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Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of trontinemab in people aged 50 to 90 with early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, ranging from mild cognitive impairment to mild dementia. This Phase III clinical trial focuses on those who show evidence of Alzheimer's pathology and have a recent history of cognitive decline. The study aims to measure changes in cognitive function over 72 weeks. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either intravenous trontinemab or a placebo. The trial is designed as a double-blind, placebo-controlled study, meaning neither participants nor researchers know who receives the active drug or placebo. The treatment period lasts up to 72 weeks, during which participants will undergo various assessments to monitor their cognitive status and safety. During the study, participants will complete clinical tests including cognitive assessments and imaging such as MRI, PET scans, or cerebrospinal fluid analysis to confirm Alzheimer's pathology. A study partner will assist participants as needed. Researchers will track changes from the start of the study through week 72 using tools like the Clinical Dementia Rating. Safety monitoring and adherence to study procedures will also be closely observed throughout the trial.

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 evaluating the effects of iptacopan compared with a placebo in adults aged 18 to 85 years who have generalized Myasthenia Gravis positive for acetylcholine receptor antibodies (AChR+ gMG). This Phase III, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study aims to assess the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of iptacopan while participants continue their stable standard of care treatments. The study includes participants with moderate to severe gMG symptoms and positive diagnostic criteria. Participants will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to receive either iptacopan or a matching placebo in the form of hard gelatin capsules for six months (180 days). During this time, they will continue their stable standard of care treatments. After the double-blind treatment period, a maximum 60-month open-label extension phase is offered. Safety follow-up assessments will occur one week and one month after the last dose of study treatment. During the study, participants will be evaluated for changes in their Myasthenia Gravis Activity of Daily Living (MG-ADL) total score from baseline to month 6. Researchers will monitor safety and tolerability throughout the treatment and extension periods. Vaccination status, infection monitoring, and regular clinical assessments will be part of participant evaluations to ensure safety and track disease symptoms over time.

Researchers are evaluating treatments for participants with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who are not eligible for autologous stem cell transplantation. This Phase 3 study compares if the combination of belantamab mafodotin, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone (BRd) can extend progression-free survival or increase the number of participants achieving minimal residual disease negative status compared with the combination of daratumumab, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone (DRd). Participants will receive either BRd or DRd treatment. Belantamab mafodotin, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone will be administered in the BRd group, while daratumumab, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone will be given in the DRd group. The study will monitor participants over approximately 7 years to assess long-term outcomes. During the study, participants will undergo assessments to measure progression-free survival and minimal residual disease status. Researchers will collect clinical data, laboratory tests, and safety information throughout the treatment and follow-up periods. The total duration of participation may last up to about 7 years to evaluate long-term effects and outcomes of the treatments.

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) are types of blood cancers that can cause symptoms like enlarged lymph nodes, spleen, or liver, night sweats, weight loss, and fever. People with these conditions have shorter life expectancy, creating an urgent need for new treatments to extend life and control symptoms. This research evaluates the safety and effectiveness of a drug called BGB-16673 compared to other treatments chosen by doctors in participants previously treated with both Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitors (BTKi) and B-cell leukemia/lymphoma 2 protein inhibitors (BCL2i). Participants with relapsed or refractory CLL or SLL will be randomly assigned to receive either BGB-16673 taken orally or one of the investigator's chosen treatments, which include idelalisib plus rituximab (for CLL only), bendamustine plus rituximab, or venetoclax plus rituximab retreatment. The study plans to include approximately 250 participants worldwide. Treatments are given according to the assigned group to compare how well each controls disease progression. During the study, researchers will monitor participants for about 36 months to measure progression-free survival, which is the length of time patients live without their disease worsening. Participants will undergo assessments including imaging and laboratory tests to evaluate their health and treatment response. Safety and effectiveness will be closely followed throughout the study period to better understand the potential benefits and risks of BGB-16673 compared to other treatment options.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of Dostarlimab compared to a placebo in adults with locally advanced unresected Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). This phase 3 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study focuses on patients who have completed chemoradiation therapy with cisplatin and radiation and have no distant metastatic disease. The study requires confirmation of PD-L1 positive tumor status and specific testing for oropharyngeal carcinoma cases. Participants will receive either Dostarlimab or a placebo as an intravenous infusion following their chemoradiation treatment. The study monitors these treatments as sequential therapy to assess their impact on disease progression. Treatments are administered in a controlled, blinded manner to compare outcomes between the two groups effectively. During the study, participants will be followed for up to approximately five years to measure event-free survival, with evaluations conducted by blinded independent central review. Assessments will include monitoring for safety, disease status, and any adverse events throughout the study period. This long-term follow-up aims to provide comprehensive data on the effectiveness and safety of Dostarlimab as post-chemoradiation therapy in this patient population.

