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Researchers are evaluating how well JNJ-78934804 works and how safe it is compared to guselkumab in participants with moderately to severely active Crohns disease, a long-term and progressive condition affecting the intestine. This Phase 3 trial aims to assess clinical remission and endoscopic remission at Week 48, focusing on treatment efficacy and safety. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either JNJ-78934804 or guselkumab. Both treatments involve induction doses at Weeks 0, 4, and 8, followed by maintenance doses every 4 weeks starting at Week 12. Participants meeting rescue criteria will receive additional induction doses of JNJ-78934804 at Weeks 16, 20, and 24, with maintenance doses continuing every 4 weeks from Week 28. Those completing the double-blind phase at Week 48 may enter a long-term extension phase if the investigator believes they may benefit. During the study, participants will be monitored for clinical and endoscopic remission, deep remission, corticosteroid-free remission, and patient-reported outcomes up to Week 48. Researchers will also track adverse events for up to approximately three years. Assessments include symptom scores, endoscopy reviews, and quality-of-life questionnaires to evaluate the treatments effects and safety throughout the trial.

Researchers are studying the use of XEN1101 as an additional treatment for people aged 12 years and older who have primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures PGTCS associated with generalized epilepsy. This Phase 3, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial aims to assess the clinical effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of XEN1101 when added to existing anti-seizure medications. Participants are currently taking 1 to 3 anti-seizure medications and have had probable or possible PGTCS for at least one year. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either XEN1101 or a placebo. Those aged 18 years and older will receive a 25 mg daily dose of XEN1101 or placebo. Participants aged 12 to under 18 years may receive 15 mg, 25 mg, or placebo daily. The study includes a baseline period lasting up to 9.5 weeks to track seizure frequency, followed by a 12-week double-blind treatment period where participants will take the assigned capsules once daily with an evening meal. After completing this period, participants can join an open-label extension study for continued XEN1101 treatment or enter an 8-week post-treatment follow-up if they do not enroll. During the study, participants will keep accurate seizure diaries and attend scheduled visits to monitor their health and response to treatment. Researchers will evaluate changes in monthly seizure frequency as the main outcome. Additional assessments will track safety, tolerability, and other measures throughout the treatment and follow-up periods. Overall participation may last several months, including baseline assessment, treatment, possible extension, and follow-up phases.

Researchers are evaluating the effect of AZD6793, an oral medication, in adults with moderate to very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD. This Phase IIb, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study involves approximately 970 participants across about 350 global sites. The trial aims to compare the efficacy and safety of two different doses of AZD6793 against placebo over a 24-week period. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups receiving either dose 1 of AZD6793, dose 2 of AZD6793, or a matching placebo tablet. The study medication is taken orally and the trial lasts for 24 weeks. The study is designed as a parallel-group format with a 111 allocation ratio among the three arms. During the study, participants will be monitored through various assessments including lung function tests measuring forced expiratory volume FEV1, questionnaires evaluating breathlessness, cough, sputum, and quality of life, and tracking of COPD exacerbation events. Blood samples will be collected to measure plasma concentrations of AZD6793. Safety and efficacy outcomes will be evaluated up to 24 weeks, with the main outcome being the rate of moderate or severe COPD exacerbations.

Researchers are comparing the rates of surgical and minimally invasive interventions, as well as any harms, in Medicare beneficiaries treated with the MILD procedure versus those treated with interspinous process decompression IPD for lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication. This observational study uses Medicare claims data to follow patients for 24 months after their initial procedure starting from January 1, 2017. The purpose is to evaluate outcomes between these two types of procedures without requiring prior patient enrollment or consent. The study includes two groups patients who received MILD, which is a percutaneous image-guided lumbar decompression performed under fluoroscopic guidance through a dorsal approach to the spine, and patients who received IPD, a different device-based decompression procedure. Data on reoperations and complications will be collected for both groups over a 24-month follow-up period using Medicare claims. Enrollment continues until the sponsor decides to stop. Participants involvement is passive as the study uses existing Medicare claims data. Researchers will monitor rates of harms related to the initial procedure and subsequent surgical or minimally invasive interventions over two years. No direct patient visits or interventions are conducted, and the study is exempt from institutional review board oversight. The total study duration extends to December 2026, covering cases treated since early 2017.

