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Researchers are evaluating the safety and efficacy of the study drug LY4065967 for treating diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain DPNP. This trial is part of a larger chronic pain master protocol designed to accelerate the development of new treatments for chronic pain conditions. The study focuses on adults with DPNP related to type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either LY4065967 or a placebo, both taken orally. The study is double-blinded, meaning neither participants nor researchers know who receives the active drug or placebo. The treatment period lasts eight weeks, during which participants take the assigned study drug daily. Throughout the trial, participants will report their pain intensity and other symptoms at the start and after eight weeks using various scales, including the Numeric Rating Scale and Brief Pain Inventory. Researchers will also monitor sleep quality, emotional functioning, and the use of rescue medication. Safety and tolerability will be assessed, and the study concludes in July 2027.

Researchers are evaluating MK-2214, a study treatment designed to slow brain changes in people with early Alzheimers disease AD. AD is a form of dementia that causes memory loss, communication difficulties, and challenges in decision-making, affecting daily tasks. This phase 2 trial aims to determine if MK-2214 slows the spread of tau protein in the brain compared to a placebo, as well as to assess the safety and tolerability of MK-2214. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either MK-2214 or a placebo through intravenous IV infusion every 4 weeks during the study. The study uses a parallel design with quadruple masking to compare the effects of the study drug versus placebo over a period of up to approximately 23 months. Both groups receive infusions on the same schedule to maintain the studys integrity. During the study, participants will undergo brain scans including positron emission tomography PET to measure tau protein levels and other assessments such as cognitive and daily living function tests. Researchers will monitor adverse events and treatment discontinuations throughout the study, which lasts up to about 26 months. These assessments help determine the impact of MK-2214 on disease progression and safety in individuals with early AD.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and tolerability of Efimosfermin Alfa in adults with known or suspected metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis MASH with fibrosis at stages F2 or F3. This phase 3 clinical trial aims to understand how participants respond to this treatment compared to a placebo, focusing on managing this liver condition characterized by metabolic syndrome components and liver fibrosis. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups two groups receiving different dose levels of Efimosfermin Alfa and one group receiving a placebo. The study involves administering the drug or placebo injections over a period of up to 52 weeks. Researchers will monitor participants throughout this time to assess the drugs effects and tolerability. During the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including laboratory tests for liver enzymes and fibrosis markers, imaging tests such as magnetic resonance elastography and MRI-derived fat fraction measurements, and evaluations of metabolic factors like blood sugar and cholesterol. Safety will be closely monitored by tracking adverse events and laboratory abnormalities. The total participation time is about one year, during which participants will have scheduled visits for treatment and evaluation.

Researchers are studying the safety and effects of VHB937 in people with early Alzheimers disease, including those with Mild Cognitive Impairment due to Alzheimers or mild Alzheimers itself. This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase II trial aims to evaluate whether VHB937 can benefit memory, thinking abilities, daily functioning, and brain changes. The study also looks at how the body processes VHB937 and responds to it. Participants receive intravenous infusions of either a low dose or high dose of VHB937, or a placebo, over a 72-week double-blind period. After this, an extension phase follows for further observation. The treatments are given through infusions, and participants are randomly assigned to one of the three groups in parallel. Throughout the study, participants and their study partners attend regular visits for assessments including clinical dementia rating scales, cognitive tests, daily living activities evaluation, and brain imaging biomarkers. Safety is monitored by tracking adverse events and serious adverse events. Blood samples are collected to measure VHB937 levels and immune responses. The total study duration includes the 72-week treatment period plus additional time in the extension phase.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of rilvegostomig compared to pembrolizumab, both combined with platinum-based doublet chemotherapy, as a first-line treatment for patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer NSCLC whose tumors express PD-L1 at levels of 1% or higher. This Phase III, randomized, double-blind, global study aims to compare these treatments to improve outcomes for this patient group. Participants will receive either rilvegostomig or pembrolizumab, each given intravenously on Day 1 of every 21-day cycle, combined with platinum-based doublet chemotherapy either carboplatin or cisplatin also given on Day 1 of each cycle for up to four cycles. After chemotherapy cycles, patients continue with rilvegostomig or pembrolizumab monotherapy combined with pemetrexed maintenance. The study follows patients for up to approximately six years to monitor treatment effects and safety. During the study, participants undergo assessments including imaging scans to measure tumor size, blood tests to evaluate organ function, and questionnaires about symptoms and quality of life. Researchers monitor overall survival and progression-free survival as primary outcomes, alongside other measures such as response duration and physical functioning. Safety is closely observed throughout, with study visits scheduled regularly during treatment and follow-up periods, lasting up to six years in total.

