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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 efficacy, safety, and tolerability of elecoglipron compared with placebo in adults who have type 2 diabetes mellitus T2DM with impaired kidney function. Participants are also on dapagliflozin 10 mg as part of their guideline-directed medical therapy for chronic kidney disease CKD, along with other glucose-lowering medications. This Phase III study aims to understand how elecoglipron performs in this specific group of patients. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups elecoglipron at dose level 1, elecoglipron at dose level 2, or placebo. All treatments are given orally once daily alongside background dapagliflozin 10 mg. The study uses a parallel design and includes a 40-week treatment period during which participants take their assigned medication. During the study, participants will have their blood sugar control measured through Hemoglobin A1c HbA1c levels from baseline to Week 40, which is the primary outcome. Additional assessments include body weight changes, blood pressure, fasting plasma glucose, and time to needing additional diabetes medication. Safety and tolerability will be monitored throughout the study, which lasts up to 40 weeks for each participant.

Researchers are evaluating the long-term effects of aleniglipron, a drug taken orally, in adults with overweight or obesity who also have type 2 diabetes mellitus T2DM. This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 3 study designed to assess the drugs effectiveness, safety, and tolerability over an extended period. The study focuses on the management of weight and diabetes in this population. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either aleniglipron or a placebo, all administered orally. The treatment period lasts for 76 weeks, during which participants will take multiple doses of the assigned medication. The study includes three different aleniglipron arms and one placebo arm, all aiming to evaluate weight change and diabetes control over time. Throughout the study, participants will undergo assessments to measure changes in body weight, waist circumference, HbA1c levels, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels. The primary outcome is the percent change in body weight from the start of the study to week 76. Secondary outcomes include the proportion of participants achieving various levels of weight loss and diabetes targets. The study also monitors safety and tolerability during the treatment period, which lasts approximately 76 weeks.

This research aims to evaluate the long-term safety and explore the efficacy of astegolimab in adults aged 40 to 90 years with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD. It focuses on participants who have completed a 52-week placebo-controlled treatment period in previous studies GB43311 or GB44332. The study is a phase 3, open-label extension to gather extended safety information on this drug in COPD patients. Participants from the parent studies who qualify will receive subcutaneous injections of astegolimab every two weeks throughout the study until it ends. This open-label extension allows all participants to receive the active drug without placebo comparison. The study continues treatment beyond the initial 52-week period to monitor long-term effects. During the study, participants will be monitored for adverse events up to 12 weeks after their last dose of astegolimab. Researchers will collect safety data to understand the incidence of any side effects. The study involves regular assessments and follow-ups to ensure participant well-being, with the total duration lasting until July 2034.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of a study drug called elecoglipron compared with oral semaglutide in adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus T2DM who have an increased risk of cardiovascular events. The study focuses on adults whose diabetes is not adequately controlled by lifestyle changes or stable treatment with other glucose-lowering medications. This is a phase III randomized trial sponsored by AstraZeneca, aiming to compare these two oral medications in managing T2DM and cardiovascular risk. Participants will be assigned to receive either elecoglipron or semaglutide, both administered orally once daily at specified doses. The study runs in parallel groups, with one group receiving elecoglipron and the other receiving semaglutide. Treatment and observation will continue for 52 weeks, during which the effects on blood sugar control and other health indicators will be evaluated. Throughout the 52-week study period, participants will undergo regular assessments including measurements of Hemoglobin A1c HbA1c, body weight, and blood pressure. Researchers will monitor changes from baseline to week 52 to understand the drugs impact on diabetes control and cardiovascular risk factors. The study also tracks safety and tolerability to ensure participant wellbeing during the trial.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of tezepelumab in adults with moderate to very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD who are receiving inhaled maintenance therapy. This Phase 3, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study focuses on adults aged 40 to 80 years who have experienced multiple COPD exacerbations in the year prior to enrollment. The trial aims to assess tezepelumabs impact compared to placebo on COPD exacerbations and lung function. Participants will receive monthly subcutaneous injections of one of two doses of tezepelumab or a matching placebo. Treatment duration ranges from a minimum of 52 weeks to a maximum of 76 weeks. Following the treatment period, participants will undergo a 12-week off-treatment safety follow-up to monitor any lasting effects. Throughout the study, participants will be regularly assessed for COPD exacerbations, lung function changes measured by forced expiratory volume FEV1, and quality of life using questionnaires such as the St. Georges Respiratory Questionnaire and COPD Assessment Test. Blood samples will be collected to measure drug levels and immune responses. Safety and efficacy will be closely monitored, with total participation lasting up to approximately 88 weeks including follow-up.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of tozorakimab delivered under the skin in adults with uncontrolled asthma who are already using medium-to-high doses of inhaled corticosteroids. This phase IIb, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aims to find the optimal dosing range of tozorakimab in this population. The study is sponsored by AstraZeneca and uses a randomized, parallel design to compare different doses and placebo. Participants will receive subcutaneous injections of either tozorakimab at one of two dose levels or a placebo. The study arms include dosing with tozorakimab Dose 1, tozorakimab Dose 2, or placebo, administered under the skin. The treatment period lasts from 26 to 52 weeks, during which participants will be monitored for their asthma symptoms and lung function. Throughout the study, participants will undergo assessments including lung function tests such as forced expiratory volume in 1 second FEV1, asthma control questionnaires ACQ-6, quality of life questionnaires AQLQ12, and measurements of asthma exacerbations. Blood samples will be collected to measure drug levels and immune response. Safety and adherence will be closely monitored, and the primary outcome is the annualized rate of severe asthma exacerbations over the treatment period.

