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Researchers are evaluating new treatments for advanced renal cell carcinoma RCC, a type of kidney cancer. This study compares the effects of combining two targeted therapies, belzutifan and zanzalintinib, against belzutifan with a placebo. The goal is to see if the combination can help people live longer and prevent the cancer from getting worse after other treatments have failed. Participants will take 120 mg of belzutifan orally and either 60 mg of zanzalintinib or a matching placebo once daily for about 24 months. The study is randomized and double-blind, meaning neither participants nor researchers know who receives the active combination or placebo. Two groups are compared belzutifan plus zanzalintinib and belzutifan plus placebo. During the study, participants will be monitored for progression-free survival and overall survival, with assessments up to around 30 to 50 months. Researchers will also evaluate tumor response, duration of response, quality of life, and side effects. Safety and tolerability will be tracked throughout treatment and follow-up periods. The study is sponsored by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC and aims to provide important information on treating advanced RCC.

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are given intravenously and continue until the cancer progresses, unacceptable side effects occur, or consent is withdrawn.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 the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of subcutaneous ianalumab in adults with diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis, a condition characterized by skin thickening and other systemic symptoms. This Phase 2 study compares ianalumab to a placebo to understand its impact on this disease, aiming to provide new treatment options for affected individuals. The study is sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals and employs a randomized, double-blind design to ensure reliable results. Participants receive either ianalumab or placebo through subcutaneous injections during the initial 52-week treatment period. After this, all participants enter a second 52-week open-label phase where they receive ianalumab. Following treatment, there is a post-treatment follow-up lasting at least 20 weeks and up to 2 years to monitor long-term effects. The study includes a screening period lasting up to 6 weeks before treatment begins. Throughout the study, participants undergo regular assessments including measuring response based on the rCRISS25 scale at Week 52, lung function tests, skin scoring, and disability index evaluations. Blood samples are taken periodically to measure drug levels and antibodies. Safety is closely monitored through adverse event reporting up to Week 208. The total participation time can extend over several years including treatment and follow-up phases.

Researchers are evaluating the safety, efficacy, and optimal dosing of a combination of two investigational treatments, BNT323 trastuzumab pamirtecan and BNT327 pumitamig, in people with advanced breast cancer. This includes those with hormone receptor-positive or -negative, HER2-positive, HER2-low, HER2-ultralow, HER2-null breast cancer, or triple-negative breast cancer. The study is a Phase III multi-site, open-label trial with a focus on advanced breast cancer treatment options. The study has two parts. Part 1 involves dose escalation of BNT323 combined with BNT327 to determine the recommended Phase 2 dose using six different dose levels. Part 2, which begins after Part 1 completion, includes dose optimization and exploratory cohorts. Cohort 1 in Part 2 uses randomization into four treatment arms, including combination therapy at different doses and monotherapies of either BNT323 or BNT327. Other cohorts receive the recommended dose without randomization. Participants will undergo assessments including tumor scans and cardiac function tests, with monitoring for side effects and tumor response up to 36 months. Researchers will track dose-limiting toxicities and treatment-emergent adverse events during early treatment cycles and monitor objective response rates and disease control over time. Safety and efficacy data will be collected through scheduled visits and tumor assessments during and after treatment to evaluate the study drugs effects and tolerability.

Researchers are evaluating the safety, tolerability, and therapeutic effects of BNT113 combined with pembrolizumab compared to pembrolizumab alone as a first-line treatment for patients with unresectable recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma HNSCC positive for human papilloma virus 16 HPV16 and expressing the protein PD-L1 with a combined positive score of 1 or higher. This is an open-label, multi-site, Phase IIIII clinical trial consisting of two parts an initial safety run-in phase and a randomized phase. In the safety run-in phase Part A, patients receive BNT113 in combination with pembrolizumab to confirm safety and tolerability at selected dose levels. The randomized phase Part B compares BNT113 combined with pembrolizumab against pembrolizumab monotherapy. Treatments are given by intravenous injection or infusion and continue for up to 24 months. An optional pre-screening phase allows tumor samples to be tested for HPV16 DNA and PD-L1 expression before the main trial screening. Participants will be closely monitored throughout the study. Assessments include safety evaluations, tumor response, and survival outcomes such as overall survival and progression-free survival. Tumor tissue samples must be provided for testing. Researchers will measure treatment-emergent adverse events, response rates, duration of response, and disease control. The study may last up to 48 months, with ongoing safety and efficacy monitoring during and after treatment.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of volrustomig compared to observation in participants with unresected locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma LA-HNSCC who have not progressed after receiving definitive concurrent chemoradiotherapy cCRT. This phase III, randomized, open-label global study aims to assess whether volrustomig can improve outcomes in this patient population. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups those who receive volrustomig as sequential therapy, and those who undergo observation without additional treatment. The study compares these two approaches following prior curative concurrent chemoradiotherapy. The trial includes long-term follow-up to monitor patient outcomes. During the study, participants will be regularly assessed for progression-free survival, overall survival, physical functioning, and quality of life. Researchers will also monitor for the presence of anti-drug antibodies and adverse events related to volrustomig. Follow-up evaluations may continue for up to approximately eight years to fully understand the treatment impact and safety profile.

