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Researchers are studying the potential effects of 4-aminopyridine 4-AP on recovery after peripheral nerve injuries caused by traction or crush. The study focuses on men with prostate cancer undergoing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy, as nerve injury during this surgery may lead to erectile dysfunction and urinary continence issues. This research aims to test whether 4-AP can speed up the often slow and unpredictable recovery process after such nerve injuries. Participants will receive either FDA-approved 10 mg 4-aminopyridine tablets or placebo tablets after surgery. The medication is taken orally, with a maximum of two tablets per 24 hours, and must be swallowed whole without breaking or crushing. The treatment period lasts for 60 days following surgery. The placebo is designed to look like the active drug, and participants will be reminded not to take other aminopyridine medications during the study. Throughout the study, participants will be monitored for changes in urinary incontinence and erectile function using standardized questionnaires every seven days for six months. They will also keep a daily drug diary for 90 days and complete sexual activity questionnaires regularly. The study includes follow-up for up to one year to assess recovery progress and safety. The total participation time involves regular assessments and monitoring after the surgery.

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.

Researchers are evaluating whether combining HIV-specific broadly neutralizing antibodies bNAbs with antiretroviral therapy ART in adults newly diagnosed with acute HIV infection AHI is safe and can delay viral rebound compared to ART alone. This phase II, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aims to assess the impact of this combination on viral load, immune response, and viral reservoirs. The study is sponsored by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases NIAID. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either a combination of two bNAbs, VRC07-523LS and PGT121.414.LS, given as intravenous infusions once at study entry alongside daily oral ART, or a placebo infusion with daily ART. The study involves several steps, including treatment initiation, analytic treatment interruption, and monitoring phases. The bNAbs are administered intravenously at specific doses over 15 to 60 minutes at enrollment. ART consists of a daily oral tablet containing bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide. During the study, participants attend scheduled visits for safety assessments, blood tests measuring viral load and immune cells, and monitoring for side effects or adverse events. Researchers track the time to viral rebound after stopping ART, changes in immune cell counts, and drug levels in the blood. Participants who meet criteria for restarting ART will do so and continue to be monitored. The total participation includes treatment and follow-up periods, with close observation to evaluate safety and treatment effects up to 24 weeks after ART interruption.

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 efficacy and safety of trontinemab in people with early symptomatic Alzheimers disease, ranging from mild cognitive impairment to mild dementia due to Alzheimers. This Phase III trial aims to understand how trontinemab affects cognitive decline and disease progression in this population. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either intravenous trontinemab or a placebo in a parallel-group design. Treatment is administered by IV infusion, and the effects are compared over a period of 72 weeks. The study includes comprehensive safety and efficacy assessments throughout this period. During the 72 weeks of the study, participants will undergo various evaluations including cognitive tests such as the Clinical Dementia Rating-Sum of Boxes CDR-SB, Alzheimers Disease Assessment Scales, brain imaging with PET and MRI scans, and biomarker measurements in cerebrospinal fluid and blood. Safety monitoring includes tracking adverse events, infusion reactions, and antibody development. The study requires participants to have a study partner and to complete all study procedures over this time.

Researchers are evaluating the effect of Xeomin injections compared to placebo injections for preventing chronic migraine. This Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial includes an extension period and aims to measure changes in the number of monthly migraine days. Participants have chronic migraine and meet specific criteria related to headache frequency and migraine history. Participants receive Xeomin or placebo injections into muscles of the head and neck at pericranial and cervical points. The study includes two Xeomin dose groups and a placebo group during the controlled period, with all groups receiving Xeomin in the extension phase. Four treatments are given approximately 12 weeks apart over a total study duration of 52 to 55 weeks. Participants take part in 14 visits over the study period, with the first, last, and four treatment visits conducted in person and the remaining eight visits by phone or video call. Researchers collect headache and migraine data from diaries and assess changes in monthly migraine days as the primary outcome. Safety is monitored by tracking treatment-related adverse events throughout the trial.

