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Researchers are conducting a phase II, multicenter, open-label trial to investigate the combination of Fruquintinib and Tislelizumab in patients with microsatellite stable (MSS) or proficient mismatch repair (pMMR) metastatic colorectal cancer who do not have active liver metastases. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of this combination in comparison to a control treatment for this specific group of patients. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two treatment groups. The experimental group will receive oral Fruquintinib (5 mg daily for 21 days in each 28-day cycle) along with intravenous Tislelizumab (400 mg every 42 days). The control group will be treated with oral Trifluridine/tipiracil (35 mg/m2 twice daily on days 1-5 and 8-12 of each 28-day cycle) plus intravenous Bevacizumab (5 mg/kg every 14 days). Treatment continues until disease progression, unacceptable side effects, patient choice, or a maximum of 15 months. During the study, patients will undergo regular assessments including imaging to monitor disease status and safety evaluations. Follow-up will continue for up to 18 months after the last patient enrolls or until death, withdrawal, or loss to follow-up. The main outcome measure is the efficacy of Fruquintinib combined with Tislelizumab in this patient population over a 54-month period.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of rilvegostomig compared to pembrolizumab as first-line treatments for patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (mNSCLC) whose tumors have high PD-L1 expression. This Phase III, randomized, double-blind, and global study focuses on participants with stage IV mNSCLC who do not have certain genetic mutations or rearrangements and are eligible for systemic therapy. Participants receive either rilvegostomig or pembrolizumab intravenously on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle. The study compares these two biological treatments given as monotherapy. Both groups will be monitored over time to assess treatment impact and safety. Throughout the study, participants undergo evaluations including tumor measurements by CT or MRI, performance status assessments, and organ function tests. Researchers will measure overall survival and progression-free survival for up to approximately five years. Tumor samples are collected before treatment for central testing, and participants’ health and treatment responses are closely followed during the trial period.

Researchers are evaluating the real-world effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of ribociclib combined with an aromatase inhibitor, with or without luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) therapy, for adjuvant treatment in patients with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative early breast cancer at high risk of recurrence. The study also compares data from patients treated with abemaciclib plus endocrine therapy with or without LHRH, and those receiving endocrine monotherapy with or without LHRH. This observational study aims to understand treatment decisions and clinical use of ribociclib after its approval, collecting socio-economic data, quality of life, and patient compliance information. Participants receive treatment based on their physician's clinical judgment without study-assigned interventions. The treatments observed include ribociclib with an aromatase inhibitor LHRH, abemaciclib with endocrine therapy LHRH, or endocrine monotherapy LHRH. The study is conducted in various breast cancer centers and gynecological practices in Germany and Austria to represent local healthcare settings. Participants undergo assessments to monitor treatment effectiveness, safety, quality of life, and adherence to therapy over time. Data collected include clinical outcomes, adverse events, socio-economic status, and patient-reported compliance. The primary outcome measured is invasive disease-free survival over 36 months. This information will help inform clinical decision-making and improve outcomes for patients with early breast cancer in routine practice.

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.

This is a Phase III open-label study to assess if camizestrant improves outcomes compared to standard adjuvant endocrine therapy for patients with ER+/HER2- early breast cancer with intermediate-high or high risk for disease recurrence who completed definitive locoregional therapy (with or without chemotherapy). The planned duration of treatment in either arm of the study is 7 years. Eligible patients must have intermediate-high or high risk of recurrence as defined by specified clinical and biologic criteria. Concurrent use of abemaciclib is permitted in both arms. The primary endpoint of the study is Invasive breast cancer-free survival (IBCFS) and main secondary endpoints include Invasive disease-free survival (IDFS), Distant relapse-free survival (DRFS), Overall survival (OS), Safety and Clinical Outcome Assessments (COAs). Patients will be followed for 10 years from randomization of the last patient.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of capivasertib combined with fulvestrant compared to fulvestrant alone as a neoadjuvant treatment for women with primary high-risk lobular breast cancer that is hormone receptor-positive and HER2-negative. This phase II, multicenter, prospective, open-label, randomized study focuses on measuring complete cell cycle arrest (CCCA), defined by a drop in Ki67 below 2.7% from baseline to week 2 and week 10. The study aims to identify patients who may benefit from chemotherapy sparing and to better understand treatment responses in this specific breast cancer subtype. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either capivasertib plus fulvestrant or fulvestrant alone. The capivasertib group takes 400 mg orally twice daily for four days followed by three days off, repeated for two weeks, then continues this dosing alongside fulvestrant injections (500 mg intramuscularly every 28 days, with an additional dose two weeks after the initial) for eight more weeks. The fulvestrant-only group receives the same injection schedule for ten weeks. Treatment continues until surgery or core biopsy, disease progression, unacceptable side effects, or patient withdrawal. All patients undergo core biopsies during treatment to assess Ki67 levels. Following study treatment, further therapies such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or endocrine therapy are given based on standard care and investigator discretion. Participants will have multiple evaluations including core biopsies to monitor Ki67, laboratory tests, and cardiac assessments. Safety and treatment effects are centrally reviewed by a pathologist who is blinded to the treatment assignment. The main outcome measured is complete cell cycle arrest within 14 weeks. Patients are closely monitored for side effects and disease status throughout the study. The total study duration involves treatment for up to ten weeks with follow-up as per standard clinical care.

