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Researchers are evaluating the effects of enicepatide, a dual GLP-1GIP receptor agonist, at multiple doses compared with placebo for weight management in adults with obesity or overweight who do not have Type 2 diabetes. This Phase III, randomized, double-blind study aims to assess both the efficacy and safety of once-weekly enicepatide in this population, addressing weight-related comorbidities such as prediabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular conditions. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either placebo or one of three enicepatide dosing regimens, administered once weekly via an integrated drug-device combination product. The treatment phase lasts through 72 weeks, during which changes in body weight and other health measures are monitored. The study includes multiple assessments to track body weight percentage change, waist circumference, fasting glucose and insulin levels, lipid profiles, blood pressure, and quality of life measures. Throughout the study, participants will undergo regular evaluations including physical examinations, laboratory tests, and questionnaires related to physical functioning and urinary incontinence. Researchers will monitor adverse events, patient-reported health questionnaires, and biomarkers at baseline and weekly intervals through week 72. This long-term follow-up allows for a comprehensive assessment of treatment effects and safety in participants managing obesity or overweight without Type 2 diabetes.

Researchers are exploring new treatment options for neovascular age-related macular degeneration NVAMD, a condition affecting the eyes. This trial aims to compare a new medicine called tiespectus also known as MK-8748 or EYE201 with the standard treatment aflibercept to see if tiespectus works as well in treating NVAMD. The study includes adults aged 50 and older who have not previously received treatment for this condition. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups tiespectus low dose, tiespectus high dose, or aflibercept. Those in the tiespectus groups will receive three initial injections every 4 weeks, followed by injections every 8 weeks up to week 48. After week 48, treatment will continue at intervals based on individual response until week 92. The aflibercept group will receive three initial injections followed by injections every 8 weeks until week 92. During the study, participants will have their vision tested using the Best-Corrected Visual Acuity BCVA score and their eye structure examined with imaging techniques. Researchers will monitor changes in vision over one year and track any side effects up to approximately 96 weeks. Participants will attend regular visits for treatment and assessments throughout the study period lasting about 92 weeks.

This research aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of duvakitug in people with moderately to severely active Ulcerative Colitis UC. It is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 3 maintenance study that includes participants aged 16 to 80 years. The study is sponsored by Sanofi and focuses on assessing clinical remission and other important health outcomes in UC. Participants receive subcutaneous injections of duvakitug or placebo according to protocol. The study includes a 40-week Pivotal Maintenance Sub-Study followed by a 240-week Open-Label Extension OLE Sub-Study for those who continue. Those not entering the OLE will have a 45-day follow-up after the maintenance period. There are up to 32 on-site visits in total, with 21 visits during the maintenance phase and 11 during the extension. During the study, participants will have clinical assessments including endoscopy to evaluate remission and mucosal healing, symptom tracking such as bowel urgency and abdominal pain, and quality of life questionnaires. Safety is monitored through adverse event reporting and blood tests for drug concentrations and antibodies. The primary outcome is the proportion of participants achieving clinical remission by the modified Mayo Score at Week 40, with follow-up continuing up to 286 weeks for some participants.

Researchers are evaluating whether retatrutide and tirzepatide can prevent major adverse liver outcomes in adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease MASLD who are at high risk based on non-invasive tests. This Phase 3 randomized controlled trial aims to assess these treatments compared to placebo in about 4,500 adults over approximately 224 weeks. The study is sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company and focuses on liver disease progression and related health measures. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive retatrutide, tirzepatide, or placebo, all administered by subcutaneous injection. The trial includes two placebo groups corresponding to each experimental drug. After completing the main study, eligible participants may join a 2-year extension where all will receive either retatrutide or tirzepatide regardless of their initial assignment. During the study, participants may attend around 25 to 30 clinic visits for health monitoring, study procedures, and assessments of liver function and disease status. Researchers will measure the time to major adverse liver outcomes, changes in liver fibrosis scores, liver stiffness, liver fat content, liver enzyme levels, body weight, and cardiovascular events. Monitoring will continue from baseline through study completion, with detailed evaluations at multiple timepoints including week 104.

