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Researchers are investigating new treatments for advanced renal cell carcinoma RCC that has returned after prior therapy. The study aims to find out if the combination of belzutifan and zanzalintinib can help people with recurrent advanced RCC live longer without their cancer worsening compared to the drug cabozantinib. This is a phase 3 randomized trial evaluating these treatments in participants who have experienced recurrence during or after prior anti-PD-1L1 therapy. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either belzutifan plus zanzalintinib taken orally once daily or cabozantinib taken orally once daily. They continue their assigned treatment until certain reasons require stopping the study intervention. The study compares the effects of these treatments on cancer progression and survival among people with advanced RCC who have had disease recurrence after adjuvant therapy. During the study, participants will be regularly monitored for progression-free survival and overall survival for up to about 73 months. Researchers will also assess tumor response, duration of response, adverse events, and quality of life using questionnaires over approximately 25 months. The study involves ongoing evaluations to understand how these treatments affect symptoms, functioning, and overall health during long-term follow-up.

Researchers are evaluating whether retatrutide and tirzepatide can prevent major adverse liver outcomes in adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease MASLD who are at high risk based on non-invasive tests. This Phase 3 randomized controlled trial aims to assess these treatments compared to placebo in about 4,500 adults over approximately 224 weeks. The study is sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company and focuses on liver disease progression and related health measures. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive retatrutide, tirzepatide, or placebo, all administered by subcutaneous injection. The trial includes two placebo groups corresponding to each experimental drug. After completing the main study, eligible participants may join a 2-year extension where all will receive either retatrutide or tirzepatide regardless of their initial assignment. During the study, participants may attend around 25 to 30 clinic visits for health monitoring, study procedures, and assessments of liver function and disease status. Researchers will measure the time to major adverse liver outcomes, changes in liver fibrosis scores, liver stiffness, liver fat content, liver enzyme levels, body weight, and cardiovascular events. Monitoring will continue from baseline through study completion, with detailed evaluations at multiple timepoints including week 104.

Researchers are evaluating the use of stereotactic radiotherapy SRT as a treatment strategy for patients with oligoprogressive metastatic renal cell carcinoma RCC who are already undergoing systemic therapies. This phase II study focuses on patients whose cancer has progressed in a limited number of sites despite ongoing treatment, aiming to control local tumors and delay the need for additional systemic therapies. The study builds on evidence that SRT can effectively target RCC metastases and may also stimulate the immune system when combined with immunotherapy. The study involves delivering high-dose stereotactic radiotherapy to metastatic sites showing progression in patients receiving systemic therapies such as targeted drugs or immunotherapy. Eligible patients have 1 to 3 progressing metastases in up to 2 organs, with lesions measuring 4 cm or less, and will continue their current systemic treatment while receiving SRT either concurrently or sequentially. This approach aims to locally control progressing tumors and potentially extend the effectiveness of ongoing therapy. Participants will undergo imaging assessments to confirm disease progression and measure tumor response, with follow-up visits to monitor tumor control and treatment side effects. Researchers will evaluate progression-free survival six months after randomization as the primary outcome, along with local and overall control rates and treatment-related adverse events. The study includes monitoring for safety and effectiveness up to 12 months post-treatment, with participants involvement lasting until at least one month after treatment completion.

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 studying patients with completely removed non-small cell lung cancer NSCLC who have common mutations in the EGFR gene, specifically Del19 or L858R. The study aims to use broad-panel centralized next-generation sequencing NGS testing at the start to better understand molecular factors that predict outcomes and to investigate mechanisms of resistance to the drug osimertinib after treatment. This research focuses on patients with stage pIB to IIIA NSCLC who have undergone thorough preoperative assessments and quality surgical excision reviews. Participants will have plasma circulating tumor DNA ctDNA tested at various stages before surgery optional, 4 to 8 weeks after surgery, before starting adjuvant chemotherapy or osimertinib if given, every 6 months during follow-up, and at relapse if it occurs. Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded FFPE tissue blocks from surgery and relapse optional will also be collected for molecular analyses. Treatment with osimertinib as adjuvant therapy is planned for up to 3 years, with chemotherapy given beforehand if needed. During the study, patients will be regularly followed every 3 to 6 months with standard care visits and molecular testing. Researchers will monitor the feasibility of the testing approach over 18 months and track the incidence and severity of any side effects related to osimertinib for about 3 years. This ongoing monitoring aims to better understand relapse mechanisms and improve treatment options in metastatic relapse. The total participation duration aligns with the follow-up and safety monitoring periods outlined.

