Aschaffenburg

Researchers are conducting a prospective observational study to examine asthma control, health-related quality of life HRQL, lung function, and asthma medication use in patients with severe eosinophilic asthma treated with benralizumab in routine clinical practice settings in Germany. The study aims to gather real-world evidence on these patients over a 52-week period. Participants will be treated with benralizumab as part of their standard care, and no additional treatment will be assigned by the study. Asthma control will be assessed using the Asthma Control Test ACT and the Asthma Impairment and Risk Questionnaire AIRQae at various timepoints. Health-related quality of life will be measured using the mini Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire miniAQLQ at baseline and follow-up visits. Patients will record their weekly asthma medication intake using either paper or electronic diaries throughout the study. During the study, participants will attend routine follow-up visits where investigators will collect clinical assessments and questionnaire data. Researchers will monitor changes in asthma control, lung function parameters, medication use, and patient-reported outcomes up to 52 weeks after the first dose of benralizumab. The primary outcomes include changes in ACT scores and inhaled corticosteroid use, while secondary outcomes cover remission criteria, lung function, biomarkers, exacerbation rates, and quality of life measures.

This research aims to observe the real-world use and effects of pegcetacoplan in adults diagnosed with Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria PNH. As a new treatment with a unique mechanism of action, pegcetacoplans effectiveness and safety in routine medical practice are being studied to provide valuable information for patients, healthcare providers, and payers. The study will also gather data on blood transfusions and healthcare resource use before and after starting pegcetacoplan. Patients who have started pegcetacoplan treatment within the past 12 months or are prescribed the drug at enrollment will be included. Data collection includes retrospective information from up to 12 months before treatment start and prospective monitoring for approximately 36 months, with the total data period extending up to about 48 months. After stopping pegcetacoplan, patients remain in the study for 8 weeks to record any adverse events. Patients continue regular clinic visits, where data from each visit will be gathered. Participants will have data collected on various health measures such as hemoglobin levels, blood markers, transfusion needs, and patient and physician treatment satisfaction at regular intervals up to 36 months. Safety and adverse events will be monitored throughout. The main outcome measured is the change in hemoglobin level from treatment start to 6 months. This long-term observational study allows for comprehensive tracking of pegcetacoplans use and effects over time in usual care settings.

Researchers are evaluating the clinical and health-related outcomes of amivantamab-containing treatment regimens for patients with common EGFR-mutated advanced non-small cell lung cancer NSCLC, including metastatic cases where the cancer has spread. This study observes these treatments in a real-world setting, focusing on patients with specific EGFR mutations exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R substitution. It aims to describe how these regimens perform outside of controlled clinical trials. Participants are grouped into two cohorts one receiving amivantamab combined with carboplatin and pemetrexed after prior therapy failure, and another receiving amivantamab with lazertinib as first-line therapy. Treatments are given according to usual clinical practice, and no study drugs are provided. Data collection captures information from routine care, including treatment administration and related medications. During the study, researchers collect data on treatment duration, progression-free survival, overall survival, adverse events, dose changes, concomitant medication use, and quality of life measures using validated questionnaires. Monitoring continues for up to approximately 60 months. Participants provide informed consent, and all data comes from standard medical records without additional interventions or procedures required by the study.

Researchers are evaluating trastuzumab deruxtecan T-DXd as a treatment for adult patients with advanced HER2-positive gastric or gastroesophageal junction GEJ adenocarcinoma who have previously received a trastuzumab-based regimen. This study aims to assess the real-world effectiveness of T-DXd, patient characteristics, treatment patterns, and safety in this population. It also includes data collection on patients receiving conventional therapies for exploratory comparison. This is a non-interventional observational study where patients receive T-DXd or conventional therapies as part of routine clinical care according to approved guidelines SmPC. No investigational drugs are given. The study tracks patients starting T-DXd as a second-line or later treatment and collects data on other therapies such as chemotherapy and immunotherapy used in clinical practice. Participants will be followed for up to approximately 2 years from baseline to monitor outcomes including time to next treatment, changes in treatment, physician-reported safety events, use of prophylactic treatments, and quality of life using validated questionnaires. Data on physician visits, treatment discontinuation, and safety events will also be collected to understand treatment tolerability and patient experience in a real-world setting.

Researchers are evaluating the real-world effectiveness of asciminib in adult patients with Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia in the chronic phase Ph CML-CP. This observational study compares patients who are newly diagnosed or previously treated with one ATP-competitive tyrosine kinase inhibitor TKI to those treated with other TKIs. The study aims to assess tolerability, safety, and molecular response outcomes in routine clinical care. Participants are grouped into cohorts based on their treatment those receiving asciminib, those newly diagnosed treated with imatinib, and those newly diagnosed treated with second-generation TKIs such as dasatinib, bosutinib, or nilotinib. Treatment decisions are made by physicians prior to enrollment, and treatment must not have started more than 14 days before joining the study. The study follows patients over time to document treatment patterns, dose changes, interruptions, and discontinuations. Participants will attend routine follow-up visits and complete patient-reported outcome questionnaires assessing medication adherence, quality of life, and work productivity at multiple time points up to 24 months. Researchers will measure major molecular response at 12 months as the primary outcome and evaluate various secondary molecular responses, reasons for treatment changes, and quality of life scores. The study duration extends through September 2030, allowing long-term observation of treatment effectiveness and safety.

