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Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of tenapanor in adults with Chronic Idiopathic Constipation CIC. This study is a 26-week, multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial followed by a 4-week treatment-free safety follow-up period. It aims to compare three different doses of tenapanor with a placebo taken twice daily to assess their impact on constipation symptoms. The study includes a 2-week screening period to confirm eligibility, followed by a 26-week randomized treatment period where patients receive either 5 mg, 25 mg, or 50 mg of tenapanor twice daily, or a matching placebo. Patients record their constipation symptoms daily in an electronic diary. After the treatment period, there is a 4-week safety follow-up without treatment to monitor any adverse effects. Participants will have regular visits every 2 to 6 weeks for safety checks including medical assessments, vital signs, ECG, and lab tests. Their symptom diaries will be reviewed throughout the study. The main outcome measured is the durable complete spontaneous bowel movements response at 12 weeks. Secondary outcomes include changes in bowel movement frequency, stool consistency, and straining. The total study duration is approximately 32 weeks including all phases.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and efficacy of the study drug LY4065967 for treating diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain DPNP. This trial is part of a larger chronic pain master protocol designed to accelerate the development of new treatments for chronic pain conditions. The study focuses on adults with DPNP related to type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either LY4065967 or a placebo, both taken orally. The study is double-blinded, meaning neither participants nor researchers know who receives the active drug or placebo. The treatment period lasts eight weeks, during which participants take the assigned study drug daily. Throughout the trial, participants will report their pain intensity and other symptoms at the start and after eight weeks using various scales, including the Numeric Rating Scale and Brief Pain Inventory. Researchers will also monitor sleep quality, emotional functioning, and the use of rescue medication. Safety and tolerability will be assessed, and the study concludes in July 2027.

This research is a prospective, longitudinal, non-interventional, multicenter observational study focused on adults with metastatic or unresectable recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma HNSCC. It aims to analyze tissue and blood molecular biomarker profiles during their standard first-line immunotherapy or combination therapy. The study is designed to explore DNA, RNA, immune, and other multiomic biomarkers to identify prognostic or predictive markers that may guide future research. Participants include up to 500 adults with tumors in the pharynx, larynx, oral cavity, or oropharynx who are receiving first-line anti-PD1 or PDL1 immunotherapy or combination treatments as part of routine care. There is no study intervention beyond standard treatment. Tumor tissue samples and longitudinal blood samples will be collected for molecular biomarker analysis over a 5-year period. During the study, participants will provide tumor tissue representative of their current disease and serial blood samples for biomarker evaluation. Researchers will assess changes in DNA, RNA, immune markers, and circulating tumor DNA ctDNA to understand disease progression, treatment response, and resistance mechanisms. The study will monitor participants for up to 5 years to collect data correlating biomarkers with real-world outcomes.

Researchers are conducting a master protocol study to evaluate multiple pain treatments for people experiencing chronic pain conditions such as osteoarthritis of the knee, diabetic neuropathic pain, and chronic low back pain. This study aims to compare different pain interventions by using a flexible design where specific intervention appendices ISAs can begin independently as new treatments become available. The study is sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company and is designed as a phase 2 randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Participants may receive one of several study drugs administered either intravenously or orally, including LY3016859 given through IV and LY3556050, LY3526318, and LY3857210 given orally. Each treatment group is compared to a matching placebo group. The study uses a parallel design where participants are assigned randomly to one of the intervention groups or placebo. The protocol includes disease-state addenda to define target populations and assessment scales for each pain condition. During the trial, participants undergo screening to confirm eligibility based on pain levels, history, and health status. They are monitored for outcomes such as the number of participants allocated to each intervention up to week 8. Researchers assess pain and other health measures while participants maintain consistent use of any ongoing non-drug pain therapies and discontinue other chronic pain medications except for rescue use. The study includes safety monitoring and will continue through April 2027, with results posted for each intervention.

This research aims to compare eye dryness after laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis LASIK surgery with eye dryness before receiving perioperative Miebo treatment in adults who have dry eye disease DED. The study evaluates the effect of using Miebo eye drops around the time of LASIK surgery to better understand its impact on dry eye symptoms. The study is sponsored by Vance Thompson Vision and is a phase 4, open-label interventional trial. Participants will use Miebo eye drops four times daily for one month before undergoing routine, uncomplicated bilateral LASIK surgery and continue using the drops for 1.5 months after the surgery. The treatment involves dosing each eye with Miebo eye drops and observing any changes in eye dryness symptoms over this period. During the study, participants will have their eye dryness measured using a visual analog scale VAS to compare symptoms before and after LASIK surgery while on Miebo treatment. The total study duration includes the month of treatment before surgery and 1.5 months after, with the primary outcome measured at 4 months. Participants will also undergo regular assessments and follow instructions to ensure the treatment and measurements are accurately recorded throughout the study.

