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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, and vulva cancers, as well as recurrent gynaecological cancers. This Phase IIa non-randomised interventional pilot trial aims to determine if these 3D-printed devices can be successfully used for treatment, offering a more efficient and precise alternative to traditional cylinder-type applicators or custom wax moulds. The study focuses on improving the design, manufacturing, and delivery of brachytherapy applicators to better conform to the treatment area while potentially reducing complexity and production time. Participants will receive treatment using 3D-printed custom applicators specifically designed for their anatomy. These devices are created through a streamlined workflow that allows for patient-specific customization matching the optimal design specifications dictated by the treatment planning system. This approach is expected to result in a more robust and reliable applicator for delivering radiation therapy in comparison to current methods, which can be time consuming and sometimes fail to meet design requirements. The study does not include a comparator group but focuses on the feasibility of this novel treatment process. During the study, patients indicated for intracavitary brachytherapy will be closely monitored to assess the successful delivery of treatment with these 3D-printed applicators over a period of 5 years. Researchers will evaluate treatment outcomes, safety, and the ability to conform radiation doses effectively to the target areas. Patient assessments will include clinical evaluations and treatment planning reviews to ensure the applicators meet the required specifications. The study also involves careful follow-up to monitor for any complications or treatment failures related to the applicators used.

Researchers are evaluating the safety, tolerability, and therapeutic effects of a combination treatment using BNT113 and pembrolizumab compared to pembrolizumab alone for patients with unresectable recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) that is positive for human papillomavirus 16 (HPV16+) and expresses the PD-L1 protein with a combined positive score of 1 or higher. This Phase II/III trial includes patients whose cancer cannot be treated with local therapies and who have not received prior systemic anticancer therapy for their current disease condition. The trial consists of two parts. Part A is a non-randomized Safety Run-In Phase to confirm the safety and tolerability of BNT113 combined with pembrolizumab at the selected dose. Part B is a randomized phase that compares BNT113 plus pembrolizumab against pembrolizumab alone as first-line treatment. Patients in Part A continue their treatment without randomization. Treatments are given by intravenous injection or infusion, and patients may receive either combination therapy or monotherapy for up to 24 months. There is also an optional pre-screening phase to test tumor samples for HPV16 DNA and PD-L1 expression before entering the main trial. Participants undergo regular assessments including tumor measurements based on RECIST 1.1 criteria confirmed by independent review. Researchers monitor treatment-emergent adverse events for up to 27 months in Part A and evaluate overall survival and progression-free survival for up to 48 months in Part B. Tumor tissue samples are collected before treatment to confirm eligibility. The study involves ongoing safety monitoring and efficacy evaluations throughout the treatment and follow-up periods.

This research aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of two dose levels of anvumetostat, a film-coated tablet, in participants with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has a specific genetic deletion called MTAP. The study is a Phase 2 trial focusing on participants who have previously been treated for their advanced NSCLC. It also assesses the treatment's effect through independent blinded review to better understand its impact on the cancer. Participants receive anvumetostat as a monotherapy, with dosing schedules tracked closely. The study includes detailed monitoring of drug levels in the blood at various times during treatment cycles to understand how the medicine is absorbed and processed. Treatment continues through several cycles, with specific days designated for blood sampling to measure drug concentration and timing. During the study, participants will be regularly assessed for tumor response using CT or MRI scans according to established criteria (RECIST 1.1). Researchers will also monitor the occurrence of any side effects or adverse events related to the treatment. The study period for measuring outcomes extends up to 35 months, allowing for long-term observation of safety, treatment response, and drug behavior in the body.

Researchers are conducting a phase 3 open-label, randomized, controlled, multicenter study to compare petosemtamab with investigator's choice monotherapy in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) who have incurable metastatic or recurrent disease. This study focuses on patients with progressive disease after anti-PD-1 therapy and platinum-containing therapy and aims to evaluate the treatments as second- or third-line options. Participants will receive either petosemtamab or one of the investigator's choice monotherapies, including cetuximab, methotrexate, or docetaxel. The study involves treatment administration under controlled conditions with monitoring for efficacy and safety. The goal is to assess the treatments over time with a focus on response rates and overall survival. During the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including radiologic imaging to measure tumor response, and evaluations of overall survival up to approximately three years. The primary outcomes include objective response rate assessed by blinded independent central review and overall survival. Researchers will monitor patient health, side effects, and treatment effectiveness throughout the study duration.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of combining petosemtamab with pembrolizumab compared to pembrolizumab alone as a first treatment for people with 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, though prior therapy for locally advanced disease is allowed under certain conditions. The study excludes patients who have been treated with anti PD-(L)1 or anti-EGFR therapies except in specific cases. Participants will receive either the combination of petosemtamab plus pembrolizumab or pembrolizumab alone as their first-line treatment for this condition. The study includes detailed eligibility criteria based on tumor location, PD-L1 expression, health status, and prior treatments. Treatment effects will be observed over time with a focus on overall survival and tumor response rates measured according to standard criteria. During the study, participants will undergo assessments including tumor biopsies, imaging scans to measure disease progression, heart function tests, and evaluations of organ function. Safety and treatment response will be closely monitored up to approximately three years. The study also tracks overall survival and tumor response rate as primary outcomes, ensuring continuous follow-up and support throughout the trial period.

