Gelsenkirchen

Researchers are evaluating various approved injectable and oral disease-modifying treatments (DMTs) in patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS) in Germany. This observational, non-interventional, multicenter, open-label study collects primary data prospectively over up to four years, alongside retrospective data. The study captures medical history, disease duration, laboratory values, disability scores (EDSS), MRI results, and relapse information to provide real-world insights into treatment use and outcomes. Patients receiving routine medical treatment with any approved injectable or selected oral DMTs—including ofatumumab, glatiramer acetate, interferon 21, teriflunomide, dimethyl fumarate, and diroximel fumarate—are enrolled without treatment allocation by the study. Two cohorts are observed: one treated primarily with injectable DMTs and another with injectable or oral DMTs. The core study period lasts about two years, with an optional extension providing an additional two years of observation, totaling up to four years. Follow-up visits and monitoring happen at the investigator's discretion and may include telemedicine. During the study, participants provide data through questionnaires and electronic case report forms. Routine clinical care procedures, such as diagnostic tests and monitoring, continue as usual. Researchers measure the proportion of patients continuing their baseline treatment at 24 months and collect ongoing clinical and imaging data. The study emphasizes real-world treatment patterns, safety, and disease activity over the extended follow-up period.

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 investigating treatments for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), a type of breast cancer known for its aggressive nature, poor prognosis, and diverse molecular characteristics. This study focuses on patients with early-stage, lower-risk TNBC, particularly those with stage I-II node-negative disease, who generally have better outcomes but still face significant clinical challenges. The trial aims to compare the effects of sacituzumab govitecan alone versus sacituzumab govitecan combined with pembrolizumab in this patient group, seeking to improve treatment responses and survival rates. Participants will receive sacituzumab govitecan at a dose of 10 mg/kg administered twice on days 1 and 8 within a 21-day cycle. Some participants will also receive pembrolizumab at 200 mg every three weeks. The study evaluates treatment durations between 12 and 18 weeks in the neoadjuvant (pre-surgery) setting. The purpose is to assess whether these regimens can produce comparable pathological complete remission rates with a better safety profile compared to standard chemotherapy. The combination with pembrolizumab is explored based on promising results in more advanced TNBC stages. Throughout the study, participants will undergo various assessments including imaging, pathology reviews, and laboratory tests to monitor tumor response and overall health. The primary outcomes measured are pathological complete remission at surgery and invasive disease-free survival rate after three years. Safety and tolerability will also be closely observed. Participants must comply with treatment schedules and follow-ups, providing consent and cooperating with all protocol requirements during the study period.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness and safety of sacituzumab govitecan-hziy (SG) combined with pembrolizumab compared to the treatment chosen by a doctor, which may be pembrolizumab alone or pembrolizumab with capecitabine. This study focuses on patients with triple negative breast cancer who still have invasive cancer remaining after surgery and pre-surgical treatment. The study is a phase 3, randomized, open-label trial designed to assess outcomes in this patient group. Participants receive sacituzumab govitecan-hziy and pembrolizumab through intravenous infusion as the experimental treatment. The comparison group receives the physician's choice of treatment, which involves either pembrolizumab alone intravenously or pembrolizumab combined with oral capecitabine tablets. Both treatment options follow surgery and prior therapy, targeting residual invasive disease. Throughout the study, participants are monitored up to 60 months to measure invasive disease-free survival, which indicates the time without cancer recurrence or progression. Researchers will track treatment safety and effectiveness through regular assessments. The study involves tissue sample submissions from before and after neoadjuvant therapy and surgery, performance status evaluations, organ function tests, and recovery status from surgery and radiotherapy.