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Researchers are investigating new treatments for radiographic axial spondyloarthritis r-axSpA, a form of arthritis causing pain, stiffness, and swelling in the spine and pelvis joints. This condition shows visible damage on X-rays. The study aims to evaluate if different doses of the medicine tulisokibart can improve r-axSpA symptoms compared to a placebo, which helps measure the medicines effects accurately. Participants will be assigned to one of several groups receiving high, medium, or low doses of tulisokibart, or a placebo. The study includes a 16-week placebo-controlled phase. After that, participants receiving the low dose or placebo will be re-assigned to medium or high doses. Following this, there is a long-term extension lasting 124 weeks, which has a 40-week main extension and an 84-week optional extension, allowing continued treatment and observation. Throughout the study, participants will have regular assessments to monitor symptoms and disease activity using various indexes and imaging scores. Researchers will track the percentage of participants who achieve improvement at week 16 and monitor safety by recording adverse events up to approximately 154 weeks. The study uses injections of tulisokibart or placebo under the skin and includes ongoing evaluations of physical function, pain, inflammation, and quality of life.

Researchers are studying a trial medicine called MK-7262 to lower the level of Lipoproteina or Lpa in the blood. This trial also looks at another medicine named enlicitide, which lowers low-density lipoprotein cholesterol LDL-C. The study aims to find out if taking MK-7262 alone or together with enlicitide works better than a placebo in lowering Lpa and LDL-C levels. The safety and tolerability of these medicines are also being evaluated. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of four groups. One group will take both MK-7262 and enlicitide placebos, the second will take enlicitide with an MK-7262 placebo, the third will take MK-7262 with an enlicitide placebo, and the fourth will take both MK-7262 and enlicitide. All treatments are oral tablets taken once daily for about 12 weeks. During the study, participants will have their Lpa and LDL-C levels measured at baseline and at weeks 8 and 12 to assess changes. Researchers will monitor any adverse events and whether participants stop treatment due to side effects, with safety observed for up to approximately 20 weeks. The study also tracks other related outcomes like percentages of participants reaching specific Lpa levels. Overall participation lasts up to about 12 weeks of treatment plus follow-up.

Researchers are evaluating zelquistinel, a drug aimed at reducing symptoms of major depressive disorder in adults aged 18 to 64 years. This Phase 2 clinical trial compares the effects and safety of zelquistinel to a placebo in participants diagnosed with major depressive disorder. The study will focus on changes in depression severity and monitor any medical issues that arise during treatment. Participants will take one tablet of either zelquistinel or placebo once a week for six weeks. The trial includes a screening period of up to 28 days, followed by a 42-day treatment phase, and then a four-week follow-up period. During treatment, participants will visit the clinic weekly to receive their dose and have their depression symptoms assessed using the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale-17. Throughout the study, participants will have their depression severity regularly evaluated, along with monitoring for adverse events or side effects. The study lasts up to 98 days, including screening, treatment, and follow-up. Researchers will measure changes in depression scores from the beginning to the end of treatment and monitor overall safety during this time.

This research aims to evaluate the effects of BGE-102 on blood biomarkers related to inflammation, such as hsCRP, in adults with obesity and cardiovascular risk factors. The study focuses on understanding the safety, tolerability, and pharmacodynamics of BGE-102. It involves participants who are obese with elevated inflammation markers and at least one cardiovascular or metabolic risk factor. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of three doses of BGE-102 or a matching placebo. The study drug is taken orally once daily in the morning for 12 weeks. The total study duration is about 20 weeks, including 4 weeks of screening, 12 weeks of treatment, and 4 weeks of post-treatment follow-up. Visits occur every 2 weeks during the first 4 weeks of treatment and every 4 weeks thereafter until week 16. Throughout the study, participants will undergo assessments to monitor inflammation levels, safety, and tolerability. Researchers will measure changes in hsCRP as a primary outcome and track any adverse events. Participants will have regular visits for lab tests, vital signs, and questionnaires. The study also includes follow-up after treatment to monitor ongoing safety and effects, with total participation lasting approximately 5 months.

