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Researchers are investigating new treatments for high-risk, early-stage breast cancer, specifically targeting two types triple-negative breast cancer TNBC and hormone receptor-low positiveHER2-negative breast cancer. These cancers are characterized by low or no HER2 protein and low hormone receptor presence. The study aims to evaluate if adding sacituzumab tirumotecan sac-TMT to pembrolizumab and chemotherapy can better reduce cancer cells in tumors and lymph nodes and improve the length of time patients live without cancer progression compared to pembrolizumab with chemotherapy alone. Participants in this trial receive one of two treatment plans. One group gets sacituzumab tirumotecan intravenously every two weeks plus pembrolizumab every three weeks for 12 weeks, followed by pembrolizumab with carboplatin and paclitaxel for another 12 weeks. After 3 to 6 weeks, surgery and optional radiation therapy take place, followed by pembrolizumab for about 28 weeks. Participants with remaining disease may receive additional treatments chosen by their doctors, including olaparib, capecitabine, doxorubicin, epirubicin, or cyclophosphamide. The other group receives chemotherapy drugs carboplatin and paclitaxel with pembrolizumab initially, then pembrolizumab with cyclophosphamide and doxorubicin or epirubicin, followed by surgery, optional radiation, and pembrolizumab for about 28 weeks, with similar additional options for residual disease. During the study, participants undergo core needle biopsies, receive intravenous infusions of study drugs, and have surgery and possible radiation therapy. Researchers assess outcomes such as the percentage of participants with no detectable cancer cells at surgery pathological complete response, event-free survival up to about 92 months, and overall survival up to nearly 10 years. Quality of life and side effects are monitored through questionnaires and adverse event tracking. The study lasts several years, with various assessments throughout treatment and follow-up periods to gather comprehensive data on treatment effects and safety.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effects of a medicine called fosmanogepix for treating candidemia and invasive candidiasis, which are serious fungal infections caused by Candida yeast. This Phase 3 clinical trial compares fosmanogepix to the standard treatment using caspofungin followed by fluconazole, aiming to show that fosmanogepix is not worse than the standard treatment by a margin of 15%. The study includes adult patients diagnosed with these infections and is sponsored by Basilea Pharmaceutica. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups two-thirds receive fosmanogepix intravenously, with an option to switch to oral tablets, while one-third receive caspofungin intravenously followed by oral fluconazole. Matching placebos are given to maintain blinding. Treatments are given daily, first by IV infusion at the clinic and then orally either at the clinic or at home if discharged. Treatment duration can be up to six weeks, depending on infection clearance and symptom improvement. Participants will be monitored through multiple study visits, with assessments including survival status at 30 days, treatment success at the end of treatment, and follow-up evaluations six weeks after stopping treatment. Additional evaluations include clinical and mycological responses, blood cultures, safety monitoring such as adverse events, lab tests, neurological exams, ECGs, and drug concentration measurements. The total study duration for each participant may be approximately 12.5 weeks, considering treatment and follow-up periods.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of fosmanogepix, given either intravenously or orally, for treating adult patients diagnosed with invasive mold infections. This Phase 3 trial compares fosmanogepix to the standard antifungal therapies. The study mainly aims to assess all-cause mortality by Day 42 and includes patients both receiving primary therapy and those receiving salvage treatment after prior therapies failed or were not tolerated. Participants are assigned to one of two cohorts Cohort A, where patients receive either fosmanogepix or the best available standard antifungal treatment, and Cohort B, where patients receive only fosmanogepix as salvage therapy. Fosmanogepix is administered via IV infusion or oral tablets. The treatment phase targets 84 days but can be extended up to 180 days, followed by a follow-up period. During the study, participants undergo various assessments including mortality evaluation at Day 42, clinical and radiological response checks, laboratory tests, neurological exams, ECG monitoring, and plasma drug level measurements at multiple time points. Safety is closely monitored throughout the study and follow-up, which together may last approximately 8 months. Researchers will track adverse events and overall treatment success over this period.

