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Researchers are investigating new treatment options for breast cancer that is hormone receptor-positive HR and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative HER2-, specifically for cases that are unresectable locally advanced or metastatic. This type of breast cancer involves cancer cells that depend on hormones like estrogen or progesterone and have low HER2 protein levels. The study focuses on comparing the effects of patritumab deruxtecan against chemotherapy or trastuzumab deruxtecan in patients whose cancer has progressed despite prior treatments. Participants receive either patritumab deruxtecan through intravenous infusions every three weeks for about 13 months or a treatment chosen by their physician, which may include various chemotherapy drugs or trastuzumab deruxtecan, administered according to specific schedules for up to 13 months. The study is randomized and open-label, meaning participants are randomly assigned to one of the treatment groups, and both the patients and researchers know which treatment is given. Throughout the study, participants undergo regular assessments to monitor cancer progression and overall survival for up to approximately 85 months. Researchers evaluate tumor response, duration of response, and changes in quality of life using standardized questionnaires. Safety is carefully monitored by recording adverse events and treatment discontinuations. The goal is to understand if patritumab deruxtecan can improve outcomes compared to current treatment options.

Researchers are investigating new treatments for high-risk, early-stage breast cancer, specifically targeting two types triple-negative breast cancer TNBC and hormone receptor-low positiveHER2-negative breast cancer. These cancers are characterized by low or no HER2 protein and low hormone receptor presence. The study aims to evaluate if adding sacituzumab tirumotecan sac-TMT to pembrolizumab and chemotherapy can better reduce cancer cells in tumors and lymph nodes and improve the length of time patients live without cancer progression compared to pembrolizumab with chemotherapy alone. Participants in this trial receive one of two treatment plans. One group gets sacituzumab tirumotecan intravenously every two weeks plus pembrolizumab every three weeks for 12 weeks, followed by pembrolizumab with carboplatin and paclitaxel for another 12 weeks. After 3 to 6 weeks, surgery and optional radiation therapy take place, followed by pembrolizumab for about 28 weeks. Participants with remaining disease may receive additional treatments chosen by their doctors, including olaparib, capecitabine, doxorubicin, epirubicin, or cyclophosphamide. The other group receives chemotherapy drugs carboplatin and paclitaxel with pembrolizumab initially, then pembrolizumab with cyclophosphamide and doxorubicin or epirubicin, followed by surgery, optional radiation, and pembrolizumab for about 28 weeks, with similar additional options for residual disease. During the study, participants undergo core needle biopsies, receive intravenous infusions of study drugs, and have surgery and possible radiation therapy. Researchers assess outcomes such as the percentage of participants with no detectable cancer cells at surgery pathological complete response, event-free survival up to about 92 months, and overall survival up to nearly 10 years. Quality of life and side effects are monitored through questionnaires and adverse event tracking. The study lasts several years, with various assessments throughout treatment and follow-up periods to gather comprehensive data on treatment effects and safety.

Researchers are studying pulmonary arterial hypertension PAH, a condition where lung blood vessels become thick and narrow, causing high blood pressure in the lungs and making it hard for the heart to work. PAH can cause difficulty breathing and limit activity. While standard treatments help symptoms, they do not stop the disease from worsening. This research focuses on sotatercept, a targeted therapy aimed at specific proteins involved in PAH, to learn about its long-term safety and tolerability when added to usual PAH treatments. Participants in this long-term follow-up study, who previously took part in certain sotatercept trials, may continue receiving sotatercept by subcutaneous injection every three weeks. Those coming from blinded studies start at 0.3 mgkg with possible increases up to 0.7 mgkg, while those from unblinded studies continue their current dose with possible titration to 0.7 mgkg. The study monitors participants over an extended period to assess continued effects alongside their usual PAH therapy. During the study, participants will have regular assessments including monitoring for adverse events, blood tests for blood components and chemistry, body weight, blood pressure, and ECG readings. Researchers will also evaluate exercise capacity, heart function markers, and risk scores related to PAH. The study aims to follow participants for up to approximately 7 to 8 years to understand long-term safety, treatment tolerability, and health changes while using sotatercept with standard PAH care.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of enicepatide, a dual GLP-1GIP receptor agonist, at multiple doses compared with placebo for weight management in adults with obesity or overweight and type 2 diabetes mellitus T2DM. This Phase III study aims to better understand how enicepatide affects body weight and other health measures in this population. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either placebo or one of three dosing regimens of enicepatide, administered once weekly using an integrated drug-device combination product. The study lasts for 72 weeks, during which participants will self-administer the study drug or receive injections from a trained individual if needed. Throughout the study, participants will undergo various assessments including body weight, hemoglobin A1c, waist circumference, fasting glucose and insulin, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and quality of life questionnaires. Safety will be monitored through adverse event reporting and specific rating scales. This comprehensive evaluation will help determine the effects of enicepatide on weight and diabetes management over the study period.