Researchers are investigating the effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of combining baxdrostat with dapagliflozin compared to dapagliflozin alone in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and high blood pressure. This Phase III, international, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aims to see if this combination reduces risks such as significant kidney function decline, kidney failure, heart failure events, or cardiovascular death. The study includes a 4-week run-in period where participants not previously treated with SGLT2 inhibitors receive dapagliflozin alone. After this, participants are randomly assigned to receive either baxdrostat plus dapagliflozin or placebo plus dapagliflozin in a double-blinded manner. Study visits occur frequently initially (at 2, 4, 8, 16, 34, and 52 weeks after randomization) and then approximately every 4 months. If participants stop the blinded treatment early, they continue dapagliflozin alone unless specific criteria require its discontinuation. Participants will undergo regular assessments including blood pressure monitoring and laboratory tests related to kidney function and cardiovascular health. The primary outcome measures the reduction in risk of major kidney and heart events over up to 37 months. Even if participants stop the study treatment, they will continue follow-up visits and data collection to ensure comprehensive safety and efficacy evaluation throughout the study duration.

Researchers are conducting a phase III randomized, open-label, multicenter trial across several countries including Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Italy, Australia, and New Zealand. The study focuses on elderly patients with untreated diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), defined as patients aged 80 years or older, or those aged 75 years or older who are considered frail based on a simplified Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment. The trial aims to compare the effectiveness of two treatment regimens in this population. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either the standard R-miniCHOP treatment or an experimental R-pola-miniCHP regimen where vincristine is replaced with an immunoconjugate, polatuzumab vedotin. Both treatments involve cycles of drugs including rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and prednisone, administered over 18 weeks. The trial includes a screening period lasting up to 4 weeks, followed by the active treatment phase, and then a follow-up period lasting up to 36 months after treatment completion. Throughout the study, participants will be monitored to measure progression-free survival over 2 years as the primary outcome. The study involves regular assessments including clinical evaluations and safety monitoring. Enrollment began in the first quarter of 2020, with the last patient visit expected by the first quarter of 2027, allowing for long-term observation of treatment effects and patient outcomes.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of NNC0487-0111 for people with excess body weight and knee osteoarthritis. This Phase 3 study compares NNC0487-0111 to a placebo, a treatment with no active medicine, to see if it helps reduce weight and knee pain. Participants have knee osteoarthritis diagnosed by specific clinical and radiographic criteria and experience ongoing knee pain. Participants receive weekly injections under the skin using a pre-filled pen injector. The injections, either NNC0487-0111 or placebo, are given in the thigh, abdomen, or upper arm. The study treatments include two dose levels of NNC0487-0111. Treatment assignment is randomized and blinded, meaning participants receive either the medicine or placebo by chance, not by choice. During the study, participants will be monitored for changes in body weight and knee pain using a standardized pain questionnaire over about 80 weeks. They will follow specific instructions about pain medication before assessments. Researchers will track treatment effects, safety, and any side effects throughout the study period.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of anitocabtagene autoleucel compared to standard of care therapy in adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have previously received one to three treatments, including an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody and an immunomodulatory drug. The study is a Phase 3, randomized, open-label trial aiming to assess how well anitocabtagene autoleucel works versus existing therapies in this patient group. Participants will receive either a single infusion of anitocabtagene autoleucel, which is a CAR+ transduced autologous T cell therapy, or one of several standard of care treatments. The standard treatments include combinations involving drugs such as pomalidomide, bortezomib, dexamethasone, daratumumab, carfilzomib, cyclophosphamide, and fludarabine, administered either orally or intravenously/subcutaneously. After the treatment period, those receiving anitocabtagene autoleucel will enter a follow-up phase and then transition to a long-term follow-up study lasting up to 15 years. During the study, participants will be monitored for progression-free survival for up to four years and for minimal residual disease complete response rate at nine months. Researchers will assess disease progression, treatment safety, and other health markers. Follow-up includes regular evaluations to track the participant's response and overall health status, with continued long-term monitoring planned for those treated with anitocabtagene autoleucel.

This research aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of BMS-986504, a selective PRMT5 inhibitor, when combined with Nab-paclitaxel and Gemcitabine, compared to a placebo combined with Nab-paclitaxel and Gemcitabine. The study focuses on participants with untreated metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (PDAC) who have a specific genetic alteration called homozygous MTAP deletion. This is a randomized Phase 2/3 trial designed to explore treatment options for this patient population. Participants will be assigned to receive either BMS-986504 at specified doses on certain days along with Nab-paclitaxel and Gemcitabine, or a placebo with the same chemotherapy drugs. The treatments are given according to protocol schedules. Some participants may have received up to one cycle of Nab-paclitaxel and Gemcitabine before starting the study treatment, provided they did not experience disease progression or intolerable side effects. The initial cycle must be completed before randomization. During the study, researchers will monitor participants for progression-free survival and overall survival for up to three years after the last participant is randomized. Assessments include measuring tumor response using established criteria (RECIST v1.1). Participants will undergo evaluations to track safety, treatment effects, and disease status throughout the trial period.