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Researchers are investigating CGT9486, also known as bezuclastinib, in an open-label Phase 2 study for patients with Advanced Systemic Mastocytosis AdvSM. This includes those diagnosed with 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, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of bezuclastinib in this patient population. Participants will receive bezuclastinib tablets orally, taken continuously in 28-day cycles. The study is divided into two parts Part I focuses on identifying effective and tolerable dosing exposures over 18 months, while Part II evaluates the drugs efficacy by measuring objective response rates and confirming the exposure-response relationship, also over 18 months. Additional assessments include effects on mutation allele burden, serum tryptase levels, histopathologic changes, spleen and liver volume, and safety monitoring. During the study, participants will undergo various clinical evaluations, including laboratory tests, imaging to monitor organ size changes, and assessments of disease response and progression. Researchers will track adverse events and pharmacokinetic profiles throughout the 18 months. The study involves continuous monitoring of participants to understand the treatments impact on survival and disease progression over this period.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of elenestinib BLU-263 combined with symptom directed therapy SDT compared to placebo plus SDT in adults with indolent systemic mastocytosis ISM whose symptoms are not well controlled by SDT alone. This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 23 study includes multiple parts to assess different doses and durations of elenestinib treatment, including an open-label extension for participants finishing earlier phases. The study also enrolls participants who have previously received an approved selective KIT inhibitor and includes pharmacokinetic groups. Participants receive oral elenestinib or placebo once daily alongside SDT, which is personalized based on individual symptom management needs. Part 1 focuses on short-term treatment lasting up to 12 weeks, while Part 2 extends treatment to approximately 48 weeks. Part 3 and other parts allow treatment for up to about 5 years. The study monitors participants through these phases to evaluate how elenestinib affects symptoms, disease markers, and safety over time. During the study, participants undergo regular assessments of symptoms using the ISM-Symptom Assessment Form ISM-SAF, laboratory tests including serum tryptase and KIT D816V allele levels, bone marrow evaluations, and quality of life measures. Researchers track adverse events and changes in disease-related factors at various points up to 5 years. This thorough monitoring helps measure treatment effects and safety over both short and long-term periods, with total participation lasting several years depending on the study part.

Researchers are evaluating treatments for germinal center B-cell-like diffuse large B-cell lymphoma GCB DLBCL, a fast-growing blood cancer affecting immature B-cells. The study compares two treatment combinations to see if more people respond to zilovertamab vedotin MK-2140 plus R-CHP versus polatuzumab vedotin plus R-CHP. This Phase 2 trial aims to assess the effectiveness and safety of these regimens in participants with newly diagnosed GCB DLBCL. Participants receive either zilovertamab vedotin along with rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and prednisone R-CHP, or polatuzumab vedotin combined with R-CHP. Treatments are given by intravenous infusion on Day 1 of each 3-week cycle for up to 6 cycles, approximately 4 months, with prednisone or prednisolone taken orally for 5 days of each cycle. For participants with high-risk DLBCL, up to 2 additional cycles of rituximab or biosimilar are given. During the study, participants are monitored for response to treatment using Lugano Response Criteria, with follow-up lasting up to about 31 months for the primary outcome. Secondary outcomes include progression-free survival, overall survival, event-free survival, duration of complete response, adverse events, and quality of life assessments. Safety and health status are regularly checked through exams, lab tests, and questionnaires over several years, with total study participation extending up to 7 years.

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 real-world effectiveness, safety, and patient compliance of ribociclib combined with an aromatase inhibitor for adjuvant treatment in patients with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative early breast cancer at high risk of recurrence. This observational study also compares ribociclib treatment with abemaciclib plus endocrine therapy and endocrine therapy alone, aiming to better understand treatment decisions and clinical adoption in routine practice. The study is conducted across breast centers and gynecological practices to represent typical healthcare settings. Participants receive treatment based on their physicians clinical judgment without randomization or intervention assignment. The study collects data from patients treated with ribociclib plus aromatase inhibitor with or without luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone LHRH, abemaciclib plus endocrine therapy with or without LHRH, or endocrine therapy alone with or without LHRH. Baseline data and follow-up information on adverse events, quality of life, treatment adherence, and socio-economic factors are gathered over time. During the study, participants undergo assessments including evaluation of invasive disease-free survival up to 36 months, quality of life questionnaires, medication adherence reports, and monitoring of adverse events and treatment changes. Data on reasons for treatment decisions, patient perceptions, and healthcare provider involvement are also collected. The study duration extends up to 39 months to provide a comprehensive overview of treatment impact and patient experience in real-world clinical settings.

