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Researchers are evaluating the use of 3D-printed custom applicators for intracavitary high-dose-rate HDR brachytherapy in patients with gynaecological cancers, including endometrial, vaginal, vulva, and recurrent gynaecological cancers. This Phase IIa non-randomised pilot trial aims to assess the feasibility of treating patients using these patient-specific devices, which could offer a more precise and efficient alternative to traditional cylinder-type applicators or custom wax moulds. The study is sponsored by Royal North Shore Hospital and addresses current challenges in applicator design and construction. Participants will receive treatment using 3D-printed custom applicators designed to match optimal planning specifications for HDR brachytherapy. This innovative approach may reduce the time and labor involved in applicator preparation compared to standard wax moulds, while providing a robust and tailored device for therapy. The study focuses on intracavitary brachytherapy procedures for eligible female patients with certain stages of gynaecological cancer. During the study, patients will be closely monitored for treatment success, radiation therapy toxicities, and quality of treatment plans. Researchers will also evaluate the feasibility of MR-only and CT-only planning procedures, optimize applicator design, and assess resource use and costs. Patient experience and acceptability will be measured via questionnaires over a five-year follow-up. Safety and effectiveness outcomes will be carefully tracked to understand the potential benefits and challenges of this new technology.

Researchers are evaluating the safety, tolerability, and how the body processes HRS-3802 when used alone in patients with advanced malignant solid tumors. This phase I clinical study aims to better understand these factors in patients whose tumors have either not responded to standard treatments or for whom no effective standard treatments exist. The study is sponsored by Shandong Suncadia Medicine Co., Ltd. Participants will receive HRS-3802 as a single treatment. The study is open-label, meaning both participants and researchers know the treatment being given. The research includes monitoring for side effects and determining the maximum tolerated dose and recommended dose for future studies. Treatment effects will be assessed over several months, with follow-up evaluations up to two years for progression and response. During the study, participants will be monitored regularly for adverse events, dose-related toxicities, and tumor response using RECIST 1.1 criteria. Safety assessments will occur every four weeks, especially during the first 28 days of treatment. Researchers will also evaluate outcomes such as objective response rate, duration of response, and progression-free survival. Participants are expected to survive at least 12 weeks and will be followed for up to two years to assess treatment impact and safety.

Researchers are evaluating the safety, tolerability, and therapeutic effects of BNT113 combined with pembrolizumab compared to pembrolizumab alone as a first-line treatment for patients with unresectable recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma HNSCC positive for human papilloma virus 16 HPV16 and expressing the protein PD-L1 with a combined positive score of 1 or higher. This is an open-label, multi-site, Phase IIIII clinical trial consisting of two parts an initial safety run-in phase and a randomized phase. In the safety run-in phase Part A, patients receive BNT113 in combination with pembrolizumab to confirm safety and tolerability at selected dose levels. The randomized phase Part B compares BNT113 combined with pembrolizumab against pembrolizumab monotherapy. Treatments are given by intravenous injection or infusion and continue for up to 24 months. An optional pre-screening phase allows tumor samples to be tested for HPV16 DNA and PD-L1 expression before the main trial screening. Participants will be closely monitored throughout the study. Assessments include safety evaluations, tumor response, and survival outcomes such as overall survival and progression-free survival. Tumor tissue samples must be provided for testing. Researchers will measure treatment-emergent adverse events, response rates, duration of response, and disease control. The study may last up to 48 months, with ongoing safety and efficacy monitoring during and after treatment.

Researchers are investigating new treatments for people with high-risk, localized non-small cell lung cancer NSCLC that has been completely removed by surgery. The study aims to find out if giving one or two specific treatments after surgery can help prevent the cancer from returning. This Phase 3 trial focuses on participants with Stage I NSCLC who have certain high-risk features. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups one group receives intismeran combined with pembrolizumab coformulated with berahyaluronidase alfa, another group receives intismeran alone, and a third group receives a placebo. Intismeran is given as an intramuscular injection, while pembrolizumab with berahyaluronidase alfa is administered subcutaneously. The trial compares disease-free survival among these groups over an extended period. Throughout the study, participants will be monitored regularly with health assessments and questionnaires to evaluate quality of life and physical functioning. Researchers will track how long participants remain free from cancer and observe any side effects or adverse events. The study may last up to several years, with ongoing safety and outcome evaluations to better understand the treatments impact.

