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Researchers are investigating the drug bezuclastinib in an open-label, two-part Phase 2 study for patients with Advanced Systemic Mastocytosis (AdvSM), including Aggressive Systemic Mastocytosis (ASM), Systemic Mastocytosis with an Associated Hematologic Neoplasm (SM-AHN), and Mast Cell Leukemia (MCL). The study aims to evaluate the safety, effectiveness, and how the drug behaves in the body for these serious conditions. Bezuclastinib is given orally as tablets taken continuously in 28-day cycles. The study has two parts: Part I focuses on identifying safe and tolerable doses of bezuclastinib over 18 months, while Part II evaluates its effectiveness by measuring the objective response rate and confirming the relationship between drug exposure and response during another 18-month period. Participants will undergo assessments including clinical evaluations, laboratory tests, and monitoring of their disease status to determine treatment effects and safety. Researchers will track the drug's impact on the disease and patient health throughout the study, which involves continuous treatment and follow-up over the specified time frames.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of elenestinib (BLU-263) combined with symptom-directed therapy (SDT) compared to placebo plus SDT in people with indolent systemic mastocytosis (ISM) whose symptoms are not well controlled by SDT alone. This Phase 2/3 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study includes participants with ISM and smoldering systemic mastocytosis, and also involves groups for pharmacokinetic studies and participants who previously received a selective KIT inhibitor. The study is divided into multiple parts. Parts 1 and 2 enroll participants with ISM who will receive either elenestinib oral tablets or placebo alongside their symptom-directed therapy. Participants from Part 2 may continue into Part 3, which is an open-label extension where all receive elenestinib. Part K enrolls participants with ISM who have prior experience with selective KIT inhibitors. The study tracks treatment effects and safety over time. Participants will be monitored for up to 5 years, with assessments including the number of treatment-emergent adverse events, changes in symptom scores measured by the ISM-Symptom in Assessment Form, and overall safety monitoring. Evaluations occur at baseline, 13 weeks, 49 weeks, and throughout the long-term follow-up. The study also includes detailed tracking of symptom control and adverse events to evaluate the impact of treatment on participants' health and quality of life.

This research aims to evaluate the effects of litifilimab (BIIB059), a monoclonal antibody, in adults with active subacute or chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE), with or without systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Participants have active skin symptoms of CLE that have not improved with antimalarial therapy or had difficulties continuing that treatment. The study focuses on reducing skin disease activity using several scores including CLA-IGA-R and CLASI, while also assessing safety, immune response, and quality of life. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either litifilimab or a placebo injection under the skin every four weeks during a 24-week double-blind period where neither participants nor researchers know which treatment is given. After this, all participants will receive litifilimab injections every four weeks for an additional 28 weeks. Those who complete the treatment may join a long-term extension study or enter a follow-up safety period lasting up to 24 weeks. Total participation may last up to 80 weeks. Throughout the study, researchers will monitor skin disease activity using the CLA-IGA-R erythema score and the CLASI-A activity score to see how many participants improve. They will also assess safety, tolerability, immune system effects, and participants' quality of life using questionnaires. These evaluations occur regularly during both treatment periods and follow-up to understand the impact of litifilimab on CLE symptoms and overall health.

Researchers are evaluating whether the drugs retatrutide and tirzepatide can prevent major adverse liver outcomes (MALO) in adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) who are at high risk. This Phase 3 trial enrolls about 4,500 adults with MASLD identified by non-invasive tests indicating an increased likelihood of developing serious liver problems. The study aims to understand how these treatments might affect liver health over time compared to a placebo. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either retatrutide, tirzepatide, or a placebo, all given by subcutaneous injection. The study will last approximately 224 weeks, during which participants may attend 25 to 30 clinic visits for monitoring and assessment. After the main study, eligible participants can join an optional 2-year extension where all will receive either retatrutide or tirzepatide regardless of their original group. Throughout the trial, participants’ liver function and disease progression will be closely monitored through various health assessments. Researchers will track the time to the first major adverse liver event as the main outcome. Safety and health status will be evaluated regularly during clinic visits, ensuring thorough observation over the long study period.

Researchers are evaluating the real-world effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of ribociclib combined with an aromatase inhibitor, with or without luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) therapy, for adjuvant treatment in patients with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative early breast cancer at high risk of recurrence. The study also compares data from patients treated with abemaciclib plus endocrine therapy with or without LHRH, and those receiving endocrine monotherapy with or without LHRH. This observational study aims to understand treatment decisions and clinical use of ribociclib after its approval, collecting socio-economic data, quality of life, and patient compliance information. Participants receive treatment based on their physician's clinical judgment without study-assigned interventions. The treatments observed include ribociclib with an aromatase inhibitor LHRH, abemaciclib with endocrine therapy LHRH, or endocrine monotherapy LHRH. The study is conducted in various breast cancer centers and gynecological practices in Germany and Austria to represent local healthcare settings. Participants undergo assessments to monitor treatment effectiveness, safety, quality of life, and adherence to therapy over time. Data collected include clinical outcomes, adverse events, socio-economic status, and patient-reported compliance. The primary outcome measured is invasive disease-free survival over 36 months. This information will help inform clinical decision-making and improve outcomes for patients with early breast cancer in routine practice.

