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Researchers are investigating new treatments for neovascular age-related macular degeneration NVAMD, a condition that affects vision. This study aims to learn if a medicine called tiespectus also known as MK-8748 or EYE201 can treat NVAMD as well as the standard treatment called aflibercept. The trial is a pivotal Phase 23 study that compares these treatments in people newly diagnosed with NVAMD. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups one group receives a low dose of tiespectus, another receives a high dose of tiespectus, and the third group receives aflibercept. Those in the tiespectus groups get three initial injections every 4 weeks, then continue injections every 8 weeks until week 48, followed by treatments at intervals based on their individual response up to week 92. The aflibercept group receives three initial injections followed by injections every 8 weeks until week 92. During the study, participants are regularly assessed for changes in their best-corrected visual acuity using ETDRS letters from baseline to one year. Other evaluations include eye imaging to measure retinal thickness and monitoring for any adverse events up to approximately 96 weeks. The study lasts over one year with ongoing visits to track treatment response and safety.

Researchers are evaluating the long-term safety and tolerability of JNJ-81201887, given as an intravitreal injection a shot into the eye, in participants with Geographic Atrophy GA secondary to Age-related Macular Degeneration AMD. This study is a long-term extension of parent clinical trials where participants had previously received either low or high doses of JNJ-81201887 or a sham procedure. The goal is to monitor participants over an extended period to understand any lasting treatment effects or side effects. Participants entering this long-term extension study will not receive additional doses of the study drug or any new intervention as part of this trial. They previously participated in parent studies where they were treated with either low dose or high dose JNJ-81201887 or sham procedure. Some participants who were in the sham group of the parent study may receive open-label treatment outside this study before entering this extension. This study focuses solely on follow-up without new treatment administration. Throughout the study, participants will undergo regular assessments to monitor ocular and systemic safety. These include tracking treatment-emergent adverse events, clinical laboratory tests, retinal imaging, and eye examinations over up to five years. This extended monitoring aims to evaluate the long-term safety profile of the previous treatments. Participants will be followed with periodic visits and evaluations, with the total study duration extending until 2030.

Researchers are evaluating the combination of baxdrostat and dapagliflozin in people with chronic kidney disease CKD and high blood pressure hypertension. This Phase III, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aims to assess whether this combination reduces the risk of serious kidney damage, heart failure events, or cardiovascular death compared to dapagliflozin alone. The study includes participants with CKD and hypertension who meet specific kidney function and blood pressure criteria. Participants who are not already taking SGLT2 inhibitors will first complete a 4-week dapagliflozin run-in period. Then, they will be randomly assigned to receive either baxdrostat plus dapagliflozin or a placebo plus dapagliflozin. Baxdrostat dosing may start low and be increased if needed. Study visits will occur at 2, 4, 8, 16, 34, and 52 weeks after randomization, and then approximately every four months until the study ends, which is based on the number of key kidney or heart-related events. Throughout the study, participants will have regular assessments including blood tests to monitor kidney function and potassium levels, blood pressure measurements, and evaluations of heart and kidney health. If participants stop the blinded study drug early, they will continue dapagliflozin if possible and remain in the study for ongoing visits and monitoring. The main outcome is whether the combination treatment reduces the risk of a 50% sustained decline in kidney function, kidney failure, heart failure events, or cardiovascular death over up to 37 months.

The trial investigates the corneal endothelial cells in adults aged 50 and older with neovascular age-related macular degeneration nAMD who are treated with the Port Delivery System PDS implant delivering ranibizumab. This Phase IV, open-label study aims to monitor changes in corneal endothelial cell density over time, comparing the treated eye with the fellow eye to evaluate the effects of this device-based treatment approach. Participants will have a PDS implant surgically inserted in the study eye, initially filled with ranibizumab before implantation. Following this, the implant will be refilled every 24 weeks. Supplemental intravitreal ranibizumab injections may be given if the participant stops study treatment, based on investigator discretion. The study monitors participants for at least 48 weeks, focusing on corneal cell changes and ocular safety events. During the study, participants undergo assessments including specular microscopy to measure corneal endothelial cell density and morphology at baseline and at weeks 24 and 48. Researchers will track ocular adverse events, device-related effects, and serious safety concerns throughout the approximately one-year follow-up. The study collects visual acuity data, imaging results, and historical treatment records to support evaluation. Participants remain under close observation to assess treatment impact and safety.