This trial is designed for adults diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma PDAC who have not yet received systemic treatment for their advanced cancer and have a good performance status. The study evaluates pumitamig, an investigational drug, in combination with chemotherapy to assess its safety and effectiveness. This phase II trial plans to explore different chemotherapy regimens combined with pumitamig to understand their impact on the disease.

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 the efficacy and safety of elecoglipron, an oral tablet taken once daily, for weight management in adults with obesity or overweight. This Phase III global, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial includes two independent pivotal studies one in adults without type 2 diabetes T2DM and the other in adults with T2DM, all having at least one weight-related health condition. The goal is to understand how elecoglipron compares to placebo when combined with diet and exercise. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either one of two doses of elecoglipron or a matching placebo daily. Study 1 involves about 3000 adults living with obesity or overweight without T2DM, while Study 2 involves about 1500 adults with obesity or overweight and T2DM. Both studies last 72 weeks, during which changes in body weight and other health measures will be monitored. During the trial, participants will undergo regular health assessments including measurements of body weight, waist circumference, blood sugar control, blood pressure, and other related health indicators. Researchers will track percent change in body weight from baseline at 72 weeks as the primary outcome. Participants will be monitored closely throughout the study to assess safety and effectiveness of the treatment in managing weight and associated health conditions.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and antitumor activity of UB-VV111, a gene therapy that generates CD19 CAR T cells in the body, for patients with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma LBCL and chronic lymphocytic leukemia CLL. This Phase 1, open-label study focuses on these CD19 B-cell malignancies to understand how UB-VV111 works alone and in combination with rapamycin, an FDA-approved drug. Participants will receive either a single dose of UB-VV111 alone or a single dose of UB-VV111 followed by treatment with rapamycin. The study is designed without randomization and includes two experimental arms to compare these approaches. The treatments aim to assess safety and antitumor effects over time. During the study, researchers will monitor participants for common adverse events for up to two years after UB-VV111 administration. They will also evaluate the overall response rate to treatment within this period. Participants will undergo regular assessments to measure disease response and safety, with continuous follow-up to track health outcomes throughout the study duration.

Researchers are evaluating petosemtamab compared with investigators choice monotherapy in patients with incurable metastatic or recurrent head and neck squamous cell carcinoma HNSCC who have previously been treated. This phase 3 open-label, randomized controlled study focuses on patients whose disease has progressed after anti-PD-1 and platinum-containing therapies. It aims to assess effectiveness and safety for second- and third-line treatments in this population. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either petosemtamab or one of several investigators choice monotherapies, including cetuximab, methotrexate, or docetaxel. The treatments are given as part of a controlled multicenter trial. The study includes follow-up periods to evaluate responses and safety outcomes over time. During the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including radiologic evaluations to measure tumor response according to RECIST criteria, physical performance status checks, and laboratory tests to monitor organ function and adverse events. Researchers will track overall survival for up to approximately three years and evaluate other outcomes such as progression-free survival, response rates, quality of life measures, and treatment safety. The total duration of participation is aligned with treatment and outcome measurement timelines as specified.

Researchers are investigating the effectiveness and safety of combining petosemtamab with pembrolizumab compared to pembrolizumab alone as first-line treatment for recurrent or metastatic PD-L1 positive head and neck squamous cell carcinoma HNSCC. This Phase 3 randomized, open-label study focuses on patients who have not received previous systemic therapy for incurable recurrent or metastatic disease and aims to improve treatment outcomes in this population. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the combination of petosemtamab plus pembrolizumab or pembrolizumab alone. The study excludes patients previously treated with anti PD-L1 or anti-EGFR therapies, with some exceptions for local treatments like cetuximab under specific conditions. The treatments will be administered as part of the trial, with researchers comparing the two approaches over the treatment period. During the study, participants will undergo regular evaluations including tumor assessments based on RECIST v1.1 criteria, health-related quality of life questionnaires, and safety monitoring for adverse events. The main outcomes measured include overall survival and objective response rate up to approximately three years. Additional assessments include progression-free survival, duration of response, and pharmacokinetics. These activities aim to provide comprehensive data on how well the treatments work and their safety profiles throughout the study period.