This research aims to evaluate participant satisfaction with subcutaneous ocrelizumab treatment in people with Multiple Sclerosis MS over a 12-month period. It will also investigate changes in neurofilament light chain NfL protein levels, a marker related to MS disease activity, and explore correlations between NfL levels and various clinical and imaging factors. The study is observational and follows participants who are starting ocrelizumab SC as part of their routine MS care. Participants will receive ocrelizumab as a subcutaneous injection according to their physicians discretion and local clinical practice. The study observes participants for up to 12 months to assess treatment satisfaction using the Therapy Administration Satisfaction Questionnaire for Subcutaneous administration TASQ-SC and other satisfaction questionnaires. Blood samples will be collected at baseline, month 6, and month 12 to measure NfL protein levels and other biomarkers. The study also monitors MS relapses, disability scores, and adverse events during this period. Throughout the 12 months, participants will undergo assessments of treatment satisfaction at multiple time points, including after the first injection, 6 months, and 12 months. Clinical evaluations, questionnaires, and blood tests will be conducted to track disease activity and participant experience. Researchers will measure satisfaction levels, changes in NfL concentrations, relapse rates, disability progression, and safety events. The study is designed to provide real-world data on patient experience and biomarker changes with subcutaneous ocrelizumab treatment in MS.

Researchers are evaluating whether adding Acalabrutinib to the standard R-miniCHOP chemotherapy can improve progression-free survival in older adults with untreated diffuse large B-cell lymphoma DLBCL. This phase 3, randomized trial compares outcomes of patients receiving R-miniCHOP alone with those receiving R-miniCHOP plus Acalabrutinib. The study focuses on individuals 61 years and older who are ineligible for full-dose R-CHOP treatment. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups one receiving 6 cycles of R-miniCHOP plus 2 doses of Rituximab, and the other receiving the same regimen combined with Acalabrutinib taken orally twice daily for 8 cycles. The chemotherapy cycles are repeated every 3 weeks, and the study is open-label, meaning both participants and researchers know which treatment is given. During the trial, participants will undergo regular assessments to monitor disease progression, survival, remission rates, and adverse events for up to 5 years. Researchers will evaluate blood tests, physical exams, and other health parameters to measure outcomes such as progression-free survival, overall survival, event-free survival, and treatment safety. The study aims to provide detailed information on long-term effects and treatment tolerability in this older patient population.

Researchers are evaluating the performance of the therapeutic plasma exchange TPE mode of the multiFiltratePRO device, which is used for extracorporeal blood purification treatments. This retrospective, open, non-comparative, multi-center study collects past treatment data to understand how well the TPE mode exchanges plasma from whole blood in patients with autoimmune diseases. The study aims to contribute real-world evidence on the devices performance in daily clinical practice. The study involves gathering data from medical records of patients who received TPE treatment using the multiFiltratePRO device between January 2019 and October 2023. There is no comparison to other treatments, and the study focuses on analyzing TPE treatments according to the American Society for Apheresis ASFA guidelines. The investigational device has CE approval for use in these treatments. Participants will have their treatment data reviewed, including the total amount of plasma exchanged compared to what was prescribed. The study will collect at least 50% of the relevant treatment parameters from patient records. No new treatments or interventions will be administered, and patient safety monitoring or follow-up beyond data collection is not part of this study. The study is expected to be completed by December 2025.

Researchers are investigating the real-world use of encorafenib plus binimetinib for patients with unresectable advanced or metastatic melanoma that has a BRAF V600 mutation. This observational study focuses on documenting treatment effects, quality of life, safety, and tolerability after these drugs became commercially available in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The study specifically looks at patients treated in the first and second line settings after prior checkpoint inhibitor therapy. The study observes patients who are treated with encorafenib plus binimetinib according to the approved product guidelines. Participants may have started this treatment up to six months before joining the study or may begin treatment soon after enrollment. The study tracks treatment details, effectiveness, side effects, and patient-reported outcomes over a median treatment duration of about 12 months, with a total observation period of up to 90 months. Participants will be followed through regular documentation of their disease and treatment progress, including patient and disease profiles, treatment sequences, adverse events, and quality of life assessments using questionnaires. The main outcome measured is progression-free survival at 12 months after treatment start. Researchers will also evaluate treatment duration, interruptions, dose intensity, and physician satisfaction. Long-term safety and prognostic factors will be monitored throughout the observation period until study completion in September 2027.

Researchers are studying metastatic colorectal carcinoma mCRC patients who have a specific BRAFV600E mutation, which is linked to poorer outcomes compared to those without it. This mutation leads to shorter survival times after initial treatments, prompting the need for new therapy combinations. This research aims to observe how the drugs encorafenib and cetuximab work together in real-world settings for patients who have already received prior systemic therapies. This non-interventional, prospective, longitudinal study focuses on patients treated with encorafenib plus cetuximab following prior systemic therapy. The study collects data on treatment effectiveness, safety, and quality of life among a broader patient population in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Patients may have started treatment up to three months before joining the study or plan to start soon, and the study observes their outcomes without influencing treatment decisions. Participants will be monitored through data collection on their disease and treatment profiles, including patient and physician assessments, adverse events, and treatment details. The main outcome measured is overall survival at 12 months after starting treatment. Additional information gathered includes treatment duration, dose intensity, interruptions, and patient-reported quality of life using questionnaires. Safety and tolerability are also evaluated throughout treatment, with follow-up averaging nine months.