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Researchers are investigating the effects of XYOSTED as a testosterone replacement therapy in adolescent males aged 12 to under 18 years who have primary or secondary hypogonadism. This Phase 3/4, open-label, multicenter study aims to evaluate how well XYOSTED supports puberty continuation or induction, as well as its dosage, safety, and testosterone level outcomes. Participants have a confirmed deficiency or absence of endogenous testosterone and will be assessed for pubertal development and hormone levels before starting treatment. Participants will receive XYOSTED injections with dosages tailored to their weight and targeted Tanner Stage of puberty. Dose adjustments will be made regularly based on serum total testosterone levels measured at specific intervals after dosing, with evaluations approximately every three months to reach desired testosterone levels. After completing the 52-week primary study, participants may join a 24-month long-term safety extension with clinic visits every six months for ongoing clinical, laboratory, and pharmacokinetic assessments. During the study, participants will undergo thorough clinical examinations including pubertal staging, multiple testosterone measurements, and monitoring for safety and pharmacokinetics throughout treatment and extension periods. Researchers will track changes in testosterone levels from enrollment through week 53 and monitor overall safety. The study includes detailed follow-up and dose management to support pubertal development and assess long-term effects of XYOSTED therapy in this population.

This research aims to evaluate the effects of litifilimab (BIIB059), a monoclonal antibody, in adults with active subacute or chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE), with or without systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Participants have active skin symptoms of CLE that have not improved with antimalarial therapy or had difficulties continuing that treatment. The study focuses on reducing skin disease activity using several scores including CLA-IGA-R and CLASI, while also assessing safety, immune response, and quality of life. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either litifilimab or a placebo injection under the skin every four weeks during a 24-week double-blind period where neither participants nor researchers know which treatment is given. After this, all participants will receive litifilimab injections every four weeks for an additional 28 weeks. Those who complete the treatment may join a long-term extension study or enter a follow-up safety period lasting up to 24 weeks. Total participation may last up to 80 weeks. Throughout the study, researchers will monitor skin disease activity using the CLA-IGA-R erythema score and the CLASI-A activity score to see how many participants improve. They will also assess safety, tolerability, immune system effects, and participants' quality of life using questionnaires. These evaluations occur regularly during both treatment periods and follow-up to understand the impact of litifilimab on CLE symptoms and overall health.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of a treatment called RD2 Ver.02 compared to a control in managing transsphincteric and intersphincteric anal fistulas. The study focuses on complication rates at 6 months, recurrence at 12 months, and infection rates within 6 months after treatment. This clinical trial is conducted in a blinded, randomized manner to carefully compare outcomes between the two groups. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. Both groups will have blood drawn for blinding purposes, the fistula will be cleaned and the internal opening sutured closed, followed by a water leak test to ensure sealing. In the treatment group, the patient's own coagulating blood (RD2 Ver.02) will be applied into the fistula tract to help healing, while the control group will receive saline applied in the same way. The treatment is delivered using a semi-flexible cannula to apply the substances inside the fistula. During the study, participants will undergo assessments including blood draws, fistula evaluations, and imaging such as pelvic MRI before enrollment. Researchers will measure healing rates, complication rates, and infection incidence up to 6 months and recurrence at 12 months. Safety and effectiveness will be monitored throughout, with follow-up visits to track outcomes and any adverse events.

Researchers are studying a condition called facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) Type 1, which affects adults aged 18 to 75 years. The trial aims to learn how safe and tolerable a new therapy called EPI-321 is, and to see if there are early signs it might work. EPI-321 is an investigational gene therapy designed to target the root cause of FSHD by delivering an epigenetic editor directly to muscle tissue to reduce harmful protein production. Participants will receive a single intravenous dose of EPI-321, with two different dose levels being tested in an open-label, dose-escalation format. After the infusion, participants will be closely monitored in a hospital setting and will attend regular clinic visits for tests and checkups over about 5 years. These visits will include assessments of muscle function, imaging, and other disease markers to help evaluate the drug's biological activity. During the study, researchers will track safety by monitoring any adverse events and reactions related to EPI-321 for up to 5 years. Participants will undergo various tests, including laboratory checks and imaging, to assess muscle health and disease progression. The study will also evaluate how well participants tolerate the treatment over time and collect data that may help design future clinical trials.

Primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a condition in which the immune system mistakenly destroys platelets, the cells that help stop bleeding. This leads to a low platelet count, making it easier to bruise or bleed. The trial investigates the long-term safety, tolerability, and effectiveness of mezagitamab in adults with chronic primary ITP who have previously participated in certain mezagitamab studies. It also examines how the body processes mezagitamab over time. Participants who completed the previous mezagitamab studies TAK-079-3002 or TAK-079-1004 and meet specific criteria will receive mezagitamab as a subcutaneous injection during this continuation study. The study is open-label and multicenter, focusing on continued treatment based on protocol requirements. The medication is given under medical supervision, and participants return to the study clinic several times throughout the study. During their participation, individuals will undergo regular assessments including monitoring for treatment-emergent adverse events and serious adverse events up to approximately 108 weeks. Researchers will track safety by noting any adverse events that lead to permanent withdrawal from mezagitamab. The study includes physical evaluations, laboratory tests, and ongoing safety monitoring to understand how well participants tolerate the treatment and how effective it is over the long term.

