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Researchers are studying an investigational drug called ALN-HSD in adults with Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated SteatoHepatitis MASH, a liver condition caused by fat buildup that damages liver cells and causes inflammation and scarring. This condition can worsen to cirrhosis and liver failure. The study aims to evaluate how ALN-HSD affects liver scarring related to MASH and to understand its impact on liver function and inflammation, as well as potential side effects and how the drug is processed in the body. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either ALN-HSD or a placebo in a double-blind setup. The study involves a 52-week treatment period during which the effects of ALN-HSD on liver fibrosis and other liver-related biomarkers will be assessed. The trial includes genetic risk factor screening for enrollment and collects data on drug levels and metabolites. Treatment is administered according to the study protocol, with monitoring continuing through week 84 for adverse events. Throughout the study, participants will undergo liver biopsies and various laboratory tests to measure liver fibrosis, enzyme levels, and other biomarkers related to MASH. Researchers will track changes from baseline to week 52 in liver fibrosis and inflammation, along with monitoring adverse events until week 84. Participants are involved in regular assessments to evaluate the study drugs impact on their liver health over the course of the trial.

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.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of atogepant, a medication approved for adults with migraine, in children and teens aged 6 to 17 who have a history of episodic migraine. This Phase 3 study addresses the limited approved treatments available for pediatric migraine sufferers and aims to better understand atogepants impact on this younger population. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of six groups based on age and dosage. Children aged 6 to 11 will participate in a pharmacokinetic substudy to determine the appropriate dose before receiving either placebo, low-dose, or high-dose atogepant tablets once daily for 12 weeks. Teens aged 12 to 17 will be randomized to receive placebo, low-dose, or high-dose atogepant tablets daily for 12 weeks. After this period, participants may have a follow-up visit 4 weeks after their last dose or join an extension study to continue atogepant treatment for an additional 52 weeks. During the study, participants will attend regular hospital or clinic visits for medical evaluations, blood tests, side effect monitoring, and questionnaires. Researchers will measure changes in the number of migraine and headache days, medication use, quality of life, and migraine-related disability. Safety will be monitored through adverse event reporting up to 16 weeks. The total study duration includes the 12-week treatment period with possible extension and follow-up assessments.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of AXS-05 compared to bupropion in preventing the return of depressive symptoms in adults with major depressive disorder MDD who have already responded to treatment with AXS-05. This is a randomized, double-blind, active-controlled study conducted across multiple centers, aiming to assess relapse prevention in people diagnosed with MDD without psychotic features. Participants will first receive open-label AXS-05 treatment for up to 10 weeks, during which their response and remission will be monitored. Those who meet response and remission criteria will then be randomly assigned to continue taking AXS-05 or switch to bupropion tablets, both taken twice daily, for a double-blind treatment period lasting up to 26 weeks or until depressive symptoms relapse. Throughout the study, participants will be closely monitored for signs of depressive symptom relapse using regular assessments. The main outcome measured is the time from randomization to relapse over the 26-week double-blind period. The entire study period includes an initial 10-week treatment phase followed by up to 26 weeks of randomized treatment, with ongoing evaluation by the study team to track safety and treatment effects.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of NBI-1065845 compared with a placebo as an additional treatment to delay the return of depressive symptoms in people with major depressive disorder MDD. This Phase 3 study focuses on maintaining the treatment effect in participants diagnosed with recurrent moderate or severe MDD or persistent depressive disorder who have not fully responded to oral antidepressants. Participants first receive NBI-1065845 during an open-label treatment period. Then, in a randomized, double-blind phase, participants are assigned to either continue NBI-1065845 or switch to a matching placebo. The study uses oral tablets for both NBI-1065845 and placebo treatments and follows a parallel study model. Throughout the trial, participants will be monitored for relapse of depressive symptoms using the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale and other assessments. The primary outcome is the time from randomization until relapse or study end, lasting up to approximately 32 months. Participants must continue their antidepressant treatments at the same dose during the study and comply with all procedures and restrictions. Safety and adherence are closely observed by the investigators during the entire study period.

Migraine is a common neurological disorder that causes moderate to severe headache attacks, often with nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. This study is evaluating the safety and effectiveness of ubrogepant, a drug approved for adults, for the acute treatment of migraine in children and adolescents aged 6 to 17 years. The trial includes two participant groups a pharmacokinetic PK cohort for dose analysis in younger children and a main study cohort involving randomized treatment with different ubrogepant doses or placebo. Participants aged 6 to 11 years in the PK cohort will receive one of two doses of ubrogepant to determine dosing for the main study. In the main study, children aged 6 to 11 and adolescents aged 12 to 17 will be randomly assigned to low or high doses of ubrogepant or placebo, with a one in three chance of receiving placebo. For qualifying migraine attacks, participants will take oral tablets of the assigned study treatment, with the option of a second dose or rescue medication at least two hours later if headaches remain moderate or severe. Participants will be involved for up to six months and will attend regular hospital or clinic visits. Researchers will monitor treatment effects using medical assessments, blood tests, side effect checks, and questionnaires. The primary outcome measured is the percentage of participants achieving pain freedom two hours after the initial dose. Safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetic data will also be collected to understand ubrogepants effects in this younger population.