McDonough

Researchers are evaluating the effects of TX000045 in patients with pulmonary hypertension caused by heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (PH-HFpEF). This Phase 2, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled proof-of-concept study aims to assess two dosing regimens of TX000045 over a 24-week treatment period to understand its impact on pulmonary vascular resistance and safety profile. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: a placebo group receiving subcutaneous injections every two weeks, a group receiving Dose A of TX000045 subcutaneously every two weeks, and a group receiving Dose B of TX000045 subcutaneously every four weeks alternating with placebo every two weeks. The treatment period lasts for 24 weeks. Throughout the study, participants will undergo assessments including pulmonary vascular resistance measurements, physical examinations, laboratory tests, and monitoring for adverse events from baseline up to 30 weeks after the first dose. Safety evaluations focus on treatment-related side effects and changes in lab values. The study plans to enroll about 180 participants between 18 and 83 years old with specific heart and lung function criteria.

Researchers are evaluating the effects of dalcetrapib, a cholesterol ester transfer protein inhibitor, on cardiovascular risk in people who have recently been hospitalized for acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and have a specific genetic profile (AA genotype). This phase 3, placebo-controlled, randomized, double-blind study focuses on adults aged 45 years and older. Participants must be clinically stable and managed according to guidelines for low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C). The study aims to measure the time to the first occurrence of any fatal or non-fatal myocardial infarction over an average follow-up of 30 months. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either dalcetrapib 300 mg tablets or matching placebo tablets. The study includes a genetic screening phase to confirm the presence of the AA genotype using a specific genotype assay test. Screening and enrollment may start during hospitalization or after discharge, with randomization required within 12 weeks of the ACS event. Follow-up visits will be conducted virtually when possible every 3 months or as clinic visits until the study ends. If a participant stops the study medication early, assessments for study endpoints will continue every 3 months. Throughout the study, participants will undergo medical history reviews, genetic testing, and regular assessments to monitor cardiovascular events. Researchers will collect data on myocardial infarction occurrences as the primary outcome. Safety and adherence will be monitored through scheduled visits, and the study will continue until about 200 participants have experienced a primary event or until a planned interim analysis determines stopping. The total participation duration varies based on event occurrence but involves ongoing follow-up every 3 months after randomization.