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 safety and effectiveness of an experimental drug called PTX-022, which is a topical gel containing 3.9% sirolimus, for treating angiokeratomas. This Phase 2 study aims to understand how well PTX-022 works and its safety profile in patients with this condition. The study is sponsored by Palvella Therapeutics, Inc. and includes participants aged 6 years and older. Participants in this open-label study will receive PTX-022 applied topically. The treatment period lasts for 3 months during which the drugs effects and safety will be monitored. There are no placebo or comparator groups all participants receive the experimental treatment. During the study, participants will be assessed for any treatment-related side effects and changes in their angiokeratomas using the Investigator Global Assessment and Patient Global Impression of Change scales. Researchers will collect data on adverse events and overall improvement at the 3-month mark. Participants are expected to follow all study procedures, including medication application and scheduled evaluations throughout the study duration.

Researchers are investigating the effects of APL-3007 combined with SyfovrePegcetacoplan APL-2 in patients with geographic atrophy caused by age-related macular degeneration AMD. This Phase 2 randomized, placebo-controlled study aims to assess the efficacy, safety, tolerability, and pharmacodynamics of these treatments in this eye condition. The study involves multiple centers and uses a masked design to ensure unbiased results. Participants will be assigned to one of three groups two receiving different doses or frequencies of APL-3007 in combination with pegcetacoplan APL-2, and one receiving a placebo along with pegcetacoplan APL-2. The study will evaluate the treatments given as multidose regimens. The treatments focus on complement C3 inhibition to potentially impact disease progression. Throughout the study, participants will undergo assessments including artificial intelligence-based imaging to measure retinal pigment epithelium lesion area and photoreceptor degeneration, safety evaluations through adverse event reporting and visual acuity tests, and blood tests to assess serum markers. These evaluations occur over 12 months to monitor changes from baseline. Participants involvement includes regular visits for these assessments, with the study tracking treatment effects and safety over the duration.

Researchers are evaluating oral icotrokinra as a treatment for adults and adolescents with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory disease of the large intestine causing ulcers in the colon lining. The study aims to assess how well icotrokinra works, along with its safety and tolerability in this population. This is a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial with a parallel group design including both adults and adolescents. Adult participants will be randomly assigned to receive either icotrokinra or placebo daily by mouth during a 12-week induction phase. At Week 12, those showing clinical response will enter a maintenance phase where they will continue icotrokinra or placebo daily for 40 weeks. Adults who do not respond will also enter the maintenance phase and receive icotrokinra. Adolescents will receive open-label icotrokinra during induction and then continue on icotrokinra during maintenance regardless of response. After completing the 40-week maintenance phase, eligible participants may join a long-term extension study. Participants will be monitored regularly through clinical assessments at specified time points including Week 12 for induction and Week 40 for maintenance. Outcomes measured include rates of clinical remission, symptom improvement, endoscopic and histologic healing, and quality of life scores. Safety will be evaluated by tracking adverse and serious adverse events throughout the study. The total study duration may extend up to approximately 6 years, ending in 2032, allowing long-term evaluation of icotrokinra in ulcerative colitis management.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of BFB759, a human monoclonal antibody that targets multiple inflammatory cytokines, in adults with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa HS that is not well controlled by systemic antibiotics. This double-blind, placebo-controlled study involves participants aged 18 to 75 years and aims to understand how well BFB759 works compared to a placebo over approximately 36 to 40 weeks. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of several groups. Some will receive a loading dose of BFB759 followed by either a high or mid maintenance dose every two weeks through Week 14. Others will receive a placebo every two weeks for 14 weeks, then, if still enrolled, be re-randomized to receive either a low or mid dose of BFB759 every two weeks from Week 16 through Week 30. This design allows comparison of different dosing regimens and the placebo effect. During the study, participants will attend about 22 visits over 21 months to monitor safety and effectiveness. Researchers will measure clinical activity using scales such as HiSCR50, the International Hidradenitis Suppurativa Severity Score System IHS4, Skin Pain Numerical Rating Scale, and the Hidradenitis Suppurativa-Investigator Global Assessment HS-IGA. Participants are expected to follow study instructions carefully, attend regular visits, and avoid certain medications. The primary outcomes focus on efficacy at Weeks 16 and 32, with ongoing safety assessments throughout the study.

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.