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Researchers are studying people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis IPF or progressive pulmonary fibrosis PPF who have previously taken nerandomilast in another study. The aim is to assess how well patients tolerate long-term treatment with nerandomilast and to evaluate whether it improves lung function and delays worsening symptoms, hospital visits, or death. This open-label extension trial is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim and focuses on treatment over an extended period. Participants take nerandomilast tablets for up to 1 year and 10 months while continuing their usual pulmonary fibrosis treatments. The study involves a single treatment group receiving the drug, and no placebo or comparison groups. Regular visits with doctors help monitor health and collect data during this extended treatment phase. Throughout the study, participants undergo regular lung function tests and health assessments to track any adverse events and changes in lung capacity. The main outcome measured is the occurrence of any adverse events for up to about 99 weeks. Secondary outcomes include changes in forced vital capacity and time to worsening of disease symptoms or hospitalization. The study includes ongoing safety monitoring with a total participation time of up to nearly two years.

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 AZD8965 in a Phase IIb trial to study its safety, tolerability, and effectiveness in treating Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis IPF. The study compares three doses of AZD8965 to a placebo in participants with IPF, including those who are on stable doses of approved antifibrotic therapies such as nintedanib, pirfenidone, or nerandomilast, as well as those not taking antifibrotic treatment. The trial is randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, and parallel-group in design. Participants are assigned to one of four groups placebo, low dose AZD8965, medium dose AZD8965, or high dose AZD8965. The treatment lasts for 24 weeks, during which participants receive their assigned medication. The study includes approximately 360 participants across around 200 sites worldwide. Researchers aim to assess the clinical efficacy of AZD8965 by measuring changes in lung function and study the relationship between dose and outcomes. During the study, participants will undergo various assessments including lung function tests such as forced vital capacity FVC, monitoring for adverse events, and pharmacokinetic analyses of AZD8965. Safety and tolerability are monitored up to 25 weeks. Researchers will also track any serious adverse events and treatment discontinuations. The total participation time covers the 24-week treatment period with scheduled visits to assess the study outcomes and participant health.

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 clinical and health-related outcomes of amivantamab-containing treatment regimens for patients with common EGFR-mutated advanced non-small cell lung cancer NSCLC, including metastatic cases where the cancer has spread. This study observes these treatments in a real-world setting, focusing on patients with specific EGFR mutations exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R substitution. It aims to describe how these regimens perform outside of controlled clinical trials. Participants are grouped into two cohorts one receiving amivantamab combined with carboplatin and pemetrexed after prior therapy failure, and another receiving amivantamab with lazertinib as first-line therapy. Treatments are given according to usual clinical practice, and no study drugs are provided. Data collection captures information from routine care, including treatment administration and related medications. During the study, researchers collect data on treatment duration, progression-free survival, overall survival, adverse events, dose changes, concomitant medication use, and quality of life measures using validated questionnaires. Monitoring continues for up to approximately 60 months. Participants provide informed consent, and all data comes from standard medical records without additional interventions or procedures required by the study.

Researchers are evaluating AZD0292, a bispecific IgG1k monoclonal antibody, for preventing exacerbations in bronchiectasis patients who are chronically colonized with Pseudomonas aeruginosa PsA. This Phase IIb study compares two dosage regimens of AZD0292 administered intravenously with placebo in participants aged 12 years and older. The study mainly focuses on non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis patients with frequent pulmonary exacerbations due to chronic PsA colonization, which negatively affects lung function, quality of life, and survival. Additionally, patients with cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis colonized with PsA are included as an exploratory group. Participants will receive either high-dose or low-dose AZD0292 starting on Day 1 via IV infusion, or placebo administered similarly. Subsequent doses will follow a schedule of assessments. This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel study aims to assess the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics of AZD0292 over a variable follow-up period ranging from a minimum of 28 weeks up to 52 weeks. The trial also includes monitoring for adverse events and immune responses to the treatment. During the study, participants will undergo evaluations including lung function tests, quality of life questionnaires, and monitoring of exacerbation rates. Blood samples will be collected to measure drug concentration and antibody development. Safety assessments will continue through the treatment period and for up to 24 weeks after the last dose. The primary outcome is the annualized rate of exacerbations over the follow-up time, and secondary measures include severe exacerbation rates, time to first exacerbation, and changes in quality of life scores. Total participation spans from screening through the treatment and follow-up phases.

