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This study consists of 2 week screening period in which subjects who have consented will be evaluated for eligibility per protocol requirements. During this 2 week screening period subjects will be given access to ediary in which they will be required to self report symptoms of IBS-C daily. Information in ediary will also be used to determine eligibility prior to enrollment. During the 4 week RTP (Randomized treatment period), subjects will be randomized in in a ratio of 5:1 to receive tenapanor or matching placebo for 4 weeks. During the RTP, patients will continue recording daily assessments in the eDiary system as instructed and compliance with eDiary entries will be monitored. Patients will return for study visit every weeks (Visits 3-6) and will undergo safety assessments as per the protocol. At the end of this 4 week period, subjects will complete 2 week treatment free follow-up period and safety assessments per protocol will be conducted at the end of this 2 week period. The study plans to enroll up to 6 cohorts of eligible patients sequentially, starting from Cohort 1 with 12 patients randomized in to receive tenapanor 2 mg BID or matching placebo for 4 weeks. Subsequent cohorts will assess increasing tenapanor doses, following a dose escalation order. The study will proceed to the next dosing cohort if the current cohort completes the 4-week RTP and does not meet any of the dose escalation stopping criteria pre-specified in the protocol.

Researchers are assessing the safety and effects of Ritlecitinib, a study medicine, for treating hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a condition causing long-lasting, painful red skin lumps. This phase 2 study focuses on adults with moderate to severe HS who have not responded well to or cannot tolerate antibiotics. The goal is to compare experiences and outcomes between those receiving Ritlecitinib and those receiving a placebo. Participants will be randomly assigned to take either Ritlecitinib or a placebo pill once daily at home. The treatment involves an initial loading dose of Ritlecitinib for 8 weeks, followed by an 8-week maintenance dose, totaling 16 weeks of treatment. The placebo group will receive a matching pill with no active medicine. Over approximately 24 weeks, including screening and follow-up, participants will attend around 10 clinic visits for health evaluations, including physical exams, blood and urine tests, vital signs, chest X-rays, ECGs, hearing tests, and questionnaires. They will also track their medication intake and HS symptoms daily using an electronic diary on a mobile phone. The study will measure how many patients achieve at least a 50% improvement in HS symptoms by week 16 to evaluate treatment response and safety.

Researchers are evaluating a new vaccine called V118C designed to prevent pneumococcal disease, which includes infections caused by the Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. This study focuses on toddlers and infants to understand the safety and tolerance of V118C. It is a Phase 1 trial that compares V118C to an existing pneumococcal vaccine called PCV20 in children. The study has two parts: Stage 1 involves toddlers aged 12 to 15 months who have already received three doses of PCV20 during infancy. Stage 2 involves infants around 2 months old who will receive four doses of V118C using a 3+1 schedule (three infant doses plus one toddler dose). Both vaccines are given by intramuscular injection. The study compares safety and immune response between V118C and PCV20. Participants will be monitored for immediate reactions within 30 minutes after vaccination and for local and systemic side effects up to 7 days post-vaccination. Unsolicited adverse events will be tracked up to 28 days, and serious or medically attended events will be assessed for up to 12 months after vaccination. The study aims to collect detailed safety and tolerability information over this period.

Researchers are investigating new treatments for people with high-risk, early-stage breast cancer, specifically targeting triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and hormone receptor (HR)-low positive/HER2-negative breast cancer. These types have little or no HER2 protein and involve hormones like estrogen or progesterone. The study aims to evaluate if the addition of sacituzumab tirumotecan (sac-TMT), a targeted therapy, combined with pembrolizumab and chemotherapy can improve outcomes compared to pembrolizumab with chemotherapy alone. Participants receive treatments including sacituzumab tirumotecan, pembrolizumab, and chemotherapy drugs such as carboplatin and paclitaxel, all given by intravenous infusion. Rescue medications like antihistamines, acetaminophen, dexamethasone, or steroid mouthwash may be used as needed. The study is randomized and open-label, comparing sac-TMT followed by chemotherapy plus pembrolizumab to chemotherapy and pembrolizumab without sac-TMT. During the study, researchers will monitor participants up to about 30 weeks to assess the percentage of people with no remaining cancer cells at surgery. They will also follow participants for up to approximately 92 months to track event-free survival, meaning time without cancer growth, spread, or return. Participants will undergo imaging, clinical assessments, and laboratory tests to evaluate treatment effects and safety throughout the study.

Researchers are evaluating a culturally-tailored, home-based physical activity program designed to improve physical fitness in Hispanic or Latino/Latina adolescent and young adult childhood cancer survivors. These survivors may face long-term effects such as weight gain, fatigue, and reduced fitness after cancer treatment, with Hispanic or Latino/Latina individuals potentially at higher risk. The study aims to increase moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) through a mobile health and social media intervention. The study has two stages. Stage 1 involves developing the intervention using feedback from 20 Latinx survivors who speak either English or Spanish. Stage 2 is a randomized controlled trial comparing the intervention group with a control group that only uses a Fitbit tracker. The intervention group receives Fitbit trackers, weekly reminders, goal-setting sessions, social media peer support 2-3 times a week, badges, monthly Zoom meetings, and may choose a physical activity partner who also receives support. After 12 weeks, a 4-week maintenance phase continues these supports with less structure. The control group wears a Fitbit daily for 12 weeks without additional support. Participants wear Fitbit trackers daily, attend weekly sessions, post on social media, and complete interviews and questionnaires. Researchers measure changes in physical activity levels, sedentary time, quality of life, and cardiometabolic health indicators. Data is collected using Fitbit devices, interviews, and surveys, with follow-up over 12 weeks plus maintenance. Safety and acceptability of the intervention are also assessed throughout the study.

