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Researchers are evaluating tulisokibart as a potential treatment for radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (r-axSpA), a type of arthritis causing pain, stiffness, and inflammation in the spine and pelvis joints, visible on X-rays. This Phase 2b study aims to determine if different doses of tulisokibart improve symptoms better than a placebo, which looks like the study medicine but contains no active drug. The study has two main parts: a 16-week placebo-controlled period where participants receive either tulisokibart or placebo through subcutaneous injections, followed by a 124-week long-term extension divided into a 40-week main extension and an 84-week optional extension. This allows researchers to assess both the short-term and longer-term effects and safety of tulisokibart. Participants will be monitored for their response using the Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society (ASAS) 40 response at week 16 as the primary outcome. Throughout the study, researchers will evaluate disease activity and safety while tracking symptoms and any side effects. The total involvement spans up to 140 weeks, including both initial treatment and extension phases.

Researchers are investigating new treatments for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a condition where current therapies like methotrexate (MTX) may not fully control symptoms for many people. This Phase 2b study evaluates a medicine called tulisokibart to see if it can better reduce RA symptoms in individuals already taking MTX. The trial aims to determine if one or more doses of tulisokibart work better than a placebo, which looks like the medicine but contains no active drug. The study includes a 12-week period where participants receive either tulisokibart or a placebo by subcutaneous injection while continuing their MTX treatment, which can be given by injection or orally. Following this, there is a long-term extension lasting 116 weeks, composed of a 44-week main extension and a 72-week optional extension, to further assess the medication's effects and safety over time. Participants will undergo assessments to measure treatment response, including the American College of Rheumatology 20% response criteria at week 12 to gauge symptom improvement. Throughout the study, researchers will monitor for safety and effectiveness, with evaluations extending through the long-term extension periods, totaling over two years of participation.

Researchers are studying adults with confirmed Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) and cirrhosis, a scarring of the liver caused by damage to bile ducts. PBC is a slowly progressing disease that causes bile acid buildup and further liver damage, which can lead to cirrhosis. This study aims to evaluate if elafibranor, a daily medication, can prevent worsening clinical outcomes such as the need for liver transplant or death, compared to a placebo. It also looks at the safety of long-term elafibranor use and its effect on symptoms like itching and tiredness. Participants will take either an 80 mg tablet of elafibranor or a matching placebo once daily for up to 3.5 years in a double-blind setup, meaning neither the participants nor researchers know who receives which treatment. This long-term treatment period is designed to monitor the drug's impact over time. The study includes two groups: one receiving elafibranor and the other receiving placebo, with treatment lasting up to approximately 42 months. During the study, participants will be regularly assessed from the start until 4 weeks after treatment ends, with a maximum involvement of 3.5 years. Researchers will measure event-free survival, tracking if participants avoid clinical events indicating disease worsening. Safety monitoring will include tracking side effects and overall health, while symptom impact will be evaluated. Participants will provide informed consent and follow the study protocol throughout this extended observation period.

Researchers are evaluating VENT-03 to see if it can treat adults with active cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE), with or without systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The study also aims to learn about the safety of VENT-03 and how the body processes it. Participants will be compared to those receiving a placebo to determine if VENT-03 affects disease activity and severity, as well as to monitor any side effects. Participants will take either VENT-03 tablets or placebo tablets for 4 weeks in a double-blind phase. After this, all participants will switch to taking VENT-03 for an additional 8 weeks in an open-label extension. The study involves monthly clinic visits for checkups and tests throughout the treatment periods. During the study, researchers will assess the effect of VENT-03 on the interferon gene signature in the skin from baseline to the end of the double-blind treatment (up to Day 28). Participants will have regular evaluations including clinical assessments and safety monitoring to track how the treatment affects their condition and to watch for any side effects or adverse events over the total duration of the study.

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 investigating how bone mineral density changes during long-term treatment with the relugolix combination tablet in premenopausal women aged 18 to 50 who have heavy menstrual bleeding caused by uterine fibroids or moderate to severe pain related to endometriosis. This Phase 3B, single-arm, open-label study aims to assess the safety and effects of up to 48 months (4 years) of continuous treatment, followed by a 1-year post-treatment follow-up period. Participants will receive a daily fixed-dose tablet containing relugolix 40 mg, estradiol 1 mg, and norethindrone acetate 0.5 mg. Bone mineral density will be monitored every 6 months using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry during treatment. Some women who completed a prior related study may join for 3 years of treatment under this protocol. After treatment ends or if stopped early, participants will be followed for 1 year with bone density checks at 6 and 12 months. Women in the study will have regular physical, gynecological, and laboratory assessments to monitor health and treatment effects. Researchers will measure the percentage change from baseline in bone mineral density at the lumbar spine after 48 months of treatment. Safety and health status will be closely observed throughout the treatment and follow-up periods to understand the long-term impact of the relugolix combination tablet on bone health.