This research aims to evaluate how the medicine nerandomilast affects lung fibrosis in adults with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases who have lung fibrosis. The study includes adults 18 years and older who have not shown improvement in lung function after standard immunosuppressant treatment. Participants have interstitial lung disease related to rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic sclerosis, idiopathic inflammatory myopathy, Sjgrens disease, or mixed connective tissue disease. Participants are randomly divided into two groups one group receives nerandomilast tablets and the other receives placebo tablets that look identical but contain no medicine. Tablets are taken twice daily for at least 26 weeks and up to 1 year. Participants continue their usual immunosuppressant treatments during the study. Participants stay in the study for about 7.5 to 13 months and visit the study site 9 to 10 times. During visits, lung function tests and chest imaging are performed, and participants complete questionnaires about symptoms and quality of life. Researchers compare results between the groups to assess the effects of nerandomilast while monitoring health and any side effects throughout the study.

This research focuses on adults with advanced non-small cell lung cancer NSCLC who have been prescribed cemiplimab-based treatments as part of their standard care. The study aims to better understand how cemiplimab regimens are used, their benefits, and safety in real-world clinical practice across Europe. Participants receive cemiplimab either alone or combined with platinum-based chemotherapy. Data is collected during routine clinical visits about every three months while on treatment and then about every six months for up to two years after stopping cemiplimab. The study follows patients from starting cemiplimab until death, loss to follow-up, withdrawal, or the study end, spanning up to 72 months. During the study, participants complete questionnaires and undergo regular clinical assessments at their usual care visits. Researchers monitor overall survival, response rates, duration and timing of responses, progression-free survival, and time to next treatment. Safety is assessed by tracking treatment-related adverse events, immune-related effects, and infusion reactions throughout the study period.

Researchers are evaluating the safety, effectiveness, and quality of life for combining Abemaciclib with either an Aromatase Inhibitor or Fulvestrant in women with metastatic hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. This Phase IV trial focuses on both pre- and postmenopausal patients receiving first-line treatment. A digital health app called CANKADO will be used to track side effects and patient-reported outcomes daily, alongside standard documentation. The study also aims to explore biomarkers to better understand treatment responses and resistance. Participants will receive either Abemaciclib combined with an Aromatase Inhibitor Anastrozole, Letrozole, or Exemestane taken orally twice daily plus daily Aromatase Inhibitor tablets every 24 hours in 28-day cycles, or Abemaciclib with Fulvestrant which is given as an injection on specific days within 28-day cycles. The two treatment groups are experimental and non-randomized, with no masking. The trial includes monitoring for side effects and quality of life throughout treatment. During the study, participants will regularly report side effects and global health status using questionnaires at multiple time points up to 24 months, including specialized breast cancer quality of life modules. Researchers will assess progression-free survival up to 48 months, as well as adverse events, hospitalizations, clinical benefit rate, overall survival, and tumor response. The use of the CANKADO app for side effect reporting is strongly recommended but not mandatory. Participants will be followed for safety and outcomes throughout the trial duration.

Researchers are studying the PTSD-iMPACT questionnaire, a new tool designed to measure how post-traumatic stress symptoms affect daily functioning in children and adolescents aged 3 to 18 years. The study aims to validate this tool in both clinical and non-clinical populations in Switzerland and Germany. It addresses a need for a reliable, detailed measure of PTSD-related impairments across areas like family, school, friendships, hobbies, and media use. The study involves collecting data from trauma-exposed children, adolescents, and their caregivers through self-report and caregiver-report versions of the PTSD-iMPACT. Participants complete questionnaires at baseline and again two weeks later for test-retest reliability. Data collection occurs in clinical settings and schools, with some assessments completed online or via phonevideo calls. The study is conducted over 13 months and includes both German-speaking clinical populations and a non-clinical sample in Switzerland. Participants provide information on trauma exposure, PTSD symptoms, depression, anxiety, quality of life, and emotional regulation, among other measures. The study uses statistical analyses to assess the reliability and validity of the PTSD-iMPACT tool. Participants in clinical groups complete two assessments, while non-clinical participants complete one. Study involvement includes completing questionnaires online or in person with support provided as needed, ensuring confidentiality and voluntary participation throughout the study.