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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 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.

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 the clinical safety and effectiveness of the DERIVOae 2healae Embolisation Device used in treating intracranial aneurysms. This study is a prospective, single-arm, multicenter, open-label trial conducted in Germany to gather information on mid- and long-term clinical and angiographic outcomes. It aims to identify any risks and update the devices clinical evaluation to ensure its ongoing safety and performance after market approval. The study involves treating patients with the DERIVOae 2healae Embolisation Device as part of routine flow diversion therapy for intracranial aneurysms. Approximately 158 patients will be enrolled over 36 months across about 15 sites in Germany, with each patient followed for 12 months after treatment. Informed consent is obtained before or, in emergencies, shortly after the procedure. Data collected include technical success, safety, and clinical outcomes related to the devices use. Participants will be monitored through clinical evaluations at multiple time points including 6 weeks, 6 months, and 12 months after treatment. Researchers will assess primary safety, efficacy, and clinical endpoints, along with secondary outcomes measured immediately after treatment and at 12 months. Data are securely collected and monitored, with quality control steps ensuring accuracy. Results will be reported to ethics committees upon study completion.

Septic shock is a life-threatening condition caused by a harmful response to infection that leads to organ failure and high risk of death. This trial is designed to evaluate whether adding therapeutic plasma exchange TPE early in treatment can reduce organ damage and improve outcomes in patients with early septic shock. The study addresses a critical need for more specific treatments beyond current supportive care. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either one or two sessions of TPE using donor fresh frozen plasma within the first day after randomization or standard care without TPE. The first TPE session occurs within 6 hours and lasts about 2 to 3 hours, with a second session possible if high doses of vasopressors are still needed. Plasma is replaced at a fixed volume ratio to the patients plasma. Anticoagulants like heparin or citrate may be used during TPE. During the study, researchers will monitor participants for 28 days to assess survival, organ function, and need for organ support. They will collect detailed data on organ failure scores, heart and lung function, blood tests, infections, and length of hospital stay. Safety and treatment effects will be closely followed up to 90 days after randomization. The overall study duration varies per patient based on recovery and hospital discharge.

Triple negative breast cancer TNBC is a type of breast cancer that lacks certain receptors and tends to have a poor prognosis and aggressive behavior. The study focuses on patients with low-risk, early-stage TNBC stage I-II node-negative who generally have better outcomes, but still face significant clinical challenges. Researchers are evaluating neoadjuvant therapies to improve treatment strategies for this group, especially comparing sacituzumab govitecan alone versus its combination with pembrolizumab. Participants will receive neoadjuvant treatment for 12 weeks, either sacituzumab govitecan alone or combined with pembrolizumab. Sacituzumab govitecan is given intravenously at 10 mgkg on Days 1 and 8 every 21 days, while pembrolizumab is administered intravenously at 200 mg every three weeks. Depending on their response after 12 weeks, some patients may continue treatment for an additional 6 weeks before surgery. Patients who achieve a complete response may not require further systemic treatment, while those with residual disease may receive additional chemotherapy as decided by their investigator. Throughout the study, participants will be closely monitored with various assessments including pathological evaluation at surgery and invasive disease-free survival measured after three years. Other outcomes include overall survival and quality of life assessments. Safety and response will be regularly evaluated to guide treatment decisions. The trial aims to enroll adult women with early-stage TNBC and will continue through September 2029, with detailed follow-up planned to capture long-term outcomes.

Researchers are evaluating the best neoadjuvant therapy for patients with less advanced HER2-positive early breast cancer EBC. This Phase 2 trial focuses on improving treatment outcomes by comparing trastuzumab-deruxtecan T-DXd with standard chemotherapy combined with trastuzumab and pertuzumab. The study targets patients with low to intermediate risk HER2 EBC, aiming to show higher rates of complete tumor response and excellent survival outcomes. Participants receive different treatment regimens depending on their risk group and assigned study arm. Treatments include 12 or 18 weeks of T-DXd alone or combined with standard chemotherapy, trastuzumab, and pertuzumab. After neoadjuvant treatment, post-neoadjuvant therapy with T-DXd or standard care continues for up to one year, with adjustments based on tumor response. Some patients may receive additional chemotherapy depending on residual tumor burden. During the study, participants undergo regular evaluations including tumor response assessments and safety monitoring for adverse drug reactions. Key outcomes measured are pathological complete response rate after neoadjuvant therapy and distant disease-free survival after three years. Researchers also track various survival outcomes, quality of life, and treatment-related side effects over time. Participants are followed until study completion in 2030, with detailed monitoring throughout the treatment and follow-up phases.

