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Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of tenapanor in adults with Chronic Idiopathic Constipation CIC. This study is a 26-week, multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial followed by a 4-week treatment-free safety follow-up period. It aims to compare three different doses of tenapanor with a placebo taken twice daily to assess their impact on constipation symptoms. The study includes a 2-week screening period to confirm eligibility, followed by a 26-week randomized treatment period where patients receive either 5 mg, 25 mg, or 50 mg of tenapanor twice daily, or a matching placebo. Patients record their constipation symptoms daily in an electronic diary. After the treatment period, there is a 4-week safety follow-up without treatment to monitor any adverse effects. Participants will have regular visits every 2 to 6 weeks for safety checks including medical assessments, vital signs, ECG, and lab tests. Their symptom diaries will be reviewed throughout the study. The main outcome measured is the durable complete spontaneous bowel movements response at 12 weeks. Secondary outcomes include changes in bowel movement frequency, stool consistency, and straining. The total study duration is approximately 32 weeks including all phases.

Researchers are evaluating the long-term safety and tolerability of intermittent use of elismetrep in adults who experience acute migraine attacks. This Phase 3 study aims to monitor adverse events and overall safety during an average of one year of treatment. The study is conducted by Kallyope Inc. and compares two doses of elismetrep with a placebo using a randomized, triple-blind design. Participants will receive oral doses of elismetrep at either 10 mg or 20 mg, or a matching placebo. The study focuses on intermittent use during acute migraine episodes. Participants must have completed a prior acute treatment trial of elismetrep and meet compliance criteria. Treatment and assessments continue through the study duration, averaging one year. During the trial, participants will be monitored for any treatment-emergent adverse events, serious adverse events, and events leading to discontinuation. They will use a personal smartphone to complete eDiary check-ins and questionnaires, including assessments at 2 and 4 hours post-dose during migraine attacks. Safety and tolerability data will be collected throughout, with study participation lasting approximately one year.

Researchers are evaluating changes in bone mineral density in premenopausal women with heavy menstrual bleeding caused by uterine fibroids or moderate-to-severe pain from endometriosis. This Phase 3B, open-label study looks at the effects of continuous treatment with a relugolix combination tablet for up to 48 months 4 years, followed by a 1-year period to monitor bone health after stopping treatment. Participants will take a daily oral relugolix combination tablet containing relugolix 40 mg, estradiol 1 mg, and norethindrone acetate 0.5 mg for 4 years. Bone mineral density will be measured every 6 months using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry DXA. Some women who have completed a previous related study may join to complete 3 years of treatment. After treatment ends, bone density will be checked again at 6 months and 12 months during the follow-up year. Women in the study will have regular visits for bone density scans and health assessments, including physical and gynecological exams, lab tests, and vital signs. Researchers will track changes in bone density at the spine, hip, and femoral neck throughout treatment and follow-up. They will also monitor for any fractures or adverse events during the 4 years of treatment and the 1-year post-treatment period. Total participation can last up to 5 years including the follow-up.

Researchers are evaluating the combination of baxdrostat and dapagliflozin in people with chronic kidney disease CKD and high blood pressure hypertension. This Phase III, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aims to assess whether this combination reduces the risk of serious kidney damage, heart failure events, or cardiovascular death compared to dapagliflozin alone. The study includes participants with CKD and hypertension who meet specific kidney function and blood pressure criteria. Participants who are not already taking SGLT2 inhibitors will first complete a 4-week dapagliflozin run-in period. Then, they will be randomly assigned to receive either baxdrostat plus dapagliflozin or a placebo plus dapagliflozin. Baxdrostat dosing may start low and be increased if needed. Study visits will occur at 2, 4, 8, 16, 34, and 52 weeks after randomization, and then approximately every four months until the study ends, which is based on the number of key kidney or heart-related events. Throughout the study, participants will have regular assessments including blood tests to monitor kidney function and potassium levels, blood pressure measurements, and evaluations of heart and kidney health. If participants stop the blinded study drug early, they will continue dapagliflozin if possible and remain in the study for ongoing visits and monitoring. The main outcome is whether the combination treatment reduces the risk of a 50% sustained decline in kidney function, kidney failure, heart failure events, or cardiovascular death over up to 37 months.

