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Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of tenapanor in adults with Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) in this 26-week phase 3 study. The study is randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled, involving multiple centers. It aims to compare three doses of tenapanor (5 mg, 25 mg, and 50 mg taken twice daily) against a placebo, with a focus on improving spontaneous bowel movements. Participants will first undergo a 2-week screening where their eligibility is assessed through medical history, physical exams, lab tests, ECG, and self-reported constipation symptoms using an electronic diary (eDiary). Eligible patients will then be randomly assigned to receive one of the three doses of tenapanor or placebo twice daily for 26 weeks. During this treatment period, patients will continue daily and weekly symptom reporting via the eDiary and attend regular safety visits at weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 26. After completing the 26-week treatment, patients enter a 4-week treatment-free safety follow-up period to monitor any adverse events. A final visit occurs at the end of this follow-up to assess safety. The main outcome measured is the durable complete spontaneous bowel movements response over 12 weeks. Overall, the study involves careful monitoring of symptoms, safety, and treatment effects over approximately 32 weeks.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of enicepatide, a dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist, for managing weight in adults with obesity or overweight who also have Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This Phase III study compares multiple doses of enicepatide to a placebo to understand its impact on weight loss in this population. Participants receive either enicepatide or a placebo once weekly through an integrated drug-device combination. The study uses a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled design to assess the effects of the treatment. The placebo is volume-matched and administered using the same method as the active drug. During the study, participants will have their body weight changes measured up to week 72 to assess efficacy. Researchers will monitor weight changes as the primary outcome. Participants must be able to self-administer the injections or receive them from a trained individual, and their safety and adherence will be observed throughout the study period.

This research focuses on participants with narcolepsy type 1, narcolepsy type 2, and idiopathic hypersomnia. It is a long-term extension study following a previous trial, aiming to evaluate the long-term safety, tolerability, and effectiveness of the drug ORX750 in these conditions. The study is part of a Phase 2 clinical trial program specifically involving participants who completed the initial parent study. Participants will receive oral ORX750 during the long-term extension period. This open-label study continues treatment with ORX750, allowing researchers to observe its effects over an extended time without a placebo comparison. The study builds upon prior treatment to assess ongoing outcomes and safety. During the study, participants will be closely monitored for any treatment-emergent adverse events, serious adverse events, abnormal lab tests, changes in vital signs, abnormal ECG results, and any signs of suicidal thoughts or behavior up to day 70. The study requires participants to adhere to protocol requirements and will assess their continued safety and response to ORX750 throughout the treatment period.

Researchers are evaluating multiple independent pain treatments under a master protocol designed for chronic pain conditions including osteoarthritis of the knee, chronic low back pain, and diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain. This phase 2 study aims to compare different interventions through disease-state addenda and intervention-specific appendices to better understand their effects on chronic pain. Participants may receive various investigational drugs administered either orally or intravenously, including LY3016859 (IV), LY3556050 (oral), LY3526318 (oral), LY3857210 (oral), or placebo versions given orally or intravenously. Each intervention-specific appendix may begin independently as treatments become available for clinical testing, following the master protocol structure. During the study, participants will be monitored for pain levels using specific scales and assessments related to their condition. Researchers will track the number of participants assigned to each intervention from baseline through week 8. Participants must maintain consistent non-drug pain therapies and discontinue chronic pain medications except for rescue medication during the study. Safety assessments, including physical exams and laboratory tests, will be conducted to ensure participant well-being throughout the trial.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and tolerability of AMG 691 in both healthy adults and adults with mild-to-moderate asthma. This Phase 1 study aims to assess how participants respond to single and multiple doses of AMG 691 compared to a placebo. The study includes adults aged 18 to 70 years and focuses on understanding the drug's effects in these populations. Participants receive either AMG 691 or a placebo through subcutaneous injections. The study includes single ascending dose and multiple ascending dose periods to carefully monitor reactions to different dosing levels. Healthy participants receive single or multiple doses, while participants with asthma receive multiple doses. Female participants must be of non-childbearing potential or use effective contraception if of childbearing potential. During the study, participants undergo medical evaluations, lung function tests, blood tests, and monitoring for any treatment-emergent adverse events over approximately 11 months. Researchers track lung function measures such as forced expiratory volume and biomarkers like blood eosinophils and exhaled nitric oxide. Safety and tolerability are closely monitored through regular assessments and questionnaires to evaluate asthma control and overall health.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of UGN-104, a new formulation of UGN-101 (known as JELMYTO), for treating patients with low-grade upper tract urothelial cancer (LG-UTUC). This Phase 3, single-arm, multicenter study focuses on patients with LG-UTUC in the upper urinary tract. The study aims to measure the complete response rate about 3 months after the first treatment instillation. Participants will receive UGN-104 once weekly for 6 weeks, totaling 6 doses. UGN-104 is a drug combining mitomycin with a sterile hydrogel that changes from liquid to gel when warmed, helping deliver the medication directly to the upper urinary tract. Patients who achieve a complete response with no detectable disease at the primary disease evaluation visit may enter a follow-up period, where they can receive monthly maintenance doses of UGN-104 for up to 11 months. Patients will be monitored every 3 months during follow-up for up to 12 months or until disease progression, recurrence, or death. Throughout the study, patients undergo evaluations including urine cytology, visual inspections with ureteroscopy, and biopsies if needed. Response determination is centrally reviewed using laboratory and histopathology assessments. Safety and disease status will be closely monitored during treatment and follow-up visits to assess treatment effect and patient well-being.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of fixed dose combinations of ensifentrine with two different doses of glycopyrrolate compared to placebo and each drug alone in adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This phase IIb study focuses on measuring lung function improvements using bronchodilator effects in people with COPD. Participants have a history of smoking and meet specific lung function criteria to be included. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of six groups: two combination treatments of ensifentrine (3 mg) with glycopyrrolate at either 21.25 or 42.5 mcg, each drug alone as monotherapy, or placebo. All treatments are given twice daily for 28 days using a standard jet nebulizer. The study includes 1 to 2 weeks of screening, 4 weeks of treatment, followed by 1 week of follow-up. During the study, participants will undergo lung function testing at baseline and on days 1, 14, 28, and 29 to measure changes in forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1). They will also have chest X-rays or CT scans reviewed, complete questionnaires on breathlessness, and have regular assessments to monitor safety and treatment effects. Participants must be able to use the nebulizer properly and attend all study visits over approximately 7 weeks.

