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Researchers are evaluating the combination of CGT9486 and sunitinib compared to sunitinib alone in patients with locally advanced, unresectable, or metastatic Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors GIST. This Phase 3, open-label international trial involves multiple parts, including dose confirmation, drug interaction assessments, and efficacy comparisons. The study also includes substudies focusing on drug-drug interaction potential and first-line treatment in patients with specific genetic mutations KIT exon 9. Approximately 482 patients will participate across these parts.

Preterm birth, defined as birth before 37 weeks of gestation, occurs in about 8 percent of pregnancies in Canada and is linked to many health challenges, especially when it happens before 29 weeks. At this early stage, infants often face breathing difficulties and may require resuscitation. This trial compares resuscitation using either low 30% or high 60% oxygen levels to determine which approach results in better survival and neurodevelopmental outcomes at around 24 months of age. The study uses a cluster randomized crossover design where hospitals alternate between starting resuscitation with 30% or 60% oxygen for groups of 30 infants. Resuscitation includes standard care steps like lung expansion and ventilation support as needed. Oxygen is initially given at the assigned concentration for the first 5 minutes, then adjusted based on the infants oxygen saturation levels and heart rate over the next 5 minutes to maintain target saturation ranges. This approach aims to balance risks of too much or too little oxygen. Participants are infants born between 23 and 28 weeks gestation who receive full resuscitation at participating centers. During the study, infants have oxygen saturation monitored continuously, and adjustments to oxygen concentration are made carefully. Researchers will evaluate survival and major neurodevelopmental outcomes at 24 months corrected age, along with several safety and health measures during the neonatal intensive care stay. The trial is expected to provide important evidence to guide oxygen use during resuscitation of extremely preterm infants.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of 68Ga-HA-DOTATATE PETCT imaging to diagnose somatostatin-positive neuroendocrine tumors compared to conventional imaging methods such as CT, MRI, 111 In-pentetreotide scans, and 18F-FDG PETCT. The study aims to assess the usefulness of 68Ga-HA-DOTATATE in initial diagnosis, surveillance of completely removed tumors, and localization of functioning tumors like insulinoma and gastrinoma. Participants will receive an intravenous injection of 100-250 MBq of 68Ga-HA-DOTATATE. Imaging starts 45-90 minutes after the injection, followed by a CT scan for localization without moving the patient. The 68Ga-HA-DOTATATE PETCT results will be compared to any prior imaging and pathology reports to evaluate its diagnostic utility. During the study, participants will undergo the PETCT imaging procedure and provide informed consent. The research team will monitor the imaging results over five years to assess the diagnostic value of 68Ga-HA-DOTATATE PETCT. Participants are expected to comply with study instructions and attend scheduled imaging sessions as part of this observational study.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effects of a medicine called Ritlecitinib for adults with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa HS, a condition that causes long-lasting painful red lumps on the skin. The study focuses on participants who have not responded well to or cannot tolerate antibiotics for HS. This Phase 2, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aims to understand how Ritlecitinib compares to placebo in treating this condition. Participants will be randomly assigned to take either Ritlecitinib or a matching placebo by mouth once daily at home. The study includes a loading dose of Ritlecitinib for the first 8 weeks, followed by a maintenance dose for the next 8 weeks, totaling 16 weeks of treatment. The placebo group will follow the same schedule with a pill that looks like the study medicine but contains no active drug. Throughout the study, participants will have about 10 clinic visits over approximately 24 weeks, including screening, Day 1, and follow-ups every 1, 2, or 4 weeks until Week 16. At these visits, health status will be reviewed through physical exams, blood and urine tests, vital signs, chest X-rays, ECGs, hearing tests, and questionnaires. Participants will also record daily medication intake and HS symptoms using a mobile eDiary. Researchers will measure skin response and safety outcomes to assess the effects of the study medicine compared to placebo.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of delgocitinib cream 20 mgg applied twice daily compared to a cream vehicle in treating adults with mild to severe palmoplantar pustulosis PPP. This trial is a phase 2a, double-blind study focusing on this skin condition characterized by pustules on the palms and soles. The main goal is to see how well delgocitinib cream improves symptoms over a 16-week treatment period. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups one group will apply delgocitinib cream twice a day for 16 weeks, while the other group will use a matching vehicle cream twice daily for the same duration. The study includes a total of approximately 18 weeks for each participant, involving around 9 visits. The trial compares the active cream to the placebo cream to assess efficacy and safety. During the study, participants will attend scheduled visits to monitor their condition and collect data on skin symptoms, pustule counts, and quality of life measures. Researchers will assess the improvement in PPP severity using specific scales such as the PPP Area and Severity Index PPPASI. Safety is monitored through reports of any treatment-emergent side effects. Overall participation lasts about 18 weeks, including screening and treatment phases.

