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Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of tenapanor in adults with Chronic Idiopathic Constipation CIC. This study is a 26-week, multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial followed by a 4-week treatment-free safety follow-up period. It aims to compare three different doses of tenapanor with a placebo taken twice daily to assess their impact on constipation symptoms. The study includes a 2-week screening period to confirm eligibility, followed by a 26-week randomized treatment period where patients receive either 5 mg, 25 mg, or 50 mg of tenapanor twice daily, or a matching placebo. Patients record their constipation symptoms daily in an electronic diary. After the treatment period, there is a 4-week safety follow-up without treatment to monitor any adverse effects. Participants will have regular visits every 2 to 6 weeks for safety checks including medical assessments, vital signs, ECG, and lab tests. Their symptom diaries will be reviewed throughout the study. The main outcome measured is the durable complete spontaneous bowel movements response at 12 weeks. Secondary outcomes include changes in bowel movement frequency, stool consistency, and straining. The total study duration is approximately 32 weeks including all phases.

Researchers are evaluating whether retatrutide and tirzepatide can prevent major adverse liver outcomes in adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease MASLD who are at high risk based on non-invasive tests. This Phase 3 randomized controlled trial aims to assess these treatments compared to placebo in about 4,500 adults over approximately 224 weeks. The study is sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company and focuses on liver disease progression and related health measures. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive retatrutide, tirzepatide, or placebo, all administered by subcutaneous injection. The trial includes two placebo groups corresponding to each experimental drug. After completing the main study, eligible participants may join a 2-year extension where all will receive either retatrutide or tirzepatide regardless of their initial assignment. During the study, participants may attend around 25 to 30 clinic visits for health monitoring, study procedures, and assessments of liver function and disease status. Researchers will measure the time to major adverse liver outcomes, changes in liver fibrosis scores, liver stiffness, liver fat content, liver enzyme levels, body weight, and cardiovascular events. Monitoring will continue from baseline through study completion, with detailed evaluations at multiple timepoints including week 104.

Researchers are evaluating the combination of baxdrostat and dapagliflozin in people with chronic kidney disease CKD and high blood pressure hypertension. This Phase III, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aims to assess whether this combination reduces the risk of serious kidney damage, heart failure events, or cardiovascular death compared to dapagliflozin alone. The study includes participants with CKD and hypertension who meet specific kidney function and blood pressure criteria. Participants who are not already taking SGLT2 inhibitors will first complete a 4-week dapagliflozin run-in period. Then, they will be randomly assigned to receive either baxdrostat plus dapagliflozin or a placebo plus dapagliflozin. Baxdrostat dosing may start low and be increased if needed. Study visits will occur at 2, 4, 8, 16, 34, and 52 weeks after randomization, and then approximately every four months until the study ends, which is based on the number of key kidney or heart-related events. Throughout the study, participants will have regular assessments including blood tests to monitor kidney function and potassium levels, blood pressure measurements, and evaluations of heart and kidney health. If participants stop the blinded study drug early, they will continue dapagliflozin if possible and remain in the study for ongoing visits and monitoring. The main outcome is whether the combination treatment reduces the risk of a 50% sustained decline in kidney function, kidney failure, heart failure events, or cardiovascular death over up to 37 months.

Researchers are evaluating oral icotrokinra as a treatment for adults and adolescents with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory disease of the large intestine causing ulcers in the colon lining. The study aims to assess how well icotrokinra works, along with its safety and tolerability in this population. This is a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial with a parallel group design including both adults and adolescents. Adult participants will be randomly assigned to receive either icotrokinra or placebo daily by mouth during a 12-week induction phase. At Week 12, those showing clinical response will enter a maintenance phase where they will continue icotrokinra or placebo daily for 40 weeks. Adults who do not respond will also enter the maintenance phase and receive icotrokinra. Adolescents will receive open-label icotrokinra during induction and then continue on icotrokinra during maintenance regardless of response. After completing the 40-week maintenance phase, eligible participants may join a long-term extension study. Participants will be monitored regularly through clinical assessments at specified time points including Week 12 for induction and Week 40 for maintenance. Outcomes measured include rates of clinical remission, symptom improvement, endoscopic and histologic healing, and quality of life scores. Safety will be evaluated by tracking adverse and serious adverse events throughout the study. The total study duration may extend up to approximately 6 years, ending in 2032, allowing long-term evaluation of icotrokinra in ulcerative colitis management.

Researchers are evaluating efruxifermin EFX in a phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study involving adults with compensated cirrhosis caused by NASH Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis or MASH Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis. This study aims to assess the safety and effectiveness of EFX in preventing significant clinical events such as disease progression and liver decompensation over a period of up to 5 years. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either efruxifermin 50 mg or a placebo, both given by subcutaneous injection. The study includes two cohorts one with biopsy-proven compensated cirrhosis and specific metabolic scores, and another with biopsy-proven or non-invasive diagnosis of compensated cirrhosis. The study treatment and monitoring extend up to 5 years, with evaluations at 96 weeks and long-term follow-up to track liver fibrosis, markers of liver injury, insulin sensitivity, glycemic control, body weight, and safety outcomes. During the trial, participants undergo regular assessments including laboratory tests, ECGs, ultrasounds, and vital sign monitoring. Researchers will measure changes in liver fibrosis, steatohepatitis resolution, and metabolic markers throughout the study. Safety and tolerability are closely tracked by documenting adverse events and exposure duration. The study duration allows for long-term observation of treatment effects and disease progression, with participant involvement lasting up to 5 years.