Researchers are evaluating the use of Xeomin injections to prevent episodic migraine. This Phase 3 clinical trial compares Xeomin to placebo injections in the muscles of the head and neck to measure changes in the number of monthly migraine days. Participants have episodic migraine with or without aura, and the study aims to assess the efficacy and safety of different Xeomin doses over time. Participants receive a series of four Xeomin or placebo injections spaced about 12 weeks apart. The study includes two experimental groups receiving different Xeomin doses and a placebo group, followed by an extension period where some participants receive Xeomin. Injections are given at specific points around the head and neck. The trial lasts approximately 52 to 55 weeks, starting with a 4 to 5 week screening period. Participants attend about 14 visits, including the first and last visits and four treatment visits conducted on-site, with other visits done remotely by phone or video call. Researchers monitor changes in monthly migraine days, headache days, and medication use, as well as any treatment-related side effects throughout the study.

Researchers are evaluating the experimental antibody COM701 to see if it can delay the progression of relapsed platinum sensitive ovarian cancer, fallopian tube cancer, or primary peritoneal cancer. The trial aims to find out if COM701, given as maintenance treatment, can slow disease progression, delay the need for new anti-cancer treatments, and to understand its safety profile in participants who have had prior platinum-containing therapies. This trial is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study where participants have a 67% chance to receive COM701 and a 33% chance to receive a placebo. The treatment is given through intravenous infusion once every three weeks. The study includes multiple sub-studies, with initial focus on COM701 alone and later evaluation of COM701 combined with other anti-cancer drugs as maintenance therapy. Participants will visit the clinic every three weeks for treatment infusion and undergo various health checks including physical exams, vital signs, ECG, blood and urine tests, and pregnancy tests if applicable. Disease response is monitored through tumor imaging by CT or MRI scans and analysis of tumor tissue samples. The main outcome is progression-free survival over up to two years, with safety monitored during and up to 90 days after treatment. The study duration and follow-up depend on individual participant progress.

Researchers are evaluating a preservative-free version of Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.01% YSBP compared to Lumigan4 bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.01% in adults with primary open-angle glaucoma POAG or ocular hypertension OH. The study aims to determine if the preservative-free formulation is not worse than the existing treatment in controlling these eye conditions. This is a Phase 3 clinical trial sponsored by YS Life Science Co., Ltd., focused on treatment effectiveness and safety. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either the preservative-free Bimatoprost YSBP or Lumigan4 eye drops. The treatments are administered as eye drops, and the study uses a parallel design with two groups treated simultaneously. The trial is double-masked, meaning neither participants nor investigators know which treatment is given. The primary treatment period lasts 12 weeks, during which intraocular pressure IOP is closely monitored. During the study, participants undergo regular assessments including IOP measurements at baseline and Week 12. Visual acuity is also evaluated to ensure participants meet vision criteria. The study monitors adherence to the treatment and any side effects. The main outcome measured is the change in intraocular pressure at Week 12 to assess the treatments effect on eye pressure control. The total study duration extends through the treatment period and concludes by December 2027.

Researchers are evaluating a decisional support intervention called the University of Rochester-Geriatric Oncology assessment for Acute Myeloid Leukemia UR-GOAL compared to an attention control among older adults newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia AML. This multicenter randomized controlled trial aims to assess whether UR-GOAL can reduce patient distress, improve shared decision making between patients, caregivers, and oncologists, and decrease decisional conflict. The study is sponsored by the University of Rochester and is conducted at four sites. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups the UR-GOAL intervention or an attention control group. Patients in the UR-GOAL group will watch an AML-focused video, complete a best-worst scaling exercise to identify their care priorities, and receive a summary report to review and discuss during clinical visits. Caregivers, if available, will also watch the AML video and receive the summary report. Oncologists will receive a report summarizing the patients geriatric assessment, priorities, and prognosis perception. The control group patients and caregivers will watch a nutritional video, complete a nutrition questionnaire, and receive nutrition handouts for review and discussion. Oncologists in this arm will be provided with the patients nutrition questionnaire. Both arms involve reviewing these materials during upcoming clinical visits. Participants will be assessed at several time points including 1 month for distress, 2 weeks for shared decision making and decisional conflict, and observation of shared decision making at the start. All participants must be 60 years or older with a new AML diagnosis and have not started cancer-directed treatment except some temporary measures. The study involves questionnaires, videos, and discussions to measure decision-related outcomes. The total study duration extends to June 2030, with ongoing monitoring of patient distress and decision-making quality. Caregivers and oncologists also participate in aspects of the assessments and interventions.