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Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of rilvegostomig compared to pembrolizumab, both combined with platinum-based doublet chemotherapy, as a first-line treatment for patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer NSCLC whose tumors express PD-L1 at levels of 1% or higher. This Phase III, randomized, double-blind, global study aims to compare these treatments to improve outcomes for this patient group. Participants will receive either rilvegostomig or pembrolizumab, each given intravenously on Day 1 of every 21-day cycle, combined with platinum-based doublet chemotherapy either carboplatin or cisplatin also given on Day 1 of each cycle for up to four cycles. After chemotherapy cycles, patients continue with rilvegostomig or pembrolizumab monotherapy combined with pemetrexed maintenance. The study follows patients for up to approximately six years to monitor treatment effects and safety. During the study, participants undergo assessments including imaging scans to measure tumor size, blood tests to evaluate organ function, and questionnaires about symptoms and quality of life. Researchers monitor overall survival and progression-free survival as primary outcomes, alongside other measures such as response duration and physical functioning. Safety is closely observed throughout, with study visits scheduled regularly during treatment and follow-up periods, lasting up to six years in total.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of rilvegostomig combined with platinum-based chemotherapy compared to pembrolizumab combined with platinum-based chemotherapy as a first treatment for patients with locally advanced or metastatic squamous non-small cell lung cancer mNSCLC whose tumors express programmed death-ligand 1 PD-L1. This Phase III global study focuses on patients with PD-L1 tumor cell expression of 1% or higher and aims to determine which treatment provides better overall and progression-free survival. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two study groups one group will receive rilvegostomig plus carboplatin and either paclitaxel or nab-paclitaxel chemotherapy, while the other group will receive pembrolizumab plus the same chemotherapy options. Rilvegostomig and pembrolizumab are both given intravenously on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle, with chemotherapy given up to 4 cycles. Nab-paclitaxel may be administered on Days 1, 8, and 15 of each cycle. Treatment continues with rilvegostomig or pembrolizumab until disease progression or other criteria are met. During the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including imaging scans to measure tumor response, laboratory tests to monitor organ function, and patient questionnaires about physical function and quality of life. Researchers will track overall survival, progression-free survival, response rates, and duration of response for up to approximately 6 years. Safety and immune response to rilvegostomig will also be evaluated. Participants will be closely monitored throughout the treatment and follow-up periods.

Researchers are evaluating whether adding sacituzumab tirumotecan to pembrolizumab after surgery improves treatment outcomes for adults with resectable non-small cell lung cancer NSCLC who do not achieve a complete response after initial therapy. This Phase 3 trial compares the combination of sacituzumab tirumotecan plus pembrolizumab against pembrolizumab alone, focusing on disease-free survival assessed by a blinded independent central review. The study is sponsored by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC and targets participants with specific stages of NSCLC who have undergone neoadjuvant therapy and surgery but still have residual disease. Participants first receive neoadjuvant therapy consisting of pembrolizumab combined with double-platinum chemotherapy tailored to the tumor type for up to 12 weeks before surgery. After surgery, those not achieving pathological complete response are assigned to either receive sacituzumab tirumotecan infusions every two weeks for up to 24 weeks alongside pembrolizumab monotherapy every six weeks for approximately 42 weeks, or pembrolizumab monotherapy alone on the same schedule. Rescue medications to manage infusion reactions may be given as needed during the study. Throughout the trial, participants undergo assessments including radiological scans, tumor tissue analysis for markers like PD-L1 and TROP2, and monitoring for adverse events and quality of life changes. Key outcomes include disease-free survival, overall survival, distant metastasis-free survival, and lung cancer-specific survival, with evaluations continuing for up to nearly 10 years. Safety and tolerability are closely monitored, and questionnaires assess physical functioning, symptoms like cough and chest pain, and overall health status during and after treatment.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness and safety of a combination treatment including BMS-986489 a fixed dose combination of BMS-986012 and Nivolumab with Carboplatin plus Etoposide compared to Atezolizumab combined with Carboplatin plus Etoposide as a first-line therapy for participants with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. This is a randomized, double-blind, multicenter phase 3 trial sponsored by Bristol-Myers Squibb. Participants will receive either the experimental combination of BMS-986489 with Carboplatin and Etoposide or the comparator regimen of Atezolizumab with Carboplatin and Etoposide. Doses are given on specified days according to the study protocol. The study examines these treatments as initial therapy for this type of lung cancer. During the trial, participants will be closely monitored for overall survival over a period of up to 5 years. Researchers will also measure other outcomes such as time to clinical decline based on lung cancer symptom scores, response duration, progression-free survival, and the occurrence of adverse events up to 135 days after the last treatment. Regular assessments will include imaging and clinical evaluations to track treatment effects and safety throughout the study.

Researchers are evaluating the study medicine PF-08046054 compared to the standard treatment docetaxel in adults with non-small cell lung cancer NSCLC that has PD-L1 expression of 1% or higher. These participants have cancer that has spread or cannot be treated with surgery or definitive radiation and have shown disease progression during or after previous treatments including PD-L1 or PD-1 inhibitors, platinum-based chemotherapy, and targeted therapies for known genomic alterations. The study is a randomized phase 3 trial assessing treatment options for advanced NSCLC. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups one receives PF-08046054 as an intravenous IV infusion twice during each 21-day cycle, and the other receives docetaxel as an IV infusion once every 21 days. The study treatment may continue for up to 5 years if the participants cancer responds to therapy. Both treatments are given in cycles, and participants receive the medicine through infusions during clinic visits. During the study, participants will have regular clinic visits to monitor their health and how well the treatment is working. Assessments include measuring overall survival, progression-free survival, tumor response rates, and quality of life through questionnaires. Safety is monitored for adverse events up to 90 days after treatment ends. Blood samples are also taken to study the medicines levels and immune response. The total study duration can be up to 5 years depending on individual responses and outcomes.

