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Researchers are evaluating molnupiravir, an oral medicine designed to stop the COVID-19 virus from multiplying, to see if it can prevent severe illness from COVID-19 in people at high risk of disease progression. The study focuses on adults with confirmed COVID-19 infection who are at increased risk due to age, medical conditions, or other factors. This is a Phase 3 randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial led by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either molnupiravir or a matching placebo. Those in the molnupiravir group will take 800 mg orally every 12 hours for 5 days, totaling 10 doses. The same dosing schedule applies to the placebo group. Some participants may also receive remdesivir as part of standard care if clinically appropriate. During the study, participants will be monitored for up to 29 days to assess outcomes such as hospitalization, death, or medically attended visits related to COVID-19. Safety will be evaluated by tracking adverse events and discontinuation due to side effects. Researchers will also measure symptom relief, viral RNA levels, and other health indicators. The study is expected to continue until January 2031.

Researchers are evaluating a new vaccine called V118C designed to help prevent pneumococcal disease, an infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. This clinical trial focuses on infants and toddlers to assess how safe and well-tolerated V118C is in young children. The study is a Phase 1, randomized, double-blind trial comparing V118C with an existing vaccine called PCV20. The study is divided into two stages. Stage 1 involves toddlers aged 12 to 15 months who have already received a primary series of three doses of PCV vaccine they will receive a single dose of either V118C or PCV20. Stage 2 includes infants starting at approximately 2 months old who will receive four doses three infant doses plus one toddler dose of either V118C or PCV20. All doses are given as 0.5 mL intramuscular injections. Participants will be monitored closely for adverse events immediately after vaccination, as well as for up to 12 months postvaccination. Researchers will collect blood samples to measure immune responses to the vaccines. They will track both injection site and systemic reactions, serious adverse events, and medically attended events. The study aims to understand both safety and immune response profiles of V118C compared to PCV20 over the course of the dosing schedules and follow-up periods.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of enicepatide, a dual GLP-1GIP receptor agonist, at multiple doses compared with placebo for weight management in adults with obesity or overweight and type 2 diabetes mellitus T2DM. This Phase III study aims to better understand how enicepatide affects body weight and other health measures in this population. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either placebo or one of three dosing regimens of enicepatide, administered once weekly using an integrated drug-device combination product. The study lasts for 72 weeks, during which participants will self-administer the study drug or receive injections from a trained individual if needed. Throughout the study, participants will undergo various assessments including body weight, hemoglobin A1c, waist circumference, fasting glucose and insulin, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and quality of life questionnaires. Safety will be monitored through adverse event reporting and specific rating scales. This comprehensive evaluation will help determine the effects of enicepatide on weight and diabetes management over the study period.

Researchers are evaluating new treatments for advanced ovarian cancer in women who have completed initial surgery and chemotherapy. The study focuses on non-HRD positive ovarian cancer, comparing a targeted therapy called sacituzumab tirumotecan sac-TMT given alone or with bevacizumab, against standard care options such as bevacizumab maintenance or observation. The goal is to see if sac-TMT with or without bevacizumab can help patients live longer without their cancer worsening. Participants in the experimental group will receive sac-TMT through intravenous infusion on days 1, 15, and 29 of every 6-week cycle until the cancer progresses, side effects become prohibitive, or other reasons for stopping arise. They may optionally receive bevacizumab on days 1 and 22 of each cycle. The comparator group will either receive bevacizumab alone every 3 weeks for up to 22 courses or be monitored without active treatment. Supportive medications like steroid mouthwash and other rescue drugs are recommended before sac-TMT infusions. Throughout the study, participants will be regularly monitored for how long they live without their disease progressing, overall survival, side effects, and quality of life using specialized questionnaires. These assessments will continue for up to approximately 78 months. The study is randomized, with single masking, and led by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC. Participants can expect regular visits for treatment and monitoring during this period.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of pegloticase administered by two different methodssubcutaneous under the skin injection versus intravenous into a vein infusioneach combined with methotrexate MTX in participants who have uncontrolled gout. The main goal is to compare how well these two treatment methods maintain normal serum uric acid levels over a six-month period. This Phase 3 trial is designed as a double-blind, randomized controlled study to provide reliable information on treatment responses.