Researchers are conducting a large real-world observational study called LIVER-R to gather data on patients with hepatobiliary cancers, specifically unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma uHCC and advanced biliary tract cancers aBTC. The study aims to evaluate the outcomes of patients treated with durvalumab-based regimens, including combinations like STRIDE and durvalumab plus chemotherapy, as part of routine clinical practice or early access programs. This study is descriptive and noncomparative, focusing on real-world effectiveness and clinical characteristics across multiple countries and centers. The study will collect both primary data during patients routine visits and secondary data from medical records at enrollment and every 6 months. It includes a baseline period of up to 5 years before starting durvalumab treatment and a follow-up period lasting up to 3 years for uHCC patients and 2 years for aBTC patients. Data collected will cover treatment patterns, clinically significant events, concomitant medications, and various real-world clinical outcomes such as survival rates, progression-free survival, time to treatment progression, and recurrence-free survival. Participants will be adults diagnosed with hepatobiliary cancer and treated with durvalumab-based regimens as decided by their physicians. Researchers will monitor overall survival and other outcomes at multiple time points over the follow-up period. Data collection involves routine clinical visits, medical record review, and tracking of treatment and event timelines. The study will provide insights into the real-world use and outcomes of durvalumab therapies for these cancers, with continuous monitoring until death, withdrawal, loss to follow-up, or study completion.

Researchers are investigating the real-world use and effects of ovarian function suppression OFS combined with endocrine therapy in pre- and perimenopausal women with breast cancer who have low genomic risk according to MammaPrint testing. The study aims to understand differences in treatment outcomes based on menopausal status, chemotherapy use, and endocrine therapies, with a focus on adherence and quality of life over time. This observational registry will collect data to provide insights into treatment paths, outcomes, and factors influencing prognosis in these patients. Participants receive standard-of-care endocrine therapy with or without ovarian suppression and may have received chemotherapy based on clinical decisions and genomic risk assessments. The registry observes various treatment approaches in a real-world setting, including management of ovarian function, and follows patients for up to 10 years. Quality of life assessments occur regularly during the first five years, and treatment adherence is monitored throughout the study period. During the study, participants medical data including baseline characteristics, treatment details, relapse information, and quality of life questionnaires will be collected at multiple time points. Researchers will evaluate outcomes such as distant recurrence-free interval, disease-free survival, overall survival, and endocrine response over 5 to 10 years. The long-term follow-up allows for detailed monitoring of treatment adherence and correlation of genomic and clinicopathological markers with patient outcomes.

Researchers are observing the real-world effects and patient experiences of trastuzumab deruxtecan T-DXd treatment in adults with HER2-positive, HER2-low, or HER2-ultralow unresectable or metastatic breast cancer. This prospective, non-interventional study takes place in multiple centers in Germany and aims to collect patient-reported outcomes along with safety and efficacy data during routine clinical practice. Approximately 800 patients will be enrolled, divided evenly between HER2-positive and HER2-lowultralow cohorts. Participants will receive T-DXd treatment as prescribed by their doctors according to the approved product guidelines SmPC. Treatment and visit schedules are determined by the treating physician and are not fixed by the study protocol. Patients will also be informed about using a digital healthcare application DiGA during the study. The study includes two cohorts based on HER2 status, both receiving T-DXd in routine care. During the study, participants will be followed to measure the time until their next treatment or death, assessed for up to 60 months from the first T-DXd dose. Quality of life will be evaluated using questionnaires at six months after baseline. Patient safety and treatment effects will be monitored through data collected in routine clinical visits. The total participation period may extend up to eight years, allowing for long-term observation of treatment outcomes in real-world settings.