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Researchers are evaluating the safety and effects of a medicine called Ritlecitinib for adults with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa HS, a condition that causes long-lasting painful red lumps on the skin. The study focuses on participants who have not responded well to or cannot tolerate antibiotics for HS. This Phase 2, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aims to understand how Ritlecitinib compares to placebo in treating this condition. Participants will be randomly assigned to take either Ritlecitinib or a matching placebo by mouth once daily at home. The study includes a loading dose of Ritlecitinib for the first 8 weeks, followed by a maintenance dose for the next 8 weeks, totaling 16 weeks of treatment. The placebo group will follow the same schedule with a pill that looks like the study medicine but contains no active drug. Throughout the study, participants will have about 10 clinic visits over approximately 24 weeks, including screening, Day 1, and follow-ups every 1, 2, or 4 weeks until Week 16. At these visits, health status will be reviewed through physical exams, blood and urine tests, vital signs, chest X-rays, ECGs, hearing tests, and questionnaires. Participants will also record daily medication intake and HS symptoms using a mobile eDiary. Researchers will measure skin response and safety outcomes to assess the effects of the study medicine compared to placebo.

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.

This research focuses on adults with obesity or overweight and aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of various investigational treatments for chronic weight management. It is a Phase 2 master protocol study that uses a framework to test multiple interventions, each detailed in separate appendices. The study establishes criteria for enrolling new participants and reports results when all intervention appendices have completed. Participants may receive different investigational drugs administered either by subcutaneous injection or orally, including LY3305677, LY3841136, tirzepatide, LY3549492, and others. Each intervention-specific appendix outlines the particular treatment details and analyses. Some participants receive placebos matching the administration method of the active treatments. Treatments and analyses are conducted in parallel groups, and interventions may start independently as they become available. Throughout the study, participants undergo screening to confirm eligibility and are randomly assigned to one of the intervention groups or placebo. Researchers monitor participant allocation up to week 6. The trial emphasizes double-blind procedures, and participant involvement includes receiving study treatments and attending scheduled visits. Safety and efficacy data are collected, and the study is planned to continue until early 2028, with primary outcome measures focusing on participant allocation to interventions.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of HBS-301 in adults aged 18 years and older who have idiopathic hypersomnia IH, a condition marked by excessive daytime sleepiness EDS. This Phase 3, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aims to better understand how HBS-301 affects symptoms of IH including sleep inertia, fatigue, and cognitive complaints. Participants will be assigned to receive either HBS-301 tablets or matching placebo tablets once daily in the morning upon waking during an 8-week double-blind treatment period. Following this, there is an optional one-year open-label extension where all participants may receive HBS-301. The study begins with a screeningbaseline period lasting up to 28 days and concludes with 30 days of safety follow-up after treatment. During the trial, participants will undergo various assessments including the Epworth Sleepiness Scale to measure daytime sleepiness, the Idiopathic Hypersomnia Severity Scale, Sleep Inertia Questionnaire, and other patient-reported outcome measures. Researchers will monitor changes in fatigue, cognitive function, quality of life, work productivity, and side effects throughout the study and extension period. Total participation may last up to about 16 months including safety follow-up.

Researchers are conducting a Phase 3, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of HBS-301 in adults aged 18 years and older with narcolepsy. The study focuses on treating excessive daytime sleepiness EDS, cataplexy, sleepinesswakefulness, and fatigue in participants diagnosed with narcolepsy. Approximately 258 participants will be included in this trial. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either HBS-301 tablets or matching placebo tablets once daily in the morning upon waking. The study includes a ScreeningBaseline period lasting up to 28 days, followed by an 8-week Double-blind Treatment period. After this, participants may choose to enter a 1-year Open-label Extension period where they will receive HBS-301. Finally, a 30-day safety follow-up will monitor participants after treatment ends. Throughout the study, participants will undergo various assessments including evaluations of daytime sleepiness using the Epworth Sleepiness Scale, cataplexy frequency, wakefulness through the Maintenance of Wakefulness Test, fatigue levels, cognitive complaints, quality of life, and work productivity. Safety will be monitored by tracking adverse events and pharmacokinetic measurements. The total study participation may last up to approximately 16 months including all phases.

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, safety, and tolerability of elecoglipron alone or combined with dapagliflozin compared with a placebo in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus T2DM who are not adequately controlled by lifestyle management alone or who are on other background glucose-lowering medications. This Phase III study aims to understand how these treatments impact blood sugar control and related health factors. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of four groups elecoglipron at dose level 1 with dapagliflozin-matched placebo, elecoglipron at dose level 2 with dapagliflozin-matched placebo, a combination of elecoglipron at one of the studied doses with dapagliflozin, or matching placebos for both drugs. All treatments are taken orally once daily. The study uses a quadruple-blind design to compare these options over a treatment period lasting up to 40 weeks. During the study, participants will have their blood sugar levels measured by changes in Hemoglobin A1c HbA1c from baseline to week 40. Other assessments include body weight, blood pressure, and the time to start any additional rescue medication. Participants will attend regular visits for monitoring and safety evaluations throughout the study duration, which extends until the primary completion date in July 2028.

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 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.