Haifa

Researchers are evaluating new treatment options for advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC), focusing on ways to control cancer growth and spread. This study compares the effects of combining two targeted therapies, belzutifan and zanzalintinib, to belzutifan alone in people with advanced RCC who have previously received certain therapies. The goal is to see if the combination can help patients live longer overall and without their cancer worsening. Participants will receive oral tablets of belzutifan combined either with zanzalintinib or a placebo that looks like zanzalintinib. This is a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind study, meaning neither the participants nor the researchers know which treatment is being given until the study ends. The study focuses on people with advanced RCC who have progressed after prior treatments involving PD-1/L1 and VEGF-TKI therapies. Throughout the study, participants will be monitored for how long they live without their cancer progressing (progression-free survival) for up to about 30 months and overall survival for up to about 50 months. Researchers will conduct evaluations to assess the cancer's response and monitor safety. Participation involves regular assessments, and the total monitoring period can last up to several years to gather important information about the treatments' effects and tolerability.

Researchers are evaluating new treatment options for adults with locally advanced or metastatic colorectal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery and has a specific KRAS G12C gene mutation. This study compares the safety and effectiveness of adding calderasib and cetuximab, both targeted therapies, to a standard chemotherapy regimen called mFOLFOX6. The goal is to see if this combination can help patients live longer without their cancer growing or spreading compared to current treatments that may include mFOLFOX6 with or without bevacizumab. The study has two parts. It involves treatment with calderasib taken as an oral tablet, cetuximab given according to standard procedures, and mFOLFOX6 chemotherapy combining oxaliplatin, leucovorin/levofolinate calcium, and 5-fluorouracil. Some participants may receive bevacizumab or a bevacizumab biosimilar as part of the comparison. The treatments are given following approved dosing schedules. This design allows researchers to assess the safety and tolerability of these drug combinations in treating this type of colorectal cancer with the KRAS G12C mutation. Participants will be monitored for side effects, treatment tolerability, and cancer progression over a period that may last up to about 44 months. Researchers will track outcomes such as how many participants experience dose-limiting toxicities or adverse events, how many stop treatment due to side effects, and progression-free survival time. Assessments include health evaluations, laboratory tests, and imaging to observe cancer status. This long-term follow-up aims to understand both safety and effectiveness of the treatment combinations.

Researchers are studying a medicine called enlicitide to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in adults with high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia). This trial aims to find out if taking enlicitide together with rosuvastatin, a standard cholesterol-lowering drug, works better than a placebo in lowering LDL-C levels. The study is a Phase 3 trial that is randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled to ensure accurate and unbiased results. Participants will receive oral tablets of enlicitide or placebo along with oral capsules of rosuvastatin or placebo. The study compares the effect of enlicitide plus rosuvastatin against placebo to evaluate their impact on LDL-C. The treatment period lasts 8 weeks, during which participants take their assigned medications as directed. During the study, researchers will measure the average percent change in LDL-C from the start of the trial to week 8. Participants will be monitored for safety and any side effects throughout the study. The total participation time includes screening, treatment, and follow-up assessments to evaluate the medicines' effects and safety in adults aged 18 to 64 with hyperlipidemia.

Researchers are investigating new treatments for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC), a type of lung cancer that has spread within or beyond the lungs. This trial evaluates the safety and effectiveness of combining two study medicines, gocatamig and ifinatamab deruxtecan (I-DXd), with or without standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy. Gocatamig is a T-cell engager therapy that helps the immune system target cancer cells, while I-DXd is an antibody drug conjugate designed to deliver cancer-killing agents directly to tumor cells. Participants will receive different treatment combinations based on the study part and arm to which they are assigned. Treatments include intravenous administration of gocatamig, I-DXd, atezolizumab, carboplatin, and etoposide. Rescue medications may be given as needed to manage side effects such as cytokine release syndrome or infusion reactions. Participants may be assigned to various treatment groups either per investigator choice or randomized, with some receiving maintenance treatments after initial induction therapy. Throughout the study, participants will be monitored for safety, including the occurrence of adverse events and dose-limiting toxicities, for up to about 58 months. Researchers will also assess tumor response by measuring cancer size changes. Other evaluations include biopsies, imaging scans, and clinical assessments to determine how well participants tolerate the treatments and how their cancer responds. The total duration of participation and follow-up will vary depending on the study phase and treatment arm.

