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Researchers are evaluating multiple investigational therapies in adult participants with moderately to severely active Crohns Disease or Ulcerative Colitis, which are types of Inflammatory Bowel Disease IBD. This Phase 2 platform study aims to assess the safety, effectiveness, how the body processes the drugs, and their effects on the disease. The study is sponsored by Mirador Therapeutics, Inc. and is designed to explore several oral or intravenous experimental treatments. Participants will be assigned to receive one of several treatments including MT-501 tablets or multiple intravenous doses of MT-201 combined with standard care. Different groups will receive these therapies to compare their effects. The treatment period lasts up to 13 weeks, during which participants will be closely monitored for responses and side effects. During the study, participants will undergo assessments including endoscopy and clinical evaluations to measure disease activity and response. Laboratory tests will monitor safety, and pharmacokinetics will track how the drugs are absorbed and processed. Researchers will observe treatment side effects and disease improvement using specific clinical and endoscopic measures over 12 to 13 weeks. The total participation duration corresponds to the treatment and monitoring period outlined.

Researchers are evaluating the study drug ALN-PNP, with and without another drug called tirzepatide, to see if they can help treat Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease MASLD, also known as fatty liver disease. ALN-PNP works by reducing a protein called PNPLA3 that liver cells produce, which may decrease liver fat when this protein is abnormal. The goal is to understand the effects of ALN-PNP alone and combined with tirzepatide on reducing liver fat. Participants will receive ALN-PNP with or without tirzepatide, or a placebo matching ALN-PNP, following a randomized and double-blind design. The study includes different groups and is conducted in two parts. Treatments are administered according to the study protocol, and the effects of these drugs on liver fat and other health measures will be compared over time. During the study, participants will be monitored regularly with assessments including liver fat measurements by MRI, blood tests to track drug levels, and safety evaluations to record any side effects. The main outcomes measured are the percentage change in liver fat at 24 and 48 weeks. Additional monitoring of side effects will continue through week 72. The total study duration extends up to March 2030.

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.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of two different dose regimens of pegozafermin compared to a placebo in adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis MASH who have liver fibrosis stage F2 or F3. This Phase 3 study aims to better understand how pegozafermin may impact liver fibrosis and steatohepatitis in this population. Participants will receive subcutaneous injections of either one of two pegozafermin regimens or a matched placebo. These treatments are given in parallel groups, and participants are randomly assigned to one of the study groups. The study compares the effects of pegozafermin on liver fibrosis and steatohepatitis over a treatment period that includes evaluations up to 52 weeks and monitoring for disease progression up to 5 years. During the study, participants will be monitored through biopsies and blood tests to assess liver fibrosis improvement, resolution of steatohepatitis, changes in liver enzyme levels, and enhanced liver fibrosis scores. Safety and disease progression are also tracked throughout the study period. The total participation duration includes treatment and long-term observation to evaluate outcomes and any potential changes in liver health.

Researchers are evaluating the effects of a triple therapy inhaler combining budesonide, glycopyrronium, and formoterol fumarate BGF MDI 32014.49.6 g compared to a dual therapy inhaler with glycopyrronium and formoterol fumarate GFF MDI 14.49.6 g on heart and lung outcomes in adults with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD who have a higher risk for heart and lung events. This Phase III study is randomized, double-blind, and conducted at multiple centers, focusing on participants with COPD and elevated cardiopulmonary risk. Participants will receive either the triple therapy inhaler or the dual therapy inhaler, both administered twice daily. The study compares these two inhalers over a period of up to three years, monitoring for serious cardiac or COPD events. The trial includes careful evaluation of various heart and lung-related health events during this period. During the study, participants will be closely monitored through regular visits, assessments, and tests to measure lung function, heart events, and COPD exacerbations. Researchers will track the time until the first severe cardiac or COPD event and evaluate other cardiovascular and respiratory outcomes over up to three years. Participants will also be assessed for their ability to properly use the inhaler and adherence to the study protocol throughout the trial.

