Averion Expands Operations to Europe

Detailed Phase IIIb STEP UP trial results presented at the 2025 ADA Scientific Sessions found that an investigational 7.2 mg dose of Wegovy (semaglutide) led to a mean weight loss of 21% in adults with obesity and no diabetes, showing the potential to expand dosing options in obesity management.

In this episode of the Applied Clinical Trials Podcast, David Nickerson, head of clinical quality management at EMD Serono; and Arlene Lee, director of product management, data quality & risk management solutions at Medidata, discuss the newest ICH E6(R3) GCP guidelines as well as how TransCelerate and ACRO have partnered to help stakeholders better acclimate to these guidelines.

In a Phase II trial, Amgen’s investigational therapy MariTide (maridebart cafraglutide) delivered significant, sustained weight loss of up to 20% in adults with obesity, with or without type 2 diabetes, alongside notable improvements in glycemic control, supporting its advancement to Phase III studies as a potential once-monthly treatment option.

New Phase III data published in The New England Journal of Medicine show elinzanetant, a nonhormonal dual NK-1/NK-3 receptor antagonist, significantly reduced vasomotor symptoms, improved sleep, and enhanced quality of life for women undergoing endocrine therapy for HR-positive breast cancer.

Peter Ronco, CEO, Emmes, shares his long-term vision for artificial intelligence in clinical research, from making automation routine to improving drug discovery, transforming regulatory oversight, reducing animal testing, and promoting ethical, equitable data use worldwide.