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Researchers are investigating CGT9486, also known as bezuclastinib, in an open-label Phase 2 study for patients with Advanced Systemic Mastocytosis AdvSM. This includes those diagnosed with Aggressive Systemic Mastocytosis ASM, Systemic Mastocytosis with an Associated Hematologic Neoplasm SM-AHN, and Mast Cell Leukemia MCL. The study aims to evaluate the safety, effectiveness, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of bezuclastinib in this patient population. Participants will receive bezuclastinib tablets orally, taken continuously in 28-day cycles. The study is divided into two parts Part I focuses on identifying effective and tolerable dosing exposures over 18 months, while Part II evaluates the drugs efficacy by measuring objective response rates and confirming the exposure-response relationship, also over 18 months. Additional assessments include effects on mutation allele burden, serum tryptase levels, histopathologic changes, spleen and liver volume, and safety monitoring. During the study, participants will undergo various clinical evaluations, including laboratory tests, imaging to monitor organ size changes, and assessments of disease response and progression. Researchers will track adverse events and pharmacokinetic profiles throughout the 18 months. The study involves continuous monitoring of participants to understand the treatments impact on survival and disease progression over this period.

Researchers are evaluating SYX-5219 in a multi-part, first-in-human Phase 1 study involving healthy volunteers and people with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis AD. The study aims to determine the safety, tolerability, and levels of SYX-5219 in blood and urine when given in different dosing schedules. This includes single ascending doses, multiple ascending doses, and multiple dose administrations in participants with AD. The study has three parts Part 1 involves single ascending doses and a food effect evaluation in healthy volunteers, with doses given once on Day 1 and again after a washout period. Part 2 involves multiple ascending doses given once or twice daily to healthy volunteers over a defined period. Part 3 enrolls participants with AD who receive SYX-5219 or placebo twice daily for up to 42 days. Each part includes randomization and placebo control to compare effects. Participants will undergo safety and exploratory efficacy assessments during and after treatment, including monitoring adverse events up to 10 days after dosing in Part 1, 14 days after the last dose in Part 2, and up to Day 56 in Part 3. Blood and urine samples are collected at multiple timepoints to measure SYX-5219 levels. The study includes follow-up visits to monitor participant health and drug effects for several weeks after treatment ends.

Many patients receiving radiation therapy for head and neck cancer develop painful mouth sores called oral mucositis, causing severe pain that lasts through and beyond treatment. This study evaluates whether BupiZenge, a lozenge containing the long-acting pain reliever bupivacaine, provides better pain control than lidocaine solution. The trial aims to see if improved pain management with BupiZenge enhances quality of life and reduces opioid use in adults aged 18 to 80 with head and neck cancer undergoing radiotherapy. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either BupiZenge lozenges or lidocaine oral solution. BupiZenge is taken as one lozenge that dissolves slowly in the mouth with a dosing interval of at least 3 hours, up to 8 lozenges per day. Lidocaine is used as an oral solution held in the mouth, also every 3 hours as needed, with a maximum daily dose of 120 mL. The study includes a combined screening and run-in period up to five weeks, followed by treatment during radiotherapy and for up to six weeks total if pain and sores persist after radiotherapy. Participants will record their mouth pain daily using a 0 to 10 scale, with primary measurement focusing on pain reduction over 3 hours after taking the study treatment on the last day of radiotherapy. Additional assessments include pain at other time points, opioid use, quality of life questionnaires, laboratory tests, and safety monitoring. After treatment, there is a 30-day follow-up period to evaluate lasting effects and safety outcomes.

Researchers are investigating a combination therapy of BNT326 and pumitamig also called BNT327 or PM8002 in adults with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer NSCLC who may have relapsed, progressive, or treatment-nafve disease. This multi-site, open-label study aims to find the best dose levels for this combination, assess how well participants tolerate the therapy, including side effects, and evaluate its ability to shrink tumors in this population. The study has three parts Part 1 focuses on finding safe dose levels for the combination Part 2a expands the dose evaluation to assess preliminary effectiveness and safety Part 2b is a randomized phase to optimize doses and understand the contribution of each drug component. Participants will receive intravenous infusions of BNT326 and pumitamig or pumitamig alone in some arms. Treatment continues until disease progression, unacceptable side effects, withdrawal, study end, or up to 24 months. Dose levels for later parts are chosen based on earlier safety and efficacy data. Participants will go through screening, treatment, safety follow-up, efficacy follow-up, and long-term survival follow-up phases, with total involvement expected to last about 36 months unless treatment benefit continues. Assessments include monitoring for dose-limiting toxicities, adverse events, tumor response, progression-free survival, overall survival, and pharmacokinetics of the drugs. Safety evaluations continue up to 90 days after treatment ends, and antibody responses to the drugs are also measured for up to one year post-treatment.