Researchers are evaluating efruxifermin EFX in adults with non-cirrhotic nonalcoholic steatohepatitis NASH or metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis MASH who have liver fibrosis stage 2 or 3. This Phase 3, multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aims to assess the safety and efficacy of EFX compared with placebo. The trial includes about 1,650 participants divided into two cohorts based on liver biopsy characteristics and fibrosis stage. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups EFX 28 mg, EFX 50 mg, or placebo, each given as a weekly subcutaneous injection. Cohort 1 will be evaluated over 52 weeks for histologic efficacy endpoints, while Cohort 2 will have assessments over 96 weeks. After these periods, participants may continue long-term treatment and clinical follow-up for up to approximately 240 weeks total. A follow-up visit will occur about 30 days after the last dose. During the study, participants will undergo liver biopsies, blood tests, and non-invasive assessments such as FibroScan and Enhanced Liver Fibrosis ELF score to monitor liver health and fibrosis. Researchers will track liver-related clinical outcomes, including liver events and survival, as well as safety and tolerability of the treatment. Participants who stop the study drug may still continue with scheduled assessments to support long-term safety and efficacy evaluations.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of two different dose regimens of pegozafermin compared to a placebo in adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis MASH who have liver fibrosis stage F2 or F3. This Phase 3 study aims to better understand how pegozafermin may impact liver fibrosis and steatohepatitis in this population. Participants will receive subcutaneous injections of either one of two pegozafermin regimens or a matched placebo. These treatments are given in parallel groups, and participants are randomly assigned to one of the study groups. The study compares the effects of pegozafermin on liver fibrosis and steatohepatitis over a treatment period that includes evaluations up to 52 weeks and monitoring for disease progression up to 5 years. During the study, participants will be monitored through biopsies and blood tests to assess liver fibrosis improvement, resolution of steatohepatitis, changes in liver enzyme levels, and enhanced liver fibrosis scores. Safety and disease progression are also tracked throughout the study period. The total participation duration includes treatment and long-term observation to evaluate outcomes and any potential changes in liver health.

Researchers are evaluating the experimental drugs pozelimab and cemdisiran for treating Geographic Atrophy GA, a late stage of Age-related Macular Degeneration AMD that affects central vision. The study aims to compare the progression rate of GA in patients receiving cemdisiran alone, the combination of pozelimab and cemdisiran, or a placebo. Additional goals include monitoring side effects, drug levels in the blood over time, and the bodys antibody response to these drugs. Participants will receive subcutaneous injections of either pozelimab combined with cemdisiran, cemdisiran alone, or a placebo. The study is randomized and double-masked with three groups receiving different treatments. Treatment and monitoring will continue through specified time points up to 104 weeks, with follow-up on safety and antibody responses extending even further. During the study, participants will attend regular clinic visits for eye exams, imaging using Fundus Autofluorescence to measure GA lesion growth, vision tests including visual acuity and contrast sensitivity, and blood tests to assess drug levels and antibody formation. Researchers will track treatment-emergent adverse events and evaluate changes in vision and GA progression over time. Participation lasts until the study completion date in April 2033, with primary outcomes assessed at 52 weeks and further evaluations up to 296 weeks.

Researchers are evaluating the effects of two oral drugs, ECC4703 and ECC0509, alone and in combination, on reducing liver fat in adults with presumed Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Steatohepatitis MASH. This phase 2a trial compares low and high doses of each drug and their combination with a placebo to assess changes in liver fat using MRI at 12 weeks. Participants are randomly assigned to one of several groups receiving either placebo, low or high doses of ECC4703, low or high doses of ECC0509, or a combination of high doses of both drugs. Each treatment is given as oral capsules. The main study period lasts 12 weeks during which participants take the assigned capsules and undergo evaluations. During the trial, participants will have multiple assessments including MRI scans to measure liver fat, blood tests to monitor liver enzymes and metabolic markers, and quality of life questionnaires. Drug levels in the blood will be measured at several time points. The study measures liver fat reduction primarily at 12 weeks and monitors safety and various biochemical markers throughout the period.

Researchers are evaluating icotrokinra for its effectiveness and safety in people with moderately to severely active Crohns disease, a condition causing severe inflammation in the intestines. This clinical trial is a Phase 2b3 study aiming to understand how well icotrokinra works compared to placebo to improve symptoms and intestinal healing. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of several treatments two different doses of icotrokinra or a matching placebo, taken orally every day during an induction period of up to 12 weeks. Based on their response at Week 12, participants may continue with maintenance dosing or placebo up to Week 40. Those completing the maintenance phase may join a long-term extension study for further evaluation. During the trial, participants will be monitored with clinical assessments, endoscopy, and patient-reported outcomes to measure response, remission, and safety. The main outcomes include clinical response and remission at Weeks 12 and 40, along with endoscopic healing. Safety will be tracked through adverse event reporting up to four weeks after the last dose. The study is expected to continue until 2032, with multiple visits for treatment and evaluations throughout.