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 BNT324, a new drug, compared to the current standard chemotherapy treatment docetaxel with prednisone or prednisolone in men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer mCRPC. This study focuses on participants who have previously been treated with androgen receptor pathway inhibitors but have not received taxane-based chemotherapy for mCRPC. The main goals are to see if BNT324 can help participants live longer without their cancer worsening and improve overall survival. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups one group receives BNT324 through intravenous infusion, and the other group receives docetaxel infusions combined with oral prednisone or prednisolone. The study includes a screening period lasting up to 28 days, followed by treatment cycles every 21 days. Treatment continues until the cancer clearly worsens, side effects become unacceptable, the participant chooses to stop, or the study ends. After treatment, there is a 30-day safety follow-up and a long-term survival observation that may last up to about 58 months. During the study, participants undergo regular assessments including scans reviewed by an independent committee, laboratory tests, and evaluations of symptoms and side effects. Researchers will monitor how long participants live without cancer progression and overall survival, as well as other measures like response to treatment and time to symptom worsening. Safety is closely tracked throughout treatment and follow-up. The total time a participant may be involved in the study, including follow-up, is up to approximately 58 months.

This research aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of increasing doses of NNC0662-0419 for adults living with obesity. The study is a phase 2 randomized trial comparing different dosing approaches of NNC0662-0419 and semaglutide, both administered by subcutaneous injection. Participants include adults with obesity who are committed to losing at least 25% of their body weight. Participants are randomly assigned to one of four groups receiving either NNC0662-0419 or semaglutide, or their matching placebos. All treatments are given by subcutaneous injection in a dose-escalation manner, meaning doses increase over time. This allows researchers to compare the safety and response to these drugs and their placebos. Throughout the study, participants are monitored for gastrointestinal side effects from week 0 to week 39. Body weight and body mass index BMI changes are also measured from week 0 to week 32. Participants will attend regular visits for dosing, safety assessments, and evaluations of weight and related health measures. The trial is expected to last until July 2027.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of a new medicine called CagriSema in helping adults living with obesity, with or without type 2 diabetes, to lose weight. This phase 3 clinical study compares two different weekly doses of CagriSema against an existing medicine, semaglutide. The study aims to understand how well these treatments support weight loss over a long period. Participants in this study will be randomly assigned to receive one of three treatments CagriSema at dose level 1, CagriSema at dose level 2, or semaglutide. Each treatment is given by weekly injection under the skin for 72 weeks. The study lasts about 83 weeks, covering treatment and follow-up periods to observe effects and safety. During the study, participants will have regular assessments to monitor body weight, body mass index BMI, waist size, cholesterol levels, blood sugar control HbA1c, and quality of life. Researchers will track changes from the start of treatment to the end of 72 weeks, including weight loss milestones and health measurements. Safety will also be closely monitored through reports of any adverse events until the study ends.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effects of a new medicine called NNC0487-0111 in people who have Heart Failure with preserved Ejection Fraction HFpEF or Heart Failure with mildly reduced Ejection Fraction HFmrEF and excess body weight. This phase 3 clinical trial aims to find out if NNC0487-0111 is safe and effective for treating these conditions compared to a placebo. Participants have HFpEF or HFmrEF and a body mass index of 30 or above. The study is sponsored by Novo Nordisk AS and uses a randomized, quadruple-masked design. Participants will receive either NNC0487-0111 or a matching placebo by injection under the skin once a week. The NNC0487-0111 is given in increasing doses over time. The study is parallel in design, meaning participants are randomly assigned to one of the two groups and receive that treatment throughout the trial. This treatment period extends for up to about 165 weeks. The study evaluates the time to certain heart failure events, hospitalizations, cardiovascular deaths, and other major cardiovascular events. During the study, participants will be monitored regularly to assess heart failure outcomes and kidney function, as well as quality of life using questionnaires like the Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire. Safety and effectiveness are assessed through hospital visits, heart failure event tracking, and blood tests including kidney function and blood sugar levels. The total participation spans over three years, with ongoing evaluations to measure the time to heart failure events and cardiovascular outcomes. Participants receive close medical monitoring throughout the study period.

Researchers are evaluating the characteristics and outcomes of individuals with asthma across different levels of disease severity in routine clinical practice. The study aims to describe participants sociodemographic and clinical features, treatment patterns, disease burden, biomarkers, and both asthma-specific and general quality of life. This research includes both a cross-sectional analysis and a prospective follow-up to observe changes in disease progression over time. The study involves participants receiving standard asthma care, including treatment with varying doses of inhaled corticosteroids andor biologic therapies. Participants are grouped based on asthma control levels and biomarker status. The first part of the study collects baseline data cross-sectionally, while the second part follows participants prospectively to assess differences in asthma symptom control, treatment use, lung function, and comorbidities over a two-year period. Participants will be involved in scheduled data collection including patient and physician-reported outcomes, lung function tests, blood samples, and questionnaires assessing quality of life and symptom control. The study monitors treatment utilization and health resource use from the prior year and during follow-up visits at one and two years. The total participation period spans up to two years with ongoing assessment of disease characteristics and outcomes.