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Researchers are evaluating MK-2214, a study treatment designed to slow brain changes in people with early Alzheimers disease AD. AD is a form of dementia that causes memory loss, communication difficulties, and challenges in decision-making, affecting daily tasks. This phase 2 trial aims to determine if MK-2214 slows the spread of tau protein in the brain compared to a placebo, as well as to assess the safety and tolerability of MK-2214. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either MK-2214 or a placebo through intravenous IV infusion every 4 weeks during the study. The study uses a parallel design with quadruple masking to compare the effects of the study drug versus placebo over a period of up to approximately 23 months. Both groups receive infusions on the same schedule to maintain the studys integrity. During the study, participants will undergo brain scans including positron emission tomography PET to measure tau protein levels and other assessments such as cognitive and daily living function tests. Researchers will monitor adverse events and treatment discontinuations throughout the study, which lasts up to about 26 months. These assessments help determine the impact of MK-2214 on disease progression and safety in individuals with early AD.

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 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 a new care strategy for people at increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease ASCVD but without symptoms. The study compares a Cleerly Coronary Artery Disease CAD Staging System-based care approach against the usual risk factor-based care to see if it better reduces cardiovascular events. This pragmatic, randomized trial addresses the need for improved methods to identify and personalize treatment for asymptomatic individuals at risk due to age, diabetes, prediabetes, or metabolic syndrome. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. The risk factor-based care group receives usual care managed by their providers, while a cardiology team monitors and supports guideline-based treatment without revealing certain imaging results during the study. The Cleerly stage-based care group gets personalized management from a remote cardiologist-led team using the Cleerly CAD Staging System, which includes imaging to assess coronary atherosclerosis and guides pharmacotherapy and education. Treatment intensity may increase if plaque worsens after 24 months. During the study, participants will have assessments to monitor heart health and treatment adherence over an average of 3.5 years. Researchers will measure cardiovascular events and other related health outcomes to compare the two care strategies. The study involves ongoing medication monitoring, lab tests, and feedback to optimize prevention, with the goal of improving personalized care for cardiovascular risk management.

Researchers are studying the safety and immune response of the CHIKV VLP vaccine in children aged 1 to under 12 years. This Phase 3 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial aims to evaluate how well the vaccine works and its safety profile in young children against Chikungunya virus infection. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of four groups two active vaccine groups and two placebo groups. The CHIKV VLP vaccine contains chikungunya virus-like particles combined with an aluminum hydroxide adjuvant. The study includes multiple visits for vaccination and follow-up, with immune responses measured at several time points including Days 15, 22, 183, 366, and 732 after vaccination. Safety is monitored throughout via reports of adverse events and serious events. Children in the study will attend scheduled visits to receive the vaccine or placebo and undergo assessments including blood tests to measure immune response. Researchers will track any side effects from vaccination up to two years after the first dose. The main outcomes focus on immune response by Day 22 and safety events throughout the study. Participants health and adherence to study visits will be closely monitored during the entire trial period, which lasts up to approximately two years.

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 whether donanemab slows the progression of cognitive decline, which affects thinking, learning, memory, attention, and decision-making, as well as functional decline impacting daily activities. This study focuses on adults aged 55 to 85 who have early cognitive decline along with Lewy Body Dementia features and confirmed brain amyloid and alpha-synuclein pathology. The trial is a phase 2 treatment study sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company, lasting one and a half years per participant. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either donanemab or a placebo, both given as intravenous infusions. Donanemab is being studied to assess its effects compared to placebo in this population. The treatment period lasts for 52 weeks, during which participants receive regular infusions under medical supervision. During the study, participants will undergo various assessments including cognitive and functional tests such as the Clinical Dementia Rating - Sum of Boxes CDR-SB, Integrated Alzheimers Disease Rating Scale iADRS, and Alzheimers Disease Assessment Scale - Cognitive Subscale ADAS-Cog13. Brain imaging and cerebrospinal fluid analysis will also be performed to measure amyloid plaque levels and alpha-synuclein pathology. Safety and drug levels in blood will be monitored throughout, with participants being followed closely for one and a half years total.

Researchers are evaluating the combination of fruquintinib and FOLFIRI as a second-line treatment for adults with metastatic colorectal cancer mCRC. This open-label Phase II trial focuses on assessing the effectiveness and safety of this combination in participants previously treated with first-line therapies including oxaliplatin, fluoropyrimidine, and bevacizumab. The study excludes those with certain genetic mutations and aims to enroll up to 60 participants. Participants will receive fruquintinib orally for 21 days followed by a 7-day break in each 28-day cycle. Concurrently, they will receive FOLFIRI intravenously every 2 weeks within each cycle. Treatment continues until disease progression or unacceptable side effects. The FOLFIRI regimen includes irinotecan, leucovorin, and 5-fluorouracil, with possible adjustment to the 5-fluorouracil bolus based on prior treatment tolerance. During the study, participants will be closely monitored with assessments every two cycles 56 days including progression-free survival evaluation, response rates, duration of response, disease control, and overall survival. Safety is tracked through adverse event monitoring from consent to 30 days after treatment ends, up to one year. The total study duration for each participant may last up to two years to fully capture treatment outcomes and safety data.

Researchers are evaluating the consistency of immune responses to three different batches of an investigational chickenpox vaccine called VNS vaccine in healthy children aged 12 to 15 months who have not had chickenpox or received a chickenpox vaccine before. The study also compares the safety and immune response of the VNS vaccine to an approved chickenpox vaccine known as Varivax. This Phase 3a study is sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline and aims to better understand the immune protection provided by these vaccines. Participants are randomly assigned to receive one dose of either one of the three investigational VNS vaccine lots or one of two lots of the marketed Varivax vaccine. Along with the chickenpox vaccine, they also receive one dose each of measles, mumps, and rubella MMR vaccine, hepatitis A vaccine HAV, and a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine PCV which could be PCV 13, Vaxneuvance, or PCV 20 depending on availability and country recommendations. All vaccines are given on Day 1 of the study. During the study, researchers monitor the participants immune responses by measuring antibodies against varicella zoster virus VZV and other vaccine components at Day 43. They also track safety by recording any side effects or adverse events from Day 1 to Day 181. The study includes diary reports by parents and regular clinical evaluations to assess immune response and safety outcomes. Participation involves a single vaccination visit and follow-up assessments over approximately six months.

Bipolar disorder is a serious, long-lasting mood condition affecting both adults and children. This research focuses on studying the effects and safety of cariprazine, a medication approved for adults, in treating depressive episodes linked to bipolar I disorder in children and adolescents aged 10 to 17. The study aims to better understand how this drug impacts the pediatric population, where treatment options are currently limited. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups one receiving cariprazine at flexible doses adjusted by age and weight, and the other receiving a placebo. The treatment lasts six weeks, with dose adjustments at week 3 depending on response. Following treatment, there is a four-week safety follow-up period. Weekly visits at clinics or hospitals will support monitoring and treatment. During the study, participants will undergo medical assessments, blood tests, questionnaires, and side effect checks to evaluate the drugs impact. Researchers will track changes in mood symptoms using scales like the Childrens Depression Rating Scale and monitor safety through vital signs, lab tests, and movement assessments. The total study participation spans around 10 weeks, including treatment and follow-up.