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Researchers are investigating new treatment options for breast cancer that is hormone receptor-positive HR and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative HER2-, specifically for cases that are unresectable locally advanced or metastatic. This type of breast cancer involves cancer cells that depend on hormones like estrogen or progesterone and have low HER2 protein levels. The study focuses on comparing the effects of patritumab deruxtecan against chemotherapy or trastuzumab deruxtecan in patients whose cancer has progressed despite prior treatments. Participants receive either patritumab deruxtecan through intravenous infusions every three weeks for about 13 months or a treatment chosen by their physician, which may include various chemotherapy drugs or trastuzumab deruxtecan, administered according to specific schedules for up to 13 months. The study is randomized and open-label, meaning participants are randomly assigned to one of the treatment groups, and both the patients and researchers know which treatment is given. Throughout the study, participants undergo regular assessments to monitor cancer progression and overall survival for up to approximately 85 months. Researchers evaluate tumor response, duration of response, and changes in quality of life using standardized questionnaires. Safety is carefully monitored by recording adverse events and treatment discontinuations. The goal is to understand if patritumab deruxtecan can improve outcomes compared to current treatment options.

Researchers are evaluating treatment options for patients with advanced HRD-positive high-grade ovarian cancer, fallopian tube cancer, primary peritoneal cancer, and clear cell carcinoma of the ovary who have no remaining tumor after primary tumor debulking surgery. This phase II, multicenter, randomized, open-label study aims to compare the recurrence-free survival between patients receiving 3 cycles versus 6 cycles of carboplatin plus paclitaxel chemotherapy, followed by maintenance therapy with niraparib. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two treatment groups one group receives 3 cycles of carboplatin plus paclitaxel chemotherapy followed by niraparib maintenance therapy, while the other group receives 6 cycles of the same chemotherapy followed by niraparib maintenance. Niraparib maintenance therapy starts at a dose of 200 mg or 300 mg once daily and continues until disease progression, unacceptable side effects, or other stopping criteria. Tumor assessments using CT or MRI scans are done at specific intervals, and the tumor marker CA-125 is measured every 12 weeks. Clinical visits for blood tests and toxicity monitoring occur regularly during chemotherapy and niraparib maintenance. During the study, participants will attend clinical visits for safety monitoring, including adverse event tracking, blood counts, physical exams every 12 weeks, and serum pregnancy tests for women of childbearing potential. Tumor evaluations occur 9 to 12 weeks after starting therapy and then every 6 months. The study will follow patients for up to 8 years to measure recurrence-free survival and other outcomes such as overall survival, quality of life, and safety. About 640 patients will be recruited across approximately 60 sites in six European countries over 36 months.

Researchers are evaluating AZD0780, an oral PCSK9 inhibitor, in a phase 3, randomized, placebo-controlled study. This trial focuses on patients with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease ASCVD or those at high risk for a first ASCVD event. The study aims to assess how AZD0780 compares to placebo in reducing the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events, also known as MACE-PLUS, over the course of the trial. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either oral AZD0780 once daily or a matching placebo once daily. The study continues until a primary analysis censoring date, which may be up to approximately 54 months from randomization. After this, a study closure visit will be conducted as the final visit for each participant. During the study, participants will be regularly monitored for cardiovascular events including heart attacks, strokes, urgent coronary revascularizations, and other related outcomes. Researchers will track the time to first occurrence of these events as the primary outcome. Safety and other secondary outcomes like all-cause mortality will also be assessed. The total participation time can last up to about 54 months, with ongoing evaluations throughout this period.

Researchers are studying the use of bempedoic acid combined with ezetimibe and either rosuvastatin or atorvastatin, known as triple therapy, in adults with primary hypercholesterolemia or mixed dyslipidemia. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of this combination in real-world clinical practice, focusing on lowering LDL cholesterol LDL-C levels. This is an observational study, meaning no drugs are administered by the study team instead, existing treatments are monitored. Participants are adults who have started triple therapy within the past four weeks and are followed for up to one year. The study looks at LDL-C changes after 8 weeks and 1 year of treatment, adherence to the therapy, side effects, and cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes. No new treatments are given instead, researchers collect information on the participants ongoing treatments involving bempedoic acid, ezetimibe, and either rosuvastatin or atorvastatin. During the study, participants LDL-C levels, laboratory values, and treatment adherence are regularly reviewed. Researchers will also record any adverse events and track major cardiovascular events over the year. The primary measurement is the change in LDL-C from before treatment to 8 weeks after starting triple therapy. Participants health is followed through routine clinical assessments, and the study lasts for up to one year after beginning triple therapy.

