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Researchers are studying pulmonary arterial hypertension PAH, a condition where lung blood vessels become thick and narrow, causing high blood pressure in the lungs and making it hard for the heart to work. PAH can cause difficulty breathing and limit activity. While standard treatments help symptoms, they do not stop the disease from worsening. This research focuses on sotatercept, a targeted therapy aimed at specific proteins involved in PAH, to learn about its long-term safety and tolerability when added to usual PAH treatments. Participants in this long-term follow-up study, who previously took part in certain sotatercept trials, may continue receiving sotatercept by subcutaneous injection every three weeks. Those coming from blinded studies start at 0.3 mgkg with possible increases up to 0.7 mgkg, while those from unblinded studies continue their current dose with possible titration to 0.7 mgkg. The study monitors participants over an extended period to assess continued effects alongside their usual PAH therapy. During the study, participants will have regular assessments including monitoring for adverse events, blood tests for blood components and chemistry, body weight, blood pressure, and ECG readings. Researchers will also evaluate exercise capacity, heart function markers, and risk scores related to PAH. The study aims to follow participants for up to approximately 7 to 8 years to understand long-term safety, treatment tolerability, and health changes while using sotatercept with standard PAH care.

Researchers are investigating treatments for oligodendrogliomas, a type of brain tumor classified by specific genetic markers including mutations in isocitrate dehydrogenase IDH and co-deletion of chromosomes 1p19q. This trial focuses on adults with newly diagnosed grade 2 or 3 gliomas, aiming to improve survival without loss of brain function, cognition, or quality of life. The study compares two treatment approaches to determine the best timing and combination of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either standard chemoradiation with procarbazine, CCNU lomustine, and vincristine PCV combined with radiotherapy, or an experimental approach starting with chemotherapy using lomustine and temozolomide CETEG followed by radiotherapy and PCV at tumor progression. Radiotherapy is delivered over about 5 to 6 weeks, with doses adjusted for tumor grade. Chemotherapy cycles last 6 weeks and include specified doses of oral and intravenous drugs. During the study, participants undergo regular magnetic resonance imaging MRI scans every three months, neurological assessments, quality of life questionnaires, and cognitive testing annually. The main outcome measured is qualified overall survival, which tracks survival without significant cognitive or functional decline. The study lasts up to 10 years, with ongoing monitoring of tumor progression, treatment response, and patient wellbeing. Safety and side effects are carefully assessed throughout the trial.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of rilvegostomig compared to pembrolizumab, both combined with platinum-based doublet chemotherapy, as a first-line treatment for patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer NSCLC whose tumors express PD-L1 at levels of 1% or higher. This Phase III, randomized, double-blind, global study aims to compare these treatments to improve outcomes for this patient group. Participants will receive either rilvegostomig or pembrolizumab, each given intravenously on Day 1 of every 21-day cycle, combined with platinum-based doublet chemotherapy either carboplatin or cisplatin also given on Day 1 of each cycle for up to four cycles. After chemotherapy cycles, patients continue with rilvegostomig or pembrolizumab monotherapy combined with pemetrexed maintenance. The study follows patients for up to approximately six years to monitor treatment effects and safety. During the study, participants undergo assessments including imaging scans to measure tumor size, blood tests to evaluate organ function, and questionnaires about symptoms and quality of life. Researchers monitor overall survival and progression-free survival as primary outcomes, alongside other measures such as response duration and physical functioning. Safety is closely observed throughout, with study visits scheduled regularly during treatment and follow-up periods, lasting up to six years in total.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of rilvegostomig combined with platinum-based chemotherapy compared to pembrolizumab combined with platinum-based chemotherapy as a first treatment for patients with locally advanced or metastatic squamous non-small cell lung cancer mNSCLC whose tumors express programmed death-ligand 1 PD-L1. This Phase III global study focuses on patients with PD-L1 tumor cell expression of 1% or higher and aims to determine which treatment provides better overall and progression-free survival. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two study groups one group will receive rilvegostomig plus carboplatin and either paclitaxel or nab-paclitaxel chemotherapy, while the other group will receive pembrolizumab plus the same chemotherapy options. Rilvegostomig and pembrolizumab are both given intravenously on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle, with chemotherapy given up to 4 cycles. Nab-paclitaxel may be administered on Days 1, 8, and 15 of each cycle. Treatment continues with rilvegostomig or pembrolizumab until disease progression or other criteria are met. During the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including imaging scans to measure tumor response, laboratory tests to monitor organ function, and patient questionnaires about physical function and quality of life. Researchers will track overall survival, progression-free survival, response rates, and duration of response for up to approximately 6 years. Safety and immune response to rilvegostomig will also be evaluated. Participants will be closely monitored throughout the treatment and follow-up periods.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of combining durvalumab and domvanalimab compared to durvalumab plus placebo in adults with locally advanced Stage III, unresectable non-small cell lung cancer NSCLC whose disease has not progressed after definitive platinum-based concurrent chemoradiotherapy cCRT. This Phase III, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, international study aims to provide new insights into treatment options for this patient population. Participants will receive either durvalumab and domvanalimab or durvalumab plus placebo as intravenous infusions every four weeks, beginning on Day 1 and continuing for up to 12 months. The study includes two groups one receiving the combination of durvalumab and domvanalimab, and the other receiving durvalumab with a placebo. Both treatments are given through infusion to assess their effects on disease progression and safety. During the trial, participants will undergo regular assessments including monitoring progression-free survival for up to 8 years after randomization. Other measures include overall survival, response rates, duration of response, and various time-to-event outcomes related to disease progression and symptom deterioration. Researchers will also evaluate drug concentrations and immune responses approximately 12 weeks after the last dose. Participants can expect scheduled visits for infusions and evaluations as part of this long-term study.

