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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 conducting a Phase 2, multicenter platform study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of several investigational treatments for adults with moderately to severely active Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), including Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. The study focuses on assessing multiple experimental oral or injectable therapies to better understand their effects on these conditions. Participants will receive one of the study drugs, MT-501 or MT-201, as part of this evaluation. The study aims to gather data on how these treatments perform in terms of safety, how the body processes them (pharmacokinetics), and their biological effects (pharmacodynamics). Treatment effects will be measured over a period of up to 13 weeks. During the study, participants will be monitored for any side effects, serious adverse events, and laboratory test changes. Researchers will also assess the participants' clinical remission status and improvements seen through endoscopic evaluations at 12 to 13 weeks. The total involvement duration includes screening and treatment periods, with careful tracking of outcomes and safety throughout.

Researchers are evaluating efruxifermin (EFX) in adults aged 18 to 80 who have compensated cirrhosis caused by nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) or metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). This Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aims to assess the safety and effectiveness of EFX in improving liver health and delaying disease progression in this population. The study focuses on subjects with advanced liver fibrosis (stage 4) but without liver decompensation. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either efruxifermin or a placebo, both administered by subcutaneous injection. The study includes two cohorts: Cohort 1 requires biopsy confirmation of liver fibrosis and specific metabolic features, while Cohort 2 allows biopsy or non-invasive diagnosis. Treatment and observation continue over an extended period to evaluate changes in liver fibrosis and clinical events. During the study, researchers will monitor the time until significant clinical events such as disease progression or liver decompensation occur, with a follow-up of up to five years. For Cohort 1, the proportion of participants showing improvement in fibrosis without worsening steatohepatitis will be assessed at 96 weeks. Participants will undergo regular evaluations including clinical assessments and laboratory tests to track liver function and safety throughout the study period.

This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of two different dose schedules of pegozafermin compared to a placebo in adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) who have liver fibrosis at stage F2 or F3. This phase 3 study focuses on improving liver fibrosis and steatohepatitis in this patient group, which involves chronic liver disease associated with metabolic dysfunction. Participants will receive either pegozafermin or a placebo through subcutaneous injections. The study compares two doses of pegozafermin to assess their impact on liver fibrosis and steatohepatitis. The treatment period lasts up to 52 weeks, with outcomes measured at this time point. During the study, participants will be monitored for improvements in liver fibrosis and resolution of steatohepatitis without worsening fibrosis by week 52. Researchers will also track the time until any disease progression occurs, up to 5 years. Throughout the trial, safety and efficacy will be carefully assessed through clinical evaluations and laboratory tests to ensure participant well-being.

