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Researchers are studying the safety and effects of two drugs, PF-08653945 and PF-08653944, given alone or together for weight loss in adults with overweight or obesity. This Phase 2b trial compares these drugs to a placebo to better understand their impact on body weight over time. The study is designed to evaluate different doses and combinations of these drugs to find the most effective approach. Participants receive subcutaneous injections of either PF-08653945 alone, PF-08653945 combined with PF-08653944, PF-08653944 alone, or a placebo. The study uses a randomized, double-blind design with multiple cohorts receiving different drug combinations or placebo. Treatments are administered as injections under the skin over a planned period of 48 weeks, with follow-up extending to 70 weeks to monitor safety and outcomes. During the study, participants will have their body weight measured at baseline and regularly through Week 48 and Week 60 to track changes. Researchers will assess the percentage of weight loss and monitor any treatment-emergent or serious adverse events up to Week 70. Participants will attend scheduled visits for injections and evaluations throughout the trial, which lasts for over a year in total.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of Armour Thyroid compared to synthetic T4 in adults with primary hypothyroidism who have been stable on synthetic T4 treatment. The study will also assess how well patients tolerate switching from synthetic T4 to Armour Thyroid. This trial is a Phase 23, randomized, double-blind study sponsored by AbbVie to compare these two thyroid hormone replacement therapies. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either Armour Thyroid or to alternate between Armour Thyroid and synthetic T4 for up to 81 weeks. The treatments are oral capsules or tablets taken daily, with doses carefully converted from their stable synthetic T4 dose. The study includes a dose-conversion period where dosage adjustments may be made to maintain appropriate thyroid hormone levels. During the study, participants will have regular blood tests to measure thyroid-stimulating hormone TSH levels, including at week 55 to see who achieves a target TSH response. Researchers will also monitor for any adverse events throughout the study, which lasts up to about 90 weeks. Dose adjustments and safety data will be tracked closely to understand treatment effects and tolerability over time.

Researchers are studying two surgical procedures to reduce the risk of ovarian cancer in women with BRCA1 genetic mutations. This trial compares bilateral salpingectomy, which removes only the fallopian tubes, with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, which removes both fallopian tubes and ovaries. The goal is to find out if removing just the fallopian tubes with delayed ovary removal is nearly as effective as removing both from the start. Participants choose between two groups one undergoes bilateral salpingectomy with the option of later ovary removal, and the other undergoes bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. Both groups have imaging tests like pelvic ultrasounds or pelvic MRIs during screening and provide blood samples throughout the study. Follow-up visits occur at multiple time points, including 10 to 60 days, 6 months, 12 months, 24 months, and then yearly for up to 20 years. During the study, researchers track if ovarian or related cancers develop and assess symptoms related to estrogen loss, quality of life, cancer-related distress, sexual function, menopausal symptoms, medical decision making, and any adverse events. Various questionnaires and imaging tests support these evaluations. Long-term safety and cancer risk reduction are monitored for up to two decades after surgery.

Researchers are evaluating ibuzatrelvir, an oral medication, to determine its effectiveness and safety in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older with COVID-19 who are not hospitalized but are at high risk for severe illness. The study is a phase 3, randomized, double-blind trial comparing ibuzatrelvir with a placebo. Participants must have confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection with symptoms starting within 5 days and meet specific risk factor criteria based on age. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to receive either ibuzatrelvir or a matching placebo twice daily by mouth for 5 days. The study allows co-administration of standard care treatments available locally. The total study duration is about 6 months, including follow-up. Participants will be monitored for emergency department visits related to COVID-19, hospitalizations, and mortality up to 28 days after starting treatment. Additional evaluations include symptom resolution, occurrence of long COVID symptoms, viral RNA levels, and safety measures such as adverse events through 24 weeks. The study involves regular assessments, including clinical visits and laboratory tests, to track outcomes and safety over time.

Researchers are evaluating an experimental drug called alirocumab for adults with hypercholesterolemia, a condition characterized by high blood cholesterol levels. This Phase 2 study aims to assess the safety and effectiveness of alirocumab when given weekly. The trial also explores other important questions, such as potential side effects and how the drug behaves in the blood over time. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of four study groups receiving different doses of alirocumab, ranging from low to high doses, including a control dose. The drug is administered according to the study protocol on a weekly basis. The study monitors participants for up to 20 weeks to observe the effects and drug levels in the body. During the study, participants will have regular blood tests to measure cholesterol levels and the concentration of alirocumab in their serum. Researchers will track changes in LDL cholesterol, total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and other markers through 12 weeks, as well as monitor any treatment-emergent side effects during the 20 weeks. The total study duration lasts until February 2027, with close safety and pharmacokinetic follow-up.