Researchers are evaluating a new treatment called ifinatamab deruxtecan (I-DXd) for men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). This study compares I-DXd to chemotherapy to see if it helps people live longer overall and live longer without their cancer worsening. It is a Phase 3, open-label trial focused on patients who have progressed on prior therapies and have evidence of metastatic disease. Participants receive either I-DXd through an intravenous infusion every 3 weeks or docetaxel chemotherapy administered every 3 weeks. Prednisone tablets are also given daily as part of the treatment plan. Before each I-DXd dose, premedication is provided to help prevent nausea and vomiting using a combination of drugs such as corticosteroids and anti-nausea medicines. Treatment continues until disease progression, unacceptable side effects, or other reasons to stop. During the study, researchers monitor overall survival and how long patients live without their cancer progressing, for up to about 36 months. Participants undergo tumor tissue collection, scans, and assessments to track disease status and side effects. Safety is closely watched throughout treatment. The study includes men aged 18 and older with confirmed prostate cancer and metastatic disease who have previously received certain hormone therapies but no prior taxane chemotherapy for mCRPC.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of ifinatamab deruxtecan (I-DXd) alone or combined with other treatments in people with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). This study aims to understand how well patients tolerate the treatment, find a safe dose for combining I-DXd with other drugs, and measure prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels during treatment. The study is part of a larger master screening protocol and includes patients with confirmed prostate adenocarcinoma who have progressive disease despite prior therapies. Participants receive treatments including I-DXd given through intravenous infusion, sometimes combined with other drugs such as docetaxel (IV), MK-5684, abiraterone, or enzalutamide (all oral). Before each I-DXd dose, patients take premedication to prevent nausea and vomiting. The study includes both a safety lead-in phase and an efficacy phase, with ongoing monitoring for side effects and tolerability. The combination therapies are carefully dosed and scheduled according to the study protocol. During the study, participants undergo regular assessments to monitor side effects, measure PSA response, and track any dose-limiting toxicities. Safety is closely followed, particularly during the first 21 days for combination treatments, and throughout up to 54 months for long-term outcomes. Researchers also observe if participants discontinue treatment due to adverse events. The study requires ongoing visits and evaluations to ensure participant health and collect data on treatment effects over time.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and tolerability of MK-4716, a drug being studied alone or in combination with other treatments, in people with certain advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have a KRAS alteration. This phase 1, open-label study focuses on participants with locally advanced unresectable or metastatic solid tumors or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. The study aims to understand how well MK-4716 is tolerated and its safety profile, including monitoring for dose-limiting toxicities and adverse events. Participants receive MK-4716 orally, either as monotherapy or combined with pembrolizumab or cetuximab, both given by intravenous infusion. Different study arms target specific patient groups: one arm includes MK-4716 alone or with cetuximab for solid tumors with KRAS alteration, while another arm combines MK-4716 with pembrolizumab for untreated metastatic non-small cell lung cancer with KRAS alteration. The study includes a dose escalation phase to determine safe dosing. Throughout the study, participants are regularly monitored for side effects, adverse events, and any reasons for stopping the study treatments over approximately five years. Researchers track dose-limiting toxicities within about 28 days of treatment and assess safety, pharmacokinetics, and efficacy. Participants must have measurable disease and the ability to take oral medication to join the trial.

Researchers are evaluating MK-8294, a targeted therapy designed to treat various advanced solid tumors, including head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, cervical squamous cell carcinoma, esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, triple-negative breast cancer, estrogen receptor/progesterone receptor positive, HER2-negative breast cancer, endometrial, and bladder cancer. This phase 1 open-label study aims to assess the safety of MK-8294, determine how well participants can tolerate it, and identify the highest dose that can be safely administered. The study includes participants who have previously failed standard treatments, lack standard treatment options, or cannot tolerate standard therapy. Participants receive MK-8294 through intravenous infusions at increasing doses ranging from 30 micrograms to 70 milligrams. The study involves monitoring participants for dose-limiting toxicities and adverse events over the course of treatment, which may last up to approximately two years. Additionally, a CD8 PET tracer is administered via IV infusion as part of the study procedures. During their participation, individuals will undergo regular safety assessments, including monitoring for adverse events and treatment tolerability. Researchers will track any dose-limiting toxicities within about 35 days and continue to observe adverse events and reasons for discontinuation for up to two years. The study involves various evaluations such as laboratory tests and imaging to assess safety and treatment effects throughout the study period.

Researchers are evaluating treatments for breast cancer that is hormone receptor-positive (HR+) and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (HER2-), specifically in cases where the cancer is either locally advanced and cannot be removed by surgery or has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic). The study aims to determine if patritumab deruxtecan (also called HER3-DXd or MK-1022) helps patients live longer overall or without the cancer growing compared to chemotherapy or trastuzumab deruxtecan. This is a Phase 3 clinical trial focusing on this particular type of breast cancer. Participants receive one of several treatments: patritumab deruxtecan through intravenous infusion, chemotherapy options like paclitaxel or nab-paclitaxel via IV, oral capecitabine tablets, liposomal doxorubicin via IV, or trastuzumab deruxtecan via IV infusion. The study compares the effects of patritumab deruxtecan alone to the treatment chosen by the physician. Treatments are administered according to standard dosing schedules during the trial. During the study, participants are monitored for how long they live without the cancer progressing (up to about 45 months) and overall survival (up to about 85 months). Researchers assess disease status through imaging and other evaluations. Participants have regular check-ups to monitor health, treatment effects, and any side effects. The study tracks treatment response and safety over the extended follow-up period to understand the benefits and risks of the therapies.

Researchers are evaluating new treatment options for women with relapsed high-grade serous ovarian cancer, a fast-growing cancer that starts in the cells covering the ovaries, lining of the belly, or fallopian tubes. This study focuses on people whose cancer has returned after prior platinum-based chemotherapy. The goal is to assess the safety, tolerability, and effectiveness of a new antibody drug conjugate called raludotatug deruxtecan (R-DXd), alone or combined with other anticancer treatments, in this patient group. The study has two parts: Part 1 is a dose escalation phase to find the recommended dose of R-DXd, and Part 2 is an expansion phase using that dose. R-DXd is given as an intravenous infusion on Day 1 of every 3-week cycle. Other treatments that may be given include carboplatin and paclitaxel (each up to 6 cycles), bevacizumab every 3 weeks, pembrolizumab up to 35 cycles, gemcitabine on Days 1 and 8 of each 3-week cycle, and pegylated liposomal doxorubicin every 4 weeks. Rescue medications to control side effects are also administered according to protocol. Participants will be monitored for adverse events, dose-limiting toxicities, and treatment discontinuations up to about 3 years. Researchers will measure cancer response using established criteria and assess safety through clinical exams, imaging, and laboratory tests. Eligibility includes having measurable disease and adequate health status. The study includes long-term follow-up to track treatment effects and safety outcomes over time.