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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 effectiveness and safety of an investigational drug called BNT323 also known as DB-1303 compared with standard chemotherapy in women with recurrent endometrial cancer. The study includes two groups based on the level of HER2 protein in the tumor Cohort 1 with HER2 levels 1 or 2 who have been previously treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors, and Cohort 2 with HER2 level 3. The study aims to understand how well BNT323 or chemotherapy controls cancer progression and how the drug affects patients immune response and quality of life. Participants in Cohort 1 will be randomly assigned to receive either BNT323 or chemotherapy drugs such as doxorubicin, paclitaxel, or docetaxel. In Cohort 2, participants will receive BNT323 alone. Treatments are given intravenously and continue until the cancer progresses, unacceptable side effects occur, or consent is withdrawn. The study includes screening, treatment, safety follow-up, efficacy follow-up, and a long-term survival follow-up lasting up to about 53 months. During the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including tumor evaluations, safety monitoring, and quality of life questionnaires. Researchers will measure progression-free survival in Cohort 1 and tumor response rate in Cohort 2. Safety is monitored by tracking adverse effects and drug levels in the body. Participants can expect to be followed for up to 53 months after treatment to assess long-term outcomes and survival.

Researchers are evaluating new treatments for advanced ovarian cancer in women who have completed initial surgery and chemotherapy. The study focuses on non-HRD positive ovarian cancer, comparing a targeted therapy called sacituzumab tirumotecan sac-TMT given alone or with bevacizumab, against standard care options such as bevacizumab maintenance or observation. The goal is to see if sac-TMT with or without bevacizumab can help patients live longer without their cancer worsening. Participants in the experimental group will receive sac-TMT through intravenous infusion on days 1, 15, and 29 of every 6-week cycle until the cancer progresses, side effects become prohibitive, or other reasons for stopping arise. They may optionally receive bevacizumab on days 1 and 22 of each cycle. The comparator group will either receive bevacizumab alone every 3 weeks for up to 22 courses or be monitored without active treatment. Supportive medications like steroid mouthwash and other rescue drugs are recommended before sac-TMT infusions. Throughout the study, participants will be regularly monitored for how long they live without their disease progressing, overall survival, side effects, and quality of life using specialized questionnaires. These assessments will continue for up to approximately 78 months. The study is randomized, with single masking, and led by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC. Participants can expect regular visits for treatment and monitoring during this period.

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.

Researchers are evaluating ODM-212, a drug being studied in a first-in-human, multi-site, open-label Phase 12 clinical trial involving adults with selected advanced solid tumors that cannot be treated with curative intent. The study aims to assess the safety and side effects of ODM-212 in patients who have cancers such as mesothelioma, lung carcinoma, colorectal cancer, and others with specific genetic alterations. This research is sponsored by Orion Corporation, Orion Pharma. Participants receive ODM-212 tablets at doses of 5mg andor 40mg. The study has two parts an initial dose escalation phase to find a safe dose, followed by a dose expansion phase that includes patients with solid tumors harboring specific genetic pathway alterations. Treatments are given orally, and dosing details are adjusted based on patient response and safety observations. During the study, participants will be monitored from the first dose until one year after the last study visit to track treatment-emergent adverse events and their severity. Regular assessments include physical exams, laboratory tests, and performance status evaluations. Participants must comply with the protocol and provide informed consent. The total study duration varies based on treatment and follow-up schedules.

Researchers are evaluating azetukalner as a treatment for adults diagnosed with moderate-to-severe Major Depressive Disorder MDD. This Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aims to assess the clinical efficacy, safety, and tolerability of azetukalner when taken alone. The study involves participants aged 18 to 74 who have experienced their first major depressive episode before age 50. Participants receive either azetukalner 20 mg or a placebo orally once a day with food, preferably with the evening meal, for a total of 6 weeks. The study includes two groups one taking azetukalner and the other taking placebo, both under blinded conditions to ensure unbiased results. During the study, participants will be regularly monitored through clinical evaluations, including changes in depression severity scores such as the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale HAMD-17 and other scales measuring pleasure and clinical global impression. Safety and tolerability will be observed from screening through 8 weeks after the final dose. The total study duration includes screening, 6 weeks of treatment, and post-treatment safety follow-up.

