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This research aims to evaluate the effects of litifilimab (BIIB059), a monoclonal antibody, in adults with active subacute or chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE), with or without systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Participants have active skin symptoms of CLE that have not improved with antimalarial therapy or had difficulties continuing that treatment. The study focuses on reducing skin disease activity using several scores including CLA-IGA-R and CLASI, while also assessing safety, immune response, and quality of life. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either litifilimab or a placebo injection under the skin every four weeks during a 24-week double-blind period where neither participants nor researchers know which treatment is given. After this, all participants will receive litifilimab injections every four weeks for an additional 28 weeks. Those who complete the treatment may join a long-term extension study or enter a follow-up safety period lasting up to 24 weeks. Total participation may last up to 80 weeks. Throughout the study, researchers will monitor skin disease activity using the CLA-IGA-R erythema score and the CLASI-A activity score to see how many participants improve. They will also assess safety, tolerability, immune system effects, and participants' quality of life using questionnaires. These evaluations occur regularly during both treatment periods and follow-up to understand the impact of litifilimab on CLE symptoms and overall health.

Researchers are studying a new treatment for HIV-1 infection that combines two medicines, islatravir and ulonivirine, taken once weekly. The goal is to see if this new study treatment works as well as the standard antiretroviral therapy (ART), which usually involves taking up to three medicines once or twice daily. This research also aims to learn about the safety and tolerability of the study treatment compared to the standard ART. The study compares the once-weekly combination of islatravir and ulonivirine with the standard daily treatment of bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide (BIC/FTC/TAF). Participants will take either the study drugs or the standard drugs for 96 weeks. Some participants may receive matching placebos as part of the study design. The treatment is given orally as capsules or tablets according to the assigned group. Participants will be monitored throughout the study with regular assessments, including measuring the amount of HIV-1 virus in the blood to see if it is suppressed below 50 copies/mL at weeks 24 and 48. The study will also track any side effects or adverse events and whether participants stop the treatment due to these events. Overall, the study lasts about 96 weeks, with ongoing safety and effectiveness evaluations to understand how well the treatments work and how safe they are over time.

Researchers are looking for new medicines to prevent HIV-1 (Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1) infection. The goals of this study are to learn: * If taking MK-8527 once a month works to prevent HIV-1 infection as well as or better than a standard (usual) pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) taken once a day * About the safety of MK-8527 and if people tolerate it

Researchers are evaluating a phase II, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study involving 48 adults aged 18 to 70 years who have recently been diagnosed with acute HIV infection. The study aims to assess whether adding a combination of HIV-specific broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs) to standard antiretroviral therapy (ART) is safe and whether this combination can delay the return of detectable HIV viral levels, reduce viral reservoirs, and improve HIV-specific immune responses compared to ART with placebo. Participants receive either the combination bNAbs or placebo along with ART at the start of the study. The bNAbs include VRC07-523LS given as a 10 mg/kg intravenous infusion over 15 to 30 minutes and PGT121.414.LS given as a 5 mg/kg intravenous infusion over 30 to 60 minutes, both administered once at entry. ART consists of daily oral tablets containing bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide. The study includes multiple steps: initial treatment with ART and antibody or placebo infusions (Step 1), analytic treatment interruption (ATI) to monitor viral rebound (Step 2 and Step 3), and ART restart when criteria are met (Step 4). Throughout the study, participants undergo regular visits with laboratory tests to monitor HIV viral load, CD4+ T-cell counts, safety labs, and pregnancy tests when applicable. Researchers track the occurrence of significant adverse events related to the study antibodies and measure the time it takes for HIV viral levels to rebound after stopping ART. Participants must adhere to contraceptive requirements and use barrier methods to prevent HIV transmission during ATI. The total study duration includes treatment, interruption, and follow-up phases lasting up to 24 weeks or longer depending on individual progress.

Researchers are evaluating multiple independent pain treatments under a master protocol designed for chronic pain conditions including osteoarthritis of the knee, chronic low back pain, and diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain. This phase 2 study aims to compare different interventions through disease-state addenda and intervention-specific appendices to better understand their effects on chronic pain. Participants may receive various investigational drugs administered either orally or intravenously, including LY3016859 (IV), LY3556050 (oral), LY3526318 (oral), LY3857210 (oral), or placebo versions given orally or intravenously. Each intervention-specific appendix may begin independently as treatments become available for clinical testing, following the master protocol structure. During the study, participants will be monitored for pain levels using specific scales and assessments related to their condition. Researchers will track the number of participants assigned to each intervention from baseline through week 8. Participants must maintain consistent non-drug pain therapies and discontinue chronic pain medications except for rescue medication during the study. Safety assessments, including physical exams and laboratory tests, will be conducted to ensure participant well-being throughout the trial.