Researchers are studying the long-term effects of aleniglipron, taken once daily, in adults with obesity or overweight who also have weight-related health problems. This Phase 3 global, randomized, placebo-controlled, and double-blind trial aims to evaluate how well aleniglipron works, how safe it is, and how well patients tolerate it over at least 76 weeks. The study also compares aleniglipron with placebo in terms of body weight changes, blood pressure, lipid levels, and patient-reported outcomes. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of three doses of aleniglipron or a placebo, all taken orally once daily. Along with the medication, all participants will follow a reduced-calorie diet and increase physical activity. The treatment phase lasts at least 76 weeks, during which effects on weight and other health measures will be assessed. During the study, participants will undergo assessments of body weight, waist size, blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and quality of life measures from the start through week 76. Researchers will monitor safety and tolerability throughout the treatment period. This long-term study will help understand the impact of aleniglipron on weight management and related health factors over more than a year of treatment.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of trimodulin as an additional treatment to standard care in hospitalized adults with severe community-acquired pneumonia sCAP who require invasive mechanical ventilation IMV. This phase III, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study aims to compare trimodulin plus standard care against placebo plus standard care. The study also investigates detailed pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of trimodulin. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either trimodulin a human immunoglobulin solution containing IgM, IgA, and IgG or a placebo human albumin 1% via intravenous infusion once daily for five consecutive days alongside standard care. After treatment, participants will enter a follow-up phase lasting up to 23 days, including an end-of-follow-up visit or phone call on day 29. If still hospitalized after day 29, extended follow-up continues until discharge or day 90, followed by a closing visit or call around day 91. During the study, participants undergo various assessments including monitoring of mortality rates up to 28 and 90 days, changes in organ failure scores, clinical cure of pneumonia, ventilator and oxygen use, ICU and hospital stay durations, readmission rates, adverse events, lab tests, electrocardiograms, and vital signs. Safety evaluations and outcome measurements occur throughout treatment and follow-up, with total participation lasting up to approximately 90 days.

Researchers are studying premenopausal women with early-stage breast cancer that is estrogen receptor-positive and HER2-negative, focusing on tumors with specific gene recurrence scores. The trial aims to find out if adding chemotherapy to ovarian function suppression plus endocrine therapy improves invasive breast cancer-free survival compared to ovarian function suppression plus endocrine therapy alone. This Phase III trial addresses the need for better treatments in younger women, given their higher risk and past conflicting study results on ovarian suppression and chemotherapy. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups one receiving ovarian function suppression combined with an aromatase inhibitor for five years, and the other receiving adjuvant chemotherapy followed by the same ovarian function suppression and aromatase inhibitor regimen. Choices for the aromatase inhibitor and gonadotropin releasing hormone agonist are made by the investigator, with options including drugs such as goserelin, leuprolide, or triptorelin. Endocrine treatment beyond five years is at the investigators discretion, and bilateral oophorectomy may be used instead of ovarian suppression if preferred. During the study, participants are monitored over 11 years from randomization, with measurements including invasive breast cancer-free survival as the primary outcome. Secondary outcomes include disease-free survival, overall survival, recurrence intervals, menopausal symptoms, and pain during aromatase inhibitor therapy. Safety and treatment effects are assessed through regular evaluations, and participants continue to be followed long term to understand the impact of treatments on their breast cancer outcomes.

Researchers are studying how certain factors like age, gender, other medical conditions, and the type of immunotherapy affect whether patients with malignant solid tumors develop mild or serious side effects from immune checkpoint inhibitor treatments. This observational study aims to develop and validate a model that predicts severe immune-related side effects during the first year of immunotherapy, while also assessing quality of life and adverse events over 12 months. The study is sponsored by the SWOG Cancer Research Network and includes translational medicine goals such as evaluating cytokine levels as predictors and establishing a tissue and blood sample repository. Participants will provide a tissue sample at the start of their routine cancer treatment and complete questionnaires at multiple time points at treatment start, and weeks 4, 12, 24, and 52. They may also provide optional blood samples during the study. This design allows researchers to monitor immune-related side effects and patient-reported outcomes over time. During the study, participants will complete various questionnaires to report their quality of life, cognitive function, and side effects. Blood and tissue samples will be analyzed to explore predictive markers of toxicity. Researchers will track the occurrence of severe immune-related side effects over 52 weeks and assess changes in patient-reported outcomes. The study includes ongoing monitoring and data collection, with participation lasting approximately one year from treatment start.

Researchers are evaluating two different lymph node assessment methods during minimally invasive hysterectomy for patients with stage I endometrial cancer confined to the uterus. This phase III trial compares sentinel lymph node SLN mapping, which uses a special dye and camera to identify lymph nodes, with the standard lymph node dissection that removes nodes around the uterus. The goal is to assess which method better reduces the risk of swelling in the legs, also known as lymphedema, and to understand potential long-term impacts on limb function and cancer outcomes. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. In the first group, patients receive an injection of indocyanine green ICG dye for SLN mapping and excision if mapping is incomplete, additional lymph nodes may be removed on that side. In the second group, patients also receive ICG dye and undergo SLN mapping but then have additional lymph nodes removed as per standard care. Both groups undergo minimally invasive hysterectomy, imaging as needed, and optional blood sample collection throughout the study. After surgery, participants are followed regularly with visits every three months for one year, and then at 18 and 24 months. Researchers will collect patient-reported symptoms using questionnaires, measure changes in leg circumference, track SLN detection and cancer spread, and monitor complications. The main outcome is the occurrence of leg dysfunction reported by patients from 18 to 39 months after surgery. The study also examines treatment decisions, safety, and cost-effectiveness of the lymph node assessment strategies.