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Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of rilvegostomig compared to pembrolizumab, both combined with platinum-based doublet chemotherapy, as initial treatments for patients with metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (mNSCLC) whose tumors express PD-L1. This Phase III, randomized, double-blind, global study focuses on patients whose tumors meet the PD-L1 expression threshold of 1% or higher and do not have certain genetic mutations or rearrangements that would require other targeted therapies. Participants receive either rilvegostomig or pembrolizumab intravenously on the first day of each 21-day treatment cycle. Both groups also receive platinum-based chemotherapy drugs such as carboplatin or cisplatin, administered intravenously up to four cycles, along with pemetrexed given intravenously on Day 1 of each cycle. The study monitors these treatments as first-line therapy for metastatic non-squamous NSCLC. During the study, participants undergo regular assessments including imaging scans to measure tumor size and response, as well as evaluations of organ and bone marrow function. Researchers track overall survival and progression-free survival for up to approximately five years. Safety is closely monitored throughout, and patients are followed long-term to assess outcomes related to treatment effectiveness and tolerability.

This is a Phase III, two-arm, randomized, double-blind, global, multicenter study assessing the efficacy and safety of rilvegostomig compared to pembrolizumab, both in combination with platinum-based doublet chemotherapy, as a first-line (1L) treatment for patients with squamous metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (mNSCLC) whose tumors express PD-L1 (tumor cells (TC) ≥ 1%).

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of combining durvalumab and domvanalimab compared to durvalumab plus placebo in adults with locally advanced (Stage III), unresectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose disease has not worsened after definitive platinum-based concurrent chemoradiation therapy. This Phase III, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, international study involves multiple centers. Participants receive intravenous infusions of durvalumab and domvanalimab or durvalumab and placebo. The treatments are given after patients have completed concurrent platinum-based chemotherapy and radiation therapy with a total radiation dose of approximately 60 Gy. The study monitors patients over time to assess treatment effects and safety. During the study, participants undergo evaluations including tumor tissue analysis for PD-L1 status, performance status assessments, and monitoring of organ and marrow function. The main outcome measured is progression-free survival up to 8 years after randomization. Researchers also monitor for any adverse effects and disease progression throughout the study period.

Researchers are evaluating whether the drugs retatrutide and tirzepatide can prevent major adverse liver outcomes (MALO) in adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) who are at high risk. This Phase 3 trial enrolls about 4,500 adults with MASLD identified by non-invasive tests indicating an increased likelihood of developing serious liver problems. The study aims to understand how these treatments might affect liver health over time compared to a placebo. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either retatrutide, tirzepatide, or a placebo, all given by subcutaneous injection. The study will last approximately 224 weeks, during which participants may attend 25 to 30 clinic visits for monitoring and assessment. After the main study, eligible participants can join an optional 2-year extension where all will receive either retatrutide or tirzepatide regardless of their original group. Throughout the trial, participants’ liver function and disease progression will be closely monitored through various health assessments. Researchers will track the time to the first major adverse liver event as the main outcome. Safety and health status will be evaluated regularly during clinic visits, ensuring thorough observation over the long study period.

Researchers are evaluating treatments for adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have previously received an anti-CD38 antibody and lenalidomide. The study compares the effectiveness of talquetamab combined with pomalidomide (Tal-P), talquetamab combined with teclistamab (Tal-Tec), and investigator's choice between two standard regimens: elotuzumab with pomalidomide and dexamethasone (EPd), or pomalidomide with bortezomib and dexamethasone (PVd). This Phase 3 trial aims to understand which combination best controls the disease progression. Participants will receive talquetamab as a subcutaneous injection, pomalidomide orally, teclistamab as a subcutaneous injection, elotuzumab intravenously, dexamethasone either orally or intravenously, and bortezomib as a subcutaneous injection. The study involves comparing these combinations with varying administration routes. The trial includes multiple treatment arms to assess different drug combinations in patients who have undergone 1 to 4 prior therapies. During the study, participants will be monitored for progression-free survival up to 3 years and 5 months. Researchers will regularly assess disease status, treatment response, and safety. Participants' performance status will be evaluated, and adherence to treatment and potential side effects will be carefully tracked. This long-term observation will help determine how well each treatment combination controls the disease over time.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness and safety of pirtobrutinib in adults with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). The study focuses on two parts: Part 1 tests three different doses of pirtobrutinib in participants who have had 1 to 3 prior treatments, including a covalent Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor. Part 2 evaluates pirtobrutinib alone in participants who have not received prior treatment but have a specific genetic deletion called 17p. This is a phase 2, open-label, randomized study. Pirtobrutinib is given orally to participants in both study parts. Participants in Part 1 receive one of three dose levels, while those in Part 2 receive pirtobrutinib monotherapy. Part 1 participation lasts about 3 years, and Part 2 participation can last up to 2 years. The study compares the effects of different doses and treatment histories to better understand pirtobrutinib’s impact on CLL/SLL. Throughout the study, researchers monitor participants' overall response to treatment from the start up to 3 years. They assess safety and side effects, and participants are required to be able to swallow oral medication and have a performance status that allows them to participate. The study includes regular evaluations to determine how well the treatment controls the disease and to track any adverse events over the course of the study periods.

