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This observational study follows patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis RMS who are being treated with approved injectable or selected oral disease-modifying therapies DMTs in Germany. The study is non-interventional and open-label, designed to collect real-world data on treatment and disease progression over several years. It aims to understand how patients continue their baseline treatments and how these treatments impact various health and quality of life measures. Participants receive routine medical care with approved injectable or oral DMTs such as ofatumumab, interferon b21, glatiramer acetate, teriflunomide, dimethyl fumarate, or diroximel fumarate. The study includes two cohorts with up to approximately two years of prospective observation each, with an optional extension allowing up to four years total. Treatment decisions and monitoring follow the patients usual care and physicians discretion, including routine visits and telemedicine options. During the study, participants provide medical history, complete questionnaires, and have data collected on disability status, MRI findings, relapses, and laboratory tests. Researchers assess treatment continuation rates, fatigue, anxiety, depression, quality of life, lesion counts, and relapse rates at multiple time points. Safety and treatment interruptions are also documented. Follow-up is flexible and based on standard care procedures, with data collection occurring throughout the observational periods.

Researchers are studying metastatic colorectal carcinoma mCRC patients who have a specific BRAFV600E mutation, which is linked to poorer outcomes compared to those without it. This mutation leads to shorter survival times after initial treatments, prompting the need for new therapy combinations. This research aims to observe how the drugs encorafenib and cetuximab work together in real-world settings for patients who have already received prior systemic therapies. This non-interventional, prospective, longitudinal study focuses on patients treated with encorafenib plus cetuximab following prior systemic therapy. The study collects data on treatment effectiveness, safety, and quality of life among a broader patient population in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Patients may have started treatment up to three months before joining the study or plan to start soon, and the study observes their outcomes without influencing treatment decisions. Participants will be monitored through data collection on their disease and treatment profiles, including patient and physician assessments, adverse events, and treatment details. The main outcome measured is overall survival at 12 months after starting treatment. Additional information gathered includes treatment duration, dose intensity, interruptions, and patient-reported quality of life using questionnaires. Safety and tolerability are also evaluated throughout treatment, with follow-up averaging nine months.

Researchers are investigating the effects of stopping CDK46 inhibitors in women with metastatic hormone receptor HR positive, HER2 negative breast cancer who have maintained disease control after long-term treatment. This phase II trial aims to evaluate whether disease stability continues when CDK46 inhibitors are discontinued after at least 12 months of combined treatment with endocrine therapy. The study is open-label, randomized, and conducted at multiple centers. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups one group continues both CDK46 inhibitor treatment such as Palbociclib or Abemaciclib and endocrine therapy, while the other group discontinues the CDK46 inhibitor but continues endocrine therapy alone. The study monitors disease progression and treatment effects over time, with a focus on how long patients remain free from disease worsening after stopping the CDK46 inhibitor. During the study, participants will be regularly assessed for disease progression, safety, and quality of life using questionnaires and clinical evaluations. Researchers will measure progression-free survival at 12 months and up to 54 months, time to treatment failure, time to first chemotherapy use, and monitor adverse events. The total participation duration may extend beyond four years, with ongoing evaluations to understand long-term outcomes and safety after stopping the CDK46 inhibitor.

Researchers are conducting a prospective, observational study to describe the real-world clinical experience of patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer mCRPC treated with a combination of olaparib and abiraterone. The study aims to assess clinical outcomes in patients who are either new to novel hormonal agents NHA-naive or have been previously exposed to these agents before starting olaparib plus abiraterone treatment. Patient demographics, clinical characteristics, and treatments before and after olaparib plus abiraterone will also be documented. Participants will be observed from the start of their olaparib plus abiraterone treatment, with no investigational interventions administered by the study team, reflecting real-world treatment usage. The study plans to enroll patients for up to two years and will follow each patient for one year after the last patient begins treatment. The primary outcome measured is the time to treatment discontinuation within 12 months, along with secondary outcomes such as the time to the first subsequent therapy within 24 months. During the study, participants clinical data, treatment histories, and outcomes will be collected and analyzed. There are no specific study visits or procedures imposed beyond routine clinical care. Safety and treatment adherence will be monitored through observational data. Participants are expected to be involved for the duration of their treatment and follow-up, which may extend to approximately three years from enrollment start to last follow-up.

Researchers are studying how well cabozantinib works and how safe it is for adults with neuroendocrine tumors NETs, a type of cancer that can develop in various parts of the body. All participants have previously received at least one systemic treatment for their cancer, but their disease has continued to progress. This observational study takes place in regular hospitals and clinics in Germany and Austria, involving about 150 participants. Participants receive cabozantinib as part of their usual medical care, without any extra tests or procedures beyond routine clinical practice. Doctors collect data from regular medical visits, scans, and tests to monitor how the cancer responds to treatment and how long participants stay on cabozantinib. The study also observes side effects and assesses quality of life using questionnaires over time. Throughout the study, participants undergo evaluations including scans and laboratory tests at baseline and every three months for up to 18 months. Researchers track outcomes such as disease control rate at 6 months, progression-free survival, treatment duration, side effects, and quality of life changes. The study follows participants until the end of 2028 to gather comprehensive information on the treatment course and patient experiences.