Researchers are evaluating a new combined therapy using human albumin and enoxaparin in patients with decompensated cirrhosis who are discharged from the hospital. The study aims to determine if this combined treatment is safe, tolerable, effective, and whether it costs more or less compared to standard medical treatment. This Phase 2 clinical trial will compare patients receiving the combinatorial therapy plus standard care to those receiving only standard care to see how they respond over time. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups one group receives standard medical treatment along with the combined therapy of enoxaparin and human albumin, while the control group receives only standard medical treatment. The study involves treatment and follow-up over a period that includes monitoring at 30, 90, and 180 days after baseline to assess various health outcomes and complications. During the study, participants will attend visits where researchers will perform tests to track disease progression and response to treatment. Assessments include monitoring adverse events such as pulmonary edema, bleeding, and thrombocytopenia, as well as changes in liver and kidney function, hospital readmissions, survival rates, quality of life measures, and overall healthcare costs. Safety and tolerability are closely observed from baseline to day 90, with continued evaluation up to 180 days. Total study participation may last about six months from baseline.

Researchers are evaluating the safety, tolerability, how the body processes pharmacokinetics, how the body responds pharmacodynamics, and effectiveness of TERN-701, a selective inhibitor targeting BCR-ABL1, in adults with chronic phase chronic myeloid leukemia who have received prior treatment. This Phase 12 trial focuses on participants with treatment challenges such as resistance or intolerance to previous therapies. The study is sponsored by Terns, Inc. and aims to better understand TERN-701s impact in this patient group. The trial has two main parts. Part 1 involves dose escalation where participants receive increasing doses of TERN-701 once daily to determine safe and effective dose levels. Part 2 includes randomized dose expansion cohorts to further assess safety and efficacy at two selected doses from Part 1, and an additional mutation cohort Part 2m evaluating a specific 500 mg dose in participants with certain resistance mutations. Treatment is given continuously in 28-day cycles with scheduled clinic visits at specified days during the first cycle and then on Day 1 of subsequent cycles. Participants will be closely monitored through regular visits for safety, tolerability, and response to treatment. Researchers will evaluate dose-limiting toxicities, adverse events, hematologic and molecular responses, and changes in BCR-ABL1 transcript levels over up to three years. Approximately 180 participants are expected to enroll, contributing to comprehensive data collection on TERN-701s performance and safety in this chronic leukemia population.

Researchers are evaluating ELVN-001, an investigational drug, in adults with chronic myeloid leukemia CML, including those with a specific T315I mutation. This early-phase trial aims to find safe and tolerable doses for further study, especially in patients who have relapsed, are resistant, or cannot tolerate current tyrosine kinase inhibitors TKIs. The study also examines how ELVN-001 affects disease markers and its overall safety profile. The trial includes a dose escalation phase to identify recommended doses, followed by dose expansion phases that treat patients with or without the T315I mutation at those doses. ELVN-001 is given orally once or twice daily. Participants receive the drug as a single agent, and the study monitors responses and safety during these phases. Participants will undergo regular assessments including monitoring for side effects, laboratory tests, heart evaluations, and measurement of molecular responses related to CML over periods ranging from 28 days up to 3 years. The study tracks drug levels in the body for up to 6 months and evaluates long-term outcomes such as complete blood responses. Overall participation duration varies, with close safety follow-up throughout.

Researchers are studying sonrotoclax alone and in combination with dexamethasone plus carfilzomib, daratumumab, or pomalidomide to evaluate its safety, tolerability, and effectiveness in adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have the chromosomal translocation t1114. This phase 1b2 trial aims to find the best doses and assess how well these treatments work, focusing on patients whose disease has progressed after previous therapies. Participants receive sonrotoclax as an oral daily medication, with dexamethasone given once weekly either orally or intravenously. Additional drugs include carfilzomib administered intravenously weekly, daratumumab given subcutaneously weekly, and pomalidomide taken orally daily. The study includes a dose-escalation phase to identify the maximum tolerated dose and up to seven expansion groups to further evaluate safety and response in different treatment combinations. During the study, participants are closely monitored for side effects and treatment responses through regular assessments including blood tests and bone marrow analysis. Key outcomes measured include dose-limiting toxicities, adverse events, and various levels of treatment response over approximately four years. This comprehensive follow-up helps researchers understand how the treatments affect disease progression and overall survival.

Researchers are comparing INCA033989 with the best available therapy for adults who have essential thrombocythemia ET with a CALR mutation and have previously received cytoreductive treatment. The study aims to evaluate the effects of these treatments on this specific patient group. It is a Phase 3 clinical trial sponsored by Incyte Corporation to assess treatment responses and safety. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either INCA033989 administered intravenously or the best available therapy chosen by their doctor. The treatments are given according to the study protocol. The study focuses on treatment outcomes over a period of weeks, including response durability and symptom changes, with assessments at specified timepoints. During the study, participants will have regular visits to monitor their clinical and hematologic responses, symptoms, and any side effects. Researchers will collect data on mutation levels, symptom questionnaires, and fatigue assessments up to 48 weeks. Safety monitoring will continue for 60 days following the last dose. The total duration of participation may extend up to several months as outlined by the trial schedule.