Researchers are evaluating the anti-tumor activity of amivantamab combined with pembrolizumab and carboplatin compared to pembrolizumab, 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), and platinum therapy (carboplatin or cisplatin) in participants with recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). This trial focuses on participants who have not received prior systemic treatment in the recurrent/metastatic setting. HNSCC is a type of cancer affecting the outer tissue layer of the mouth and throat and other head and neck regions. Participants will receive either amivantamab added to pembrolizumab and carboplatin or the standard care regimen of pembrolizumab, 5-FU, and a platinum agent (carboplatin or cisplatin). 5-FU will be given as an infusion over a 4-day period. The study is a phase 3, randomized, open-label, multicenter trial comparing these treatment combinations. During the study, researchers will monitor overall survival and the objective response rate using standard tumor evaluation criteria for up to about 3 years and 7 months. Participants will undergo assessments to measure disease response, including imaging and other evaluations, to track how well the treatments work. Safety and side effects will also be monitored throughout the trial period.

Researchers are studying the clinical and health-related outcomes of treatments containing amivantamab for people with common EGFR-mutated advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), which is the most common type of lung cancer. This type of cancer can spread to other parts of the body and occurs due to changes in genes such as the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). The study focuses on real-world use of these treatments outside of controlled clinical trials. Participants will receive amivantamab-containing regimens as part of their standard care, decided by their doctors according to approved guidelines and local recommendations for supportive medications. The study observes patients starting these treatments for the first time and follows their clinical course as they receive care in usual medical settings. During the study, researchers will collect data for up to approximately 60 months to understand how long patients continue treatment and other health outcomes. Data collection includes monitoring treatment use, clinical responses, and safety in a real-world context. Participants or their representatives must provide consent for data verification, and the study tracks outcomes during routine clinical visits without altering standard treatment practices.

Researchers are evaluating how well elacestrant works compared to standard endocrine therapy in adults with node-positive, Estrogen Receptor-positive (ER+), Human Epidermal Growth Factor-2 negative (HER2-) early breast cancer who are at high risk of the cancer returning. This is a Phase 3 global, multicenter, randomized, open-label study focusing on participants who have had early invasive breast cancer removed and meet specific receptor and risk criteria. The study aims to understand which treatment better prevents invasive breast cancer over up to five years. Participants will receive either elacestrant or one of several standard endocrine therapies, including anastrozole, letrozole, exemestane, or tamoxifen, all given as oral tablets. Treatments will be administered according to the study plan, with careful monitoring throughout the trial. The study includes adults who have already received between 24 and 60 months of prior endocrine therapy, with or without certain inhibitors, and who have completed or stopped these treatments as required. During the study, participants will be monitored for invasive breast cancer-free survival for up to five years. Researchers will perform regular assessments to track treatment effects, side effects, and cancer recurrence. The study also includes safety monitoring and may involve additional tests or evaluations as needed to ensure participant well-being throughout the trial.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness and safety of combining ficlatuzumab with cetuximab compared to cetuximab alone in adults with recurrent or metastatic human papillomavirus (HPV)-negative head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). This phase 3 study focuses on participants whose cancer has returned or spread and who have previously been treated with anti-PD-1/PD-L1 immune checkpoint inhibitors and platinum-based chemotherapy. The main goal is to see if the combination improves progression-free survival and overall survival. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: two groups will receive different doses of ficlatuzumab plus cetuximab, and the third group will receive a placebo plus cetuximab. Treatments involve infusions of biological agents, with ficlatuzumab being a monoclonal antibody targeting hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) and cetuximab being an epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) antagonist. The study will enroll about 410 participants and is double-blinded, meaning neither participants nor researchers know who is receiving ficlatuzumab or placebo. During the study, participants will be monitored regularly through imaging scans (CT or MRI) to measure tumor response, along with physical exams and laboratory tests. Researchers will track overall survival from the time of randomization until death from any cause, which may take approximately 44 months. Safety assessments and compliance with study procedures will also be closely observed throughout the trial.