Researchers are evaluating the effects of two oral drugs, ECC4703 and ECC0509, alone and in combination, on reducing liver fat in adults with presumed Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Steatohepatitis MASH. This phase 2a trial compares low and high doses of each drug and their combination with a placebo to assess changes in liver fat using MRI at 12 weeks. Participants are randomly assigned to one of several groups receiving either placebo, low or high doses of ECC4703, low or high doses of ECC0509, or a combination of high doses of both drugs. Each treatment is given as oral capsules. The main study period lasts 12 weeks during which participants take the assigned capsules and undergo evaluations. During the trial, participants will have multiple assessments including MRI scans to measure liver fat, blood tests to monitor liver enzymes and metabolic markers, and quality of life questionnaires. Drug levels in the blood will be measured at several time points. The study measures liver fat reduction primarily at 12 weeks and monitors safety and various biochemical markers throughout the period.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of a gene therapy called AAV2-GDNF delivered directly to the brain in adults with moderate Parkinsons Disease. This randomized, double-blinded, Phase 2 clinical trial compares the gene therapy to a control surgery in participants aged 45 to 75 who have had Parkinsons Disease for 4 to 10 years. The study aims to better understand the impact of this treatment on motor symptoms over time. Participants will receive either a single bilateral infusion of AAV2-GDNF into a brain region called the putamen or undergo a control surgery involving partial burr holes without dural penetration. These procedures are performed in a surgically controlled, blinded manner to compare outcomes between groups. This intervention phase is followed by ongoing assessments lasting up to 18 months. During the study, participants will be monitored regularly with assessments including the Parkinson Disease Motor Diary to track motor symptoms. Researchers will measure changes from baseline to 18 months to evaluate treatment effects. The study also includes safety monitoring and ensures participants maintain stable anti-parkinsonian medication throughout. Total participation may last over a year and a half, with detailed evaluations throughout the trial period.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness and safety of CREXONT, an extended-release capsule containing Carbidopa and Levodopa, in people with Parkinson disease PD under real-world conditions. This Phase 4 study aims to understand how well CREXONT works in reducing motor symptom fluctuations in participants who are already treated with stable oral Carbidopa-Levodopa regimens. Participants will receive CREXONT extended-release capsules orally, with doses guided by FDA-approved prescribing information. The capsules come in several strengths, and dosing will be adjusted individually to find the best balance between effectiveness and tolerability. The study includes an initial dosing based on prior oral medication and allows optimization throughout the study to meet each participants needs. During the study, participants will complete Parkinsons Disease diaries to track On and Off motor states, and researchers will measure changes in Good On time and Off time by Day 42 compared to baseline. Participants will attend study visits and may receive questionnaires and assessments to monitor their condition and treatment response. The study is open-label, meaning all participants receive CREXONT, and the total participation duration includes baseline and follow-up assessments through Day 42.

Researchers are evaluating the safety, tolerability, preliminary effectiveness, and how the body processes efimosfermin in adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis MASH and compensated cirrhosis showing stage F4 fibrosis. This study focuses on people diagnosed by liver biopsy with advanced but stable liver disease caused by metabolic problems. It aims to understand the impact of efimosfermin on this condition. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups two groups will receive different doses of efimosfermin, and one group will receive a placebo. All treatments are given as subcutaneous injections once every four weeks. The study will last up to 100 weeks for safety and includes monitoring drug levels in the blood up to 21 weeks. The comparison of two doses of efimosfermin versus placebo allows researchers to assess tolerability and drug behavior. During the trial, participants will be regularly assessed for any treatment-related side effects and have blood samples taken to measure drug concentrations. Researchers will monitor adverse events from the first day through 100 weeks. The study includes multiple visits for injections and evaluations. Participants will be observed closely to gather information on safety and the drugs effects over time, with the total duration extending up to nearly two years.

Researchers are evaluating the use of Vedolizumab in adults with moderate to severely active Ulcerative Colitis UC or Crohns Disease CD, which are chronic gut conditions causing symptoms such as diarrhea, inflammation, bleeding, and abdominal pain. The study aims to measure how many participants achieve remission, meaning their symptoms disappear, after 14 weeks of treatment. This is a Phase 4 treatment study sponsored by Takeda, focusing on the effectiveness of Vedolizumab administered in a community setting. Participants with either UC or CD will receive Vedolizumab intravenously IV during the first 6 weeks, with doses given at Weeks 0 and 2, and possibly an additional IV dose at Week 6. After this initial period, participants may switch to subcutaneous under the skin injections of Vedolizumab every two weeks from Week 6 until Week 50. If the treatment does not appear effective by Week 14, participants may stop Vedolizumab and switch to another therapy. Additional required visits occur at 26 weeks and 52 weeks, with a final check 18 weeks after the last Vedolizumab dose. Throughout the study, participants will visit the clinic multiple times for treatment and monitoring. Assessments include patient-reported symptom measures at Weeks 6, 14, and 52, clinical response evaluations, and endoscopic examinations to observe mucosal healing. Blood and stool tests will measure inflammation markers like C-reactive protein and fecal calprotectin. Safety monitoring will track serious infections up to 72 weeks. Overall, participants are involved for about one year of treatment plus follow-up to evaluate the long-term effects of Vedolizumab.