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Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of elecoglipron, an oral tablet taken once daily, for weight management in adults with obesity or overweight. This Phase III global, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial includes two independent pivotal studies one in adults without type 2 diabetes T2DM and the other in adults with T2DM, all having at least one weight-related health condition. The goal is to understand how elecoglipron compares to placebo when combined with diet and exercise. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either one of two doses of elecoglipron or a matching placebo daily. Study 1 involves about 3000 adults living with obesity or overweight without T2DM, while Study 2 involves about 1500 adults with obesity or overweight and T2DM. Both studies last 72 weeks, during which changes in body weight and other health measures will be monitored. During the trial, participants will undergo regular health assessments including measurements of body weight, waist circumference, blood sugar control, blood pressure, and other related health indicators. Researchers will track percent change in body weight from baseline at 72 weeks as the primary outcome. Participants will be monitored closely throughout the study to assess safety and effectiveness of the treatment in managing weight and associated health conditions.

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 studying the impact and burden of three skin conditions moderate or severe alopecia areata, non-segmental vitiligo, and moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa. The study includes adolescents and adults and aims to understand how these conditions affect quality of life and daily functioning in a large global population. This is an observational study where participants with each condition will have a single visit for data collection following routine clinical practice. No experimental treatments are given instead, the study gathers information during this one visit to assess disease characteristics and impact. During the visit, participants will complete questionnaires and clinical assessments specific to their condition. These include tools measuring symptom impact, hair loss severity, skin depigmentation, and quality of life related to each disease. This helps researchers better understand the real-world burden of these conditions. Participation involves only this one visit, with no long-term follow-up or additional procedures.

Researchers are evaluating the combination of adagrasib, pembrolizumab, and platinum-doublet chemotherapy compared to placebo plus pembrolizumab and platinum-doublet chemotherapy in adults with previously untreated, locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer NSCLC carrying the KRAS G12C mutation. This Phase 3 trial aims to assess the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of these treatment combinations in this specific patient group. Participants will receive either adagrasib plus pembrolizumab combined with platinum-doublet chemotherapy or placebo plus pembrolizumab and platinum-doublet chemotherapy. Treatments involve specified doses administered on scheduled days, with the chemotherapy consisting of carboplatin or cisplatin along with pemetrexed. Participants are randomly assigned to one of the two study groups and treatments are blinded to ensure unbiased assessment. Throughout the study, participants will undergo regular evaluations including imaging scans to measure tumor response and progression-free survival, as well as assessments of overall survival. Safety is closely monitored by recording adverse events for up to 90 days after the last dose. Quality of life and symptom assessments are also conducted using validated questionnaires. The study duration includes follow-up for up to seven years to gather comprehensive data on treatment outcomes and participant health.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness and safety of Ifinatamab Deruxtecan I-DXd compared to the treatment chosen by a physician for people with relapsed small cell lung cancer SCLC. This Phase 3 study aims to see if I-DXd can help participants live longer than current treatments, while also examining other effects such as patient-reported outcomes, immune response, and the drugs behavior in the body. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will receive I-DXd as an intravenous infusion at a dose of 12 mgkg every 21 days until the disease worsens, unacceptable side effects occur, or other stopping reasons arise. The other group will receive one of the standard treatments chosen by their doctortopotecan, lurbinectedin, or amrubicinaccording to local approved dosing guidelines and until treatment discontinuation criteria are met. During the study, participants will be closely monitored with regular imaging and assessments to track tumor response, disease progression, and quality of life using questionnaires. Safety events and immune responses will also be recorded. Pharmacokinetic samples will be collected at specified times to understand how I-DXd behaves in the body. Participants may remain in the study for up to approximately 3.7 years, allowing for long-term evaluation of outcomes and safety.

