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Researchers are evaluating the short-term and long-term effects and safety of belimumab in adults with early systemic lupus erythematosus SLE who have positive autoantibodies and ongoing disease activity despite stable first-line treatment. This is a prospective, open-label, single-arm Phase 4 clinical study sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline. The study focuses on adults diagnosed within two years with active SLE, aiming to better understand how belimumab works in this group. Participants will receive belimumab GSK1550188 administered subcutaneously throughout the study. The treatment and observation period lasts for three years, with key evaluations at one year and longer-term follow-ups up to three years. There is no placebo or comparison group, as all participants receive the study drug. During the study, participants will have regular visits to assess disease activity, including the Lupus Low Disease Activity State LLDAS at week 52 and other measures such as the SLE Responder Index 4 SRI4, flare frequency, and improvements in skin symptoms. Researchers will monitor safety by tracking adverse events and serious adverse events. Blood tests, questionnaires, and physical assessments will be done to evaluate fatigue, damage, and disease remission. Participants will be followed for up to 156 weeks to assess long-term outcomes and safety.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of Afimkibart also known as RO7790121 compared with placebo in adults with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis RA who have not responded well to or cannot tolerate tumor necrosis factor TNF inhibitors andor Janus kinase JAK inhibitors. This Phase II, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aims to better understand how Afimkibart works for patients with this challenging form of RA. Participants in this study will receive Afimkibart or a matching placebo by subcutaneous injection. The study uses a randomized, parallel design with multiple groups receiving either Afimkibart or placebo. Dosing schedules and injection details are consistent across groups, with treatment effects assessed over a period including baseline, Week 14, and Week 24 timepoints. The study also includes monitoring of drug concentration and immune response markers up to Week 38. During the study, participants will be regularly assessed for changes in RA disease activity using scores such as DAS28-CRP and DAS28-ESR, joint counts, global assessments, pain levels, disability questionnaires, and inflammation markers. Safety is monitored through adverse event tracking and antibody testing. The total study duration includes treatment and follow-up periods lasting up to 38 weeks, allowing researchers to evaluate both short- and longer-term effects of the study drug.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of icotrokinra JNJ-77242113 compared to a placebo in adults with active psoriatic arthritis PsA, including those who have and have not previously used biologic treatments. The study aims to assess how well icotrokinra reduces the signs and symptoms of PsA, focusing on improvements measured by the American College of Rheumatology ACR 20 response at Week 16. Participants are randomly assigned to receive one of two doses of icotrokinra or a matching placebo. Those initially receiving placebo will switch to one of the icotrokinra doses at Week 16. Participants who continue without discontinuing the study drug are eligible to enter a long-term extension phase, where they keep receiving their assigned icotrokinra dose. The treatment period involves regular monitoring and assessment of psoriatic arthritis symptoms. Throughout the study, participants will undergo various assessments, including evaluations of joint swelling and tenderness, skin psoriasis severity, fatigue, physical function, and quality of life. Laboratory tests such as C-reactive protein levels will be measured to monitor inflammation. Researchers will track responses using validated scales like the Psoriatic Area and Severity Index PASI and Investigator Global Assessment IGA. The total duration includes treatment and follow-up visits up to Week 16, with options for extended treatment in the long-term extension phase.