Researchers are investigating the use of ribociclib combined with standard endocrine therapy as a first-line treatment for women with advanced hormone receptor positive (HR+) and human epidermal growth factor receptor negative (HER2-) breast cancer. This phase IV, open-label, single-arm study aims to evaluate the progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) rates at 12 months, along with quality of life, treatment toxicity, and comprehensive biomarker analysis to understand patterns of treatment efficacy and resistance. Participants will receive ribociclib orally at a dose of 600 mg daily for 21 consecutive days followed by 7 days off, in 28-day cycles, combined with standard endocrine therapy according to current guidelines and local practice. The study includes extensive biomarker sampling before, during, and after treatment or at disease progression, including blood, tissue, and immune cell analyses to support translational research. During the trial, patients will attend scheduled visits for monitoring and assessments including survival status, safety evaluations, and quality of life questionnaires. Biomarker samples such as circulating tumor DNA and RNA, serum, plasma, and tumor tissue will be collected to evaluate biological changes. The trial plans to enroll 1000 female patients across 75 sites in Germany, with comprehensive follow-up to track treatment outcomes and long-term safety.

Researchers are investigating the effects of a medicine called BI 690517 in combination with empagliflozin for adults with chronic kidney disease who are at risk of their condition worsening. This study includes people both with and without type 2 diabetes and those already taking certain kidney-related medicines like ACE inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers. The goal is to understand if adding BI 690517 helps protect kidney function and reduces risks related to kidney failure and heart problems. This is a Phase 3 clinical trial conducted over about 3 to 4 years. The study has two parts. First, participants receive either empagliflozin or a placebo similar to BI 690517 for at least six weeks, while continuing other indicated treatments like ACE inhibitors or ARBs. In the second part, participants are randomly assigned to take either BI 690517 tablets or placebo tablets once daily alongside empagliflozin for the rest of the study. The placebo tablets look like BI 690517 but contain no active medicine. Participants have regular visits to the study site, about four times in the first six months, then every six months afterward. During these visits, doctors monitor kidney function, heart health, blood pressure, weight, and any side effects. Blood and urine samples are taken to track health changes. The main outcomes measured are the time until worsening kidney disease, hospitalization for heart failure, or cardiovascular death. The study ends when a certain number of these events have occurred.

Researchers are evaluating whether systematic pelvic and para-aortic lymphadenectomy (LNE) improves overall survival in women with stage I or II endometrial cancer who have a high risk of recurrence. The study also aims to assess the impact of LNE on disease-free survival, quality of life, complications, side effects, and the number of lymph nodes removed. A total of 640 patients with confirmed high-risk endometrial cancer will be included in the trial. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. In the first group, patients will undergo a total hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, with an additional omentectomy if they have serous or clear cell cancer types. The second group will receive the same procedures plus systematic pelvic and para-aortic lymphadenectomy up to the level of the left renal vein. This approach allows comparison between standard surgery and surgery with lymphadenectomy. During the study, patients will be monitored for overall survival over 60 months. Researchers will also evaluate disease-free survival and quality of life, while tracking complications and side effects of the treatments. Informed consent will be obtained, and patients’ compliance and health status will be regularly assessed. The trial includes close follow-up to observe long-term effects and outcomes of the surgical procedures.

The FUTURE trial is a phase II, open-label, multicenter study investigating the combination of futibatinib with immunotherapy, targeted therapy, or chemotherapy in patients with colorectal cancer and other solid tumors. The main goal is to evaluate the effectiveness, safety, and feasibility of these combinations and to identify biomarkers that may predict clinical outcomes. This study focuses on patients with unresectable or metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma who have not received previous palliative treatment. Participants will receive a combination treatment including mFOLFOX chemotherapy, given on days 1, 15, and 29 of a 6-week cycle, and tislelizumab, administered intravenously on days 1 and 22. Futibatinib will be taken orally once daily without interruption. Treatment will continue for up to 12 months or until disease progression, unacceptable side effects, patient choice, or investigator decision. The study plans to enroll 33 patients. During the trial, patients will be regularly assessed for treatment response using the Overall Response Rate based on RECIST v1.1 criteria over a period of up to 27 months. Additional outcomes include duration of response, progression-free survival, overall survival, safety, and quality of life. Researchers will also analyze molecular biomarkers in relation to clinical outcomes. Participants will undergo scheduled visits, examinations, and laboratory tests throughout the study to monitor health and treatment effects.