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Researchers are looking for ways to treat germinal center B-cell-like diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (GCB DLBCL). DLBCL is a fast-growing blood cancer that affects B-cells. GCB is a type of DLBCL that affects young B-cells that are still maturing. The goal of this study is to learn if more people who receive zilovertamab vedotin (MK-2140) and R-CHP have the cancer respond (go away) than those who receive polatuzumab vedotin and R-CHP.

Researchers are investigating new treatments for advanced ovarian cancer, specifically in patients who do not have homologous recombination deficiency (non-HRD positive). This Phase 3 study aims to assess whether maintenance treatment with sacituzumab tirumotecan (sac-TMT), alone or combined with bevacizumab, can improve progression-free survival compared to the current standard care after initial platinum-based chemotherapy and surgery. Participants receive sacituzumab tirumotecan through intravenous infusion at a dose of 4 mg/kg. Some also receive bevacizumab intravenously at 15 mg/kg as part of their maintenance treatment. Before sac-TMT infusion, participants are given prophylactic steroid mouthwash and recommended rescue medications including histamine-1 and histamine-2 receptor antagonists, acetaminophen or equivalent, and dexamethasone or equivalent. The study compares these treatments to standard care or observation following first-line chemotherapy. During the study, participants are monitored for progression-free survival for up to approximately 49 months. Researchers will assess how long participants live without their cancer getting worse. Throughout the trial, safety and response to treatment are evaluated. The study includes women aged 18 years and older who have completed surgery and first-line chemotherapy with specific responses and meet certain health criteria.

This trial investigates the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics (PK) of OMN6 in adults with hospital-acquired bacterial pneumonia (HABP) or ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia (VABP) caused by the Acinetobacter baumannii complex (ABC). It is a phase 2a, multinational, multicenter, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study designed to find safe and well-tolerated doses of OMN6 and to measure how the drug behaves in the body of affected patients. Participants receive one-day treatment with OMN6 given as three 3-hour intravenous infusions in either 50 mg, 100 mg, or 150 mg doses three times a day. This treatment is given alongside background antimicrobial therapy with meropenem and colistin, which is continued for 7 to 14 days. A matching placebo group receives the same infusion schedule and background therapy without OMN6. During the study, researchers monitor the safety of the single-day OMN6 treatment over 28 days and assess PK measures such as the peak concentration (Cmax), time to peak concentration (Tmax), area under the curve (AUC), and half-life (t1/2) of OMN6 within one day. Patients are closely observed for side effects and treatment responses during this period to gather information on safety and drug behavior.

Researchers are evaluating the experimental antibody COM701 in participants with relapsed platinum sensitive ovarian cancer (PSOC). This trial aims to find out if COM701, given as a maintenance treatment, can delay the progression of ovarian cancer, delay the need for new anti-cancer treatments, and to assess its safety. The study is part of an adaptive-platform trial with multiple sub-studies, focusing initially on COM701 alone compared to a placebo. Participants are randomly assigned in a 1:2 ratio to receive either a placebo or COM701 via intravenous infusion every 3 weeks. The trial includes a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled design for the first sub-study. Future sub-studies will explore COM701 combined with other anti-cancer drugs. During the study, participants will visit the clinic every three weeks for treatment and monitoring. Health checks include physical exams, vital signs, ECGs, blood and urine tests, and pregnancy tests if applicable. Disease response will be assessed with CT or MRI scans and tumor marker tests using tumor tissue samples. The primary measure is progression-free survival, tracking time from randomization until disease progression or death, assessed up to two years.

Researchers are evaluating a new treatment approach using intratumoral diffusing alpha radiation emitter devices called DaRT seeds for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer. This prospective, open-label, single-arm study across multiple centers aims to assess the feasibility and safety of this radiation therapy in patients whose tumors cannot be surgically removed or who have metastatic disease. The study will enroll 15 patients who meet specific medical criteria and have tumors suitable for treatment with DaRT seeds. The treatment involves inserting radioactive Ra-224 containing stainless-steel tubes directly into the tumor. These seeds release short-lived alpha-emitting atoms inside the tumor to target cancer cells. The study includes a screening period, a DaRT seed insertion visit, an acute follow-up phase lasting 4 to 8 weeks, and a long-term follow-up phase extending to 3 months post-insertion. The total study duration per patient is 3 months from the time of DaRT seed placement. Participants will undergo evaluations including safety monitoring for adverse events up to 3 months after the procedure. Researchers will assess the feasibility of placing the DaRT seeds and monitor treatment safety throughout the follow-up. Patients will be followed closely with clinical assessments and laboratory tests to track their response and any side effects. The study aims to provide important information on this novel radiation therapy for advanced pancreatic cancer over the 3-month participation period.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effects of fosmanogepix, a study medicine, for treating candidemia and invasive candidiasis, which are serious fungal infections caused by Candida species. This Phase 3 clinical trial compares fosmanogepix to the standard treatment of caspofungin followed by fluconazole, aiming to show that fosmanogepix is not worse than the standard therapy by a margin of 15%. The study includes adult patients diagnosed with these infections. Participants will receive either fosmanogepix or caspofungin as an intravenous infusion daily at the study clinic. After the initial infusion phase, patients may switch to oral tablets of fosmanogepix or fluconazole capsules, which can be taken at the clinic or at home if discharged. Treatment duration varies by individual, lasting up to six weeks depending on infection clearance and symptom improvement. A follow-up visit will take place six weeks after stopping treatment. During the study, patients will undergo multiple visits to monitor their health and treatment response. Researchers will assess outcomes such as the proportion of patients alive at 30 days and the overall treatment success at the end of study treatment, up to day 42. Safety will be closely monitored throughout the study and during follow-up, ensuring comprehensive evaluation of the treatments over the entire participation period.

