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Researchers are evaluating MK-2214, a study treatment designed to slow brain changes in people with early Alzheimers disease AD. AD is a form of dementia that causes memory loss, communication difficulties, and challenges in decision-making, affecting daily tasks. This phase 2 trial aims to determine if MK-2214 slows the spread of tau protein in the brain compared to a placebo, as well as to assess the safety and tolerability of MK-2214. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either MK-2214 or a placebo through intravenous IV infusion every 4 weeks during the study. The study uses a parallel design with quadruple masking to compare the effects of the study drug versus placebo over a period of up to approximately 23 months. Both groups receive infusions on the same schedule to maintain the studys integrity. During the study, participants will undergo brain scans including positron emission tomography PET to measure tau protein levels and other assessments such as cognitive and daily living function tests. Researchers will monitor adverse events and treatment discontinuations throughout the study, which lasts up to about 26 months. These assessments help determine the impact of MK-2214 on disease progression and safety in individuals with early AD.

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 investigating a combination therapy of BNT326 and pumitamig also called BNT327 or PM8002 in adults with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer NSCLC who may have relapsed, progressive, or treatment-nafve disease. This multi-site, open-label study aims to find the best dose levels for this combination, assess how well participants tolerate the therapy, including side effects, and evaluate its ability to shrink tumors in this population. The study has three parts Part 1 focuses on finding safe dose levels for the combination Part 2a expands the dose evaluation to assess preliminary effectiveness and safety Part 2b is a randomized phase to optimize doses and understand the contribution of each drug component. Participants will receive intravenous infusions of BNT326 and pumitamig or pumitamig alone in some arms. Treatment continues until disease progression, unacceptable side effects, withdrawal, study end, or up to 24 months. Dose levels for later parts are chosen based on earlier safety and efficacy data. Participants will go through screening, treatment, safety follow-up, efficacy follow-up, and long-term survival follow-up phases, with total involvement expected to last about 36 months unless treatment benefit continues. Assessments include monitoring for dose-limiting toxicities, adverse events, tumor response, progression-free survival, overall survival, and pharmacokinetics of the drugs. Safety evaluations continue up to 90 days after treatment ends, and antibody responses to the drugs are also measured for up to one year post-treatment.

Researchers are evaluating ZE94-0605, an oral selective cyclin-dependent kinase 2 CDK2 inhibitor, in adults with advanced, unresectable, or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to or are intolerant of existing therapies. This first-in-human, open-label Phase 1 study consists of two parts Phase 1a to find the highest safe dose and biologically effective dose through sequential dose escalation, and Phase 1b to randomize participants with specific molecular features such as CCNE1 amplification to determine the recommended Phase 2 dose. ZE94-0605 is given orally once daily in a fasted state in continuous 28-day cycles. Phase 1a explores doses from 50 mg optional up to 650 mg or higher if needed, while Phase 1b randomizes about 30 participants to receive either the maximum tolerated dose or one dose level below it. Treatment continues until disease progression, unacceptable side effects, withdrawal, or completion of 26 cycles. Participants will undergo regular assessments including response evaluations before dosing on several cycle days, detailed pharmacokinetic and biomarker testing during early cycles, and circulating tumor DNA analysis at multiple timepoints. Researchers will monitor safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and preliminary clinical activity. The study duration may extend up to approximately 24 months with ongoing monitoring and follow-up.

Primary immune thrombocytopenia ITP is a condition where the immune system mistakenly destroys platelets, leading to a lower number of platelets and increased risk of bruising or bleeding. This Phase 3 study evaluates the long-term safety, tolerability, and effectiveness of mezagitamab in adults with chronic primary ITP. The study also investigates how the body processes mezagitamab over an extended period. Participants who completed previous mezagitamab studies TAK-079-3002 or TAK-079-1004 will be invited to join this continuation trial. Eligible participants may receive mezagitamab injections on demand, with treatment courses repeated as needed based on specific criteria and the investigators clinical judgment. The treatment is administered subcutaneously. During the study, participants will visit the clinic several times for assessments. Researchers will monitor safety by tracking treatment-emergent adverse events, and evaluate effectiveness through platelet response and remission rates. Measurements of drug levels and antibodies will also be taken. The study may last up to approximately 108 weeks, allowing detailed long-term follow-up.

Researchers are evaluating various treatment strategies for Gram-negative bloodstream infections GN BSIs in a large, ongoing platform trial called BALANCE. This trial aims to improve treatment methods, patient outcomes, and reduce antimicrobial resistance. It builds on previous research and uses an adaptive design to answer critical questions about managing these serious infections in hospitalized patients. The trial studies different treatment approaches including antibiotic de-escalation, oral beta-lactam versus non-beta-lactam antibiotics, whether to replace or retain central vascular catheters, selecting cephalosporins or carbapenems for specific bacteria, and the use of routine follow-up blood cultures. Participants are randomly assigned to one of these treatment strategies within each domain, with ongoing adjustments based on interim analyses. The initial pilot study has completed, and all patients from that phase are included in the main trial. Participants will be monitored over 90 days for outcomes including death, reinfection, hospital readmission, and development of new antimicrobial resistance. Evaluations include laboratory tests, clinical assessments, and tracking of antibiotic use and patient health status. The trial uses a ranking scale combining these outcomes to determine the desirability of each treatment strategy. This adaptive platform design allows continuous learning and refinement of treatments to improve care for people with GN BSIs.

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.

Researchers are evaluating the safety, tolerability, recommended Phase 2 dose, and preliminary effectiveness of BGB-11417 alone and combined with azacitidine in adults with acute myeloid leukemia AML, myelodysplastic syndrome MDS, or MDSmyeloproliferative neoplasm MPN. The study includes participants with these myeloid cancers to better understand treatment responses and potential drug interactions. Participants receive BGB-11417 orally on a 28-day cycle, with dosing schedules varying between 10, 14, 21, or 28 days, depending on the cohort. Azacitidine is given intravenously or subcutaneously for 7 days in combination with BGB-11417 for certain groups. A subset of participants with AML and MDS also receive a modified second cycle to explore interactions with posaconazole, which is given orally for 8 days during this cycle. Some participants with MDS and relapsedrefractory AML in China receive BGB-11417 monotherapy. Throughout the study, participants are monitored for dose-limiting toxicities, adverse events, and response rates including remission and hematologic improvements over approximately 24 months. Blood samples are collected to measure drug levels and interactions during specific cycles. Participants health and responses are assessed regularly to evaluate safety and preliminary efficacy, with follow-up continuing until study completion or withdrawal.

Researchers are evaluating the combination of bleximenib, venetoclax VEN, and azacitidine AZA compared to placebo with VEN and AZA in treating adults with newly diagnosed Acute Myeloid Leukemia AML who have mutations in the NPM1 or KMT2A genes. This Phase 3 study focuses on participants who are not eligible for intensive chemotherapy due to age or other health conditions. The goal is to understand how these treatments work in this specific AML population. Participants receive treatment in 28-day cycles, either with bleximenib plus VEN and AZA or placebo plus VEN and AZA. Bleximenib, VEN, and placebo are taken orally, while AZA is given intravenously or under the skin. Treatment continues until disease progression or unacceptable side effects occur. During the study, participants will be monitored for response to treatment including complete remission and overall survival for up to over four years. Researchers will track event-free survival, duration and timing of remission, transfusion independence, and other health outcomes. Safety is also closely observed through adverse events and lab tests. Participation involves regular visits for treatment and assessments over the study period.