Researchers are conducting a phase 2b, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate camoteskimab in adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis. The study includes both treatment-naive participants and those who have had an inadequate response to previous biologic therapies, aiming to assess the effectiveness and safety of camoteskimab for this condition. The study has two parts. In Part 1, lasting 24 weeks, participants are randomly assigned to receive one of three doses of camoteskimab or a placebo, all given by subcutaneous injection. In Part 2, which is an extension period, all participants will receive camoteskimab. This design allows comparison of different doses and the placebo before all receive the active treatment. Participants will undergo regular assessments including evaluation of eczema severity, body surface area affected, and itch intensity using specific scales like the Eczema Area and Severity Index EASI and Peak Pruritus Numerical Rating Scale PP-NRS. Researchers will monitor changes from baseline over 24 weeks. Safety and adherence will be closely followed throughout the study, which is planned to continue until April 2028.

Researchers are evaluating the use of pemigatinib for adults with advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer that has spread locally or to distant parts of the body. This study focuses on patients whose cancer has specific abnormal changes in the FGFR gene, which can promote cancer growth. The goal is to see if pemigatinib can block these abnormal genes to stop tumor growth and improve quality of life. Participants take pemigatinib orally once daily for 14 days in each 21-day cycle, continuing as long as the cancer does not worsen or side effects are manageable. During the study, patients undergo blood tests, CT andor MRI scans, and optical coherence tomography OCT. Additional scans like whole body bone scans and eye exams may be performed if needed. After treatment, patients are followed up 30 days later and then every 4 months for one year. Throughout the study, researchers assess tumor response using imaging and blood tests, including monitoring cell-free DNA to track response and resistance. They measure overall response rate up to 24 months and evaluate progression-free survival, disease control, overall survival, and side effects up to 12 months. Safety and tolerability are closely monitored, and patients overall health and treatment effects are regularly checked to understand the impact of pemigatinib.

Researchers are evaluating AZD0780, an oral PCSK9 inhibitor, in a phase 3, randomized, placebo-controlled study. This trial focuses on patients with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease ASCVD or those at high risk for a first ASCVD event. The study aims to assess how AZD0780 compares to placebo in reducing the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events, also known as MACE-PLUS, over the course of the trial. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either oral AZD0780 once daily or a matching placebo once daily. The study continues until a primary analysis censoring date, which may be up to approximately 54 months from randomization. After this, a study closure visit will be conducted as the final visit for each participant. During the study, participants will be regularly monitored for cardiovascular events including heart attacks, strokes, urgent coronary revascularizations, and other related outcomes. Researchers will track the time to first occurrence of these events as the primary outcome. Safety and other secondary outcomes like all-cause mortality will also be assessed. The total participation time can last up to about 54 months, with ongoing evaluations throughout this period.

Researchers are evaluating a new care strategy for people at increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease ASCVD but without symptoms. The study compares a Cleerly Coronary Artery Disease CAD Staging System-based care approach against the usual risk factor-based care to see if it better reduces cardiovascular events. This pragmatic, randomized trial addresses the need for improved methods to identify and personalize treatment for asymptomatic individuals at risk due to age, diabetes, prediabetes, or metabolic syndrome. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. The risk factor-based care group receives usual care managed by their providers, while a cardiology team monitors and supports guideline-based treatment without revealing certain imaging results during the study. The Cleerly stage-based care group gets personalized management from a remote cardiologist-led team using the Cleerly CAD Staging System, which includes imaging to assess coronary atherosclerosis and guides pharmacotherapy and education. Treatment intensity may increase if plaque worsens after 24 months. During the study, participants will have assessments to monitor heart health and treatment adherence over an average of 3.5 years. Researchers will measure cardiovascular events and other related health outcomes to compare the two care strategies. The study involves ongoing medication monitoring, lab tests, and feedback to optimize prevention, with the goal of improving personalized care for cardiovascular risk management.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of UBT251, a medicine not yet available for prescription, in adults with type 2 diabetes. This study compares UBT251 with semaglutide, an already approved treatment, and their respective placebos. The goal is to see how well different doses of UBT251 lower blood sugar over time. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either UBT251, UBT251 placebo, semaglutide, or semaglutide placebo. All treatments are given once weekly by injection under the skin. The study follows participants over several weeks, measuring effects at weeks 16, 28, and 40, focusing on blood sugar control and body weight changes. Throughout the study, participants will have regular assessments including blood tests to measure glycated hemoglobin HbA1c, insulin resistance, beta-cell function, fasting glucose, body measurements, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and other health markers. Safety is monitored by tracking any adverse events, with total participation lasting up to 40 weeks of treatment plus additional safety follow-up.