Researchers are evaluating how well elritercept (TAK-226, KER-050) works in reducing the need for red blood cell (RBC) transfusions in adults with very low, low, or intermediate risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) who require regular blood transfusions. The study is a Phase 3, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial that also aims to assess the safety and tolerability of elritercept over both short and longer periods, including in adults with high transfusion needs. Participants will be randomly assigned in a 2:1 ratio to receive either elritercept or a matching placebo by subcutaneous injection every 4 weeks. The study includes a Primary Phase lasting 24 weeks and a Secondary Phase lasting an additional 24 weeks, during which participants continue the same treatment. Following these phases, an Extension Phase allows eligible participants to continue treatment until discontinuation or study unblinding. Study visits occur every 2 weeks during the first 6 cycles and every 4 weeks thereafter. Treatment continuation depends on meeting disease assessment criteria every 24 weeks. Participants will undergo various assessments including bone marrow aspirates, transfusion evaluations, and disease status checks throughout the study. Safety follow-up lasts for 8 weeks after the last dose, with visits every 4 weeks during this time. Afterward, long-term follow-up occurs quarterly for up to 5 years or until withdrawal, death, loss to follow-up, or study closure. The main outcome measured is the percentage of participants achieving transfusion independence for at least 8 weeks during the first 24 weeks of treatment.

Researchers are evaluating overall survival in men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), a form of prostate cancer that has spread beyond the prostate and no longer responds to hormone therapies. This Phase 3 randomized trial compares pasritamig (JNJ-78278343), a T cell redirecting agent targeting human kallikrein 2, combined with best supportive care (BSC), against placebo with BSC to understand the length of time participants survive from the start of treatment. Participants receive pasritamig or placebo through intravenous infusion along with best supportive care, which is provided at the treating physician's discretion. The study focuses on men who have previously undergone multiple prostate cancer treatments including androgen-receptor pathway inhibitors, taxane chemotherapy, radioligand therapy, and possibly PARP inhibitors. Patients must continue ongoing hormone therapy during the treatment phase. During the study, participants are monitored for overall survival up to 2 years and 8 months. Assessments include clinical evaluations and laboratory tests to measure kidney and liver function, blood counts, and general health status. Safety and treatment effects are closely observed, with eligibility based on performance status and organ function. The trial aims to provide detailed long-term outcome data for this advanced prostate cancer treatment approach.

Researchers are evaluating the bioequivalence of two subcutaneous formulations of ocrelizumab in adults with relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS) or primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS). This phase II study aims to compare a test formulation of ocrelizumab with the marketed reference formulation to understand if they behave similarly in the body. Participants include those diagnosed based on the revised McDonald criteria, with an Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score between 0 and 6.5. The study has two phases: a controlled phase where participants receive a single dose of either the test or reference ocrelizumab formulation, followed by a continuation phase where all participants receive the test formulation. Both treatments are administered subcutaneously according to the study schedule. The design is randomized, open-label, parallel group, and multicenter. During the study, researchers will monitor the body's response to the medication by measuring serum concentration levels, including the area under the concentration-time curve and maximum serum concentration over 12 weeks after dosing. Participants undergo screening and evaluations to confirm eligibility and safety. The study excludes those with recent anti-CD20 treatments, certain medical histories, or other conditions that might interfere with the study. The age range for participants is 18 to 65 years, and both genders are eligible.

Researchers are evaluating how well elritercept works compared to epoetin alfa in treating anemia in adults with very low, low, or intermediate risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) who need regular red blood cell (RBC) transfusions. The study aims to see if elritercept can reduce the need for RBC transfusions, improve tiredness without transfusions, lower transfusion burden, and enhance quality of life. It also examines the immune response to elritercept and monitors its safety. Participants receive either elritercept or epoetin alfa as subcutaneous injections. The study is a phase 3, multicenter, randomized trial comparing the efficacy and safety of these two drugs. The treatment period lasts through 24 weeks, with each cycle lasting 28 days. Researchers monitor participants for RBC transfusion independence lasting at least 12 weeks and a significant increase in hemoglobin levels. During the study, participants undergo regular assessments including blood tests to measure hemoglobin and other blood counts. Researchers track transfusion needs and quality of life reports. Safety is carefully monitored throughout the trial. Participants are involved from screening through 24 weeks of treatment, with evaluations to measure the effectiveness of the treatments and any side effects.