Researchers are evaluating treatment options for patients with advanced HRD-positive high-grade ovarian cancer, fallopian tube cancer, primary peritoneal cancer, and clear cell carcinoma of the ovary who have no remaining tumor after primary tumor debulking surgery. This phase II, multicenter, randomized, open-label study aims to compare the recurrence-free survival between patients receiving 3 cycles versus 6 cycles of carboplatin plus paclitaxel chemotherapy, followed by maintenance therapy with niraparib. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two treatment groups one group receives 3 cycles of carboplatin plus paclitaxel chemotherapy followed by niraparib maintenance therapy, while the other group receives 6 cycles of the same chemotherapy followed by niraparib maintenance. Niraparib maintenance therapy starts at a dose of 200 mg or 300 mg once daily and continues until disease progression, unacceptable side effects, or other stopping criteria. Tumor assessments using CT or MRI scans are done at specific intervals, and the tumor marker CA-125 is measured every 12 weeks. Clinical visits for blood tests and toxicity monitoring occur regularly during chemotherapy and niraparib maintenance. During the study, participants will attend clinical visits for safety monitoring, including adverse event tracking, blood counts, physical exams every 12 weeks, and serum pregnancy tests for women of childbearing potential. Tumor evaluations occur 9 to 12 weeks after starting therapy and then every 6 months. The study will follow patients for up to 8 years to measure recurrence-free survival and other outcomes such as overall survival, quality of life, and safety. About 640 patients will be recruited across approximately 60 sites in six European countries over 36 months.

Researchers are evaluating the combination of baxdrostat and dapagliflozin in people with chronic kidney disease CKD and high blood pressure hypertension. This Phase III, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aims to assess whether this combination reduces the risk of serious kidney damage, heart failure events, or cardiovascular death compared to dapagliflozin alone. The study includes participants with CKD and hypertension who meet specific kidney function and blood pressure criteria. Participants who are not already taking SGLT2 inhibitors will first complete a 4-week dapagliflozin run-in period. Then, they will be randomly assigned to receive either baxdrostat plus dapagliflozin or a placebo plus dapagliflozin. Baxdrostat dosing may start low and be increased if needed. Study visits will occur at 2, 4, 8, 16, 34, and 52 weeks after randomization, and then approximately every four months until the study ends, which is based on the number of key kidney or heart-related events. Throughout the study, participants will have regular assessments including blood tests to monitor kidney function and potassium levels, blood pressure measurements, and evaluations of heart and kidney health. If participants stop the blinded study drug early, they will continue dapagliflozin if possible and remain in the study for ongoing visits and monitoring. The main outcome is whether the combination treatment reduces the risk of a 50% sustained decline in kidney function, kidney failure, heart failure events, or cardiovascular death over up to 37 months.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of new drug combinations, including rilvegostomig with standard platinum-based chemotherapy, with or without ramucirumab, for treating advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer NSCLC. This study is open-label and multicenter, involving participants with confirmed stage IV NSCLC. It includes a sub-study with safety run-in and expansion parts to find the best dose and assess treatment activity. Participants receive treatments infused intravenously, including rilvegostomig, ramucirumab, and chemotherapy drugs like cisplatin, carboplatin, pemetrexed, paclitaxel, or nab-paclitaxel. Non-squamous NSCLC participants are randomly assigned to either rilvegostomig plus chemotherapy with ramucirumab or rilvegostomig plus chemotherapy alone, while squamous NSCLC participants receive rilvegostomig plus chemotherapy and ramucirumab. The study includes initial safety evaluation and dose expansion phases. During the study, participants undergo tumor tissue collection, disease measurements, and regular assessments of side effects, tumor response, and survival. Researchers monitor blood samples for drug levels and antibodies and track progression and overall survival over approximately 46 months. Safety, tolerability, and anti-tumor effects are closely followed throughout the treatment and observation periods.