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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 the safety and effectiveness of KarXT combined with KarX-EC in adults aged 55 to 90 who have agitation related to Alzheimer's Disease. This phase 3 study aims to better understand how these treatments impact agitation symptoms in this population by comparing them to a placebo group. Participants must have a confirmed Alzheimer's diagnosis and meet specific criteria for agitation severity to join the study. Participants will receive either the Xanomeline/Trospium Chloride Capsule, Xanomeline Enteric Capsule, or a placebo, each given at specified doses on designated days. The study is randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled to ensure reliable comparison of treatment effects. The treatment period lasts through Week 14, during which dosing schedules are closely followed. Throughout the study, participants will be regularly assessed using the Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory-International Psychogeriatric Association (CMAI-IPA) to measure changes in agitation levels from baseline to Week 14. Caregivers will provide reports on participant status and help ensure medication compliance. Safety and symptom changes will be carefully monitored to evaluate the treatments' effects during this period.

This trial focuses on people aged 55 to 90 who have agitation related to Alzheimer's Disease and previously finished one of two earlier studies. It aims to assess the long-term safety and effectiveness of a combination treatment using xanomeline tartrate/trospium chloride immediate release capsules (KarXT) and xanomeline enteric capsules (KarX-EC) in these participants. The study is a Phase 3 open-label extension, meaning all participants receive the treatment while researchers observe effects over time. Participants receive specified doses of KarXT and KarX-EC on set days as part of the treatment regimen. The study follows those who completed the earlier parent studies CN012-0023 or CN012-0024, continuing to monitor their response to the combined medication over an extended period. Throughout the study, researchers evaluate the number of participants who experience any treatment-emergent adverse events up to about 30 weeks. Caregiver involvement is required, with at least one caregiver having regular contact of about 10 hours per week or more. Safety and tolerability are closely monitored to understand the long-term impact of the treatment in managing agitation associated with Alzheimer's Disease.

This research aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of BGB-16673 compared to pirtobrutinib in adults with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) who have previously been treated with a covalent Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor (cBTKi). The study is a Phase 3, open-label, randomized trial sponsored by BeOne Medicines. The goal is to better understand treatment options for patients whose disease has returned or did not respond to earlier therapies involving cBTKi. Participants will receive either BGB-16673 or pirtobrutinib, both given orally. The study compares these two treatments to assess their safety and efficacy. The treatment period and dosing details are managed as per the trial protocol to evaluate the outcomes of each drug. The study includes ongoing monitoring and assessments to observe treatment effects over time. During the study, participants will be closely followed for up to approximately 3 years to measure progression-free survival, as assessed by an independent review committee. Researchers will conduct regular evaluations including imaging and laboratory tests to track disease status and safety. Participants' health will be monitored throughout the study to identify any side effects or changes in condition.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of a drug called MEDI0618 compared to a placebo in adults with episodic migraine. This Phase 2 study includes participants aged 18 to 70 years who have a history of migraine headaches, including those who have tried and failed at least two small molecule migraine preventive treatments. The study also enrolls participants who have either not yet received or have failed treatment with anti-calcitonin gene-related peptide (aCGRP) therapies. Participants receive subcutaneous injections of MEDI0618 or a placebo in a randomized, double-blind design. The study is conducted across multiple centers, with parallel treatment groups. It focuses on reducing the number of migraine headache days by comparing the effects of repeat doses of MEDI0618 to placebo over the treatment period. During the study, participants will track their migraine headache days and other relevant symptoms. Researchers will assess the efficacy of MEDI0618 in preventing migraine headaches between weeks 9 and 12. Safety, tolerability, and other health measures will be monitored throughout the study to ensure participant well-being. The total participation period includes baseline data collection followed by the treatment and evaluation phases.