Researchers are studying the impact and burden of three skin conditions moderate or severe alopecia areata, non-segmental vitiligo, and moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa. The study includes adolescents and adults and aims to understand how these conditions affect quality of life and daily functioning in a large global population. This is an observational study where participants with each condition will have a single visit for data collection following routine clinical practice. No experimental treatments are given instead, the study gathers information during this one visit to assess disease characteristics and impact. During the visit, participants will complete questionnaires and clinical assessments specific to their condition. These include tools measuring symptom impact, hair loss severity, skin depigmentation, and quality of life related to each disease. This helps researchers better understand the real-world burden of these conditions. Participation involves only this one visit, with no long-term follow-up or additional procedures.

Researchers are comparing two treatment combinations for adults with advanced nonsquamous non-small cell lung cancer NSCLC that have a specific KRAS p.G12C mutation and are negative for PD-L1 expression. The study aims to evaluate progression-free survival and overall survival between participants receiving sotorasib with platinum doublet chemotherapy and those receiving pembrolizumab with platinum doublet chemotherapy. This phase 3, randomized, open-label trial is led by Amgen and includes participants with stage IV or advanced stage IIIBC NSCLC. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either sotorasib orally combined with carboplatin and pemetrexed, or pembrolizumab intravenously combined with the same chemotherapy drugs. These treatments are given as front-line therapy. The study includes a treatment period with these drug combinations and monitoring for outcomes such as response rates and quality of life over several years. During the study, participants will be regularly assessed through various measures including survival status, tumor response, and quality-of-life questionnaires focusing on lung cancer symptoms. Researchers will monitor safety by tracking adverse events, vital signs, and laboratory tests. Treatment concentrations of sotorasib will also be measured up to 64 days after starting. The total study duration includes follow-up for up to approximately 5.5 years to fully evaluate treatment effects and outcomes.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of Dato-DXd in patients with hormone receptor-positive, HER2 IHC 0, locally advanced inoperable or metastatic breast cancer that is resistant to endocrine therapy. This Phase IIIb, single-arm, open-label, multinational study focuses on patients who have not undergone chemotherapy for their metastatic disease. The study aims to understand how Dato-DXd performs in this specific breast cancer group and to assess its impact on disease progression and patient outcomes. Participants will receive Dato-DXd at a dose of 6 mgkg administered intravenously every three weeks, with a maximum dose of 540 mg for participants weighing 90 kg or more. Treatment will continue until disease progression as defined by RECIST 1.1 criteria, unacceptable side effects, or participant withdrawal. The study includes collection of tumor biopsies at baseline and progression when possible, along with repeated liquid biopsies during the treatment period to analyze biomarkers related to response and resistance. Imaging scans will be conducted every 8 weeks for the first 48 weeks and then every 12 weeks until disease progression. During the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including tumor imaging, laboratory tests, and monitoring for side effects such as oral mucositis and ocular events. Researchers will track progression-free survival as the primary outcome over approximately 24 months. Secondary outcomes include response rates, duration of response, clinical benefit, overall survival, and safety measures. Participants are expected to provide informed consent and comply with study requirements, with close monitoring throughout the treatment period.

Researchers are evaluating elacestrant compared to standard endocrine therapies in adults with node-positive, Estrogen Receptor-positive ER, HER2-negative early breast cancer who are at high risk of cancer returning. The study focuses on those who have had prior endocrine therapy and aims to measure how well elacestrant may prevent invasive breast cancer recurrence over five years. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either 345 mg of elacestrant daily for five years or continue their prior standard endocrine therapy, which may include an aromatase inhibitor anastrozole, letrozole, or exemestane or tamoxifen. The trial is open-label, meaning both participants and researchers know which treatment is given. During the study, participants will have regular assessments to monitor cancer recurrence, survival, side effects, and quality of life. Evaluations include questionnaires on health status and physical functioning at baseline, six months, and annually for up to five years. Safety is tracked through adverse event reporting up to five years plus 28 days. The total participation duration can last up to five years with ongoing monitoring and data collection.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of the drugs eltrekibart and mirikizumab in adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis UC, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease. This Phase 2 study aims to find out how these treatments work alone or in combination to improve UC symptoms and health. The study is sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company and will last about 4 to 5 years, including screening. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of several treatments eltrekibart with a placebo, mirikizumab with a placebo, both drugs together, or placebo alone. The study is double-blinded, meaning neither the participants nor the researchers know which treatment is given to ensure unbiased results. The treatment period includes dosing with the study drugs or placebo, and participants will be monitored for safety and response. Participants will be involved in the trial for around 69 weeks, including a screening period of up to 35 days before starting treatment. Throughout the study, they will undergo assessments to measure clinical remission, response, endoscopic improvement, and quality of life using questionnaires. Blood samples will be taken to study drug levels, and researchers will monitor safety and disease activity regularly. The main outcome is the percentage of participants achieving clinical remission at Week 12, with additional measures assessed up to Week 52.