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 the effectiveness of AZD5335 compared to standard treatments in women with high-grade, platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer. The study focuses on whether AZD5335 improves progression-free survival PFS among participants with either high or low levels of folate receptor alpha FR. Approximately 1100 adult women will be enrolled and divided into two groups based on their FR levels. Participants will be randomized within each group to receive either AZD5335 or the relevant standard treatment. Those with high FR levels will receive AZD5335 or mirvetuximab soravtansine, while those with low FR levels will receive AZD5335 or a chemotherapy agent chosen by the investigator, including paclitaxel, pegylated liposomal doxorubicin, or topotecan. Treatments are given intravenously, and participants will continue treatment until disease progression or other reasons for stopping. During the study, participants will undergo regular tumor assessments to monitor disease status. Researchers will follow all participants over time to evaluate overall survival. Safety and efficacy data will be reviewed periodically by an independent committee. The primary outcome is progression-free survival, measured for up to about five years. The study completion is expected by late 2029.

Researchers are collecting real-world data on the BioFreedom Ultra CoCr Biolimus A9 Coated Coronary Stent System in patients who have undergone percutaneous coronary intervention PCI. This prospective, observational registry study involves up to 10,000 patients treated at up to 150 cardiology centers across Europe, South America, the Middle East, and Asia over five years. The study provides post-market clinical follow-up as part of ongoing post-market surveillance. Participants receive the BioFreedom Ultra device, which consists of a cobalt chromium stent platform coated on the outside with the active ingredient BA9, without polymer or carrier. The study observes the use of this device in standard clinical practice without altering patient care. Patients are monitored mainly through telephone or clinic visits one year after PCI. During the study, participants will be followed for 12 months to collect data on outcomes such as target lesion failure, clinically driven target lesion revascularization, cardiovascular death, target vessel myocardial infarction, target vessel revascularization, and stent thrombosis. Follow-up assessments are conducted primarily by phone, ensuring safety monitoring and data collection in a real-world setting with minimal disruption to participants routine care.

Researchers are studying maridebart cafraglutide to evaluate its effect on reducing cardiovascular problems and death in people with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease who are also overweight or obese. This Phase 3 trial compares maridebart cafraglutide to a placebo, both given alongside standard care, to see if maridebart cafraglutide works better in lowering heart-related risks. Participants will receive either maridebart cafraglutide or a placebo, both administered by subcutaneous injection. The study lasts for up to approximately 35 months, during which researchers monitor several heart and health outcomes. These include heart attacks, strokes, death rates, hospitalizations, blood pressure, body measurements, blood sugar control, cholesterol levels, kidney function, and inflammatory markers. During the trial, participants will have regular assessments including physical exams, blood tests, and monitoring of heart events. Researchers track the time to first major heart-related events and changes in health markers over the study period. Safety is also monitored by recording any adverse events. The total participation time can last nearly three years, allowing careful observation of the effects of the study drug compared to placebo.

Researchers are evaluating photothermal therapy using the Navilas Laser System for people aged 60 to 90 with intermediate Age-related Macular Degeneration iAMD. The study aims to show that this personalized treatment plan can safely improve photoreceptor health and slow disease progression by preserving the Ellipsoid Zone Integrity EZI. Participants will be randomized into either a treatment group or a control group to compare outcomes over time. Participants will receive either individualized photothermal therapy or a sham treatment in the study eye. The study involves 12 visits monthly visits during the first three months, followed by quarterly visits for up to two years. The primary measure of success is the preservation of EZI at 12 months, with additional outcomes including changes in drusen progression, rates of geographic atrophy or neovascular AMD development, and vision loss measured over 24 months. During the study, participants will undergo regular eye exams and assessments to monitor vision and retinal health. Researchers will measure visual acuity changes and track disease progression using imaging and clinical evaluations. The study includes safety monitoring and thorough follow-up across the two-year period to assess long-term effects of the treatment on intermediate AMD progression.

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.