This research involves both pediatric and adult patients with various blood-related cancers and other disorders affecting the blood and immune system. It focuses on using unlicensed cryopreserved cord blood units (CBUs) for transplantation, aiming to study how well these unlicensed CBUs support recovery after transplant. The study also looks at important outcomes such as infection transmission, infusion reactions, survival rates, and graft-versus-host disease. Participants will receive transplants using these unlicensed cord blood units as part of a multicenter access and distribution protocol. The study is conducted at multiple U.S. transplant centers under the care of transplant physicians. The transplantation process involves administering these CBUs to patients with hematologic malignancies and other relevant conditions. Patients will be monitored for neutrophil recovery at 60 and 100 days post-transplant to assess engraftment success. Researchers will also evaluate infection rates, serious infusion reactions, survival one year after transplant, and incidences of acute and chronic graft-versus-host disease. Platelet recovery will be tracked as well. The study involves regular assessments to follow patients’ health and transplant outcomes over time.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and tolerability of NKX019, an investigational allogeneic CD19-directed CAR natural killer (CAR NK) cell therapy, in adults with active lupus nephritis or primary membranous nephropathy. This Phase 1/2 open-label, multi-center, non-randomized study also explores preliminary efficacy, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of NKX019 in people with these autoimmune diseases. Participants have conditions that have persisted despite standard treatments and meet specific disease activity and biopsy criteria. Participants undergo a dose escalation phase using a 3+3 design to identify recommended doses. Each treatment cycle includes lymphodepletion with fludarabine and cyclophosphamide (Flu/Cy), though some may receive cyclophosphamide alone if cytopenic, followed by three doses of NKX019. The study monitors safety during and after treatment, and additional participants may be enrolled across indications once doses are established. During the study, participants receive medical evaluations including safety assessments for treatment-emergent adverse events and dose-limiting toxicities. Researchers assess disease activity, laboratory markers, and immunologic responses. Monitoring continues from the first NKX019 dose until 30 days after the last treatment. The study spans adults aged 18 to 70 years with specific autoimmune kidney diseases meeting detailed inclusion and exclusion criteria to ensure safety and appropriate participation.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness and safety of ACR-368 alone or combined with ultra-low dose gemcitabine (ULDG) sensitization in people with endometrial cancer. This is an open-label Phase 2 study involving participants with high-grade endometrial adenocarcinoma. Participants are grouped based on a test called OncoSignature, which predicts sensitivity to ACR-368, or by tumor subtype without requiring the test. Participants in Arm 1 and Arm 4 receive ACR-368 as a single treatment, while those in Arms 2 and 3 receive ACR-368 combined with ULDG sensitization. Arms 1 and 2 are for participants selected by OncoSignature status, while Arms 3 and 4 include participants with serous carcinoma regardless of OncoSignature results. Treatment continues until the disease progresses, unacceptable side effects occur, or the participant withdraws. Participants will have tumor response assessed every 8 weeks from the start of treatment through two years or until death. To join, participants must have measurable metastatic cancer that progressed after prior therapies, provide tumor tissue samples, and meet health and organ function requirements. Safety and response will be closely monitored throughout the study.

Researchers are studying the effects of zelquistinel, a drug being evaluated for treating major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults aged 18 to 64 years. This Phase 2 clinical trial aims to find out if zelquistinel can reduce depression symptoms compared to a placebo and to assess its safety. Participants diagnosed with MDD and meeting specific severity criteria will be enrolled to better understand the drug's impact on depression scores and potential side effects. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either zelquistinel or a placebo tablet once a week for six weeks. The study is double-blind and placebo-controlled, meaning neither participants nor researchers know who receives the active drug. The trial includes up to 28 days of screening, a 42-day treatment period with weekly clinic visits, and a 4-week follow-up phase. During visits, depression severity is measured using the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale-17 (HDRS-17). Throughout the study, participants will attend weekly clinic visits for depression assessments and monitoring of adverse events. Researchers will track changes in depression scores from baseline to six weeks to evaluate effectiveness. Safety evaluations and follow-up assessments continue for four weeks after treatment. The total participation time may last up to 98 days, including screening, treatment, and follow-up.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of KarXT combined with KarX-EC in adults aged 55 to 90 who have agitation related to Alzheimer's Disease. This phase 3 study aims to better understand how these treatments impact agitation symptoms in this population by comparing them to a placebo group. Participants must have a confirmed Alzheimer's diagnosis and meet specific criteria for agitation severity to join the study. Participants will receive either the Xanomeline/Trospium Chloride Capsule, Xanomeline Enteric Capsule, or a placebo, each given at specified doses on designated days. The study is randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled to ensure reliable comparison of treatment effects. The treatment period lasts through Week 14, during which dosing schedules are closely followed. Throughout the study, participants will be regularly assessed using the Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory-International Psychogeriatric Association (CMAI-IPA) to measure changes in agitation levels from baseline to Week 14. Caregivers will provide reports on participant status and help ensure medication compliance. Safety and symptom changes will be carefully monitored to evaluate the treatments' effects during this period.