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Researchers are investigating CGT9486, also known as bezuclastinib, in an open-label Phase 2 study for patients with Advanced Systemic Mastocytosis AdvSM. This includes those diagnosed with Aggressive Systemic Mastocytosis ASM, Systemic Mastocytosis with an Associated Hematologic Neoplasm SM-AHN, and Mast Cell Leukemia MCL. The study aims to evaluate the safety, effectiveness, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of bezuclastinib in this patient population. Participants will receive bezuclastinib tablets orally, taken continuously in 28-day cycles. The study is divided into two parts Part I focuses on identifying effective and tolerable dosing exposures over 18 months, while Part II evaluates the drugs efficacy by measuring objective response rates and confirming the exposure-response relationship, also over 18 months. Additional assessments include effects on mutation allele burden, serum tryptase levels, histopathologic changes, spleen and liver volume, and safety monitoring. During the study, participants will undergo various clinical evaluations, including laboratory tests, imaging to monitor organ size changes, and assessments of disease response and progression. Researchers will track adverse events and pharmacokinetic profiles throughout the 18 months. The study involves continuous monitoring of participants to understand the treatments impact on survival and disease progression over this period.

Researchers are evaluating 177Lu-RAD204, a radiolabeled antibody targeting PD-L1, in a Phase 01 study involving participants with advanced solid tumors that express PD-L1. The study aims to assess the safety, tolerability, biodistribution, radiation dosimetry, and preliminary anti-tumor effects of this treatment. The main goal is to find the maximum tolerated dose and recommended doses for future studies in participants with cancers such as NSCLC, SCLC, triple-negative breast cancer, melanoma, head and neck cancer, endometrial cancer, and others with specific genetic markers. The study includes a pre-screening period for PD-L1 testing if needed, followed by a screening period lasting up to four weeks. Participants undergo a Phase 0 Imaging Period where a low dose of 177Lu-RAD204 is given to assess imaging quality, safety, and dosimetry over two weeks. This may be followed by a Phase 1 Treatment Period with escalating doses of 177Lu-RAD204 administered in cycles lasting six weeks each. Participants may receive multiple treatment cycles based on clinical benefit and safety evaluations. Dose-limiting toxicity is monitored for six weeks after the first treatment dose, and dosing intervals may be adjusted as agreed by the study team. During the study, participants will have imaging scans, safety evaluations, and laboratory tests to track the distribution and effects of 177Lu-RAD204. Researchers will measure pharmacokinetics, radiation dosimetry, and tumor responses up to 30 weeks. Safety and tolerability are closely monitored throughout. Participants must meet specific health and tumor criteria to join and will be observed for any adverse reactions. The total duration of participation varies depending on treatment response and tolerability.

Researchers are evaluating a study medicine called MK-1045 in adults with systemic lupus erythematosus SLE or rheumatoid arthritis RA. The main goal is to learn about the safety and tolerability of MK-1045 when given at different dose levels. This is a phase 1 clinical trial focused on treatment and led by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC. Participants will receive MK-1045 through intravenous infusion. The study has three parts Part 1 involves single doses at various levels, Part 2 includes three step-up doses over three weeks as prime, step-up, and target doses, and Part 3 offers optional dose expansion with similar dosing. This sequential study uses randomized allocation without masking. During the study, participants will be monitored for adverse events and treatment discontinuations up to approximately 52 weeks depending on the study part. Researchers will also measure how the drug behaves in the body and its effect on peripheral B cell counts. Participants will have regular assessments including safety and pharmacokinetic evaluations throughout the study period, which runs up to July 2029.

Researchers are evaluating the safety, effectiveness, optimal dose, and behavior of an investigational drug called BNT326, alone or combined with other immunotherapy agents, in adults with advanced solid tumors. This study includes patients with tumors that have either spread metastatic, returned after treatment, or progressed despite previous therapies, across various cancer types such as melanoma, lung cancer, breast cancer, gastric cancer, colorectal cancer, and cervical cancer. Participants are divided into two parts Part 1 tests BNT326 alone in different tumor-specific groups, some with dose randomization to find optimal dosing. Part 2 evaluates BNT326 alone or combined with another investigational drug called pumitamig in several cancer types, with some groups receiving randomized doses and others non-randomized treatments. Treatments are given via intravenous infusion, with some oral medications combined in Part 1. The study includes dose escalation and randomization phases, and treatment can continue for up to 24 months or until disease progression or other reasons. During the study, participants undergo screening, treatment, safety follow-up, efficacy follow-up, and long-term survival monitoring phases. Researchers assess adverse events, treatment responses, disease progression, and drug behavior in the body using clinical evaluations and laboratory tests. Follow-up assessments occur up to approximately 38 months for Part 1 and 48 months for Part 2, with continued treatment possible for those benefiting from the therapy. The study aims to gather comprehensive data on safety, dosing, and effectiveness in this patient population.