Researchers are evaluating the long-term safety and effectiveness of abrocitinib, given as a liquid oral suspension, in children aged 2 years and older with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis. This Phase 3, open-label study includes children who have previously participated in abrocitinib studies as well as those who have not. The goal is to study up to 500 children globally over a period of up to 2 years or until the medicine becomes commercially available. Participants will receive abrocitinib oral suspension, with or without topical medications, throughout the study. The study consists of two groups: an extension group of children aged 2 to under 12 years who completed prior abrocitinib studies, and a de novo group of children aged 6 to under 12 years new to abrocitinib treatment. Both groups will be monitored for up to 24 months. During the study, children will be regularly assessed through evaluations, including monitoring for any adverse events, laboratory tests, and clinical examinations. Researchers will track treatment-emergent adverse events, serious adverse events, and any events leading to study discontinuation. Safety and efficacy will be closely followed throughout the entire study period to understand the long-term effects of abrocitinib in this population.

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.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of a peer recovery coaching program called RC-Link for patients hospitalized with medical complications from Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). This study aims to improve recovery outcomes, including reducing heavy drinking days, enhancing biopsychosocial functioning, and achieving remission from AUD, guided by the new NIAAA definition of recovery. The trial uses a randomized controlled design to compare RC-Link to a brief intervention control group, with a focus on understanding drinking patterns, social support, and cost-effectiveness. The RC-Link intervention begins with an introduction to a peer recovery coach during the hospital stay, who then provides personalized recovery coaching over six months. Coaching includes developing a flexible recovery plan and ongoing support through phone, virtual, or in-person contacts at least twice weekly. The control group receives a brief motivational intervention, a referral list, and contact information for peer recovery coaching available after the study period. Participants will have assessments at baseline, monthly during the six-month intervention, and six months after completion. Researchers will monitor changes in heavy drinking days, remission from AUD, biopsychosocial functioning, and the program's cost-effectiveness. Daily ecological momentary assessments will explore how social support and self-efficacy affect alcohol use. Hospital utilization will also be tracked as a secondary outcome to assess the intervention's impact.

Researchers are evaluating CTX-10726, a new drug given as a monotherapy, in adults with advanced or metastatic cancers including gastroesophageal cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, endometrial cancer, and renal cell carcinoma. This Phase 1, open-label study aims to assess the safety, tolerability, immune response, and how the drug behaves in the body. Preliminary effects against tumors will also be explored. The study is divided into two parts: a dose escalation phase to find the best dose and a dose expansion phase to further evaluate safety at selected doses. Participants in the dose escalation group will receive CTX-10726 through intravenous infusion every two weeks at increasing dose levels from 0.3 to 10.0 mg/kg, following a 3+3 design. Once safe doses are determined, the dose expansion group will receive the drug at those levels. Treatment cycles last two weeks, and safety monitoring continues during and after treatment. The study drug is administered only by IV infusion throughout both phases. During the study, participants will have regular assessments including monitoring for side effects, lab tests to check organ function, and imaging to measure tumor size. Safety will be closely observed by tracking any treatment-related adverse events from the first dose through follow-up periods lasting up to two years for the dose expansion group. Other evaluations include immune response and pharmacokinetics of CTX-10726. Total participation time varies but includes treatment cycles and safety follow-up visits after the last dose.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and tolerability of DB-1311/BNT324 in adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors in this Phase 1/2a trial. The study includes a dose-escalation phase to find the maximum tolerated dose and recommended Phase 2 dose, followed by a dose-expansion phase to confirm safety and explore effectiveness, including in prostate cancer patients receiving novel hormone therapy. Additionally, a sub-study will assess the effects of other drugs on DB-1311's behavior in the body. During Phase 1, participants receive increasing doses of DB-1311 administered intravenously using an accelerated titration and classic 3+3 design to determine safe dosage levels. Phase 2a expands on this to further evaluate safety and tolerability, with DB-1311 given alone or combined with hormone therapy drugs such as enzalutamide or abiraterone for prostate cancer. The study also investigates drug interactions with lopinavir/ritonavir and itraconazole. Treatment schedules and dosing details follow the study protocol at multiple centers. Participants will undergo various assessments including safety labs, vital signs, electrocardiograms, heart function tests, and performance status evaluations up to approximately one year after treatment. Researchers will monitor treatment-related toxicities, serious adverse events, and response rates. The involvement includes tumor biopsies for biomarker analysis and adherence to follow-up visits. The total study duration varies by phase, with ongoing safety and efficacy monitoring throughout.