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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 the effects of vicadrostat combined with empagliflozin in adults who have type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease but no history of heart failure. The study aims to assess whether this combination can help reduce cardiovascular risks compared to a placebo with empagliflozin. This Phase III trial involves adults with these conditions who are already receiving treatment for them. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group takes vicadrostat and empagliflozin tablets daily, while the other group takes placebo tablets that look like vicadrostat but have no active medicine, alongside empagliflozin. Treatment lasts from two and a half years up to four years and three months. All participants continue their usual medications for diabetes, blood pressure, and heart disease during the study. Throughout the study, lasting up to four years and three months, participants visit the study site regularly for health checks and blood samples. Doctors monitor cardiovascular events and any side effects experienced. The main outcome measured is the time until the first cardiovascular death or heart failure event. Other health indicators like blood pressure and kidney function are also tracked to understand the effects of the treatment combination.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy, safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of VX-147 in adults and children aged 10 to 65 who have APOL1-mediated proteinuric kidney disease. This study includes participants with specific APOL1 genotypes and aims to understand how VX-147 affects kidney function over time in this population. Participants are randomly assigned to receive different doses of VX-147 or a matching placebo. Those in the initial phase Part A will receive their assigned treatment for at least 96 weeks. Participants who complete Part A will then receive VX-147 for an additional 96 weeks in Part B. The study uses tablets taken orally and includes a placebo control group. During the trial, participants will be monitored regularly for changes in urine protein to creatinine ratio and kidney function measured by estimated glomerular filtration rate eGFR. Safety and tolerability are assessed through tracking adverse events throughout the study, which may last around four years after the last participant enrolls. Blood levels of VX-147 will also be measured, and pediatric participants will be asked about their satisfaction with the tablet form.