Researchers are evaluating ziltivekimab, a new medicine not yet approved anywhere, to see if it can help people who were hospitalized due to a heart attack. The study aims to find out if ziltivekimab can reduce the development of heart disease and prevent future heart attacks or strokes. This is a Phase 3 clinical trial comparing ziltivekimab to a placebo in patients with acute myocardial infarction. Participants will receive an initial loading dose of ziltivekimab or matching placebo by injection under the skin as soon as possible after an invasive heart procedure, within 36 hours for STEMI or 48 hours for NSTEMI patients. After the loading dose, they will get monthly injections of the same study medicine for up to two years, in addition to their standard care. During the study, participants will be monitored for major cardiovascular events such as heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular death. Researchers will also track other heart-related outcomes and safety measures over a period of up to 25 months. The study involves regular visits for injections, assessments, and laboratory tests to evaluate the medicines effects and patient health throughout the trial.

Researchers are gathering real-world data in the Bad Berka Heart Rhythm Registry 2B2R, a prospective, single-center observational study focused on patients undergoing treatment for cardiac arrhythmias or implantation of cardiac electronic devices CIEDs at the Heart Center Bad Berka. This registry aims to evaluate procedural safety, short- and long-term effectiveness, and clinical outcomes across various arrhythmias and interventional methods, including new technologies like pulsed field ablation and conduction system pacing. The goal is to support clinical decisions, identify outcome predictors, and improve quality and innovation in cardiac electrophysiology. Patients included in the registry receive standard care for arrhythmias such as drug therapy, electrophysiological studies, catheter ablation for conditions like atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, supraventricular tachycardias, premature ventricular contractions, and ventricular tachycardia, as well as stroke prevention interventions and device implantation. Data collection is prospective and covers procedural details, complication rates, acute success, follow-up results, imaging, device therapy, and patient-reported outcomes. The registry includes substudies focusing on specific arrhythmias or technologies. Participants provide informed consent and continue usual clinical management by their physicians. Researchers assess acute treatment success and safety within 30 days, as well as arrhythmia recurrence, rehospitalization, symptom and quality of life changes, and device therapy outcomes over about one year. The registry complies with ethical and data protection standards and does not alter clinical care. Participation involves data collection from treatment and follow-up without influencing the therapy itself.

Researchers are evaluating whether performing percutaneous coronary intervention PCI on all significant blockages in patients with non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction NSTEMI and multivessel coronary artery disease is better than treating only the main culprit lesion. This open-label, randomized, controlled, multicenter trial aims to compare these two approaches to understand which provides better outcomes for patients with this heart condition. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will receive optimal medical therapy and PCI only on the culprit lesion, with no further intervention on other blockages unless certain emergency criteria occur. The other group will receive complete revascularization of all significant non-culprit lesions, either during the initial procedure, hospitalization, or within 45 days after the initial PCI. During the study, participants will be followed for an average of two years to monitor outcomes including cardiovascular death, rehospitalization for heart attacks, and other heart-related events. Researchers will also assess quality of life and complications such as bleeding, stroke, and kidney injury at various time points. The study involves regular evaluations and aims to gather comprehensive data to determine the best treatment strategy for these patients.

Researchers are evaluating maridebart cafraglutide as an additional treatment to standard care for adults with heart failure who have preserved or mildly reduced ejection fraction, and who are also obese. This phase 3, global, multicenter trial aims to see if this drug can reduce heart failure events like hospitalizations and urgent visits, lower cardiovascular deaths, and improve heart failure symptoms. The study has a double-blind phase and an open-label extension, and it will continue until about 850 primary endpoint events occur. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either maridebart cafraglutide or a placebo, both given by subcutaneous injection. The trial lasts up to approximately 35 months and includes assessments at various time points to measure heart failure events, cardiovascular deaths, kidney function, blood pressure, weight, blood sugar, cholesterol, and quality of life using questionnaires. The study also tracks serious adverse events and drug concentrations. During the trial, participants will have regular visits for monitoring, including questionnaires, laboratory tests, and physical assessments. Researchers will evaluate the time to first cardiovascular events and heart failure hospitalizations as the main outcome. Secondary measures include changes in symptoms, kidney health, blood pressure, and metabolic factors. Safety will be monitored throughout, with follow-up continuing up to about 35 months from the start of treatment.

Researchers are collecting data to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Edwards PASCAL Transcatheter Valve Repair System and the Edwards PASCAL Precision Transcatheter Valve Repair System in repairing the mitral valve through a minimally invasive procedure called transcatheter mitral valve repair. The study focuses on patients with mitral regurgitation to understand how well these devices improve valve function, symptoms, and quality of life in real-world settings after market approval. Participants receive treatment using either the Edwards PASCAL System or the Edwards PASCAL Precision System for transcatheter mitral valve repair. This study is conducted in a postmarket clinical follow-up format, meaning the devices are already approved and are now being further studied to gather safety and effectiveness data over time. During the study, patients will be monitored for major adverse events within 30 days and assessed for changes in mitral regurgitation severity by echocardiography at discharge or 7 days after the procedure. Participants will also attend follow-up visits where functional status and quality of life will be evaluated. The study aims to collect comprehensive safety and effectiveness information over the course of participation, which begins after the mitral valve repair procedure and continues through scheduled follow-ups.