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Researchers are investigating new treatments for people with high-risk, early-stage breast cancer, specifically targeting triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and hormone receptor (HR)-low positive/HER2-negative breast cancer. These types have little or no HER2 protein and involve hormones like estrogen or progesterone. The study aims to evaluate if the addition of sacituzumab tirumotecan (sac-TMT), a targeted therapy, combined with pembrolizumab and chemotherapy can improve outcomes compared to pembrolizumab with chemotherapy alone. Participants receive treatments including sacituzumab tirumotecan, pembrolizumab, and chemotherapy drugs such as carboplatin and paclitaxel, all given by intravenous infusion. Rescue medications like antihistamines, acetaminophen, dexamethasone, or steroid mouthwash may be used as needed. The study is randomized and open-label, comparing sac-TMT followed by chemotherapy plus pembrolizumab to chemotherapy and pembrolizumab without sac-TMT. During the study, researchers will monitor participants up to about 30 weeks to assess the percentage of people with no remaining cancer cells at surgery. They will also follow participants for up to approximately 92 months to track event-free survival, meaning time without cancer growth, spread, or return. Participants will undergo imaging, clinical assessments, and laboratory tests to evaluate treatment effects and safety throughout the study.

Researchers are evaluating the safety, tolerability, and therapeutic effects of a combination treatment using BNT113 and pembrolizumab compared to pembrolizumab alone for patients with unresectable recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) that is positive for human papillomavirus 16 (HPV16+) and expresses the PD-L1 protein with a combined positive score of 1 or higher. This Phase II/III trial includes patients whose cancer cannot be treated with local therapies and who have not received prior systemic anticancer therapy for their current disease condition. The trial consists of two parts. Part A is a non-randomized Safety Run-In Phase to confirm the safety and tolerability of BNT113 combined with pembrolizumab at the selected dose. Part B is a randomized phase that compares BNT113 plus pembrolizumab against pembrolizumab alone as first-line treatment. Patients in Part A continue their treatment without randomization. Treatments are given by intravenous injection or infusion, and patients may receive either combination therapy or monotherapy for up to 24 months. There is also an optional pre-screening phase to test tumor samples for HPV16 DNA and PD-L1 expression before entering the main trial. Participants undergo regular assessments including tumor measurements based on RECIST 1.1 criteria confirmed by independent review. Researchers monitor treatment-emergent adverse events for up to 27 months in Part A and evaluate overall survival and progression-free survival for up to 48 months in Part B. Tumor tissue samples are collected before treatment to confirm eligibility. The study involves ongoing safety monitoring and efficacy evaluations throughout the treatment and follow-up periods.

Researchers are evaluating treatments for patients with high risk chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), a common and aggressive form of leukemia. This phase 3, open-label, randomized study aims to compare a triple combination therapy of acalabrutinib, obinutuzumab, and venetoclax (GAVe) against a double combination of obinutuzumab and venetoclax (GVe) to see which better prolongs progression-free survival (PFS). High risk CLL patients are identified by specific genetic risk factors such as 17p-deletion, TP53-mutation, complex karyotype, or unmutated IGHV gene status, which indicate a poorer prognosis and less response to chemotherapy. Participants receive fixed-duration treatments. The triple combination group receives obinutuzumab via intravenous infusion during cycles 1 through 6, venetoclax orally with a gradual dose ramp-up from cycle 1 to 12, and acalabrutinib orally twice daily during cycles 15 to 24. The comparison group receives obinutuzumab and venetoclax on the same schedules but without acalabrutinib. The study investigates how adding the BTK inhibitor acalabrutinib to the existing combination may improve outcomes by targeting different pathways and reducing early disease progression. During the study, participants are closely monitored for progression-free survival over 50 months after the first patient is included. Researchers assess clinical status, laboratory tests, and genetic markers to evaluate response and safety. The study also tracks liver and kidney function, infection status, and adverse events to ensure treatment tolerability. The total duration includes initial treatment cycles and extended follow-up to measure the long-term effectiveness of these therapies in high risk CLL patients.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness and safety of combining inavolisib with a cyclin-dependent kinase 4 and 6 inhibitor (CDK4/6i) and letrozole compared to placebo plus CDK4/6i and letrozole. This study focuses on participants with endocrine-sensitive PIK3CA-mutated hormone receptor-positive (HR+), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (HER2-) advanced breast cancer. It aims to assess treatment outcomes in the first-line setting for this specific breast cancer type. Participants will be assigned to receive either oral inavolisib once daily or a matching oral placebo once daily. All participants will also receive a CDK4/6 inhibitor on either Days 1-21 or Days 1-28 of each 28-day cycle, along with daily oral letrozole. This randomized, double-blind study will compare these two treatment combinations to monitor differences in disease progression and safety. Throughout the study, researchers will evaluate progression-free survival from the time of randomization until disease progression or death, up to 7 years. Participants will undergo assessments including tumor measurements by RECIST criteria, performance status evaluations, and monitoring of blood and organ function before treatment begins. Safety and efficacy will be closely observed during treatment, aiming to provide detailed long-term data on the study therapies.