Researchers are studying the long-term effects of aleniglipron, taken once daily, in adults with obesity or overweight who also have weight-related health problems. This Phase 3 global, randomized, placebo-controlled, and double-blind trial aims to evaluate how well aleniglipron works, how safe it is, and how well patients tolerate it over at least 76 weeks. The study also compares aleniglipron with placebo in terms of body weight changes, blood pressure, lipid levels, and patient-reported outcomes. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of three doses of aleniglipron or a placebo, all taken orally once daily. Along with the medication, all participants will follow a reduced-calorie diet and increase physical activity. The treatment phase lasts at least 76 weeks, during which effects on weight and other health measures will be assessed. During the study, participants will undergo assessments of body weight, waist size, blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and quality of life measures from the start through week 76. Researchers will monitor safety and tolerability throughout the treatment period. This long-term study will help understand the impact of aleniglipron on weight management and related health factors over more than a year of treatment.

Researchers are evaluating the effect and safety of orforglipron taken once daily in adults with Fontaine Stage II peripheral arterial disease PAD who experience symptoms such as intermittent claudication. This phase 3 trial aims to understand how the drug affects walking ability and symptom relief over a period of about 58 weeks. The study is sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company and involves participants with confirmed PAD and reduced ankle brachial index ABI. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either orforglipron or a placebo in a double-blind design. Participants will take the study drug or placebo orally once daily. The study includes two groups one receiving orforglipron, and the other receiving a placebo. The treatment period lasts for approximately 52 weeks, during which participants will be monitored closely. This design allows comparison of the drugs effects against placebo on walking distance, symptoms, and quality of life measures. During the study, participants will undergo assessments including measuring their maximum walking distance, pain-free walking distance, and performance in a six-minute walk test at baseline and after 52 weeks. Questionnaires evaluating vascular quality of life and blood tests measuring inflammatory markers and blood pressure will also be collected. Safety and symptom relief will be monitored throughout the nearly one-year participation, helping to determine the drugs impact on PAD symptoms and overall vascular health.

This trial investigates the efficacy and safety of benralizumab as an additional treatment for people aged 12 to 75 with uncontrolled eosinophilic asthma. These participants are already treated with a medium-dose inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta2-agonist ICS-LABA. The study compares adding benralizumab to increasing the inhaled therapy to a higher dose ICS-LABA. The research is a randomized, double-blind, active-controlled phase 3b trial designed to evaluate these treatments in people with a history of eosinophilic asthma who remain uncontrolled on medium-dose ICS-LABA with or without other controllers except oral corticosteroids. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups one receives benralizumab 30 mg by subcutaneous injection along with medium-dose ICS-LABA, and the other receives a placebo injection plus high-dose ICS-LABA. Doses of benralizumab or placebo are given every 4 weeks for the first three doses, then every 8 weeks, with up to seven injections during the study. The study treatment schedules continue for 48 weeks. During the study, participants will undergo assessments including lung function tests, asthma control questionnaires, and quality of life surveys. Researchers will track the annual rate of asthma exacerbations, time to first exacerbation, and safety events throughout the 48-week period. Compliance with asthma controller medication is monitored via daily diaries. This comprehensive evaluation helps understand the impact of adding benralizumab compared to increasing inhaled therapy dose in uncontrolled eosinophilic asthma.