Researchers are evaluating a new combination treatment using human albumin and enoxaparin in patients with decompensated cirrhosis who are at high risk of poor outcomes after hospital discharge. This phase 2 trial aims to determine if this combined therapy is safe, tolerable, and effective compared to standard medical treatment. The study also explores whether this approach is more or less costly than current standard care. Participants will be assigned to either the experimental group receiving the combination therapy along with standard treatment or to the control group receiving only standard treatment. Human albumin, a plasma expander commonly used in liver disease, and enoxaparin, an anticoagulant that works by binding to antithrombin III, are given as part of the combinatorial therapy. Standard medical treatment is not specified in the protocol but will be provided to all participants. During the study, participants will attend multiple visits where various tests will monitor their disease progression and response to treatment. Safety will be assessed by tracking treatment-emergent adverse events such as pulmonary edema, major bleeding, or thrombocytopenia from baseline to day 90. Researchers will evaluate tolerability and effectiveness throughout the study period, which includes follow-up visits to observe outcomes and side effects over three months.

Researchers are evaluating the safety, tolerability, how the body processes, and effectiveness of TERN-701, a selective allosteric inhibitor targeting BCR-ABL1, in adults with chronic phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CP-CML) who have been previously treated. The study is divided into two parts: Part 1 focuses on dose escalation to find safe dosage levels, and Part 2 involves randomized dose expansion to further assess the chosen doses and includes a mutation cohort for participants with certain resistance mutations. Participants in both parts will take TERN-701 orally once daily in 28-day cycles. Part 1 involves sequential dose escalation cohorts, while Part 2 evaluates two recommended dose levels selected from Part 1. The mutation cohort (Part 2m) will assess a specific 500 mg dose in participants with particular resistance mutations. Scheduled visits occur frequently during the first treatment cycle and then regularly throughout the study to monitor treatment effects. During the study, participants will have regular visits for evaluations including safety checks and laboratory tests. Researchers will measure dose-limiting toxicities, adverse events, hematologic response, molecular response, and changes in BCR-ABL1 transcript levels up to three years. The trial plans to enroll about 180 participants, with up to 80 in Part 1, about 80 in Part 2, and around 20 in the mutation cohort. All participants will receive the active treatment throughout the study duration.

Researchers are evaluating ELVN-001, a new drug, in adults with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), including those with or without a specific T315I mutation. This early phase 1a/1b study aims to find the best dose of ELVN-001 for future studies by assessing its safety, tolerability, and how the body processes the drug. The study also looks at changes in a key leukemia marker called BCR-ABL1 to gather initial evidence of the drug's effect on CML. Participants will receive ELVN-001 orally once or twice daily. The trial includes a dose escalation period to identify recommended doses for further research. This first-in-human study will monitor patients closely to understand the safety profile and pharmacokinetics of ELVN-001. The drug is being tested in patients who have relapsed, are resistant, or cannot tolerate other tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). Throughout the study, participants will be monitored for adverse events, dose-limiting toxicities, and any significant lab or heart test abnormalities up to 28 days in phase 1a and for up to 3 years in phase 1b. Researchers will assess safety, tolerability, and leukemia markers regularly. The total duration of monitoring allows for a thorough evaluation of ELVN-001's effects and safety in adults with chronic phase CML.

Researchers are evaluating the safety, tolerability, and effectiveness of sonrotoclax alone and combined with other drugs in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma with a specific chromosomal translocation called t(11;14). This Phase 1b/2 study focuses on patients whose disease has returned or not responded to previous treatments, aiming to understand how well sonrotoclax works in these settings. The study assesses sonrotoclax given by mouth daily, either alone or combined with dexamethasone (given once weekly by mouth or intravenously), carfilzomib (weekly intravenous), daratumumab (weekly under the skin), or pomalidomide (daily by mouth). Different combinations are tested to find safe and effective dosing. The study includes dose-escalation and cohort-expansion phases to explore various treatment regimens. Participants will be closely monitored for side effects and treatment responses over time. Researchers will track dose-limiting toxicities during the first 28 days, adverse events up to 30 days after the last dose, and long-term responses over approximately 4 years. Assessments include measuring disease markers and overall response rates. Safety and efficacy data will guide future treatments for this patient population.

This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of two doses of remibrutinib compared to placebo in people aged 12 years and older with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa, a chronic skin condition. The study is a phase 3 clinical trial involving participants with a diagnosis lasting at least six months and active symptoms in multiple body areas. The purpose is to determine how well remibrutinib works and how safe and tolerable it is for this condition. The trial lasts a total of 76 weeks and includes several parts: a screening period of up to 4 weeks, a first treatment period of 16 weeks where participants receive either remibrutinib Dose A, Dose B, or placebo in a double-blind manner, followed by a second treatment period lasting 52 weeks during which all participants receive remibrutinib doses. After treatment, there is a 4-week safety follow-up without treatment. Participants stopping treatment early are encouraged to continue in the study and complete the safety follow-up. During the study, participants will be regularly monitored for their response to treatment, including the proportion who achieve a clinical response measure called HiSCR50 at Week 16. Assessments will include physical exams and safety checks throughout the treatment periods and follow-up. The study seeks to gather detailed information on how remibrutinib affects the severity of hidradenitis suppurativa and participants' overall health during and after treatment.