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Researchers are studying the safety and effects of two drugs, PF-08653945 and PF-08653944, given alone or together for weight loss in adults with overweight or obesity. This Phase 2b trial compares these drugs to a placebo to better understand their impact on body weight over time. The study is designed to evaluate different doses and combinations of these drugs to find the most effective approach. Participants receive subcutaneous injections of either PF-08653945 alone, PF-08653945 combined with PF-08653944, PF-08653944 alone, or a placebo. The study uses a randomized, double-blind design with multiple cohorts receiving different drug combinations or placebo. Treatments are administered as injections under the skin over a planned period of 48 weeks, with follow-up extending to 70 weeks to monitor safety and outcomes. During the study, participants will have their body weight measured at baseline and regularly through Week 48 and Week 60 to track changes. Researchers will assess the percentage of weight loss and monitor any treatment-emergent or serious adverse events up to Week 70. Participants will attend scheduled visits for injections and evaluations throughout the trial, which lasts for over a year in total.

Researchers are studying the effects of camlipixant in adults with two types of irritable bowel syndrome IBS-D diarrhea-predominant and IBS-M mixed type. This Phase 2b trial aims to assess how well camlipixant works and how safe it is when compared to a placebo. The study includes two parts, where after the first part, some participants may be randomly assigned to receive a higher dose of camlipixant or stop taking the drug. Participants receive camlipixant at different dose levels or a placebo during the first part of the study. In the second part, all participants are randomized again to either continue with camlipixant or placebo. The treatment lasts up to 26 weeks, with doses adjusted in the second phase. The study uses a triple-blind design where neither participants nor researchers know who receives which treatment during the trial. During the study, participants will regularly report their abdominal pain intensity and stool form using specific scoring systems. Researchers will monitor safety by tracking adverse events and changes in vital signs and laboratory tests. The main outcome measures focus on changes in abdominal pain intensity over weeks 7 to 12. Participants will be assessed throughout the 26-week period to evaluate the treatments effects and safety.

Researchers are evaluating ibuzatrelvir, an oral medication, to determine its effectiveness and safety in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older with COVID-19 who are not hospitalized but are at high risk for severe illness. The study is a phase 3, randomized, double-blind trial comparing ibuzatrelvir with a placebo. Participants must have confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection with symptoms starting within 5 days and meet specific risk factor criteria based on age. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to receive either ibuzatrelvir or a matching placebo twice daily by mouth for 5 days. The study allows co-administration of standard care treatments available locally. The total study duration is about 6 months, including follow-up. Participants will be monitored for emergency department visits related to COVID-19, hospitalizations, and mortality up to 28 days after starting treatment. Additional evaluations include symptom resolution, occurrence of long COVID symptoms, viral RNA levels, and safety measures such as adverse events through 24 weeks. The study involves regular assessments, including clinical visits and laboratory tests, to track outcomes and safety over time.