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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 long-term safety and tolerability of intermittent use of elismetrep in adults who experience acute migraine attacks. This Phase 3 study aims to monitor adverse events and overall safety during an average of one year of treatment. The study is conducted by Kallyope Inc. and compares two doses of elismetrep with a placebo using a randomized, triple-blind design. Participants will receive oral doses of elismetrep at either 10 mg or 20 mg, or a matching placebo. The study focuses on intermittent use during acute migraine episodes. Participants must have completed a prior acute treatment trial of elismetrep and meet compliance criteria. Treatment and assessments continue through the study duration, averaging one year. During the trial, participants will be monitored for any treatment-emergent adverse events, serious adverse events, and events leading to discontinuation. They will use a personal smartphone to complete eDiary check-ins and questionnaires, including assessments at 2 and 4 hours post-dose during migraine attacks. Safety and tolerability data will be collected throughout, with study participation lasting approximately one year.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of elecoglipron, an oral tablet taken once daily, for weight management in adults with obesity or overweight. This Phase III global, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial includes two independent pivotal studies one in adults without type 2 diabetes T2DM and the other in adults with T2DM, all having at least one weight-related health condition. The goal is to understand how elecoglipron compares to placebo when combined with diet and exercise. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either one of two doses of elecoglipron or a matching placebo daily. Study 1 involves about 3000 adults living with obesity or overweight without T2DM, while Study 2 involves about 1500 adults with obesity or overweight and T2DM. Both studies last 72 weeks, during which changes in body weight and other health measures will be monitored. During the trial, participants will undergo regular health assessments including measurements of body weight, waist circumference, blood sugar control, blood pressure, and other related health indicators. Researchers will track percent change in body weight from baseline at 72 weeks as the primary outcome. Participants will be monitored closely throughout the study to assess safety and effectiveness of the treatment in managing weight and associated health conditions.

Researchers are evaluating changes in bone mineral density in premenopausal women with heavy menstrual bleeding caused by uterine fibroids or moderate-to-severe pain from endometriosis. This Phase 3B, open-label study looks at the effects of continuous treatment with a relugolix combination tablet for up to 48 months 4 years, followed by a 1-year period to monitor bone health after stopping treatment. Participants will take a daily oral relugolix combination tablet containing relugolix 40 mg, estradiol 1 mg, and norethindrone acetate 0.5 mg for 4 years. Bone mineral density will be measured every 6 months using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry DXA. Some women who have completed a previous related study may join to complete 3 years of treatment. After treatment ends, bone density will be checked again at 6 months and 12 months during the follow-up year. Women in the study will have regular visits for bone density scans and health assessments, including physical and gynecological exams, lab tests, and vital signs. Researchers will track changes in bone density at the spine, hip, and femoral neck throughout treatment and follow-up. They will also monitor for any fractures or adverse events during the 4 years of treatment and the 1-year post-treatment period. Total participation can last up to 5 years including the follow-up.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of combining elecoglipron and dapagliflozin compared to each drug alone in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus T2DM who have not achieved adequate control through lifestyle changes or other glucose-lowering medications. This Phase III study aims to better understand how these treatments work together in managing blood sugar levels in this population. Participants are randomly assigned to one of five groups two groups receive elecoglipron at different dose levels combined with dapagliflozin two groups receive elecoglipron at different dose levels combined with a placebo matching dapagliflozin and one group receives dapagliflozin alone with a placebo matching elecoglipron. All medications are taken orally once daily. The treatment period lasts 40 weeks, during which the effects of the drugs on blood sugar and other health measures will be monitored. Throughout the study, participants will have regular assessments of their blood sugar control, body weight, and blood pressure. Researchers will measure changes in Hemoglobin A1c HbA1c, fasting plasma glucose, and self-monitored blood glucose levels. Other outcomes include weight loss and the need for rescue medication. Safety and tolerability will be closely monitored. Participation in the trial lasts for 40 weeks, during which participants will attend scheduled visits for evaluation and medication monitoring.

Researchers are evaluating the long-term effects of aleniglipron, a drug taken orally, in adults with overweight or obesity who also have type 2 diabetes mellitus T2DM. This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 3 study designed to assess the drugs effectiveness, safety, and tolerability over an extended period. The study focuses on the management of weight and diabetes in this population. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either aleniglipron or a placebo, all administered orally. The treatment period lasts for 76 weeks, during which participants will take multiple doses of the assigned medication. The study includes three different aleniglipron arms and one placebo arm, all aiming to evaluate weight change and diabetes control over time. Throughout the study, participants will undergo assessments to measure changes in body weight, waist circumference, HbA1c levels, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels. The primary outcome is the percent change in body weight from the start of the study to week 76. Secondary outcomes include the proportion of participants achieving various levels of weight loss and diabetes targets. The study also monitors safety and tolerability during the treatment period, which lasts approximately 76 weeks.