Researchers are evaluating the combination of BNT324, a B7-H3 antibody-drug conjugate, with BNT327, a bispecific antibody targeting PD-L1 and VEGF, in participants with advanced, metastatic, or relapsed small cell lung cancer SCLC and non-small cell lung cancer NSCLC. This multi-part study aims to find safe doses, optimize treatment, assess preliminary effects, and confirm clinical efficacy in different lung cancer groups. The study includes participants with confirmed lung cancer who have measurable disease and meet specific health criteria. Participants will receive intravenous infusions of BNT324 combined with BNT327 in a dose escalation design to establish two recommended dose levels RP2D and RP2D-1. The study has two parts Part 1 focuses on dose finding in NSCLC and SCLC Part 2 compares these doses in treatment-naive and relapsed lung cancer cohorts, with some randomized groups. Additional participants may join at the optimal dose to further evaluate safety and effectiveness. Participants will undergo screening, followed by treatment, safety follow-up, and long-term survival monitoring. Researchers will assess dose-limiting toxicities, adverse events, treatment interruptions, and response rates using standardized criteria. Outcomes include objective response rate, disease control, progression-free survival, duration of response, and overall survival, with evaluations continuing up to 87 months. Safety is closely monitored during and after treatment, and participants health status is regularly assessed.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of trontinemab in people with early symptomatic Alzheimers disease, ranging from mild cognitive impairment to mild dementia due to Alzheimers. This Phase III trial aims to understand how trontinemab affects cognitive decline and disease progression in this population. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either intravenous trontinemab or a placebo in a parallel-group design. Treatment is administered by IV infusion, and the effects are compared over a period of 72 weeks. The study includes comprehensive safety and efficacy assessments throughout this period. During the 72 weeks of the study, participants will undergo various evaluations including cognitive tests such as the Clinical Dementia Rating-Sum of Boxes CDR-SB, Alzheimers Disease Assessment Scales, brain imaging with PET and MRI scans, and biomarker measurements in cerebrospinal fluid and blood. Safety monitoring includes tracking adverse events, infusion reactions, and antibody development. The study requires participants to have a study partner and to complete all study procedures over this time.

Researchers are studying the safety and effects of VHB937 in people with early Alzheimers disease, including those with Mild Cognitive Impairment due to Alzheimers or mild Alzheimers itself. This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase II trial aims to evaluate whether VHB937 can benefit memory, thinking abilities, daily functioning, and brain changes. The study also looks at how the body processes VHB937 and responds to it. Participants receive intravenous infusions of either a low dose or high dose of VHB937, or a placebo, over a 72-week double-blind period. After this, an extension phase follows for further observation. The treatments are given through infusions, and participants are randomly assigned to one of the three groups in parallel. Throughout the study, participants and their study partners attend regular visits for assessments including clinical dementia rating scales, cognitive tests, daily living activities evaluation, and brain imaging biomarkers. Safety is monitored by tracking adverse events and serious adverse events. Blood samples are collected to measure VHB937 levels and immune responses. The total study duration includes the 72-week treatment period plus additional time in the extension phase.

Researchers are studying people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis IPF or progressive pulmonary fibrosis PPF who have previously taken nerandomilast in another study. The aim is to assess how well patients tolerate long-term treatment with nerandomilast and to evaluate whether it improves lung function and delays worsening symptoms, hospital visits, or death. This open-label extension trial is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim and focuses on treatment over an extended period. Participants take nerandomilast tablets for up to 1 year and 10 months while continuing their usual pulmonary fibrosis treatments. The study involves a single treatment group receiving the drug, and no placebo or comparison groups. Regular visits with doctors help monitor health and collect data during this extended treatment phase. Throughout the study, participants undergo regular lung function tests and health assessments to track any adverse events and changes in lung capacity. The main outcome measured is the occurrence of any adverse events for up to about 99 weeks. Secondary outcomes include changes in forced vital capacity and time to worsening of disease symptoms or hospitalization. The study includes ongoing safety monitoring with a total participation time of up to nearly two years.

Researchers are conducting a master protocol trial designed to efficiently study several different drugs for children and young adults with various types of cancer. This approach allows multiple clinical trials under one common research plan, with each trial focusing on specific cancers like desmoplastic small round cell tumor, synovial sarcoma, and Ewings sarcoma. New drug studies may be added over time as new treatments emerge. Participation depends on how long the treatment benefits last. The study evaluates combinations of drugs given in cycles, including intravenous and oral medicines such as ramucirumab, cyclophosphamide, vinorelbine, gemcitabine, docetaxel, abemaciclib, irinotecan, and temozolomide. Different treatment groups receive specific drug combinations tailored to the cancer type, with treatment cycles lasting 21 or 28 days depending on the regimen. Each group is randomized to receive either an experimental drug combination or an active comparator without any blinding. Participants will be involved from screening through treatment and monitored regularly. Researchers will assess how many participants are assigned to each specific intervention plan within the first four weeks and track treatment effects. Participants must have measurable or evaluable disease, adequate organ function, and meet performance status criteria. Female participants of childbearing potential undergo pregnancy testing and must use contraception during and after treatment. Safety, adherence, and side effects are carefully monitored throughout the study, which is expected to continue until 2027.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and anti-tumor activity of DZD6008, an oral EGFR inhibitor, in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer NSCLC that have EGFR mutations. This Phase 1, open-label study includes patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC who have specific EGFR mutations and either have been previously treated with EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors TKIs or are treatment-nave. The study aims to better understand how DZD6008 works in this patient group and assess its tolerability and anti-cancer effects. The study has two parts Part A focuses on dose escalation, enrolling patients who have failed at least one prior EGFR TKI therapy. Multiple dose levels of DZD6008 are tested, ranging from 20 mg to 150 mg daily, including combination cohorts. Part B is a dose expansion phase that includes patients who have either failed one line of third-generation EGFR TKI or are treatment-nave, to further evaluate selected doses of DZD6008. Participants take the study drug orally once daily during these periods. Participants will undergo regular safety and tumor assessments throughout the study, typically for about one year. Researchers will monitor blood levels of DZD6008 and its metabolites, assess tumor response using RECIST 1.1 criteria, and evaluate overall tolerability. Safety evaluations include laboratory tests, ECGs, and monitoring for adverse events. The study collects tumor samples before treatment and tracks disease progression and patient well-being during follow-up.