Researchers are comparing INCA033989 with the best available therapy for adults who have essential thrombocythemia ET with a CALR mutation and have previously received cytoreductive treatment. The study aims to evaluate the effects of these treatments on this specific patient group. It is a Phase 3 clinical trial sponsored by Incyte Corporation to assess treatment responses and safety. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either INCA033989 administered intravenously or the best available therapy chosen by their doctor. The treatments are given according to the study protocol. The study focuses on treatment outcomes over a period of weeks, including response durability and symptom changes, with assessments at specified timepoints. During the study, participants will have regular visits to monitor their clinical and hematologic responses, symptoms, and any side effects. Researchers will collect data on mutation levels, symptom questionnaires, and fatigue assessments up to 48 weeks. Safety monitoring will continue for 60 days following the last dose. The total duration of participation may extend up to several months as outlined by the trial schedule.

Researchers are evaluating petosemtamab compared with investigators choice monotherapy in patients with incurable metastatic or recurrent head and neck squamous cell carcinoma HNSCC who have previously been treated. This phase 3 open-label, randomized controlled study focuses on patients whose disease has progressed after anti-PD-1 and platinum-containing therapies. It aims to assess effectiveness and safety for second- and third-line treatments in this population. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either petosemtamab or one of several investigators choice monotherapies, including cetuximab, methotrexate, or docetaxel. The treatments are given as part of a controlled multicenter trial. The study includes follow-up periods to evaluate responses and safety outcomes over time. During the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including radiologic evaluations to measure tumor response according to RECIST criteria, physical performance status checks, and laboratory tests to monitor organ function and adverse events. Researchers will track overall survival for up to approximately three years and evaluate other outcomes such as progression-free survival, response rates, quality of life measures, and treatment safety. The total duration of participation is aligned with treatment and outcome measurement timelines as specified.

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 evaluating the effectiveness and safety of Datopotamab Deruxtecan Dato-DXd with or without Durvalumab compared to investigators choice chemotherapy combined with Pembrolizumab in patients with PD-L1 positive locally recurrent inoperable or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer TNBC. This Phase III, randomized, open-label, international study aims to determine if Dato-DXd with Durvalumab can improve progression-free survival and overall survival while assessing quality of life impacts in this patient population. Participants are assigned to one of three groups Dato-DXd with Durvalumab, investigators choice chemotherapy paclitaxel, nab-paclitaxel, or gemcitabine plus carboplatin combined with Pembrolizumab, or Dato-DXd alone. All study drugs are given by intravenous infusion. The study includes stratification by geographic region, disease-free interval, and prior PD-1PD-L1 treatment. Treatment continues with monitoring up to about 33 months for progression-free survival and safety, with some outcomes followed up to 64 months. Throughout the study, participants undergo assessments including imaging to measure tumor response using RECIST criteria, laboratory tests, and questionnaires to evaluate symptoms and quality of life. Researchers monitor time to disease progression, overall survival, response duration, and safety outcomes. Follow-up includes evaluation of subsequent therapies and pharmacokinetics. The total participation duration can be up to several years to capture long-term outcomes.

This research aims to evaluate the effects of a commercially available oil rinse product called PerioPull on dental health markers in adults. The study focuses on people with dental health issues, such as deeper-than-normal gum pockets that may harbor infection and cause inflammation leading to periodontal disease. The trial is a 12-week pilot study designed to assess whether PerioPull can improve common, validated dental health measures used in clinical practice. Participants will use PerioPull, a natural oil rinse containing ingredients like Medium Chain Triglycerides from coconut oil, Bixa orellana seed extract, natural mint flavor, bromelain, ubiquinone, and delta tocotrienols. They will swish approximately one teaspoon 5 mL of the oil in their mouth for at least five minutes daily after brushing, then spit it out without rinsing. This routine will be maintained daily for 12 weeks. Throughout the study, participants will attend three dental visits at baseline, six weeks, and 12 weeks. During these visits, dental health will be assessed using measurements such as plaque index, gingival index, and pocket depth. Oral samples will be collected and analyzed in a laboratory to further evaluate outcomes. Additional assessments include intraoral photos and MyPerioPath testing. These procedures align with standard dental exams and will help researchers monitor changes in dental health over the study period.