Researchers are evaluating the effects of an investigational medicine called PGN-EDODM1 to understand how safe and tolerable multiple doses are for adults with myotonic dystrophy type 1 DM1. This phase 2 study compares PGN-EDODM1 to a placebo to assess its safety and tolerability in people with this condition. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either PGN-EDODM1 or a placebo. The treatment is given by intravenous infusion once every 4 weeks for a total of 12 weeks. Those in the PGN-EDODM1 group will receive ascending doses, while the placebo group will receive saline infusions on the same schedule. During the study, participants will be monitored for safety by tracking adverse events from the start through Day 112. Researchers will measure drug levels in the blood, changes in muscle tissue, myotonia severity, hand grip strength, and mobility using specific tests. The total participation lasts through about 16 weeks, including treatment and follow-up assessments.

Researchers are studying pulmonary arterial hypertension PAH, a condition where lung blood vessels become thick and narrow, causing high blood pressure in the lungs and making it hard for the heart to work. PAH can cause difficulty breathing and limit activity. While standard treatments help symptoms, they do not stop the disease from worsening. This research focuses on sotatercept, a targeted therapy aimed at specific proteins involved in PAH, to learn about its long-term safety and tolerability when added to usual PAH treatments. Participants in this long-term follow-up study, who previously took part in certain sotatercept trials, may continue receiving sotatercept by subcutaneous injection every three weeks. Those coming from blinded studies start at 0.3 mgkg with possible increases up to 0.7 mgkg, while those from unblinded studies continue their current dose with possible titration to 0.7 mgkg. The study monitors participants over an extended period to assess continued effects alongside their usual PAH therapy. During the study, participants will have regular assessments including monitoring for adverse events, blood tests for blood components and chemistry, body weight, blood pressure, and ECG readings. Researchers will also evaluate exercise capacity, heart function markers, and risk scores related to PAH. The study aims to follow participants for up to approximately 7 to 8 years to understand long-term safety, treatment tolerability, and health changes while using sotatercept with standard PAH care.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of enicepatide, a dual GLP-1GIP receptor agonist, at multiple doses compared with placebo for weight management in adults with obesity or overweight and type 2 diabetes mellitus T2DM. This Phase III study aims to better understand how enicepatide affects body weight and other health measures in this population. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either placebo or one of three dosing regimens of enicepatide, administered once weekly using an integrated drug-device combination product. The study lasts for 72 weeks, during which participants will self-administer the study drug or receive injections from a trained individual if needed. Throughout the study, participants will undergo various assessments including body weight, hemoglobin A1c, waist circumference, fasting glucose and insulin, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and quality of life questionnaires. Safety will be monitored through adverse event reporting and specific rating scales. This comprehensive evaluation will help determine the effects of enicepatide on weight and diabetes management over the study period.

Researchers are evaluating the effects of enicepatide, a dual GLP-1GIP receptor agonist, at multiple doses compared with placebo for weight management in adults with obesity or overweight who do not have Type 2 diabetes. This Phase III, randomized, double-blind study aims to assess both the efficacy and safety of once-weekly enicepatide in this population, addressing weight-related comorbidities such as prediabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular conditions. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either placebo or one of three enicepatide dosing regimens, administered once weekly via an integrated drug-device combination product. The treatment phase lasts through 72 weeks, during which changes in body weight and other health measures are monitored. The study includes multiple assessments to track body weight percentage change, waist circumference, fasting glucose and insulin levels, lipid profiles, blood pressure, and quality of life measures. Throughout the study, participants will undergo regular evaluations including physical examinations, laboratory tests, and questionnaires related to physical functioning and urinary incontinence. Researchers will monitor adverse events, patient-reported health questionnaires, and biomarkers at baseline and weekly intervals through week 72. This long-term follow-up allows for a comprehensive assessment of treatment effects and safety in participants managing obesity or overweight without Type 2 diabetes.

Researchers are evaluating BGB-16673, an oral drug, in adults with various types of B-cell malignancies such as marginal zone lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, mantle cell lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Waldenstrm macroglobulinemia, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, and Richters transformation. This study includes Phase 1 dose finding and safety expansion, followed by Phase 2 expansion cohorts to determine recommended doses and further assess safety and efficacy. The study is divided into several parts, starting with Phase 1 dose escalation to find safe dosage levels, including monotherapy dose escalation and safety expansion in selected doses. Phase 2 involves expansion cohorts where participants receive the recommended doses identified in Phase 1 for further safety and efficacy evaluation. Some cohorts include participants who have not received prior BTK inhibitors, and Japanese participants are also enrolled to assess safety. Treatments are orally administered. Participants will undergo regular assessments including monitoring for adverse events, disease response, and drug concentration levels in the blood at various time points. Researchers will measure outcomes such as overall response rate and progression-free survival over approximately three years. Safety and tolerability will be closely tracked, and quality of life questionnaires will be completed at scheduled intervals. Participation may last several years, including follow-up periods to monitor long-term effects.