Researchers are investigating treatment combinations with pelareorep and atezolizumab in patients with advanced or metastatic gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. This open-label, phase 1/2 study explores safety, potential immune-related biomarkers, and early effectiveness by measuring tumor response rates and disease control in different patient groups, including randomized and non-randomized cohorts. The study aims to understand how pelareorep may enhance the tumor environment to improve responses to checkpoint blockade therapy. Participants receive various treatments depending on their cohort, including pelareorep by 1-hour IV infusion, atezolizumab IV infusion, gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel, oral trifluridine/tipiracil twice daily, or the mFOLFIRINOX regimen delivered by IV. Cohorts 1-4 are non-randomized while cohort 5 includes two treatment arms with randomization. If early results are promising, cohorts may expand to enroll more patients to further assess safety and potential survival benefits. During the study, participants undergo regular assessments for tumor response at week 16 and long-term follow-up for overall survival in cohort 5, lasting up to two years. Researchers monitor adverse events, perform laboratory tests, and evaluate immune biomarkers. Participants must have measurable tumors and adequate organ function and are monitored closely for safety throughout their involvement in this multi-stage clinical trial.

Researchers are evaluating sacituzumab tirumotecan alone and combined with pembrolizumab compared to the treatment chosen by a physician for people with hormone receptor positive/human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 negative (HR+/HER2-) breast cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread to other parts of the body. This study focuses on participants whose cancer has progressed despite prior endocrine therapy, including treatment with a CDK4/6 inhibitor. The main goal is to see if these treatments improve progression-free survival, which means the length of time the cancer does not worsen, over up to approximately 38 months. Participants receive sacituzumab tirumotecan as an intravenous infusion, either alone or combined with intravenous pembrolizumab. The comparison group receives the treatment of physician's choice, which may include intravenous paclitaxel, nab-paclitaxel, liposomal doxorubicin, or oral capecitabine. The study is open-label and randomized, meaning participants are assigned to different treatment groups openly. Treatments are administered according to the study protocols, with ongoing monitoring during the treatment period. Throughout the study, participants are monitored regularly to assess their cancer status and overall health. This includes evaluations by blinded independent central review using RECIST 1.1 criteria to measure tumor progression. Researchers also assess safety, organ function, and performance status. The total participation time may last up to around 38 months to track progression-free survival and other outcomes. Careful monitoring helps ensure participant safety and collects data on treatment effectiveness and side effects.

Researchers are investigating whether sacituzumab tirumotecan alone or combined with pembrolizumab can treat triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). This phase 3 study compares these treatments to chemotherapy chosen by the physician, aiming to see if participants live longer or have longer periods without cancer growth or spread. The study focuses on people with previously untreated locally recurrent unresectable or metastatic TNBC with low PD-L1 expression. Participants receive sacituzumab tirumotecan through intravenous infusion alone or with pembrolizumab, also given intravenously. The study compares these to treatment options including paclitaxel, nab-paclitaxel, or gemcitabine plus carboplatin. Pre-medications like antihistamines, acetaminophen, and steroids are given before sacituzumab tirumotecan infusions to help reduce side effects. The trial evaluates safety and effectiveness over several months. Throughout the study, researchers monitor participants up to about 39 months for progression-free survival and up to about 61 months for overall survival. Participants undergo regular assessments to track cancer status and side effects. The study includes careful safety monitoring, and participants must meet specific health criteria to join. The total time in the study and follow-up depends on each participant's response and health status.