Researchers are conducting two related studies called RADICAL PC1 and RADICAL PC2 focused on men diagnosed with prostate cancer. RADICAL PC1 follows men within one year of their prostate cancer diagnosis or who have recently started androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). The goal is to understand factors linked to developing cardiovascular disease in these men, especially related to ADT. RADICAL PC2 is a randomized controlled trial within RADICAL PC1 that tests a systematic approach to improving heart health and lifestyle risk factors in this population. The treatments studied include behavioral advice on healthy nutrition, exercise including strength and resistance training, and smoking cessation support if needed. Drug treatments include prescriptions of low to moderate dose statins and ACE inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers for controlling blood pressure above 130 mmHg. The intervention targets men newly diagnosed or recently starting ADT, and treatment is personalized based on cardiovascular risk. Participants engage in assessments to monitor heart-related outcomes such as death, heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, or arterial revascularization over 3 to 5 years. The study tracks cardiovascular health and lifestyle factors throughout this period to evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions. Safety and progress are closely monitored to understand impacts on long-term outcomes in men with prostate cancer undergoing ADT.

Researchers are investigating the safety and effectiveness of eloralintide compared to a placebo in adults with persistent obesity or overweight. This includes people with or without type 2 diabetes who are already on stable weekly incretin therapy. The study is a phase 3, randomized, double-blind trial focusing on this specific group to better understand treatment outcomes. Participants will receive either eloralintide or a placebo, both given by subcutaneous injection once a week. The study compares these two treatments over the course of the trial. Participants must continue their stable incretin therapy throughout the study period. The study lasts about 80 weeks in total. Researchers will monitor changes in body weight from the start of treatment to week 64 as the main outcome. Participants will have regular assessments to track their health, safety, and treatment effects during this time.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of belimumab compared to a placebo, alongside standard therapy, for adults with systemic sclerosis associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD). This Phase 2/3 randomized, double-blind study aims to assess how belimumab affects lung function and other disease symptoms such as skin thickening and fatigue, which impact quality of life. Participants will receive either belimumab or placebo administered subcutaneously. The study focuses on those diagnosed with diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis and active or progressive disease. Treatment is given under blinded conditions, and participants must be capable of self-administering the medication or have a caregiver to assist. During the study, lung function will be monitored by measuring changes in forced vital capacity (FVC) from baseline to Week 52. Researchers will also assess skin involvement and general symptoms. Safety and tolerability will be closely followed throughout the trial, which includes screening and regular assessments to evaluate treatment effects and participant well-being.

Researchers are evaluating sacituzumab tirumotecan as a second-line treatment for female participants with recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer who have previously received platinum chemotherapy and anti-PD-1/PD-L1 therapy. This study has two phases: a safety run-in to assess the safety and efficacy of sacituzumab tirumotecan, followed by a Phase 3 portion comparing sacituzumab tirumotecan to treatment chosen by physicians. The study aims to determine if sacituzumab tirumotecan improves overall survival, especially in participants with high TROP2 expression. Participants will receive intravenous infusions of sacituzumab tirumotecan during the safety run-in phase. In the Phase 3 portion, participants are randomized to receive either sacituzumab tirumotecan or one of several physician-chosen treatments including pemetrexed, tisotumab vedotin, topotecan, vinorelbine, gemcitabine, or irinotecan, all given by IV infusion. This setup allows comparison of sacituzumab tirumotecan monotherapy against standard second-line therapies. Throughout the study, participants will undergo evaluations for tumor response, adverse events, and overall survival, with monitoring lasting up to approximately 51 months for the safety run-in and about 43 months for the Phase 3 portion. Researchers will use imaging and tumor tissue analysis to assess measurable disease and TROP2 expression. Safety and treatment tolerability will be closely observed, including tracking discontinuations due to adverse events.