Researchers are evaluating the physical impact of multiple sclerosis (MS) from the participant's perspective while providing continued access to the drug ocrelizumab. This Phase 3 extension study focuses on assessing the safety and tolerability of ocrelizumab, a treatment for MS, at approved doses. The study includes participants who were already receiving ocrelizumab in previous Genentech and/or F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd sponsored studies and do not have local access to this treatment through other means. Participants will receive ocrelizumab either by intravenous (IV) infusion at 600 milligrams or by subcutaneous (SC) injection at 920 milligrams, following the dosing schedule from their previous parent study. Treatment will begin no earlier than five months after their last dose in the parent study. This open-label, multicenter extension provides ongoing access to ocrelizumab for up to five years. Throughout the study, participants will be monitored for changes in their physical functioning using the Patient-Reported Outcome Measure Information System/Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders - Physical Function Measure for Multiple Sclerosis (PROMISnq PFMS-15a). Researchers will also track the number of participants receiving ocrelizumab during the study and assess safety and tolerability over the long term. Monitoring includes regular evaluations to ensure participant well-being during the extended treatment period.

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 evaluating the patient-reported outcomes, real-world efficacy, and safety of trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) in patients with HER2-positive, HER2-low, or HER2-ultralow unresectable or metastatic breast cancer receiving treatment according to the approved product guidelines in routine clinical practice in Germany. This prospective, non-interventional, multicenter study includes approximately 800 patients divided equally into HER2-positive and HER2-low/ultralow groups. Patients will also be informed about the use of a digital healthcare application (DiGA). Eligible patients must be receiving T-DXd as part of their routine care, with all diagnostic tests and treatment visits determined by their treating physicians and not by the study protocol. The study observes patients treated with T-DXd in line with the applicable summary of product characteristics. Treatment decisions, including visit frequency and procedures, follow standard clinical practice rather than study-mandated schedules. Participants will be followed to monitor the time from the first dose of T-DXd until the start of the next treatment or death, assessed for up to 60 months. Data collection will include patient-reported outcomes, safety information, and real-world clinical data. The study aims to gather comprehensive information on treatment effects and patient experiences during routine care without altering their treatment plan.

Researchers are evaluating the real-world clinical use and outcomes of men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) who are treated with a combination of olaparib and abiraterone. The study focuses on patients who have either not previously received next-generation hormonal agents (NHA-naive) or who have been exposed to NHAs before starting this combined treatment. This prospective observational study aims to describe patient demographics, clinical characteristics, and treatments before and after olaparib plus abiraterone therapy. The study will enroll patients who have started treatment with olaparib plus abiraterone after the study site became active. It will follow patients for up to 2 years to collect data on their treatment experience. No experimental interventions are administered as part of the study; instead, it observes patients receiving standard treatment in routine clinical settings. Participants will be monitored from the start of olaparib treatment until one year after the last patient enrolls. Researchers will collect clinical data to assess treatment discontinuation times and overall outcomes during this period. The study will capture information on patients’ clinical progress and any subsequent therapies, providing insights into the real-world effectiveness and use of this treatment combination.

Researchers are evaluating how well the drug cabozantinib works and how safe it is for adults with neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), a type of cancer that can occur in various parts of the body. This study focuses on participants whose cancer has continued to grow despite having received at least one previous systemic treatment. The study is conducted in regular hospitals and clinics in Germany and Austria, involving about 150 participants taking cabozantinib as part of their usual care. The study is observational, meaning no extra tests or procedures are performed beyond routine medical care. Participants receive cabozantinib treatment as decided by their doctors before joining the study. Researchers collect information from regular medical visits, tests, and scans to monitor how the cancer responds to the treatment and how long participants stay on cabozantinib. They also track any side effects and assess the impact of treatment on participants' quality of life. Participants are involved by attending their usual medical appointments where doctors gather data on their health and treatment progress. The main outcome measured is the Disease Control Rate (DCR) at 6 months. Safety is monitored through observations of side effects during regular care. The study duration depends on each participant's treatment course, with data collected throughout their time on cabozantinib.