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and feasibility of a new paddle-shaped, high-density, multi-electrode mapping catheter designed to map the atrial and ventricular regions of the heart in patients with various arrhythmias. This device is studied in individuals undergoing clinically indicated catheter mapping and ablation procedures for managing arrhythmias such as ventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, and premature ventricular contractions. Participants will undergo catheter mapping and ablation using the investigational multi-electrode mapping catheter during their scheduled procedures. The catheter is used to perform high-density mapping of the hearts electrical activity to guide treatment. The study focuses on the devices safety, including serious adverse events within 7 days post-procedure, and its ability to complete all required pre-ablation mapping tasks. Evaluation includes physician assessments of the catheters deployment, maneuverability, and signal quality. During the study, participants will be monitored for safety outcomes up to 7 days after the procedure. Researchers will collect data on adverse events, mapping completion, and device performance. Participants must comply with all pre-procedure, post-procedure, and follow-up testing and requirements. The studys total duration includes the procedure day and a 7-day follow-up period to assess device-related safety and effectiveness parameters.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of combining tarlatamab with durvalumab, carboplatin, and etoposide compared to the combination of durvalumab, carboplatin, and etoposide alone in treating patients with untreated extensive stage small-cell lung cancer ES-SCLC. The main goal is to see if the addition of tarlatamab can help patients live longer overall. This is a phase 3, open-label, randomized study conducted across multiple centers. Participants are assigned to one of two groups. One group receives tarlatamab combined with durvalumab, carboplatin, and etoposide for four treatment cycles, followed by maintenance treatment with tarlatamab and durvalumab. The other group receives durvalumab, carboplatin, and etoposide for four cycles, followed by durvalumab alone. All drugs are given as intravenous infusions. The study lasts up to approximately 3.5 to 4 years to assess survival and disease progression. During the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including evaluations of overall survival and progression-free survival. Other measures include response to treatment, disease control, duration of response, and monitoring for treatment-related adverse events. Blood tests will evaluate drug levels and antibody development. The research team will carefully monitor participants throughout the treatment and follow-up periods, keeping track of their health and any side effects.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of the combination of divarasib and pembrolizumab compared with pembrolizumab combined with pemetrexed and either carboplatin or cisplatin. This study focuses on adults with previously untreated, advanced or metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer NSCLC that has a KRAS G12C mutation. The goal is to assess these treatments as first-line options in this specific lung cancer population. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will take divarasib orally once daily and receive pembrolizumab through an intravenous infusion every three weeks. The other group will receive pembrolizumab, pemetrexed, and either carboplatin or cisplatin via intravenous infusions every three weeks. Treatment continues with these schedules, following the study protocol for up to approximately five years of follow-up. During the study, participants will have regular assessments to monitor their health and response to treatment. These include imaging and clinical evaluations to measure progression-free survival and overall survival for up to five years. Researchers will also track quality of life, symptom changes, treatment side effects, and adverse events using questionnaires and patient-reported outcomes. Safety monitoring and detailed evaluations will help understand the effects of the treatments over the study duration.

Researchers are evaluating the safety, pharmacokinetics, and activity of divarasib either alone or combined with other anti-cancer treatments in adults with previously untreated advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer NSCLC that has a KRAS G12C mutation. This study includes participants with locally advanced unresectable or metastatic NSCLC who have not received prior systemic treatment for their advanced disease. The trial is open-label and includes multiple phases to assess different dosing and combinations of therapies. Participants are assigned to different groups to receive divarasib daily by mouth, alone or combined with pembrolizumab given intravenously every three weeks. Some groups also receive a platinum-based chemotherapy carboplatin or cisplatin and pemetrexed alongside divarasib and pembrolizumab. Different dose levels of divarasib are being tested, with some participants randomized during an expansion phase to receive one of two combination dose levels. Treatment cycles last 21 days and treatments are given according to these schedules. Throughout the study, participants undergo regular monitoring for safety and treatment effects, including assessments of adverse events from baseline until 60 days after the last dose or until starting another cancer therapy. Researchers also evaluate response rates, duration of response, progression-free survival, and symptom changes over approximately five years. Tests include patient questionnaires about side effects and quality of life, as well as measurements of divarasib levels in the body. The study aims to identify recommended doses and assess responses, including in the central nervous system, with ongoing safety monitoring during and after treatment.