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This research aims to observe the long-term safety of efgartigimod treatment in adults with generalized myasthenia gravis gMG. It compares patients who are starting or have recently started efgartigimod treatment with those who have not been exposed to efgartigimod and are receiving other standard treatments. The study is non-interventional and prospective, focusing on real-world safety outcomes over an extended period. Participants are divided into two groups one receiving efgartigimod and another receiving other medications for myasthenia gravis. This study does not involve any new treatments being administered as part of the trial but monitors patients during their routine care. The study will continue for up to 10 years to gather long-term safety data. During the study, researchers will track the occurrence of serious infections and other safety concerns in both groups. Patients will be monitored through their regular clinical visits without additional interventions from the study. Participants may be followed for up to 10 years to assess safety outcomes associated with their treatments in everyday medical practice.

Researchers are evaluating IM-101 in adults with generalized myasthenia gravis gMG and ocular myasthenia gravis oMG, focusing on those with acetylcholine receptor AChR antibody-positive and AChR antibody-negative forms. The goal is to assess the safety, tolerability, how the drug moves through and affects the body, and the potential effectiveness of IM-101. This Phase 1b2 trial is sponsored by ImmunAbs Inc. and includes multiple study parts to explore these aspects thoroughly. Participants will receive IM-101 or a placebo through intravenous infusions. In Part A, participants get a loading dose on Day 1 and Day 15, followed by a maintenance dose on Day 29, with doses escalating across cohorts. In Part B, dosing includes loading doses on Day 1 and Day 15 and maintenance doses on Days 29, 57, and 85. Some may receive additional doses depending on decisions by an independent data monitoring committee. The study uses randomized, double-blind assignments to compare different dose levels and placebo effects. During the study, participants will be monitored for side effects and safety up to about 99 days in Part A and 169 days in Part B. Researchers will assess the impact of treatment on daily living activities and specific myasthenia gravis severity scores at baseline and Week 16. Safety assessments include tracking adverse events, serious adverse events, and events leading to discontinuation. Participants will undergo regular evaluations to measure the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of IM-101, with follow-up visits scheduled according to the dosing timeline.

Researchers are evaluating the effects of combining baxdrostat with dapagliflozin versus baxdrostat with a placebo on albuminuria in adults with chronic kidney disease CKD and high blood pressure. This Phase IIb, randomized, multicenter, double-blind study includes participants aged 18 and older, with or without type 2 diabetes and with or without prior SGLT2 inhibitor treatment. The goal is to understand how these treatments affect kidney function and safety in this population. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either a daily dose of baxdrostat combined with dapagliflozin or baxdrostat with a placebo matching dapagliflozin. Before randomization, some participants may go through an optional pre-screening and a washout period if they are currently taking an SGLT2 inhibitor. The study includes stratification based on diabetes status to balance groups. Throughout the study, participants will undergo assessments including measurements of urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio UACR to evaluate changes in albuminuria from baseline over up to 12 weeks. Safety and other health parameters such as blood pressure, potassium, and sodium levels will also be monitored. Study completion is defined by finishing all scheduled procedures, and the study continues until the last participant completes their last visit globally.

Researchers are evaluating the combination of baxdrostat and dapagliflozin in people with chronic kidney disease CKD and high blood pressure hypertension. This Phase III, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aims to assess whether this combination reduces the risk of serious kidney damage, heart failure events, or cardiovascular death compared to dapagliflozin alone. The study includes participants with CKD and hypertension who meet specific kidney function and blood pressure criteria. Participants who are not already taking SGLT2 inhibitors will first complete a 4-week dapagliflozin run-in period. Then, they will be randomly assigned to receive either baxdrostat plus dapagliflozin or a placebo plus dapagliflozin. Baxdrostat dosing may start low and be increased if needed. Study visits will occur at 2, 4, 8, 16, 34, and 52 weeks after randomization, and then approximately every four months until the study ends, which is based on the number of key kidney or heart-related events. Throughout the study, participants will have regular assessments including blood tests to monitor kidney function and potassium levels, blood pressure measurements, and evaluations of heart and kidney health. If participants stop the blinded study drug early, they will continue dapagliflozin if possible and remain in the study for ongoing visits and monitoring. The main outcome is whether the combination treatment reduces the risk of a 50% sustained decline in kidney function, kidney failure, heart failure events, or cardiovascular death over up to 37 months.

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.