Researchers are evaluating the experimental drugs pozelimab and cemdisiran for treating Geographic Atrophy GA, a late stage of Age-related Macular Degeneration AMD that affects central vision. The study aims to compare the progression rate of GA in patients receiving cemdisiran alone, the combination of pozelimab and cemdisiran, or a placebo. Additional goals include monitoring side effects, drug levels in the blood over time, and the bodys antibody response to these drugs. Participants will receive subcutaneous injections of either pozelimab combined with cemdisiran, cemdisiran alone, or a placebo. The study is randomized and double-masked with three groups receiving different treatments. Treatment and monitoring will continue through specified time points up to 104 weeks, with follow-up on safety and antibody responses extending even further. During the study, participants will attend regular clinic visits for eye exams, imaging using Fundus Autofluorescence to measure GA lesion growth, vision tests including visual acuity and contrast sensitivity, and blood tests to assess drug levels and antibody formation. Researchers will track treatment-emergent adverse events and evaluate changes in vision and GA progression over time. Participation lasts until the study completion date in April 2033, with primary outcomes assessed at 52 weeks and further evaluations up to 296 weeks.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and preliminary effectiveness of the drug XB628 alone and in combination with zanzalintinib in adults with recurrent advanced or metastatic solid tumors. This phase 1 clinical trial includes a Dose-Escalation stage to find the maximum tolerated dose and recommended dose for expansion, followed by a Dose Expansion stage to assess the antitumor activity of these treatments. Participants receive escalating doses of XB628 through intravenous infusion, either alone or combined with oral zanzalintinib tablets. The Dose-Escalation stage aims to determine safe dosing levels, while the Dose Expansion stage evaluates initial treatment effects. Both stages involve careful monitoring of participants responses to these study drugs. During the study, participants undergo assessments to track dose limiting toxicities, treatment emergent adverse events, and objective tumor responses over periods up to 27 months. Researchers also measure drug concentration levels and immune responses. The study includes regular visits for treatment administration and safety evaluations, with follow-up to monitor treatment duration and progression-free survival.

Psoriatic arthritis PsA is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the joints and skin in people with psoriasis. This study aims to evaluate how well zasocitinib TAK-279 works in adults with active PsA who have not previously been treated with biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs. The trial is a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind study comparing zasocitinib with an active comparator and placebo. Participants will be assigned to one of four groups zasocitinib Dose A once daily, zasocitinib Dose B once daily, an active comparator capsule twice daily, or placebo once daily for 16 weeks followed by switching to zasocitinib Dose A or B up to 52 weeks. Treatments are taken orally as tablets or capsules over a period of up to 60 weeks. During the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including joint counts, skin evaluations, and various disease activity measurements such as ACR20 and PASI-75 responses. Researchers will monitor changes from baseline in functional and quality of life scores, as well as safety and tolerability. Participants will be involved in visits throughout the treatment period to evaluate the effects and collect data on the disease and treatment responses.

Researchers are evaluating IMVT-1402 in a global, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 2b study for adults with Graves disease GD who remain hyperthyroid despite antithyroid drug ATD treatment. The study aims to assess the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of IMVT-1402 in this population. Participants will receive one of two doses of IMVT-1402 or a placebo for 26 weeks. The study includes two experimental groups with different doses of IMVT-1402 and a placebo comparator group. Treatments are given over the same 26-week period to evaluate their effects. During the study, participants will be monitored to see if they become euthyroid and are able to stop ATD by Week 26. Researchers will measure thyroid hormone levels such as triiodothyronine T3 and free thyroxine FT4 at various time points, including Weeks 2, 4, and 26. Safety and tolerability will also be assessed throughout the trial, which is expected to complete in May 2027.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of AXS-05 compared to bupropion in preventing the return of depressive symptoms in adults with major depressive disorder MDD who have already responded to treatment with AXS-05. This is a randomized, double-blind, active-controlled study conducted across multiple centers, aiming to assess relapse prevention in people diagnosed with MDD without psychotic features. Participants will first receive open-label AXS-05 treatment for up to 10 weeks, during which their response and remission will be monitored. Those who meet response and remission criteria will then be randomly assigned to continue taking AXS-05 or switch to bupropion tablets, both taken twice daily, for a double-blind treatment period lasting up to 26 weeks or until depressive symptoms relapse. Throughout the study, participants will be closely monitored for signs of depressive symptom relapse using regular assessments. The main outcome measured is the time from randomization to relapse over the 26-week double-blind period. The entire study period includes an initial 10-week treatment phase followed by up to 26 weeks of randomized treatment, with ongoing evaluation by the study team to track safety and treatment effects.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness, safety, and drug levels of Deucravacitinib BMS-986165 in adolescents aged 12 to less than 18 years who have moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. This phase 3 study is randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled to thoroughly assess the treatments impact on this skin condition. The study is sponsored by Bristol-Myers Squibb and aims to provide detailed information on how Deucravacitinib works in this younger population. Participants will receive either Deucravacitinib or a placebo, with doses given on specified days as part of the treatment. The study groups include an active drug group and a placebo group, and the design is parallel to compare these treatments directly. The treatment period includes monitoring drug levels and observing the participants responses over time. During the study, participants will be regularly assessed for improvements in their psoriasis using measures such as the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index PASI and the static Physicians Global Assessment sPGA at week 16. Additional evaluations include body surface area involvement, itch severity, quality of life, and antibody protection. Safety is closely monitored through laboratory tests, physical exams, vital signs, and adverse event tracking for up to five years, with ongoing measurement of growth and sexual maturation during this time.