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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 the characteristics and outcomes of individuals with asthma across different levels of disease severity in routine clinical practice. The study aims to describe participants sociodemographic and clinical features, treatment patterns, disease burden, biomarkers, and both asthma-specific and general quality of life. This research includes both a cross-sectional analysis and a prospective follow-up to observe changes in disease progression over time. The study involves participants receiving standard asthma care, including treatment with varying doses of inhaled corticosteroids andor biologic therapies. Participants are grouped based on asthma control levels and biomarker status. The first part of the study collects baseline data cross-sectionally, while the second part follows participants prospectively to assess differences in asthma symptom control, treatment use, lung function, and comorbidities over a two-year period. Participants will be involved in scheduled data collection including patient and physician-reported outcomes, lung function tests, blood samples, and questionnaires assessing quality of life and symptom control. The study monitors treatment utilization and health resource use from the prior year and during follow-up visits at one and two years. The total participation period spans up to two years with ongoing assessment of disease characteristics and outcomes.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of two different dose regimens of pegozafermin compared to a placebo in adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis MASH who have liver fibrosis stage F2 or F3. This Phase 3 study aims to better understand how pegozafermin may impact liver fibrosis and steatohepatitis in this population. Participants will receive subcutaneous injections of either one of two pegozafermin regimens or a matched placebo. These treatments are given in parallel groups, and participants are randomly assigned to one of the study groups. The study compares the effects of pegozafermin on liver fibrosis and steatohepatitis over a treatment period that includes evaluations up to 52 weeks and monitoring for disease progression up to 5 years. During the study, participants will be monitored through biopsies and blood tests to assess liver fibrosis improvement, resolution of steatohepatitis, changes in liver enzyme levels, and enhanced liver fibrosis scores. Safety and disease progression are also tracked throughout the study period. The total participation duration includes treatment and long-term observation to evaluate outcomes and any potential changes in liver health.

This research aims to evaluate whether participants who previously took donanemab receive clinical benefits from annual doses of the drug. The study focuses on individuals with Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, and Amyloid Plaque accumulation. Sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company, it is a phase 3 trial designed to assess the treatments effects over a long period. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either donanemab or a placebo through intravenous IV administration. The study follows a parallel design with double masking to compare the outcomes between the two groups. The treatment period lasts up to 2.5 years, during which participants will have six visits, including drug administration and monitoring. Throughout the study, participants will undergo evaluations such as the Clinical Dementia Rating - Sum of Boxes CDR-SB, Cognitive Function Index CFI, brain amyloid plaque imaging with Florbetapir F 18 PET scans, and plasma tests for phosphorylated tau protein. Pharmacokinetics of donanemab will be measured at baseline, week 52, and week 104. The study involves close monitoring of safety and clinical changes over the entire duration.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of eloralintide compared with placebo for reducing body weight in adults with overweight or obesity who also have type 2 diabetes. This phase 3 study is designed to assess the treatments effects over a course of about 75 weeks, aiming to provide insights into managing weight in this population. Participants are randomly assigned to receive one of several doses of eloralintide or a placebo, all administered by weekly subcutaneous injections. The study involves a double-blind design, meaning neither participants nor researchers know which treatment is given. The treatment period lasts 64 weeks, during which body weight and other health measures are closely monitored. Participants will undergo regular assessments including measurements of body weight, fat mass, waist circumference, blood sugar control HbA1c, blood pressure, and other health indicators. Questionnaires about quality of life and eating behavior are also used. Safety and medication use changes are tracked throughout. Participation includes screening, treatment, and follow-up visits over the total duration of about 75 weeks.