Researchers are conducting a master protocol study to evaluate multiple pain treatments for people experiencing chronic pain conditions such as osteoarthritis of the knee, diabetic neuropathic pain, and chronic low back pain. This study aims to compare different pain interventions by using a flexible design where specific intervention appendices ISAs can begin independently as new treatments become available. The study is sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company and is designed as a phase 2 randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Participants may receive one of several study drugs administered either intravenously or orally, including LY3016859 given through IV and LY3556050, LY3526318, and LY3857210 given orally. Each treatment group is compared to a matching placebo group. The study uses a parallel design where participants are assigned randomly to one of the intervention groups or placebo. The protocol includes disease-state addenda to define target populations and assessment scales for each pain condition. During the trial, participants undergo screening to confirm eligibility based on pain levels, history, and health status. They are monitored for outcomes such as the number of participants allocated to each intervention up to week 8. Researchers assess pain and other health measures while participants maintain consistent use of any ongoing non-drug pain therapies and discontinue other chronic pain medications except for rescue use. The study includes safety monitoring and will continue through April 2027, with results posted for each intervention.

Researchers are evaluating the safety, tolerability, how the body processes pharmacokinetics, how the body responds pharmacodynamics, and effectiveness of TERN-701, a selective inhibitor targeting BCR-ABL1, in adults with chronic phase chronic myeloid leukemia who have received prior treatment. This Phase 12 trial focuses on participants with treatment challenges such as resistance or intolerance to previous therapies. The study is sponsored by Terns, Inc. and aims to better understand TERN-701s impact in this patient group. The trial has two main parts. Part 1 involves dose escalation where participants receive increasing doses of TERN-701 once daily to determine safe and effective dose levels. Part 2 includes randomized dose expansion cohorts to further assess safety and efficacy at two selected doses from Part 1, and an additional mutation cohort Part 2m evaluating a specific 500 mg dose in participants with certain resistance mutations. Treatment is given continuously in 28-day cycles with scheduled clinic visits at specified days during the first cycle and then on Day 1 of subsequent cycles. Participants will be closely monitored through regular visits for safety, tolerability, and response to treatment. Researchers will evaluate dose-limiting toxicities, adverse events, hematologic and molecular responses, and changes in BCR-ABL1 transcript levels over up to three years. Approximately 180 participants are expected to enroll, contributing to comprehensive data collection on TERN-701s performance and safety in this chronic leukemia population.

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 conducting a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, parallel-controlled phase I clinical study to compare HLX17 and US-sourced Keytruda in patients with resected non-small cell lung cancer, melanoma, or renal cell carcinoma. The study aims to evaluate how similar the pharmacokinetic profiles, efficacy, safety, and immune responses are between these two treatments in this patient population. Participants will receive either HLX17 or US-sourced Keytruda. Those in the HLX17 group will get 200 mg on Day 1 of every 3-week cycle for up to 12 months or until disease recurrence, death, new anti-tumor therapy, unacceptable toxicity, consent withdrawal, or study end. The Keytruda group will receive 200 mg every 3 weeks for 8 cycles 24 weeks, then switch to HLX17 on the same schedule until 12 months or similar conditions occur. During the study, participants will undergo various assessments including pharmacokinetic measurements such as drug concentration over time and at steady state, disease-free survival evaluation for up to 12 months, and monitoring for adverse events and laboratory abnormalities for up to 15 months. Safety follow-up includes vital signs, physical exams, ECGs, and immunogenicity evaluation. The total study duration includes treatment and safety monitoring phases.

Researchers are evaluating AZD8965 in a Phase IIb trial to study its safety, tolerability, and effectiveness in treating Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis IPF. The study compares three doses of AZD8965 to a placebo in participants with IPF, including those who are on stable doses of approved antifibrotic therapies such as nintedanib, pirfenidone, or nerandomilast, as well as those not taking antifibrotic treatment. The trial is randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, and parallel-group in design. Participants are assigned to one of four groups placebo, low dose AZD8965, medium dose AZD8965, or high dose AZD8965. The treatment lasts for 24 weeks, during which participants receive their assigned medication. The study includes approximately 360 participants across around 200 sites worldwide. Researchers aim to assess the clinical efficacy of AZD8965 by measuring changes in lung function and study the relationship between dose and outcomes. During the study, participants will undergo various assessments including lung function tests such as forced vital capacity FVC, monitoring for adverse events, and pharmacokinetic analyses of AZD8965. Safety and tolerability are monitored up to 25 weeks. Researchers will also track any serious adverse events and treatment discontinuations. The total participation time covers the 24-week treatment period with scheduled visits to assess the study outcomes and participant health.