Researchers are evaluating the persistence of two treatments, upadacitinib UPA and tumor necrosis factor inhibitors TNFi, in adults with moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis RA. This observational study is conducted in Germany with about 678 participants across roughly 80 sites. The purpose is to compare how long participants continue their prescribed treatment under real-world conditions over time. Participants will receive either UPA or TNFi treatment as prescribed by their doctors, following local labels and standard care practices. Treatment decisions were made before joining the study and are independent of recruitment. The study will observe participants for up to 24 months to assess retention rates on these treatments. During the study, participants will be monitored regularly according to local care standards. Researchers will collect data on how long participants stay on their assigned treatment, focusing on retention rates over approximately 24 months. Study participation may last up to two years, with recruitment expected to take about 24 months, resulting in a total study duration of about 48 months.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of volrustomig compared to observation in participants with unresected locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma LA-HNSCC who have not progressed after receiving definitive concurrent chemoradiotherapy cCRT. This phase III, randomized, open-label global study aims to assess whether volrustomig can improve outcomes in this patient population. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups those who receive volrustomig as sequential therapy, and those who undergo observation without additional treatment. The study compares these two approaches following prior curative concurrent chemoradiotherapy. The trial includes long-term follow-up to monitor patient outcomes. During the study, participants will be regularly assessed for progression-free survival, overall survival, physical functioning, and quality of life. Researchers will also monitor for the presence of anti-drug antibodies and adverse events related to volrustomig. Follow-up evaluations may continue for up to approximately eight years to fully understand the treatment impact and safety profile.

Researchers are conducting a master protocol trial designed to efficiently study several different drugs for children and young adults with various types of cancer. This approach allows multiple clinical trials under one common research plan, with each trial focusing on specific cancers like desmoplastic small round cell tumor, synovial sarcoma, and Ewings sarcoma. New drug studies may be added over time as new treatments emerge. Participation depends on how long the treatment benefits last. The study evaluates combinations of drugs given in cycles, including intravenous and oral medicines such as ramucirumab, cyclophosphamide, vinorelbine, gemcitabine, docetaxel, abemaciclib, irinotecan, and temozolomide. Different treatment groups receive specific drug combinations tailored to the cancer type, with treatment cycles lasting 21 or 28 days depending on the regimen. Each group is randomized to receive either an experimental drug combination or an active comparator without any blinding. Participants will be involved from screening through treatment and monitored regularly. Researchers will assess how many participants are assigned to each specific intervention plan within the first four weeks and track treatment effects. Participants must have measurable or evaluable disease, adequate organ function, and meet performance status criteria. Female participants of childbearing potential undergo pregnancy testing and must use contraception during and after treatment. Safety, adherence, and side effects are carefully monitored throughout the study, which is expected to continue until 2027.

This research investigates ASTX030, a combination of azacitidine and cedazuridine, given alone or with venetoclax for people with myeloid neoplasms and acute myeloid leukemia AML. The study includes multiple phases, from early dose-finding stages to larger randomized trials, evaluating the safety, pharmacokinetics, and effectiveness of ASTX030 compared to standard subcutaneous azacitidine. It aims to understand how these treatments work in participants with myelodysplastic syndromes MDS, chronic myelomonocytic leukemia CMML, and AML over approximately eight years. The study involves several treatment arms early phases focus on dose escalation and expansion of oral ASTX030 later phases compare oral ASTX030 to subcutaneous azacitidine in randomized crossover designs. Combination therapy arms test ASTX030 plus venetoclax against azacitidine plus venetoclax with specific dosing schedules over 28-day cycles. Participants may switch treatments after initial cycles. Treatments include oral tablets, capsules, and injections, with some doses taken in a fasted or fed state. Participants will undergo regular cycles of treatment with detailed monitoring including blood tests to measure drug levels and responses, assessments of side effects, and evaluations of disease status. Researchers will track outcomes like drug exposure, response rates, survival, and safety over months to years. This includes measuring DNA methylation changes, transfusion independence, and adverse events. The study is open to adults and includes ongoing safety and effectiveness follow-up.

This research aims to compare two different weekly doses of Alpha1-Proteinase Inhibitor given by injection under the skin with the standard doses given through a vein in adults with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency. The trial focuses on understanding how the body processes the medicine and evaluates how safe and tolerable the different weekly doses are. Both study doctors and participants know which treatment is being given during this open-label study. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two treatment groups. One group receives 8 weeks of intravenous treatment with 60 mgkgweek Liquid Alpha1-PI followed by 8 weeks of subcutaneous treatment with 90 mgkgweek Alpha-1 15%. The other group receives 8 weeks of intravenous treatment with 120 mgkgweek Liquid Alpha1-PI followed by 8 weeks of subcutaneous treatment with 180 mgkgweek Alpha-1 15%. The study uses a parallel design to evaluate these dosing regimens. During the study, participants will undergo assessments to measure the steady-state exposure of the medicine over weekly dosing intervals and trough levels at specified weeks. Safety and tolerability will be monitored closely throughout. The study lasts about 16 weeks of active treatment, with visits scheduled to collect blood samples and monitor health status. The main outcome is the measurement of the medicines activity over time to understand how different doses are processed by the body.

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.