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Researchers are evaluating the clinical utility of serum neurofilament light (sNfL) as a prognostic marker for disease activity in patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS). This prospective, multicenter, observational, non-interventional study in Germany aims to understand how sNfL values can influence patient management and treatment decisions. The study focuses on patients treated with category 1 disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) who have incorporated sNfL testing into their care. Participants will either continue their current category 1 DMT, which includes therapies such as dimethylfumarate, glatiramer acetate, interferon beta, and teriflunomide, or switch to ofatumumab based on their physician’s clinical judgment. There is no treatment allocation by the study itself. Data collection will cover up to 24 months, and the frequency of visits and assessments will follow routine clinical practice without a fixed protocol. During the study, baseline and follow-up data will be gathered according to standard care recommendations, including clinical evaluations and sNfL measurements. Researchers will monitor the proportion of patients with high sNfL levels over time to assess disease activity. The observational period is flexible and guided by the treating physician, with no additional diagnostic or monitoring procedures beyond standard care. Participants will be followed for up to two years to better understand how sNfL influences treatment management in relapsing MS.

Researchers are evaluating asthma control, health-related quality of life (HRQL), lung function, and asthma medication use in patients with severe eosinophilic asthma treated with benralizumab in a real-life clinical setting in Germany. This prospective, non-interventional, single-arm, multicenter study aims to observe these outcomes over a 52-week period to better understand benralizumab's impact outside of randomized clinical trials. Patients prescribed benralizumab according to label and local reimbursement criteria will be followed for up to 52 weeks. The study will monitor asthma control using the Asthma Control Test (ACT) and the Asthma Impairment and Risk Questionnaire (AIRQ®) at various timepoints. Health-related quality of life will be assessed with the mini Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (miniAQLQ) at baseline and routine follow-up visits. Patients will also track and report their weekly asthma medication intake using either paper-based or electronic diaries throughout the study. Participants will complete questionnaires every 4 weeks and record medication intake weekly. Researchers will measure changes in ACT scores, proportions of responders, and reductions in inhaled corticosteroid doses from baseline to weeks 12, 24, and 52. Safety and health outcomes will be observed under routine clinical care. This study includes adults aged 18 to 120 years with severe eosinophilic asthma who can understand study instructions and provide informed consent.

Researchers are studying the real-world effectiveness of pegcetacoplan in patients with Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH). This long-term, multicenter observational study aims to fill knowledge gaps about how pegcetacoplan works in routine medical practice. It also seeks to provide important information on red blood cell transfusions and healthcare resource use before and after starting pegcetacoplan treatment. Patients who have started pegcetacoplan treatment within the last 12 months or are prescribed it at enrollment will be followed for approximately 36 months. The study will collect both retrospective data from up to 12 months before treatment start and prospective data during treatment, with a total data collection period of up to about 48 months. After stopping pegcetacoplan, patients will remain in the study for 8 weeks to monitor for any adverse events. Participants will attend their usual medical visits, and data from these visits will be collected, including effectiveness measures, safety reports, patient- and clinician-reported outcomes, and healthcare use. The primary outcome includes changes in hemoglobin levels over 6 months from the start of pegcetacoplan treatment. The study plans to enroll about 200 patients across multiple countries, and data collection includes both retrospective and prospective periods, capturing comprehensive information on pegcetacoplan use in real-world settings.

Researchers are studying the clinical and health-related outcomes of treatments containing amivantamab for people with common EGFR-mutated advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), which is the most common type of lung cancer. This type of cancer can spread to other parts of the body and occurs due to changes in genes such as the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). The study focuses on real-world use of these treatments outside of controlled clinical trials. Participants will receive amivantamab-containing regimens as part of their standard care, decided by their doctors according to approved guidelines and local recommendations for supportive medications. The study observes patients starting these treatments for the first time and follows their clinical course as they receive care in usual medical settings. During the study, researchers will collect data for up to approximately 60 months to understand how long patients continue treatment and other health outcomes. Data collection includes monitoring treatment use, clinical responses, and safety in a real-world context. Participants or their representatives must provide consent for data verification, and the study tracks outcomes during routine clinical visits without altering standard treatment practices.