Malignant hypertension is a very serious form of high blood pressure that can be fatal if untreated. This research aims to create the first large, multicenter database to better understand this disease, including its modern epidemiology, how patients are currently managed, and the diseases diagnostic criteria. The study will help improve knowledge and may lead to new treatment trials and evidence-based recommendations. The study is an observational registry enrolling patients diagnosed with malignant hypertension based on classic definitions, including severe blood pressure elevation and organ damage. It plans to recruit 500 patients and follow them for five years to study their prognosis and the impact of different patient characteristics and organ involvement. By collecting detailed data on disease features and care pathways, the study hopes to update definitions and management approaches. Participants will be observed over five years, with researchers collecting information on their health status, organ damage, and treatment. The main outcome measured is the five-year prognosis of patients. This long-term follow-up will provide detailed knowledge about the disease course and help identify factors influencing outcomes, without any study treatments or interventions being assigned.

Researchers are evaluating Enzomenib DSP-5336, an oral drug, in patients with various types of acute leukemia, including relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia AML, acute lymphocytic leukemia ALL, and acute leukemia of ambiguous lineage. The study also includes patients with high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes MDS and relapsed multiple myeloma MM in selected sites. This phase 12 trial aims to assess the safety, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and clinical activity of DSP-5336 alone or combined with standard AML treatments, particularly in patients with specific genetic mutations like MLL rearrangement or NPM1 mutation. The study involves dose escalation and dose expansion of DSP-5336 administered orally. Participants may receive DSP-5336 alone or combined with standard AML regimens such as venetoclax plus azacitidine or intensive chemotherapy with cytarabine and daunorubicin 73. Different study arms include patients with or without certain medications like CYP3A4 inhibitor azoles, and those with specific genetic profiles. The trial evaluates recommended phase 2 doses for various patient groups and combination treatments. Participants will undergo assessments including monitoring for adverse events within 30 days after the last dose and evaluation of clinical responses approximately six months after treatment begins. Researchers will collect blood and bone marrow samples for genomic analysis and track drug levels in the body. Safety labs, ECGs, physical exams, and patient questionnaires will be performed throughout the study. The trial includes long-term follow-up of overall survival up to two years after treatment ends, with visits and tests scheduled to monitor health and treatment effects.

Researchers are evaluating a new form of hormone therapy called ASP5541 for men with advanced prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. This phase 2 study compares ASP5541 given by injection with the standard abiraterone acetate tablets, both combined with a steroid called prednisone or prednisolone. The study aims to assess how well ASP5541 works and its safety in men who have not previously been treated with androgen receptor pathway inhibitors, including specific evaluation in Japanese men. Participants are divided into three groups based on their cancer type and treatment history. ASP5541 is given as a muscle injection every 12 weeks, while abiraterone acetate is taken as a daily tablet. Men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer take prednisone or prednisolone twice daily, and men with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer take it once daily. All groups also receive standard care such as androgen deprivation therapy. Some participants will monitor blood pressure at home weekly. During the study, men visit the clinic regularly for health checks, safety monitoring, and scans to observe any changes in their cancer. The frequency and type of visits depend on each participants health and treatment stage. Researchers will measure prostate-specific antigen PSA levels, adverse events, physical exams, ECGs, and performance status to evaluate treatment effects and safety. The study may last up to about 3 years for some outcomes, with longer follow-up for certain measures.

Researchers are evaluating petosemtamab compared with investigators choice monotherapy in patients with incurable metastatic or recurrent head and neck squamous cell carcinoma HNSCC who have previously been treated. This phase 3 open-label, randomized controlled study focuses on patients whose disease has progressed after anti-PD-1 and platinum-containing therapies. It aims to assess effectiveness and safety for second- and third-line treatments in this population. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either petosemtamab or one of several investigators choice monotherapies, including cetuximab, methotrexate, or docetaxel. The treatments are given as part of a controlled multicenter trial. The study includes follow-up periods to evaluate responses and safety outcomes over time. During the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including radiologic evaluations to measure tumor response according to RECIST criteria, physical performance status checks, and laboratory tests to monitor organ function and adverse events. Researchers will track overall survival for up to approximately three years and evaluate other outcomes such as progression-free survival, response rates, quality of life measures, and treatment safety. The total duration of participation is aligned with treatment and outcome measurement timelines as specified.