Researchers are studying the safety and effectiveness of long-acting antibodies given alone or in combinations to adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC). This Phase 2, multicenter platform trial aims to find treatments that can improve symptoms and induce remission in people diagnosed with UC for at least 3 months. The study includes participants with active disease confirmed by endoscopy and histology and with moderate to severe symptoms based on a scoring system. The trial has two parts. Part A is an open-label phase testing three different monotherapy drugs to assess safety and initial effectiveness. Part B will be a randomized, placebo-controlled phase where participants receive one of six interventions (three monotherapies or three combinations) or placebo to compare outcomes. Treatments involve intravenous (IV) induction followed by subcutaneous (SC) maintenance dosing. Different treatment arms may start and finish at varying times during the study. Participants will undergo endoscopy and histology to confirm disease activity at screening, with regular monitoring throughout the study. Researchers will evaluate changes in disease severity using the Robarts Histopathology Index and measure the percentage of participants achieving clinical remission by Week 12. Safety and efficacy will be closely followed during and after treatment. The total study duration depends on treatment arm timelines and follow-up requirements.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness and safety of induction therapy with Afimkibart (RO7790121) compared to a placebo in people with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC). This Phase III, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled study focuses on participants aged 16 to 80 who have an established diagnosis of UC and have shown inadequate response or intolerance to previous UC treatments. Participants will receive either Afimkibart or a matching placebo. Those assigned to the Afimkibart group will get the drug first through an intravenous (IV) infusion, followed by subcutaneous (under the skin) injections. The placebo group will receive matching IV and subcutaneous treatments that do not contain the active drug. During the study, participants will be monitored for clinical remission at 12 weeks, which is the primary outcome measure. Researchers will assess safety and response through scheduled visits and evaluations. The study includes careful tracking of participants' health status and any side effects to understand the treatment's impact over the course of the trial.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of induction therapy with Afimkibart (also called RO7790121) in people aged 16 to 80 years who have moderately to severely active Crohn's disease. This Phase III, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled study focuses on how well Afimkibart works compared to placebo in improving symptoms and healing the intestine. Participants will receive Afimkibart either as an intravenous (IV) infusion or a subcutaneous (SC) injection. The study includes a placebo group receiving a matching IV infusion. Treatment is given during the induction phase to assess the initial response. During the study, participants will be monitored for clinical remission using the Crohn's Disease Activity Index and for endoscopic response at 12 weeks. Researchers will assess safety, effectiveness, and any side effects throughout the study. Participants will undergo evaluations including symptom tracking and medical tests to measure treatment outcomes.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness and safety of KarXT for treating schizophrenia in adolescents aged 13 to 17 years. This Phase 3 study focuses on adolescents who meet diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia and experience symptoms of psychosis. The study aims to better understand how KarXT may impact symptoms as measured by a standard schizophrenia rating scale. Participants will receive either KarXT or a matching placebo at specified doses on specific days. The study is randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled, meaning neither the participants nor the researchers know who receives the active drug or placebo during the trial. During the study, researchers will assess changes in schizophrenia symptoms using the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) after 5 weeks of treatment. Participants will be monitored for safety and symptom changes throughout the study period. The goal is to gather detailed information about KarXT's impact on schizophrenia symptoms in this adolescent population.

Researchers are assessing the long-term safety and tolerability of two treatments, KarXT and KarX-EC, for adolescents with schizophrenia and children and adolescents with irritability related to autism spectrum disorder. This Phase 3, multicenter, open-label study includes participants aged 5 to 17 years and aims to monitor how these treatments are tolerated over time in these specific populations. Participants receive KarXT or a combination of KarXT and KarX-EC at specified doses on designated days. The study includes adolescents aged 13 to 17 years with schizophrenia and children and adolescents aged 5 to 17 years with autism-related irritability. Treatment is administered openly, meaning both researchers and participants know the treatment being given. Throughout the study, researchers will evaluate participants for any treatment-emergent adverse events, adverse events of special interest, and serious adverse events for up to 54 weeks. Safety assessments include monitoring physical examinations, vital signs, and ECGs. Participants must have completed earlier related studies without safety concerns to join, and their health will be closely monitored during the study to ensure safety and tolerability.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness and safety of obefazimod compared to a placebo in adults with moderately to severely active Crohn's Disease who have not responded well or are intolerant to conventional or advanced treatments. The study is a Phase 2b trial and includes three treatment phases: a 12-week Induction Phase, a 40-week Maintenance Phase, and a 48-week Extension Phase. The main goals are to assess how well obefazimod controls disease activity and its safety over these periods. Participants will receive either obefazimod or a matching placebo once daily, preferably in the morning with food. The trial includes an initial 12-week treatment to induce response, followed by a 40-week maintenance period to sustain results. Those who complete these phases may enter a 48-week Extension Phase to further evaluate the long-term safety and tolerability of obefazimod compared to placebo. During the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including clinical evaluations of disease activity using the Crohn's Disease Activity Index and endoscopic scoring at various time points up to week 52. Safety is monitored throughout, especially during the Extension Phase with checks for adverse events, blood tests, and other laboratory evaluations at scheduled visits. Overall, participation may last over a year, with careful monitoring of treatment effects and safety.