This trial focuses on elderly patients aged 80 years or older, or those 75 years and older who are considered frail, with untreated diffuse large B-cell lymphoma DLBCL and related lymphoma subtypes. The study is a phase III, randomized, open-label, multicenter trial conducted in several countries including Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Italy, Australia, and New Zealand. It aims to compare the standard chemotherapy regimen R-miniCHOP with an experimental treatment R-pola-miniCHP, where vincristine is replaced by polatuzumab vedotin, to assess differences in outcomes for this patient population. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two treatment groups. One group will receive R-mini-CHOP consisting of rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone over six 21-day cycles. The other group will receive R-pola-mini-CHP, which includes rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, prednisone, and polatuzumab vedotin instead of vincristine, also given over six 21-day cycles. Both treatments last approximately 18 weeks. The study includes a screening period lasting up to 4 weeks before treatment begins. During the study, participants will be followed for up to 36 months after completing treatment to monitor progression-free survival over two years. Researchers will evaluate disease progression and safety outcomes through regular assessments during and after the treatment period. Participants will provide informed consent and undergo evaluations including health status and disease measurements to ensure eligibility and monitor treatment effects throughout the trial.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of amivantamab combined with either lazertinib or platinum-based chemotherapy in treating participants who have epidermal growth factor receptor mutated EGFRm non-small cell lung cancer NSCLC. This study focuses on advanced or metastatic NSCLC cases where standard curative treatments are not suitable. It aims to assess the antitumor activity of these treatment combinations in this patient population. Participants receive either amivantamab with oral lazertinib in 28-day cycles or amivantamab with intravenous chemotherapy consisting of carboplatin and pemetrexed in 21-day cycles. Treatment continues until disease progression, participant withdrawal, death, or investigator decision to stop treatment. The study is designed with two separate groups receiving these distinct treatment combinations. Throughout the study, participants will undergo assessments to monitor treatment effects and safety. Researchers will measure progression-free survival as the primary outcome up to 4 years and 6 months, along with secondary outcomes including dose adjustments, adverse events, overall survival, response rates, and duration of response. Participants are followed regularly during treatment to track these outcomes and manage any side effects until the studys completion.

Researchers are evaluating whether baricitinib can delay the development of clinical stage 3 type 1 diabetes T1D in children and adults at high risk. This phase 3, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study includes participants aged 1 to under 36 years who have early stages of T1D or specific diabetes-related autoantibodies. The study aims to better understand preventing or delaying the onset of clinical diabetes in this at-risk population. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either baricitinib or a placebo orally. The study lasts up to approximately 5 years, during which participants take the assigned treatment and are monitored regularly. The trial includes a control group receiving placebo to compare with the baricitinib group. The dosing schedule and exact treatment duration depend on the study protocol and participant response. Throughout the study, participants will undergo assessments including monitoring the time to diagnosis of stage 3 T1D, blood tests measuring glucose and C-peptide levels, body measurements, and health surveys. Researchers will track changes in these measures over time, including pharmacokinetics of baricitinib. Safety and response to treatment will be closely observed throughout the study duration to evaluate the effects of the medication.

Researchers are studying baricitinib to see if it can help preserve beta-cell function in children and adults aged 1 to 35 years who have been newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. This Phase 3 study aims to evaluate the treatments impact on preserving insulin production shortly after diagnosis. Participants will be followed for about 60 weeks to assess changes in key diabetes-related measures. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either baricitinib or a placebo, both taken orally. The study compares these two groups to evaluate the effects of baricitinib on beta-cell function. The main measurement is the change in C-peptide area under the curve over 52 weeks, which indicates insulin production. Additional outcomes include changes in blood sugar control, insulin use, hypoglycemia events, and other health indicators. During the study, participants will attend visits for assessments and monitoring over approximately 60 weeks. Tests will include blood measurements like C-peptide and hemoglobin A1c, insulin dose tracking, and health surveys. Safety and drug levels will be monitored. Researchers will use these data to understand if baricitinib can help maintain beta-cell function in people newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.