Researchers are evaluating ONM-501, a drug given as intratumoral injections, alone and in combination with cemiplimab, an immune checkpoint inhibitor, in patients with advanced solid tumors and lymphomas. This phase 1 study aims to find the maximum tolerated dose, minimum effective dose, and recommended dose for expansion of ONM-501. The study includes patients with various advanced cancers who have no alternative standard therapies available. The trial has three parts monotherapy dose escalation, combination therapy dose finding, and combination therapy dose expansion. ONM-501 is given once per week for three weeks followed by three weeks off, in 21-day cycles. Cemiplimab is given intravenously every three weeks during the combination phases. Dose escalation uses special methods to gradually increase doses, and after doses are established, patients will enroll in expansion cohorts for specific tumor types. Participants will have regular assessments including monitoring for side effects, blood tests to measure drug levels, and evaluation of tumor response over up to 24 months. Researchers will track treatment-emergent adverse events, dose-limiting toxicities, and serious adverse events. Outcomes such as objective response rate, duration of response, progression-free survival, and overall survival will also be recorded. The study involves close safety monitoring and follow-up throughout the treatment and observation periods.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of co-implanting the WiSE CRT System with an intracardiac pacemaker to achieve a completely leadless cardiac resynchronization therapy CRT for patients with heart failure. This single-arm, prospective, multicenter observational study focuses on delivering biventricular pacing by combining left ventricular pacing from the WiSE CRT System with right ventricular stimulation from a co-implanted device. The study aims to understand how well this leadless approach works and its related risks. Participants will receive the WiSE CRT System implanted to provide left ventricular pacing along with an intracardiac pacemaker for right ventricular pacing, together delivering biventricular stimulation. This therapy is given alongside guideline-directed medical therapy. The study observes participants over time without comparing to a control group. During the study, participants will be monitored for device- and procedure-related complications and for evidence of biventricular capture on electrocardiograms at one month and six months after implantation. Researchers will also assess changes in heart function, including ejection fraction, left ventricular end systolic volume, heart failure symptom class, and walking ability at six months. The study includes follow-up visits to evaluate safety and heart performance, with participation lasting at least six months.

Researchers are evaluating the safety, tolerability, and preliminary effectiveness of IMP1734, a PARP1 selective inhibitor, in people with advanced solid tumors. This study includes patients with breast cancer, metastatic prostate cancer, ovarian cancer, and other solid tumors who have previously received certain treatments. The goal is to find an optimal dose for future clinical development by studying how the drug affects the body and how the body processes it. The study has two parts Part 1 involves gradually increasing doses of IMP1734 given as a daily oral tablet to identify the highest safe dose or maximum achievable dose. This includes testing the drug alone and in combination with other treatments for specific cancers like metastatic prostate, ovarian, and breast cancer. Part 2 focuses on refining the dose to find the best amount for future studies. Treatment can last up to three years after the first dose. Participants will be monitored closely with assessments of side effects, blood tests to study drug levels and effects, and evaluations of tumor response using standard criteria. Safety monitoring continues up to 30 days after the last dose. Researchers measure how well the drug is tolerated and its impact on the cancer over time. The total participation may extend up to three years, with ongoing evaluations during this period.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of rilvegostomig compared to pembrolizumab, both combined with platinum-based doublet chemotherapy, as a first-line treatment for patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer NSCLC whose tumors express PD-L1 at levels of 1% or higher. This Phase III, randomized, double-blind, global study aims to compare these treatments to improve outcomes for this patient group. Participants will receive either rilvegostomig or pembrolizumab, each given intravenously on Day 1 of every 21-day cycle, combined with platinum-based doublet chemotherapy either carboplatin or cisplatin also given on Day 1 of each cycle for up to four cycles. After chemotherapy cycles, patients continue with rilvegostomig or pembrolizumab monotherapy combined with pemetrexed maintenance. The study follows patients for up to approximately six years to monitor treatment effects and safety. During the study, participants undergo assessments including imaging scans to measure tumor size, blood tests to evaluate organ function, and questionnaires about symptoms and quality of life. Researchers monitor overall survival and progression-free survival as primary outcomes, alongside other measures such as response duration and physical functioning. Safety is closely observed throughout, with study visits scheduled regularly during treatment and follow-up periods, lasting up to six years in total.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of rilvegostomig combined with platinum-based chemotherapy compared to pembrolizumab combined with platinum-based chemotherapy as a first treatment for patients with locally advanced or metastatic squamous non-small cell lung cancer mNSCLC whose tumors express programmed death-ligand 1 PD-L1. This Phase III global study focuses on patients with PD-L1 tumor cell expression of 1% or higher and aims to determine which treatment provides better overall and progression-free survival. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two study groups one group will receive rilvegostomig plus carboplatin and either paclitaxel or nab-paclitaxel chemotherapy, while the other group will receive pembrolizumab plus the same chemotherapy options. Rilvegostomig and pembrolizumab are both given intravenously on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle, with chemotherapy given up to 4 cycles. Nab-paclitaxel may be administered on Days 1, 8, and 15 of each cycle. Treatment continues with rilvegostomig or pembrolizumab until disease progression or other criteria are met. During the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including imaging scans to measure tumor response, laboratory tests to monitor organ function, and patient questionnaires about physical function and quality of life. Researchers will track overall survival, progression-free survival, response rates, and duration of response for up to approximately 6 years. Safety and immune response to rilvegostomig will also be evaluated. Participants will be closely monitored throughout the treatment and follow-up periods.

Researchers are evaluating whether retatrutide and tirzepatide can prevent major adverse liver outcomes in adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease MASLD who are at high risk based on non-invasive tests. This Phase 3 randomized controlled trial aims to assess these treatments compared to placebo in about 4,500 adults over approximately 224 weeks. The study is sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company and focuses on liver disease progression and related health measures. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive retatrutide, tirzepatide, or placebo, all administered by subcutaneous injection. The trial includes two placebo groups corresponding to each experimental drug. After completing the main study, eligible participants may join a 2-year extension where all will receive either retatrutide or tirzepatide regardless of their initial assignment. During the study, participants may attend around 25 to 30 clinic visits for health monitoring, study procedures, and assessments of liver function and disease status. Researchers will measure the time to major adverse liver outcomes, changes in liver fibrosis scores, liver stiffness, liver fat content, liver enzyme levels, body weight, and cardiovascular events. Monitoring will continue from baseline through study completion, with detailed evaluations at multiple timepoints including week 104.