This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) in adult patients with advanced HER2-positive gastric or gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma who have previously been treated with a trastuzumab-based regimen. The study also collects patient demographic and clinical information, treatment patterns, and safety data including serious adverse events and drug reactions. It includes a disease registry for patients receiving conventional therapies in a real-world European setting. The study is non-interventional, meaning no investigational drugs are administered beyond standard care. Patients receiving T-DXd will be treated according to the Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC), and data on conventional therapies such as platinum-fluoropyrimidine chemotherapy, nivolumab, ramucirumab-paclitaxel, taxane, irinotecan, and pembrolizumab will also be gathered. Treatment choices and administration follow the physician's decision and routine clinical practice. Participants will be monitored from baseline to about two years to assess the time to next treatment. Researchers will collect clinical data, treatment details, tolerability, and patient surveys to understand outcomes and safety. The study involves regular follow-up and data collection to track treatment effectiveness and patient experience in real-world settings.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of verekitug (UPB-101) in adults with moderate-to-severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a long-term inflammatory lung condition. This global, multicenter Phase 2b study aims to understand how well verekitug works compared to a placebo, alongside participants' usual COPD medications. Participants must have a confirmed COPD diagnosis and meet specific lung function and symptom criteria to join the study. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of two doses of verekitug or a matching placebo, in addition to their regular COPD background treatments. The study includes a screening period of about 4 weeks, followed by treatment lasting between 60 and 108 weeks. After treatment, there is a 16-week follow-up period to monitor participants after their last dose. Throughout the study, participants will undergo various assessments including lung function tests and symptom evaluations. Researchers will track the annual rate of moderate or severe COPD flare-ups from the start of treatment through week 108. Safety and tolerability will be closely monitored during the treatment and follow-up periods to ensure participants' well-being over the course of the trial.

This research aims to assess how satisfied people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) are after receiving subcutaneous (under the skin) injections of ocrelizumab over a period of 12 months. The study focuses on participants diagnosed with relapsing-remitting MS (RMS) or primary progressive MS (PPMS) according to 2017 McDonald criteria, who are starting ocrelizumab treatment for the first time. The main goal is to understand participant satisfaction using a special questionnaire designed for subcutaneous therapy administration. Participants will receive ocrelizumab as an injection under the skin, with the exact dosing and schedule determined by their treating physician following local medical guidelines. This observational study does not change standard care but monitors patients throughout their treatment with ocrelizumab. During the study, participants will complete the Therapy Administration Satisfaction Questionnaire for subcutaneous treatment after 12 months to measure their satisfaction. Researchers will also observe and record any relevant clinical information. The total study duration for each participant is 12 months, during which their experience and outcomes with ocrelizumab are carefully tracked.

Researchers are evaluating the addition of Acalabrutinib to the standard R-miniCHOP treatment in older adults with untreated diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). This phase 3 study aims to determine if adding Acalabrutinib can extend progression-free survival compared to R-miniCHOP alone. Participants include men and women aged 61 years and older who are either over 80 or deemed ineligible for full-dose R-CHOP chemotherapy. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either R-miniCHOP alone or R-miniCHOP combined with Acalabrutinib. The R-miniCHOP treatment involves intravenous rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and oral prednisolone given in cycles every three weeks. In the combination group, Acalabrutinib tablets are taken twice daily continuously from day 1 of the first cycle through day 21 of cycle 8. During the study, participants will undergo regular evaluations including clinical assessments and laboratory tests. The main outcome measured is progression-free survival, tracked for up to 5 years. Researchers will monitor safety and treatment effects throughout the study period, with participants involved in all required procedures and follow-ups according to the study plan.

Researchers are analyzing therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) treatments to evaluate the performance of the TPE mode in the multiFiltratePRO device, which is used for extracorporeal blood purification. This retrospective study collects treatment data from patients with autoimmune diseases who underwent TPE using the multiFiltratePRO between January 2019 and October 2023. The study aims to contribute empirical evidence about the device's performance in real-world clinical practice. The study involves a retrospective review of medical records from multiple centers where patients were treated with the multiFiltratePRO device in TPE mode. No new treatments will be given as part of this study, and it focuses on the data already recorded from past treatments. The patients included had indications for TPE treatment as per established guidelines, and data from treatments performed within the specified period are analyzed. Participants' treatment data will be documented, including the total amount of plasma exchanged compared to the prescribed volume throughout the study period, which averages about one year. The study collects and reviews parameters related to the TPE treatments from patient records, with at least half of the required data parameters available for inclusion. This ensures thorough monitoring of treatment performance and safety based on existing clinical information.

Researchers are investigating the real-world use, effectiveness, quality of life impact, safety, and tolerability of the combination of encorafenib and binimetinib in patients with unresectable advanced or metastatic melanoma that has a specific BRAF V600 mutation. This prospective, longitudinal, non-interventional study focuses on patients in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland who receive these drugs after they became commercially available. The study includes patients receiving first or second line treatment, particularly after prior checkpoint inhibitor therapy. The study observes patients treated with encorafenib plus binimetinib according to approved prescribing guidelines (Summary of Product Characteristics). Patients may have started treatment within six months before joining the study or plan to start soon. No experimental interventions are given; instead, the study collects real-life treatment data under routine clinical care in multiple centers across the three countries. Participants will be followed to gather information on progression-free survival at 12 months after starting treatment. Data collected include safety, tolerability, quality of life, and treatment patterns. The study documents patient outcomes and treatment experiences in a naturalistic setting without altering standard care. Participation duration depends on treatment and follow-up schedules determined by routine clinical practice and study timelines.