Researchers are evaluating eloralintide, a drug given once weekly, in adults who have persistent obesity or are overweight, including those with or without type 2 diabetes. The study focuses on people who are already on stable incretin therapy, aiming to compare the effects and safety of eloralintide to a placebo over about 80 weeks. This phase 3 trial is sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of four different doses of eloralintide or a placebo, all administered by subcutaneous injection. The treatment period involves weekly dosing, continuing through the study duration. The study uses a double-blind design, meaning neither participants nor researchers know who receives the drug or placebo. The main goal is to measure changes in body weight from the start to week 64, along with other health indicators. Throughout the study, participants will undergo various assessments including measurements of waist circumference, blood pressure, fasting glucose, insulin levels, and inflammatory markers. They will also complete questionnaires about their quality of life and eating behaviors. Researchers will monitor medication use and drug levels in the body to understand how eloralintide behaves. The total participation time is about 80 weeks, with safety and efficacy evaluations at regular intervals.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of the drugs eltrekibart and mirikizumab in adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis UC, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease. This Phase 2 study aims to find out how these treatments work alone or in combination to improve UC symptoms and health. The study is sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company and will last about 4 to 5 years, including screening. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of several treatments eltrekibart with a placebo, mirikizumab with a placebo, both drugs together, or placebo alone. The study is double-blinded, meaning neither the participants nor the researchers know which treatment is given to ensure unbiased results. The treatment period includes dosing with the study drugs or placebo, and participants will be monitored for safety and response. Participants will be involved in the trial for around 69 weeks, including a screening period of up to 35 days before starting treatment. Throughout the study, they will undergo assessments to measure clinical remission, response, endoscopic improvement, and quality of life using questionnaires. Blood samples will be taken to study drug levels, and researchers will monitor safety and disease activity regularly. The main outcome is the percentage of participants achieving clinical remission at Week 12, with additional measures assessed up to Week 52.

Researchers are evaluating treatments for patients with BRAF-V600 mutant melanoma that has spread to the brain. This phase II trial compares two combinations encorafenib, binimetinib, and nivolumab versus ipilimumab and nivolumab. The study aims to determine which approach is more effective at shrinking and controlling brain metastases, and it also examines survival, response rates, and treatment safety. Patients are randomly assigned to one of two treatment groups. One group takes encorafenib daily by mouth, binimetinib twice daily by mouth, and receives nivolumab through an intravenous IV infusion every 28 days. The other group receives nivolumab IV every cycle and ipilimumab IV over 30 minutes during the first four cycles, with cycles repeating every 21 days initially, then every 28 days. Treatment continues unless disease worsens or side effects become unacceptable. Participants undergo brain MRI scans before enrollment and throughout the study to assess tumor response using specific criteria. After completing treatment, patients are followed every six months for two years, then yearly up to three years. The study collects tissue, blood, spinal fluid, and stool samples for future research. Researchers monitor progression-free survival as the main outcome, along with overall survival, response rates, and treatment side effects.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of SAR441566 in adults with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel condition. This Phase 2, multinational, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aims to assess how different doses of SAR441566 affect clinical remission in participants. The study includes participants aged 18 to 75 years who have active moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis confirmed by endoscopy and who have previously received treatment for the condition. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of three different dose regimens of SAR441566 or a matching placebo. The medication is administered orally as tablets. The study includes a screening period of up to 28 days, followed by a main treatment period lasting 52 weeks. This treatment period is divided into a 12-week induction phase and a 40-week maintenance phase, followed by a 2-week follow-up after treatment ends. Additionally, eligible participants may enter an open-label extension period lasting up to 40 weeks. During the study, participants will attend up to 12 visits in the main treatment phase and up to 8 visits during the open-label period. Researchers will assess clinical remission using the modified Mayo Score at Week 12, along with various secondary measures such as endoscopic remission, patient-reported outcomes, and safety evaluations. Blood samples will be taken to measure drug concentrations, and adverse events will be monitored throughout the study. The total participation duration can be up to 59 weeks, including screening, treatment, and follow-up.

This research aims to learn about the safety and effects of the study medicine PF-07328948 for adults with heart failure. The study evaluates whether PF-07328948 is safe and effective compared to a placebo in people who already take standard heart failure medicines including SGLT2 inhibitors. It is a phase 2 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial sponsored by Pfizer. Participants will take either placebo tablets or one of three doses of PF-07328948 tablets once daily by mouth for 36 weeks. The study includes four groups placebo, low dose, medium dose, and high dose of PF-07328948. Treatment lasts 36 weeks, followed by monitoring and assessments. Participants will be involved for about 48 weeks with 15 visits to the study clinic, of which 5 may be performed at home by phone and 10 in person. Researchers will assess clinical events, 6-minute walk test distance, and heart failure symptom scores at baseline and week 36. Safety will be monitored through adverse event reporting up to week 40. Various questionnaires and physical tests will track health status and treatment effects throughout the study.