Researchers are evaluating intismeran autogene combined with pembrolizumab compared to placebo plus pembrolizumab as an additional treatment after surgery for participants with certain stages of non-small cell lung cancer NSCLC. The study focuses on participants with margin-negative, completely resected Stage II, IIIA, or IIIB with nodal involvement NSCLC. The main question is whether the combination including intismeran autogene improves disease-free survival compared to pembrolizumab with placebo. Participants are randomly assigned to two groups. One group receives 1 mg of intismeran autogene by intramuscular injection every 3 weeks for nine doses plus 400 mg of pembrolizumab by intravenous infusion every 6 weeks for up to nine doses. The other group receives a placebo injection on the same schedule plus pembrolizumab on the same infusion schedule. Treatment continues until disease recurrence, unacceptable side effects, or approximately one year, whichever comes first. During the study, participants are monitored through regular assessments up to about 78 months for disease-free survival and up to 12 years for overall survival and other health outcomes. Quality of life questionnaires and adverse event monitoring are conducted at baseline and throughout the study. The research team tracks lung cancer-specific survival and distant metastasis-free survival, as well as changes in symptoms like coughing and chest pain. Safety is closely observed throughout treatment and follow-up periods.

Researchers are evaluating sacituzumab tirumotecan alone and in combination with pembrolizumab compared to treatment chosen by the physician in participants with hormone receptor positivehuman epidermal growth factor receptor-2 negative HRHER2- breast cancer that is locally advanced, unresectable, or metastatic. The study aims to see if these treatments improve progression-free survival compared to standard physician-chosen therapies. This is a Phase 3 clinical trial assessing advanced breast cancer treatments. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups sacituzumab tirumotecan alone given by intravenous infusion every two weeks until disease progression or discontinuation sacituzumab tirumotecan plus pembrolizumab with sacituzumab tirumotecan given every two weeks and pembrolizumab given every six weeks for up to about two years or treatment chosen by the physician, which may include various chemotherapy options such as paclitaxel, nab-paclitaxel, capecitabine, or liposomal doxorubicin, administered with schedules depending on the drug. Treatments continue until disease progression or discontinuation. During the study, participants will have regular assessments including imaging to evaluate progression-free survival, overall survival, response rates, and quality of life measures using questionnaires. Safety is monitored by tracking adverse events and treatment discontinuations. The primary outcome is measured up to approximately 38 months, with additional secondary outcomes followed up to about 77 months. Participants are followed closely through study visits and evaluations throughout the trial period.

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.

Migraines cause severe throbbing or pulsating headaches, often on one side of the head, and are linked with nausea and sensitivity to light and sound. This study evaluates Corabotase IPN10200, a medication designed to prevent episodic and chronic migraines by blocking the release of chemicals that cause pain. The research aims to assess the safety, optimal dosing, and effectiveness of Corabotase injections into head and neck muscles. The trial has three periods an initial screening to confirm participant eligibility Step 1, where two doses of Corabotase are tested sequentially in separate cohorts against placebo, with injections administered into head, face, and neck muscles, and safety monitored for 36 weeks and Step 2, where new participants with episodic or chronic migraine are randomly assigned to receive either Dose A, Dose B, or placebo, with injections given in the same muscle areas and both safety and effectiveness tracked until Week 36. Participants complete a daily electronic migraine diary and questionnaires throughout the study, which lasts up to 44 weeks. Researchers monitor adverse events, lab and vital sign changes, facial exams, ECG readings, suicidal behavior, and antibody responses. The main outcome is the reduction in monthly migraine days by Week 12, with ongoing evaluation of headache frequency, medication use, and safety measures through Week 36.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of Pumitamig compared to Pembrolizumab in adults with previously untreated advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer NSCLC who have a PD-L1 expression level of 50% or higher. This Phase 3 randomized, double-blind study focuses on patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC to better understand first-line treatment options. Participants receive either Pumitamig or Pembrolizumab as the study drug, given at specified doses on certain days. The study uses a parallel design with two treatment groups to compare these therapies as first-line options. The study is planned to continue until October 2031, with treatment and follow-up periods extending up to approximately 5 years for overall survival assessments. During the study, participants will have regular assessments to monitor disease progression and response to treatment using criteria like RECIST v1.1. Researchers will evaluate progression-free survival, overall survival, objective response rates, duration of response, disease control rate, and symptom changes related to lung cancer over time. Safety and treatment effects will be closely monitored throughout the study duration.