This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) in adult patients with advanced HER2-positive gastric or gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma who have previously been treated with a trastuzumab-based regimen. The study also collects patient demographic and clinical information, treatment patterns, and safety data including serious adverse events and drug reactions. It includes a disease registry for patients receiving conventional therapies in a real-world European setting. The study is non-interventional, meaning no investigational drugs are administered beyond standard care. Patients receiving T-DXd will be treated according to the Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC), and data on conventional therapies such as platinum-fluoropyrimidine chemotherapy, nivolumab, ramucirumab-paclitaxel, taxane, irinotecan, and pembrolizumab will also be gathered. Treatment choices and administration follow the physician's decision and routine clinical practice. Participants will be monitored from baseline to about two years to assess the time to next treatment. Researchers will collect clinical data, treatment details, tolerability, and patient surveys to understand outcomes and safety. The study involves regular follow-up and data collection to track treatment effectiveness and patient experience in real-world settings.

Researchers are evaluating zolbetuximab combined with pembrolizumab and chemotherapy in adults with locally advanced, unresectable, or metastatic stomach or gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) cancer. This study focuses on cancer cells that are HER2-negative but positive for the Claudin 18.2 protein and PD-L1, exploring how well zolbetuximab helps the immune system attack the tumor alongside immunotherapy and chemotherapy. The trial is a phase 3, randomized, double-blind study designed to compare the overall survival of participants receiving zolbetuximab with pembrolizumab and chemotherapy versus those receiving a placebo with pembrolizumab and chemotherapy. Participants receive study treatment in 6-week cycles, with zolbetuximab or placebo given by infusion every 2 or 3 weeks. Chemotherapy regimens include either CAPOX (capecitabine tablets and oxaliplatin infusion) or mFOLFOX6 (infusions of 5-fluorouracil, folinic acid, and oxaliplatin) administered on schedules matching the cycles. Pembrolizumab is infused every 3 or 6 weeks. Treatment continues until cancer worsens, is not tolerated, or another therapy is needed, with pembrolizumab given for up to 2 years. After initial cycles, some chemotherapy drugs are adjusted to only include oral capecitabine or certain infusions. During the study, participants visit the clinic for treatments, health checks, and scans to monitor cancer changes and side effects. Researchers also track medical problems related to the treatments and may collect tumor samples if cancer worsens. After stopping treatment, participants have follow-up visits and scans every 9 to 12 weeks, along with telephone check-ins every 3 months. The primary outcome measured is overall survival up to 72 months, with ongoing monitoring to evaluate safety and treatment effects.

Researchers are evaluating new treatment options for people with proficient mismatch repair (pMMR) endometrial cancer (EC) that is advanced or has come back after prior treatment. This type of cancer starts in the lining of the uterus and is considered advanced when it has spread locally or to other body parts and cannot be removed by surgery. The study aims to compare the effectiveness of sacituzumab tirumotecan (sac-TMT), an antibody drug conjugate, combined with pembrolizumab versus pembrolizumab alone, to see which approach helps people live longer without the cancer worsening. Participants first receive an induction phase of six cycles, each lasting three weeks, of pembrolizumab combined with carboplatin and either paclitaxel or docetaxel through intravenous infusions. Those whose cancer does not progress after this phase enter the maintenance treatment phase, where they are randomly assigned to receive either pembrolizumab plus sac-TMT or pembrolizumab alone. If the cancer does progress, participants may enter a subsequent treatment phase and be randomly assigned to pembrolizumab plus sac-TMT or sac-TMT alone. During the study, researchers monitor participants for progression-free survival and overall survival for up to approximately 44 and 54 months, respectively. Participants undergo regular imaging, assessments, and laboratory tests to evaluate cancer status and treatment effects. The study also tracks safety and tolerability throughout all phases, providing a comprehensive follow-up to understand treatment impact over time.