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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 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 safety of LY3954068 in people with early symptomatic Alzheimers Disease. This study also examines how much of the drug enters the bloodstream and its effects on Alzheimers markers. It is a Phase 1 trial sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company focused on participants aged 50 to 85 years with early signs of the disease. The study includes two parts Part A and Part B. In Part A, each participant receives a single dose of LY3954068 or placebo injected into the spinal fluid. In Part B, participants receive two doses of either LY3954068 or placebo administered the same way. There is an optional bridging period after Part B where participants may receive LY3954068 in a separate study. Part A lasts about 45 weeks including screening, and Part B lasts about 100 weeks including screening. Participants will undergo regular assessments such as safety monitoring for adverse events related to the study drug, blood and spinal fluid sampling to measure drug levels and effects on tau proteins, and imaging with Flortaucipir F18 PET scans for tau pathology. Cognitive tests like the Mini Mental State Examination and Clinical Dementia Rating will be used. Safety and drug effects will be followed up to 24 weeks in Part A and up to 52 weeks in Part B, with additional monitoring during the bridging period if chosen.

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.

This research focuses on adults with obesity or overweight and aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of various investigational treatments for chronic weight management. It is a Phase 2 master protocol study that uses a framework to test multiple interventions, each detailed in separate appendices. The study establishes criteria for enrolling new participants and reports results when all intervention appendices have completed. Participants may receive different investigational drugs administered either by subcutaneous injection or orally, including LY3305677, LY3841136, tirzepatide, LY3549492, and others. Each intervention-specific appendix outlines the particular treatment details and analyses. Some participants receive placebos matching the administration method of the active treatments. Treatments and analyses are conducted in parallel groups, and interventions may start independently as they become available. Throughout the study, participants undergo screening to confirm eligibility and are randomly assigned to one of the intervention groups or placebo. Researchers monitor participant allocation up to week 6. The trial emphasizes double-blind procedures, and participant involvement includes receiving study treatments and attending scheduled visits. Safety and efficacy data are collected, and the study is planned to continue until early 2028, with primary outcome measures focusing on participant allocation to interventions.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effects of disitamab vedotin for treating adults with advanced breast cancer that is difficult to treat and has spread in the body. The study focuses on patients whose tumors express HER2 and who have previously received treatment for their advanced breast cancer. This open-label, non-randomized study is sponsored by Pfizer and includes multiple groups based on HER2 and hormone receptor status. All participants will receive disitamab vedotin as an intravenous infusion every two weeks at the study clinic. The treatment continues until either the participant or doctor decides to stop, which may be due to cancer progression, side effects, or personal choice. After stopping treatment, participants will have follow-up visits about every six weeks, followed by phone calls every twelve weeks to monitor their health. During the study, participants will attend visits every two weeks for treatment and assessments. Researchers will evaluate tumor response, duration of response, disease control, progression-free survival, overall survival, and drug levels in the blood. Safety will be monitored for up to two years, and participants can expect regular checkups and tests throughout the study period, which may last up to three years.

This research aims to evaluate whether participants who previously took donanemab receive clinical benefits from annual doses of the drug. The study focuses on individuals with Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, and Amyloid Plaque accumulation. Sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company, it is a phase 3 trial designed to assess the treatments effects over a long period. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either donanemab or a placebo through intravenous IV administration. The study follows a parallel design with double masking to compare the outcomes between the two groups. The treatment period lasts up to 2.5 years, during which participants will have six visits, including drug administration and monitoring. Throughout the study, participants will undergo evaluations such as the Clinical Dementia Rating - Sum of Boxes CDR-SB, Cognitive Function Index CFI, brain amyloid plaque imaging with Florbetapir F 18 PET scans, and plasma tests for phosphorylated tau protein. Pharmacokinetics of donanemab will be measured at baseline, week 52, and week 104. The study involves close monitoring of safety and clinical changes over the entire duration.

This trial investigates the safety, tolerability, and how the body processes a drug called LY4006896 compared with a placebo in both healthy adults and adults with Parkinsons disease. The study is a phased clinical trial aiming to gather early evidence on these aspects for LY4006896, with participants including healthy individuals and those diagnosed with Parkinsons disease. Healthy participants will receive a single escalating intravenous dose of LY4006896 or a matching placebo, while participants with Parkinsons disease will receive multiple escalating intravenous doses or placebo. The study includes a screening period of up to 120 days for Parkinsons participants who get 4 doses, and up to 35 days for healthy participants who receive 1 dose. Treatment and follow-up last up to 61 weeks for Parkinsons participants and 48 weeks for healthy participants. Participants will undergo various assessments including monitoring for serious and treatment-emergent adverse events up to 48 weeks for healthy participants and 61 weeks for those with Parkinsons disease. Researchers will measure drug levels in the body and examine effects on alpha-synuclein protein in skin and cerebrospinal fluid. The total study duration can be up to 78 weeks for Parkinsons participants and 53 weeks for healthy participants, with ongoing safety and pharmacokinetic evaluations throughout.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of trontinemab in people with early symptomatic Alzheimers disease, ranging from mild cognitive impairment to mild dementia due to Alzheimers. This Phase III study aims to better understand the impact of trontinemab on cognitive decline and daily functioning in this population. The study is randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled to ensure reliable results. Participants will be assigned to receive either intravenous trontinemab or an intravenous placebo. The treatment period lasts up to 72 weeks, during which participants receive infusions as scheduled. Assessments include brain imaging such as amyloid and tau PET scans, cerebrospinal fluid and blood biomarker collection, and cognitive testing. The study also monitors safety through tracking adverse events, infusion-related reactions, and anti-drug antibodies. Participants will attend visits for evaluations including clinical dementia rating, cognitive scales like MMSE and ADAS-Cog-13, and daily living activities assessments. Safety monitoring involves MRI scans and lab tests. The primary outcome measured is the change in Clinical Dementia Rating, Sum of Boxes CDR-SB, from baseline to Week 72. The total duration of participation extends through the 72-week treatment and assessment period, with ongoing safety evaluations.