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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 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.

This research aims to gather long-term safety and effectiveness information for people treated with ibrutinib, a medicine taken by mouth that blocks a specific enzyme called brutons tyrosine kinase. The study focuses on participants who previously took part in ibrutinib studies that have finished and are still receiving ibrutinib treatment, continuing to benefit from it. It is an open-label study, meaning both participants and researchers know the treatment being given. Participants will continue taking ibrutinib capsules daily at the dose they were given in their prior study until the doctor decides the treatment is no longer helpful due to disease progression or side effects, the participant chooses to stop, other treatment options become available, or the study ends. Safety will be monitored throughout, and effectiveness data may be combined with previous study results. No formal testing of hypotheses is planned in this extension. During the study, participants will be regularly monitored for safety and disease status. The main outcome is the number of participants experiencing side effects within 30 days after the last ibrutinib dose or before starting another cancer therapy. Participants may continue treatment until alternative access to ibrutinib is arranged or the study ends, which is planned for December 2029. Researchers will collect ongoing data to understand the long-term effects of ibrutinib treatment.

Researchers are conducting a long-term observational study across Europe to understand acute respiratory infections ARI in adults and children visiting primary care. The study aims to describe how ARI presents and is managed in community care, including infections caused by known and emerging respiratory pathogens. This research will help prepare for future clinical trials by building a research-ready infrastructure in primary care settings. Participants in this study may be part of one of three study protocols POS-ARI-PC AUDIT, POS-ARI-PC CORE, or the embedded POS-ARI-PC-001 study. The AUDIT protocol involves anonymous registration of ARI cases presenting at primary care facilities. The CORE protocol includes detailed observational study with patient sampling and 28-day follow-up. The embedded POS-ARI-PC-001 study focuses on older adults or those with long-term health conditions and includes swab collection and follow-up procedures. During participation, patients will complete questionnaires about their symptoms and provide throatnose swabs for analysis. They will be asked to report daily on their health status for up to 14 days using online or paper diaries. Researchers will also review clinical outcomes and hospital referrals up to 28 days after enrollment. Some participants may join optional interviews to share their experiences. The study collects data on illness severity, diagnosis, management, medication use, and return to daily activities to better inform future care and research.

Researchers are evaluating a new classification system called the Modified Baveno Classification to better understand obstructive sleep apnoea OSA in adults newly diagnosed with this condition. The study aims to monitor long-term improvements in both objective and subjective measures related to OSA, including daytime sleepiness and cardiovascular health. This observational cohort study is led by Wissenschaftliches Institut Bethanien e.V and focuses on patients aged 40 years and older. Participants will be categorized into three groups based on the Baveno classification those for whom OSA-specific treatment is generally not recommended, those for whom treatment should be considered individually, and those for whom treatment is generally recommended. The study does not involve administering treatments but observes the patients over time according to their classification and treatment indications. During the study, participants will be followed for up to 36 months. Researchers will assess changes in daytime sleepiness using the Epworth Sleepiness Scale and monitor office blood pressure. Additional evaluations include cardiovascular events, treatment usage, insomnia severity, sleep length, fatigue, cognitive performance, and overnight oxygen levels. The study tracks these measures throughout the observation period to understand how the classification correlates with patient outcomes and treatment decisions.

Researchers are studying STXBP1-related disorders STXBP1-RD, which are rare genetic neurodevelopmental conditions causing developmental delays, intellectual disability, seizures, behavioral problems, and movement disorders. These disorders vary widely in severity and significantly affect patients and caregivers quality of life. Currently, there is no cure, and treatments mainly focus on controlling symptoms. This European collaborative study aims to better understand the natural history, identify disease modifiers, relevant clinical endpoints, and outcome measures to prepare for future clinical trials of new precision therapies. The study involves a large-scale, pan-European natural history study composed of two phases a 12-month pilot natural history study pNHS and a 4-year extension natural history study eNHS. Researchers will collect both retrospective and prospective data on demographics, genetics, and clinical features from patients with STXBP1-RD. The pilot phase will assess the sensitivity of outcome measures to detect differences in impairment and changes over time, as well as the burden of study participation for patients and caregivers. Participants will be followed over different life stages including infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. Assessments include clinical evaluations and patient and caregiver input to capture the diseases impact and unmet needs. The primary outcome measure is changes in clinical assessment percentiles over 12 months. This comprehensive data collection will support the development of relevant endpoints and biomarkers for future clinical trials, with the overall participation lasting up to several years depending on the study phase.