Researchers are evaluating brenipatide alongside buprenorphine, with or without naloxone, to assess its safety and effectiveness in people with opioid use disorder. This Phase 2 study includes two separate participant groups Part A involves a double-blind treatment phase with a later open-label extension, and Part B features an open-label treatment phase. Participants join only one part of the study. In Part A, participants receive either brenipatide or a placebo by subcutaneous injection plus buprenorphine taken under the tongue or inside the cheek. Part B participants receive open-label brenipatide injections with buprenorphine. The maximum study participation duration is about 144 weeks for Part A and 116 weeks for Part B, depending on enrollment timing and pace. Treatments are given as subcutaneous injections and transmucosal buprenorphine. Participants will attend regular study visits to monitor opioid use through urine drug screens and self-reports, track adherence to buprenorphine, and assess cravings and quality of life. Other measurements include changes in body weight, blood pressure, and healthcare visits. Safety is monitored throughout, and the main outcome focuses on weeks of abstinence from opioid use between weeks 13 and 24. Total participation time varies with study part and enrollment timing.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of atogepant, a medicine approved for preventing migraine in adults, in young participants aged 12 to 17 years who experience chronic migraine. The study aims to compare atogepant with a placebo, which looks like the medicine but contains no active drug. It focuses on monitoring side effects and changes in migraine frequency in this pediatric population. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either atogepant or placebo tablets once daily for 12 weeks in a double-blind design, meaning neither participants nor doctors know who receives which treatment. After the treatment period, participants will be followed for an additional 4 weeks to observe ongoing effects. The study plans to enroll about 420 adolescents across approximately 70 sites worldwide. During the study, participants will attend regular clinic visits where researchers will assess treatment effects through daily diaries, medical exams, blood tests, side effect monitoring, and questionnaires. The main outcomes include the number of participants experiencing adverse events and changes in the average monthly number of migraine days. Secondary measures cover headache days, medication use, quality of life, and migraine-related disability. Total participation lasts about 16 weeks.

Researchers are studying the effectiveness of NAV-240 compared to a placebo in adults with moderate-to-severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa HS. The main goal is to see how many participants achieve at least a 75% reduction in inflamed skin bumps by Week 16 without an increase in abscesses or draining tunnels. This phase 2a study involves participants who have stable HS and have not responded well to antibiotics. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of two doses of NAV-240 or a placebo through intravenous infusions. They will receive the assigned treatment during the study period and attend up to 9 clinic visits over 22 weeks for checkups and tests. Participants will also complete a daily diary to record their skin pain. The study includes monitoring skin lesions and other skin-related outcomes over 16 weeks. During the study, participants will have regular assessments, including lesion counts and skin pain evaluations. Researchers will measure outcomes such as the clinical response of HS, skin pain improvement, quality of life changes, and flare occurrences. Safety and treatment effects will be monitored through clinic visits and participant diaries. The total study duration is about 22 weeks, with the main results assessed at Week 16.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of atogepant, a medication approved for adults with migraine, in children and teens aged 6 to 17 who have a history of episodic migraine. This Phase 3 study addresses the limited approved treatments available for pediatric migraine sufferers and aims to better understand atogepants impact on this younger population. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of six groups based on age and dosage. Children aged 6 to 11 will participate in a pharmacokinetic substudy to determine the appropriate dose before receiving either placebo, low-dose, or high-dose atogepant tablets once daily for 12 weeks. Teens aged 12 to 17 will be randomized to receive placebo, low-dose, or high-dose atogepant tablets daily for 12 weeks. After this period, participants may have a follow-up visit 4 weeks after their last dose or join an extension study to continue atogepant treatment for an additional 52 weeks. During the study, participants will attend regular hospital or clinic visits for medical evaluations, blood tests, side effect monitoring, and questionnaires. Researchers will measure changes in the number of migraine and headache days, medication use, quality of life, and migraine-related disability. Safety will be monitored through adverse event reporting up to 16 weeks. The total study duration includes the 12-week treatment period with possible extension and follow-up assessments.