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 the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of combining elecoglipron and dapagliflozin compared to each drug alone in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus T2DM who have not achieved adequate control through lifestyle changes or other glucose-lowering medications. This Phase III study aims to better understand how these treatments work together in managing blood sugar levels in this population. Participants are randomly assigned to one of five groups two groups receive elecoglipron at different dose levels combined with dapagliflozin two groups receive elecoglipron at different dose levels combined with a placebo matching dapagliflozin and one group receives dapagliflozin alone with a placebo matching elecoglipron. All medications are taken orally once daily. The treatment period lasts 40 weeks, during which the effects of the drugs on blood sugar and other health measures will be monitored. Throughout the study, participants will have regular assessments of their blood sugar control, body weight, and blood pressure. Researchers will measure changes in Hemoglobin A1c HbA1c, fasting plasma glucose, and self-monitored blood glucose levels. Other outcomes include weight loss and the need for rescue medication. Safety and tolerability will be closely monitored. Participation in the trial lasts for 40 weeks, during which participants will attend scheduled visits for evaluation and medication monitoring.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of NNC0487-0111 in people who have excess body weight and knee osteoarthritis. This study compares two doses of NNC0487-0111 given as weekly injections under the skin against a placebo, with the goal of helping participants lose weight and reduce knee pain. Participants have knee osteoarthritis confirmed by clinical and radiographic criteria and will follow a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity throughout the study. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of three treatments NNC0487-0111 dose level 1, NNC0487-0111 dose level 2, or a placebo, all given once weekly by subcutaneous injection using a pre-filled pen injector. The injections will be administered to the thigh, abdomen, or upper arm. All participants will be encouraged to follow a reduced-calorie diet and increase physical activity during the trial. The treatment period lasts for 80 weeks. Throughout the study, participants will have regular assessments of body weight, knee pain, physical function, and other health measures. Researchers will collect data on changes in weight, knee pain scores using the WOMAC index, physical function, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, blood sugar markers, and use of pain medication. Safety will be monitored through reporting of adverse events. The study is expected to continue until August 2028, with visits and evaluations occurring at scheduled intervals during the treatment period.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of a new medicine called CagriSema in helping adults living with obesity, with or without type 2 diabetes, to lose weight. This phase 3 clinical study compares two different weekly doses of CagriSema against an existing medicine, semaglutide. The study aims to understand how well these treatments support weight loss over a long period. Participants in this study will be randomly assigned to receive one of three treatments CagriSema at dose level 1, CagriSema at dose level 2, or semaglutide. Each treatment is given by weekly injection under the skin for 72 weeks. The study lasts about 83 weeks, covering treatment and follow-up periods to observe effects and safety. During the study, participants will have regular assessments to monitor body weight, body mass index BMI, waist size, cholesterol levels, blood sugar control HbA1c, and quality of life. Researchers will track changes from the start of treatment to the end of 72 weeks, including weight loss milestones and health measurements. Safety will also be closely monitored through reports of any adverse events until the study ends.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effects of a new medicine called NNC0487-0111 in people who have Heart Failure with preserved Ejection Fraction HFpEF or Heart Failure with mildly reduced Ejection Fraction HFmrEF and excess body weight. This phase 3 clinical trial aims to find out if NNC0487-0111 is safe and effective for treating these conditions compared to a placebo. Participants have HFpEF or HFmrEF and a body mass index of 30 or above. The study is sponsored by Novo Nordisk AS and uses a randomized, quadruple-masked design. Participants will receive either NNC0487-0111 or a matching placebo by injection under the skin once a week. The NNC0487-0111 is given in increasing doses over time. The study is parallel in design, meaning participants are randomly assigned to one of the two groups and receive that treatment throughout the trial. This treatment period extends for up to about 165 weeks. The study evaluates the time to certain heart failure events, hospitalizations, cardiovascular deaths, and other major cardiovascular events. During the study, participants will be monitored regularly to assess heart failure outcomes and kidney function, as well as quality of life using questionnaires like the Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire. Safety and effectiveness are assessed through hospital visits, heart failure event tracking, and blood tests including kidney function and blood sugar levels. The total participation spans over three years, with ongoing evaluations to measure the time to heart failure events and cardiovascular outcomes. Participants receive close medical monitoring throughout the study period.

Researchers are evaluating efruxifermin EFX in adults with non-cirrhotic nonalcoholic steatohepatitis NASH or metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis MASH who have liver fibrosis stage 2 or 3. This Phase 3, multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aims to assess the safety and efficacy of EFX compared with placebo. The trial includes about 1,650 participants divided into two cohorts based on liver biopsy characteristics and fibrosis stage. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups EFX 28 mg, EFX 50 mg, or placebo, each given as a weekly subcutaneous injection. Cohort 1 will be evaluated over 52 weeks for histologic efficacy endpoints, while Cohort 2 will have assessments over 96 weeks. After these periods, participants may continue long-term treatment and clinical follow-up for up to approximately 240 weeks total. A follow-up visit will occur about 30 days after the last dose. During the study, participants will undergo liver biopsies, blood tests, and non-invasive assessments such as FibroScan and Enhanced Liver Fibrosis ELF score to monitor liver health and fibrosis. Researchers will track liver-related clinical outcomes, including liver events and survival, as well as safety and tolerability of the treatment. Participants who stop the study drug may still continue with scheduled assessments to support long-term safety and efficacy evaluations.