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Researchers are evaluating the dose-response relationship of galvokimig compared with placebo in adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis AtD. The study focuses on participants who have had chronic AtD for at least one year and aims to assess how different doses of galvokimig impact the condition. This phase 2 trial is designed to better understand the drugs effects on symptoms and safety in this population. Participants are randomly assigned to one of several groups receiving different predefined doses of galvokimig or a matching placebo during an initial 16-week intervention period. After week 16, participants continue treatment with the same or a modified dose of galvokimig. The study uses a double-blind design to compare the effects of these doses on atopic dermatitis. During the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including the Eczema Area and Severity Index EASI, Investigator Global Assessment vIGA, and Peak Pruritus Numerical Rating Scale PP-NRS. Safety is monitored through reported adverse events up to week 58. The primary outcome is the percentage of participants achieving a significant improvement in EASI score at week 16. The total study duration extends beyond 16 weeks to include ongoing safety and response evaluations.

Researchers are evaluating the long-term safety and effectiveness of APG777 in adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis who have completed treatment in a previous APG777 study. This phase 2 extension study involves participants who, according to their doctors, would benefit from continued treatment with APG777. The study is designed as a multicenter, double-blind trial to assess ongoing treatment outcomes and safety over several years. Participants in this study will continue receiving APG777 through three main periods a screening visit coinciding with the last visit of the prior studys maintenance period, an extended treatment period, and a post-treatment follow-up period. Participants who met certain skin improvement criteria and did not use topical rescue medication during the prior study will maintain their previous dose and injection frequency. Those who did not meet these criteria or used rescue medication will receive APG777 according to a specific dosing plan in an open-label escape arm. During the study, participants will be closely monitored for treatment-emergent adverse events up to 3 years. The research team will also measure skin improvements using tools such as the Eczema Area and Severity Index EASI and the Investigator Global Assessment for Atopic Dermatitis vIGA-AD, as well as tracking itch severity, use of rescue therapy, and serum drug concentrations. The overall participation time includes up to 3 years of follow-up to evaluate long-term safety and efficacy outcomes.

This trial investigates MZE829 capsules in adults with proteinuric chronic kidney disease who also carry the APOL1 high risk genotype, specifically G1G1, G2G2, or G1G2 variants. The study aims to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and impact on albuminuria, a marker of kidney damage, in this population. It is an open-label Phase 2 trial, meaning all participants receive the study drug and results will help determine its effects and safety profile. Participants receive MZE829 capsules orally in a single-group design. The study includes two cohorts one with chronic kidney disease alongside diabetes, and another with chronic kidney disease without diabetes. The treatment and monitoring occur over a 12-week period, during which the study team assesses drug safety and effects on albuminuria levels. During the trial, participants will be monitored for adverse events and tolerability from baseline through week 12. Researchers will also measure changes in urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio UACR to evaluate kidney function. Blood samples will be taken to assess plasma drug concentrations. The total participation time is approximately 12 weeks, focusing on safety and biological effects of MZE829.

Researchers are evaluating Rezpegaldesleukin, a drug being studied for patients aged 12 years and older with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis. This Phase 3, randomized, double-blind study compares Rezpegaldesleukin to a placebo to assess its effect on the condition. The study is designed as a parallel group trial and aims to understand treatment outcomes over approximately 15 months. Participants receive Rezpegaldesleukin injections subcutaneously during an induction period every 2 weeks and then during a maintenance period at varying intervals of every 4 or 12 weeks. Some participants will receive placebo injections on a similar schedule during the induction and maintenance periods. An open-label escape phase allows dosing frequency to be adjusted by the investigator. The study includes both blinded and open-label phases to monitor responses. During the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including Investigators Global Assessment IGA scores, Eczema Area and Severity Index EASI scores, and symptom rating scales for itch, skin pain, and sleep impact. Researchers will also track asthma control and sinusitis symptoms in applicable patients. Safety is monitored through reports of adverse events throughout the study. The total participation time is about 15 months, with key evaluations at weeks 0, 6, 24, and ongoing safety follow-ups.

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 conducting a multi-center, randomized clinical trial to assess the safety and effectiveness of the Zona Plus handgrip therapy device compared to auditory relaxation therapy in adults with elevated blood pressure or hypertension who are not currently taking blood pressure medications. This study aims to better understand how these therapies may help manage blood pressure. Participants will be adults aged 22 and older with systolic blood pressure between 130 and 149 mmHg, with additional monitoring for those between 140 and 149 mmHg. Participants assigned to the Zona Plus Device group will perform isometric handgrip exercises using the device, which tracks compliance electronically. Those in the control group will listen to relaxing music through a mobile app and record their adherence in a diary. Some control participants may switch to the Zona Plus device after completing their sixth study visit. The study also includes a subgroup randomized to record their blood pressure at home. The treatment period lasts about 10 weeks, with additional monitoring visits for certain participants. Throughout the 3 to 8 months of participation, subjects will attend scheduled study visits for blood pressure measurements and device training. Researchers will evaluate changes in systolic and diastolic blood pressure after 10 weeks and monitor compliance with assigned therapies. The study will also track safety and any significant reductions in blood pressure. Participants are expected to maintain their usual health routines without starting new blood pressure medications during the study.