Researchers are evaluating insulin icodec, a once-weekly insulin injection, compared to insulin glargine, a once-daily injection. This study focuses on adults with type 1 diabetes to see how well the weekly insulin controls blood sugar when combined with insulin aspart, which is taken 2 to 4 times daily. The trial aims to assess blood sugar control over about 8.5 months. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either insulin icodec once a week with insulin aspart daily or insulin glargine once a day with insulin aspart daily. Both insulins are given as subcutaneous injections. The study is designed as a parallel comparison to evaluate the effects of these insulin regimens on blood sugar control. During the study, participants will have regular assessments including blood tests to measure HbA1c and glucose levels, monitoring of hypoglycemic episodes, and tracking of insulin doses and body weight. The primary outcome is the change in HbA1c from baseline to week 26. Secondary outcomes include time spent in target glucose ranges and frequency of low blood sugar events. The study will last about 8.5 months with ongoing monitoring to evaluate treatment effects and safety.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of a gene therapy called AAV2-GDNF delivered directly to the brain in adults with moderate Parkinsons Disease. This randomized, double-blinded, Phase 2 clinical trial compares the gene therapy to a control surgery in participants aged 45 to 75 who have had Parkinsons Disease for 4 to 10 years. The study aims to better understand the impact of this treatment on motor symptoms over time. Participants will receive either a single bilateral infusion of AAV2-GDNF into a brain region called the putamen or undergo a control surgery involving partial burr holes without dural penetration. These procedures are performed in a surgically controlled, blinded manner to compare outcomes between groups. This intervention phase is followed by ongoing assessments lasting up to 18 months. During the study, participants will be monitored regularly with assessments including the Parkinson Disease Motor Diary to track motor symptoms. Researchers will measure changes from baseline to 18 months to evaluate treatment effects. The study also includes safety monitoring and ensures participants maintain stable anti-parkinsonian medication throughout. Total participation may last over a year and a half, with detailed evaluations throughout the trial period.

Researchers are evaluating brenipatide alongside buprenorphine, with or without naloxone, to assess its safety and effectiveness in people with opioid use disorder. This Phase 2 study includes two separate participant groups Part A involves a double-blind treatment phase with a later open-label extension, and Part B features an open-label treatment phase. Participants join only one part of the study. In Part A, participants receive either brenipatide or a placebo by subcutaneous injection plus buprenorphine taken under the tongue or inside the cheek. Part B participants receive open-label brenipatide injections with buprenorphine. The maximum study participation duration is about 144 weeks for Part A and 116 weeks for Part B, depending on enrollment timing and pace. Treatments are given as subcutaneous injections and transmucosal buprenorphine. Participants will attend regular study visits to monitor opioid use through urine drug screens and self-reports, track adherence to buprenorphine, and assess cravings and quality of life. Other measurements include changes in body weight, blood pressure, and healthcare visits. Safety is monitored throughout, and the main outcome focuses on weeks of abstinence from opioid use between weeks 13 and 24. Total participation time varies with study part and enrollment timing.

Researchers are evaluating disitamab vedotin alone or combined with pembrolizumab to treat urothelial cancer that expresses HER2. This study focuses on participants with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. It aims to assess how well the drug works and to monitor the side effects experienced by participants. Participants receive disitamab vedotin intravenously every 2 weeks, either alone or with pembrolizumab given by intravenous infusion on Day 1 of each 6-week cycle. The study includes multiple cohorts receiving different combinations or monotherapy treatments. The treatment period and monitoring last approximately 2 years, with ongoing assessments of drug effects and safety. During the study, participants undergo regular evaluations including imaging scans to measure tumor response, laboratory tests, electrocardiograms to monitor heart function, and assessments of side effects. Researchers measure treatment response using established cancer evaluation criteria and track survival and disease control over about 3 years. Participants are closely monitored for adverse effects and blood levels of the drugs to understand how the treatments behave in the body.

Researchers are evaluating nipocalimab, a drug given intravenously or subcutaneously, for adults with generalized myasthenia gravis gMG, a condition causing muscle weakness. This Phase 3 study aims to compare the effectiveness and safety of nipocalimab against a placebo and to understand how the drug works in the body when given by injection under the skin versus through a vein. The study includes a subcutaneous substudy to explore these differences in delivery methods. Participants receive nipocalimab intravenous infusions every two weeks for up to 24 weeks during a double-blind placebo-controlled phase. Those completing this phase can enter an open-label extension, choosing to continue receiving intravenous nipocalimab or switch to the subcutaneous form given weekly for eight weeks, with the option to continue longer in a long-term extension. Placebo is also given intravenously every two weeks in the control group during the double-blind phase. Throughout the study, participants undergo regular assessments including muscle function scores, quality of life evaluations, and blood tests measuring antibody levels and drug concentration. Researchers monitor safety by tracking adverse events and changes in clinical and laboratory parameters. The study measures changes in activities of daily living related to myasthenia gravis over time. Participation may last several years, as long-term monitoring continues after the initial treatment phases to evaluate ongoing effects and safety.