This research aims to establish a Phase-2 master protocol framework to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of various investigational treatments for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight. The study sets common entry criteria for participants across multiple specific intervention groups, called intervention-specific appendices (ISAs), which may begin independently as new treatments become available for clinical testing. The overall results will be reported after all ISAs are completed. The study involves multiple investigational drugs administered either by injection (subcutaneously) or orally. These include LY3305677, LY3841136, Tirzepatide, LY3549492, LY3532226, and placebo treatments matching the administration methods of the active drugs. Each ISA will detail the specific intervention procedures. Treatments are given according to the ISA schedules as participants are assigned to different groups. Participants will be involved from screening through treatment and monitoring phases, where their body weight stability and other health parameters are assessed. Researchers will track the number of participants allocated to each ISA during the first six weeks. Safety and efficacy will be evaluated throughout the study, which includes regular assessments and adherence monitoring. The study includes adults aged 18 to 75 with specific body mass index (BMI) criteria and weight stability prior to enrollment.

This research aims to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and impact on albuminuria of the drug MZE829 in adults who have proteinuric chronic kidney disease and carry the APOL1 high-risk genotype. This Phase 2 open-label study focuses on participants with specific genetic markers associated with kidney disease to better understand treatment effects. Participants will receive MZE829 in the form of oral capsules. The study involves monitoring the participants over a 12-week period to assess the drug's safety and how well patients tolerate it. Researchers will also measure changes in albuminuria, which reflects kidney function. During the study, participants will be closely monitored for any adverse events from the first day through week 12. Safety assessments and laboratory tests will be performed to track the drug’s effects. The main goal is to determine how safe and tolerable MZE829 is, along with its impact on kidney disease markers over the treatment duration.

This clinical study is testing a new medication, VH4524184, to see if it can effectively treat HIV-1 in adults who have never received treatment for their infection. The study is comparing two different doses of VH4524184, each taken with the medications emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide (FTC/TAF), to a standard HIV treatment called dolutegravir and lamivudine (DTG/3TC). The purpose of the study is to provide data on the long-term antiviral activity of the VH4524184 and provide information regarding dosing formulation for further evaluations.

Researchers are evaluating AZD0780, an oral PCSK9 inhibitor, in a phase 3, randomized, placebo-controlled study to see if it can reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE-PLUS) in adults with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) or those at high risk for a first ASCVD event. The study compares AZD0780 to a placebo and monitors participants from randomization until the primary analysis censoring date, followed by a final study closure visit. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either oral AZD0780 or an oral placebo once daily. The treatment period lasts until the primary analysis censoring date, after which a study closure visit will occur. The study is event-driven and designed to assess the time to the first major cardiovascular event during treatment. During the study, participants will be closely monitored with various assessments to evaluate cardiovascular outcomes and safety over approximately 54 months. Researchers will track the time to first event of any component of MACE-PLUS and collect data to assess the effect of AZD0780 compared to placebo. The study includes regular visits and evaluations to ensure participant safety and adherence to treatment.

Researchers are evaluating the effect and safety of different doses of a new medicine called NNC0662-0419 in people living with type 2 diabetes. This study compares NNC0662-0419 to a placebo or to semaglutide, an approved medication for type 2 diabetes. The goal is to determine if NNC0662-0419 is effective and safe for treating this condition in a phase 2 dose-finding study. Participants will receive one of the three treatments: NNC0662-0419, semaglutide, or placebo, all given by weekly subcutaneous injections. The treatment assignment is randomized, meaning participants are assigned to their group by chance. The study tests different doses of NNC0662-0419 to find the best dose for treating type 2 diabetes. During the study, researchers will monitor changes in participants' blood sugar levels by measuring glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) at weeks 16, 28, and 40 compared to the start of the study. Participants will be regularly assessed for safety and treatment effects. The study includes adults aged 18 to 75 years and tracks the impact of the treatments over several months.