Researchers are evaluating AZD0780, an oral PCSK9 inhibitor, in a phase 3, randomized, placebo-controlled study to see if it can reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE-PLUS) in adults with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) or those at high risk for a first ASCVD event. The study compares AZD0780 to a placebo and monitors participants from randomization until the primary analysis censoring date, followed by a final study closure visit. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either oral AZD0780 or an oral placebo once daily. The treatment period lasts until the primary analysis censoring date, after which a study closure visit will occur. The study is event-driven and designed to assess the time to the first major cardiovascular event during treatment. During the study, participants will be closely monitored with various assessments to evaluate cardiovascular outcomes and safety over approximately 54 months. Researchers will track the time to first event of any component of MACE-PLUS and collect data to assess the effect of AZD0780 compared to placebo. The study includes regular visits and evaluations to ensure participant safety and adherence to treatment.

Researchers are studying the effectiveness and safety of a combination inhaler containing fluticasone propionate and albuterol sulfate delivered through a multidose dry powder inhaler with an electronic module (Fp/ABS eMDPI). This Phase 3 trial focuses on people aged 12 years and older who have asthma. The study also looks at the safety and tolerability of this inhaler when used four times daily over four weeks, as well as the pharmacokinetics of the combination and its individual components after a single dose. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the Fp/ABS combination inhaler, fluticasone propionate alone, albuterol sulfate alone, or a placebo inhaler. All treatments are given as inhalation powders. The main treatment period lasts four weeks, during which the inhalers are taken four times a day. The total study duration for each participant is about 10 weeks, not counting an optional prescreening visit. Throughout the study, researchers will measure lung function changes, specifically forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), from baseline to week 4. Participants will undergo assessments including lung function tests and safety evaluations. The study monitors how the inhaler affects breathing over time and checks for any side effects or tolerability issues during the treatment period.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of NNC0487-0111 for people with excess body weight and knee osteoarthritis. This Phase 3 study compares NNC0487-0111 to a placebo, a treatment with no active medicine, to see if it helps reduce weight and knee pain. Participants have knee osteoarthritis diagnosed by specific clinical and radiographic criteria and experience ongoing knee pain. Participants receive weekly injections under the skin using a pre-filled pen injector. The injections, either NNC0487-0111 or placebo, are given in the thigh, abdomen, or upper arm. The study treatments include two dose levels of NNC0487-0111. Treatment assignment is randomized and blinded, meaning participants receive either the medicine or placebo by chance, not by choice. During the study, participants will be monitored for changes in body weight and knee pain using a standardized pain questionnaire over about 80 weeks. They will follow specific instructions about pain medication before assessments. Researchers will track treatment effects, safety, and any side effects throughout the study period.