Researchers are conducting a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study to assess the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, immunogenicity, and exploratory clinical activity of BBT002. This study includes healthy adults and patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD or chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps CRSwNP. BBT002 is being developed as a potential treatment for these conditions and is administered via intravenous or subcutaneous injection. The study involves several parts where participants receive either single or multiple doses of BBT002 or placebo. Healthy volunteers receive both single and multiple doses, while patients with COPD or CRSwNP receive multiple doses. The study is designed with a sequential model and includes multiple treatment arms comparing BBT002 to placebo across these groups. Participants will undergo safety and lab assessments including monitoring for adverse events, vital signs, physical examinations, ECG readings, and laboratory tests for up to 141 to 169 days after the first dose depending on the study part. Pharmacokinetic parameters and immunogenicity through anti-drug antibody development will be evaluated at specified timepoints. The total duration includes follow-up periods to monitor safety and treatment effects.

Psoriatic arthritis PsA is a long-lasting inflammatory condition affecting joints and skin in people with psoriasis. This trial evaluates how well the drug zasocitinib TAK-279 works in adults with active PsA, focusing on participants past experiences with certain treatments. The study is a phase 3 clinical trial designed to assess treatment effectiveness and safety. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups one receiving zasocitinib Dose A tablets once daily for up to 52 weeks, another receiving zasocitinib Dose B tablets once daily for up to 52 weeks, and a third group receiving a placebo once daily for 16 weeks followed by either Dose A or Dose B of zasocitinib once daily through week 52. This design allows comparison of doses and placebo effects during the early treatment period. During the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including joint counts and skin evaluations to monitor disease activity and response to treatment. Researchers will measure the percentage of participants achieving specific response criteria such as the American College of Rheumatology 20 ACR20 response at week 16. Safety and other health outcomes like fatigue, physical function, and quality of life will also be tracked. Total participation can last up to 60 weeks, including treatment and follow-up periods.

This trial evaluates treatments for children aged 2 to under 12 years with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis, a skin condition causing rash and itching due to inflammation. It compares oral upadacitinib to subcutaneous dupilumab, focusing on changes in disease activity and side effects. The study involves participants who need systemic anti-inflammatory therapy because topical treatments alone are insufficient. The trial is a phase 3, randomized study conducted worldwide with about 675 children. Participants receive either upadacitinib daily as oral tablets or solution for up to 160 weeks, or dupilumab injections every 2 or 4 weeks for 52 weeks, following approved dosing schedules. Some participants are randomized to receive different doses of upadacitinib or dupilumab. Participants are grouped based on disease severity, age, and prior treatment responses. After treatment, there is a follow-up period of at least 30 days for upadacitinib and 12 weeks for dupilumab to monitor safety. During the study, participants attend regular hospital or clinic visits for clinical assessments, blood tests, and questionnaires to monitor treatment effects and side effects. Researchers measure outcomes including the percentage of participants achieving significant reductions in eczema severity using specific scales at week 16 and other timepoints, as well as tracking adverse events up to week 172. The study aims to understand treatment safety and effectiveness over a long term.

Hidradenitis suppurativa HS is a painful inflammatory skin condition affecting areas like the underarms, groin, and genital regions. This trial evaluates the safety and effectiveness of upadacitinib, an oral drug approved for other inflammatory diseases, in adults and adolescents with moderate to severe HS who have not responded well or cannot tolerate anti-TNF therapies. The study is double-blinded and involves multiple treatment periods to assess disease activity and side effects. Participants will take oral tablets of either upadacitinib or a placebo once daily during the first two periods, each lasting 36 weeks. In Period 1, participants are randomly assigned to receive either upadacitinib or placebo. Period 2 assigns participants to one of six groups based on their response in Period 1, with treatment continuing for 20 weeks. In Period 3, eligible participants continue their assigned treatment for an additional 68 weeks, followed by a 30-day follow-up. Throughout the study, participants will attend regular outpatient visits where medical assessments will monitor treatment effects and side effects. Questionnaires and clinical evaluations will be completed to measure changes in disease activity and quality of life. The trial aims to track the percentage of participants achieving clinical response and the occurrence of adverse events over the entire study duration, which may be longer than standard care treatments.