This research aims to evaluate the effects of combining baxdrostat with dapagliflozin compared to dapagliflozin alone in adults aged 40 and older who have type 2 diabetes, established cardiovascular disease, a history of hypertension with a systolic blood pressure of at least 130 mmHg, and at least one additional risk factor for heart failure. The study is a phase III, randomized, placebo-controlled trial focusing on preventing heart failure events and cardiovascular death. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either baxdrostat with dapagliflozin or placebo with dapagliflozin. Those starting the baxdrostatdapagliflozin treatment may begin with a lower baxdrostat dose that can be increased if certain criteria are met. A run-in period with dapagliflozin alone for 4 to 6 weeks may occur for those not previously treated or treated less than 4 weeks with SGLT2 inhibitors. Treatment visits will occur at about 2, 4, 8, 16, and 34 weeks after randomization, then every 4 months until study closure. Participants will undergo screening for eligibility within a 14-day period, with an optional pre-screening phase that does not require site visits or consent. During the study, regular assessments including monitoring for heart failure events and cardiovascular outcomes will be conducted. If participants stop the blinded treatment early, they may continue with open-label dapagliflozin unless specific discontinuation criteria apply. The study will continue until a predetermined number of cardiovascular events occur, with ongoing data collection and visits according to protocol.

Researchers are evaluating two treatment options for people with type 2 diabetes who also have established or high-risk atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease ASCVD. This clinical trial aims to compare the total number of heart, kidney, and death events between treatments using sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors SGLT2i and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists GLP-1 RA. The study involves 6,000 participants and seeks to better understand how these medications affect health outcomes in this population. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either an SGLT2 inhibitor canagliflozin, dapagliflozin, or empagliflozin or a GLP-1 receptor agonist dulaglutide, liraglutide, or semaglutide, all of which have shown cardiovascular benefits. The study is open label, meaning both participants and researchers know which treatment is given. Treatment assignment is balanced evenly between the two groups, and participants will continue their assigned therapy throughout the study. During the trial, researchers will monitor participants for events including heart attacks, strokes, arterial revascularization, hospitalizations for heart failure, kidney failure, kidney transplants, and death. Follow-up will last for an average of about three years. Data will be collected through medical records and electronic health information, with ongoing tracking of health status and treatment adherence to assess the total number of these cardiovascular and kidney-related events.

Researchers are examining the effect of abelacimab compared to a placebo in patients with atrial fibrillation AF who are considered unsuitable for oral anticoagulation therapy. This Phase 3 study focuses on high-risk patients with AF to evaluate whether abelacimab can reduce the occurrence of ischemic stroke or systemic embolism. The study is led by Anthos Therapeutics, Inc. and aims to address treatment options in patients where traditional anticoagulation is deemed inappropriate. Participants are randomly assigned in equal numbers to receive either abelacimab 150 mg or a matching placebo by subcutaneous injection once a month. The study consists of three periods a screening period lasting up to 60 days, a double-blind treatment period that continues until at least 111 patients experience a primary endpoint event, and an end-of-treatment visit. Following this, participants may enter a 30-day follow-up or an optional open-label extension to receive abelacimab, depending on eligibility and regulatory approval. During the study, participants undergo assessments to monitor stroke, systemic embolism, and bleeding events, with the primary outcomes measured up to 30 months. Safety is tracked by recording bleeding events classified by the Bleeding Academic Research Consortium. Secondary outcomes include cardiovascular and all-cause mortality and other thrombotic events. The study also involves regular monitoring and follow-up visits to assess efficacy and safety throughout the treatment and observation periods.

Researchers are evaluating whether adding zilebesiran to standard antihypertensive treatment can reduce major cardiovascular events in adults with hypertension that is not well controlled and who either have established cardiovascular disease or are at high risk for it. This phase 3, randomized, double-blind study aims to determine if zilebesiran lowers the risk of cardiovascular death, heart attacks, strokes, or heart failure events compared to placebo. The study will continue until a targeted number of these events have occurred, which may take up to about 5 years. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either 300 mg of zilebesiran or a placebo, both given as subcutaneous injections every 6 months, alongside their usual blood pressure medications. The study uses a parallel design and includes careful monitoring of blood pressure and cardiovascular events over time. Both groups will continue their standard antihypertensive therapies, including at least two medications where one must be a diuretic. During the study, participants will be regularly assessed for cardiovascular events such as heart attacks, strokes, heart failure hospitalizations, and cardiovascular death. Blood pressure measurements will be taken at baseline and at 6 months, among other times. The primary outcome is the time until the first occurrence of a major cardiovascular event, with secondary outcomes including changes in blood pressure and other cardiovascular events. Participants will be followed for up to approximately 5 years to monitor these outcomes and overall survival.