Researchers are evaluating the effect of baxdrostat combined with dapagliflozin compared to baxdrostat with placebo on reducing albuminuria in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and high blood pressure. This Phase IIb, randomized, multicenter, double-blind study includes adults aged 18 years and older, with or without type 2 diabetes and regardless of current SGLT2 inhibitor treatment. The study aims to assess both the impact on albuminuria and the safety of these treatments. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either baxdrostat with dapagliflozin or baxdrostat with a matching placebo. The study includes an optional pre-screening period to assess kidney function and other health markers, and those on SGLT2 inhibitors will undergo a washout before starting treatment. Randomization will consider diabetes status to ensure balanced groups. During the study, participants will be monitored up to 12 weeks to measure changes in albuminuria, specifically urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR). Safety and other health parameters will also be assessed through blood tests and blood pressure measurements. The study ends when the last participant completes their final visit and procedures, ensuring thorough data collection on treatment effects and safety.

Researchers are investigating the effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of combining baxdrostat with dapagliflozin compared to dapagliflozin alone in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and high blood pressure. This Phase III, international, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aims to see if this combination reduces risks such as significant kidney function decline, kidney failure, heart failure events, or cardiovascular death. The study includes a 4-week run-in period where participants not previously treated with SGLT2 inhibitors receive dapagliflozin alone. After this, participants are randomly assigned to receive either baxdrostat plus dapagliflozin or placebo plus dapagliflozin in a double-blinded manner. Study visits occur frequently initially (at 2, 4, 8, 16, 34, and 52 weeks after randomization) and then approximately every 4 months. If participants stop the blinded treatment early, they continue dapagliflozin alone unless specific criteria require its discontinuation. Participants will undergo regular assessments including blood pressure monitoring and laboratory tests related to kidney function and cardiovascular health. The primary outcome measures the reduction in risk of major kidney and heart events over up to 37 months. Even if participants stop the study treatment, they will continue follow-up visits and data collection to ensure comprehensive safety and efficacy evaluation throughout the study duration.

Researchers are evaluating the long-term safety and effectiveness of the FDA-approved eCoin implanted tibial nerve stimulator in adults with overactive bladder (OAB) causing urgency urinary incontinence (UUI). This prospective, multicenter, single-arm study aims to observe real-world outcomes in people who have this condition and are suitable for this device treatment. Participants include men and women aged 18 and older, reflecting the disease prevalence in the U.S. The study involves implanting the eCoin device under the skin to stimulate the tibial nerve as a treatment for urgency urinary incontinence. Participants will receive this device once enrolled and are expected to complete voiding diaries and quality of life questionnaires during follow-up visits that extend up to five years. The device's stimulation aims to manage symptoms by targeting nerve pathways involved in bladder control. During the study, participants will be monitored regularly with assessments including voiding diaries and questionnaires to track their urinary symptoms and quality of life. Researchers will measure the responder rate at 12 months and monitor the safety by tracking any device or procedure-related adverse events over this period. The long-term follow-up of up to five years helps to assess ongoing safety and effectiveness of the eCoin implant.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effects of a medicine called disitamab vedotin for adults with advanced breast cancer that is hard to treat and has spread in the body. This study focuses on participants whose tumors express HER2 and who have received previous treatments for their advanced breast cancer. The goal is to understand how well this medicine works and its safety in these patients through a Phase 1b/2 open-label study. All participants will receive disitamab vedotin intravenously (IV) once every two weeks at the study clinic. They will continue the treatment until they or their doctor decide to stop, which could be due to cancer progression, side effects, or personal choice. During treatment, study visits occur every two weeks. After stopping treatment, participants will have follow-up visits about every six weeks, and later follow-up phone calls approximately every twelve weeks. Participants will undergo evaluations including assessments of their cancer response by the study doctors, following recognized criteria. The study team will monitor the participants for up to about two years or until their disease progresses or they pass away. This includes safety monitoring and collecting information about the medicine’s effects to determine its safety and effectiveness.