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 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 the safety and effects of a medicine called fosmanogepix for treating candidemia and invasive candidiasis, which are serious fungal infections caused by Candida yeast. This Phase 3 clinical trial compares fosmanogepix to the standard treatment using caspofungin followed by fluconazole, aiming to show that fosmanogepix is not worse than the standard treatment by a margin of 15%. The study includes adult patients diagnosed with these infections and is sponsored by Basilea Pharmaceutica. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups two-thirds receive fosmanogepix intravenously, with an option to switch to oral tablets, while one-third receive caspofungin intravenously followed by oral fluconazole. Matching placebos are given to maintain blinding. Treatments are given daily, first by IV infusion at the clinic and then orally either at the clinic or at home if discharged. Treatment duration can be up to six weeks, depending on infection clearance and symptom improvement. Participants will be monitored through multiple study visits, with assessments including survival status at 30 days, treatment success at the end of treatment, and follow-up evaluations six weeks after stopping treatment. Additional evaluations include clinical and mycological responses, blood cultures, safety monitoring such as adverse events, lab tests, neurological exams, ECGs, and drug concentration measurements. The total study duration for each participant may be approximately 12.5 weeks, considering treatment and follow-up periods.

Researchers are evaluating AZD0780, an oral PCSK9 inhibitor, in a phase 3, randomized, placebo-controlled study. This trial focuses on patients with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease ASCVD or those at high risk for a first ASCVD event. The study aims to assess how AZD0780 compares to placebo in reducing the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events, also known as MACE-PLUS, over the course of the trial. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either oral AZD0780 once daily or a matching placebo once daily. The study continues until a primary analysis censoring date, which may be up to approximately 54 months from randomization. After this, a study closure visit will be conducted as the final visit for each participant. During the study, participants will be regularly monitored for cardiovascular events including heart attacks, strokes, urgent coronary revascularizations, and other related outcomes. Researchers will track the time to first occurrence of these events as the primary outcome. Safety and other secondary outcomes like all-cause mortality will also be assessed. The total participation time can last up to about 54 months, with ongoing evaluations throughout this period.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of new drug combinations, including rilvegostomig with standard platinum-based chemotherapy, with or without ramucirumab, for treating advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer NSCLC. This study is open-label and multicenter, involving participants with confirmed stage IV NSCLC. It includes a sub-study with safety run-in and expansion parts to find the best dose and assess treatment activity. Participants receive treatments infused intravenously, including rilvegostomig, ramucirumab, and chemotherapy drugs like cisplatin, carboplatin, pemetrexed, paclitaxel, or nab-paclitaxel. Non-squamous NSCLC participants are randomly assigned to either rilvegostomig plus chemotherapy with ramucirumab or rilvegostomig plus chemotherapy alone, while squamous NSCLC participants receive rilvegostomig plus chemotherapy and ramucirumab. The study includes initial safety evaluation and dose expansion phases. During the study, participants undergo tumor tissue collection, disease measurements, and regular assessments of side effects, tumor response, and survival. Researchers monitor blood samples for drug levels and antibodies and track progression and overall survival over approximately 46 months. Safety, tolerability, and anti-tumor effects are closely followed throughout the treatment and observation periods.