various assessments including imaging to measure changes in coronary non-calcified plaque volume, carotid intima-media thickness, and plaque characteristics at multiple time points. Safety and immunogenicity will be monitored alongside pharmacokinetic analyses. The primary outcome focuses on relative change in coronary NCPV at week 13. Participants will be followed for up to 96 weeks to evaluate major adverse cardiac events and long-term safety.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of KarXT combined with KarX-EC in adults aged 55 to 90 who have agitation related to Alzheimers Disease. This Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aims to address agitation symptoms in this population by comparing the investigational drugs with a placebo. The study is sponsored by Bristol-Myers Squibb and uses established diagnostic criteria for Alzheimers Disease. Participants will receive either the combination of XanomelineTrospium Chloride capsules KarXT KarX-EC or a placebo with specified doses on designated days. The study includes a parallel group design and treatment lasts for 14 weeks. The main focus is to assess changes in agitation using the Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory-International Psychogeriatric Association CMAI-IPA total score. During the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including cognitive and behavioral evaluations, safety monitoring through vital signs, laboratory tests, electrocardiograms, and rating scales for movement disorders and suicidal ideation. Caregivers will be involved to help monitor participant status and medication compliance. The primary outcome is measured at Week 14, with safety follow-up extending to Week 18. Participants are expected to be engaged throughout the treatment period and follow-up assessments.

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.