Researchers are evaluating Enzomenib DSP-5336, an oral drug, in patients with various types of acute leukemia, including relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia AML, acute lymphocytic leukemia ALL, and acute leukemia of ambiguous lineage. The study also includes patients with high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes MDS and relapsed multiple myeloma MM in selected sites. This phase 12 trial aims to assess the safety, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and clinical activity of DSP-5336 alone or combined with standard AML treatments, particularly in patients with specific genetic mutations like MLL rearrangement or NPM1 mutation. The study involves dose escalation and dose expansion of DSP-5336 administered orally. Participants may receive DSP-5336 alone or combined with standard AML regimens such as venetoclax plus azacitidine or intensive chemotherapy with cytarabine and daunorubicin 73. Different study arms include patients with or without certain medications like CYP3A4 inhibitor azoles, and those with specific genetic profiles. The trial evaluates recommended phase 2 doses for various patient groups and combination treatments. Participants will undergo assessments including monitoring for adverse events within 30 days after the last dose and evaluation of clinical responses approximately six months after treatment begins. Researchers will collect blood and bone marrow samples for genomic analysis and track drug levels in the body. Safety labs, ECGs, physical exams, and patient questionnaires will be performed throughout the study. The trial includes long-term follow-up of overall survival up to two years after treatment ends, with visits and tests scheduled to monitor health and treatment effects.

Researchers are evaluating a new medication called VH4524184 for treating adults with HIV-1 who have never received treatment before. This Phase 2b study compares two doses of VH4524184, each taken with the medications emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide FTCTAF, against a standard HIV treatment combining dolutegravir and lamivudine DTG3TC. The goal is to collect long-term data on the antiviral activity of VH4524184 and to understand the best dosing for future studies. Participants are assigned to one of several groups one group receives a low dose of VH4524184 plus FTCTAF daily for 12 months, another group receives a high dose of VH4524184 plus FTCTAF daily for 12 months, and a third group takes DTG and 3TC daily for 24 months. After 12 months, those on VH4524184 may continue with a selected dose combined with FTCTAF daily until month 24. All medications are taken orally. During the study, participants attend scheduled visits for assessments including blood tests to measure HIV-1 RNA levels, CD4 T-cell counts, and drug concentrations. Researchers monitor the percentage of participants achieving viral suppression at 12 months and maintain it through 24 months. Safety is closely observed through tracking adverse events until roughly month 36. The total participation time may span up to 36 months to evaluate the long-term effects and safety of the treatments.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and performance of the ORIGIN4 CR cruciate retaining devices used in total knee replacement surgery. This observational study aims to measure the safety by tracking the proportion of patients needing revision surgery one year after the procedure and to assess performance using the Knee Society Score KSS both for the knee and function at one year. The hypothesis is that patients will notice a significant natural feel improvement in the prosthesis within the first year, with slight further gains at two years, along with better overall satisfaction. The study will include 199 patients who will receive treatment with the ORIGIN4 CR devices and associated instruments. Patients will be enrolled over an 18-month period and followed for 24 months. This single-arm study does not include a comparison group and will monitor patients up to two years after their surgery to assess outcomes. Participants will be asked to attend follow-up visits at one and two years after their surgery. During these visits, researchers will evaluate safety through revision rates and assess performance using the Knee Society Score and Function Score, patient satisfaction surveys, and the Forgotten Joint Score questionnaire. The study focuses on understanding quality of life and prosthesis function after total knee replacement with the ORIGIN4 CR device.

Researchers are studying an investigational drug called linvoseltamab in adults who have a moderate risk of developing multiple myeloma. This group includes patients with precancerous conditions known as High-Risk Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance HR-MGUS and Non-High-Risk Smoldering Multiple Myeloma NHR-SMM. The main goal is to understand how well linvoseltamab can eliminate abnormal plasma cells and laboratory signs associated with these conditions. Participants will receive linvoseltamab following a step-up dosing regimen to assess safety and tolerability before moving to one of four full dosing regimens. The study is divided into a safety run-in phase and an expansion phase where participants are assigned to different dose groups without randomization. Linvoseltamab is given according to the study protocol, with dosing schedules designed to monitor effects and side effects. During the study, participants will be closely monitored through regular safety observations over 35 days and longer-term assessments up to 5.5 years. Researchers will track adverse events, treatment responses including complete response rates, laboratory results, and the presence of antibodies against the drug. Blood levels of linvoseltamab are measured up to 9 months. This comprehensive monitoring will help understand the drugs impact and safety over time.