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This observational study aims to create a national registry in Italy for multiple myeloma to monitor routine clinical practice and describe the standard care used for diagnosis and treatment. Multiple myeloma accounts for a small percentage of tumor diagnoses in Italy, with incidence rates of 9.5 per 100,000 males and 8.1 per 100,000 females. The registry will help analyze current treatment patterns and patient demographics to address future changes in care. The study involves a non-interventional, multicenter registry collecting both retrospective and prospective data from patients diagnosed with multiple myeloma since January 1, 2019. Data will be gathered using an electronic platform, and patients will be enrolled consecutively during their regular appointments after providing informed consent. Patients participating in other studies can also be included, with baseline and survival data collected for those in interventional trials. Participants will have hospital visits every six months, where clinical data and patient-reported outcomes will be recorded. Researchers will assess overall survival and time to next treatment over three years, along with patient-reported outcomes and costs incurred by patients. The study provides long-term monitoring without altering patients usual care, and participation duration may vary depending on individual follow-up.

Researchers are investigating new treatments for high-risk, early-stage breast cancer, specifically targeting two types triple-negative breast cancer TNBC and hormone receptor-low positiveHER2-negative breast cancer. These cancers are characterized by low or no HER2 protein and low hormone receptor presence. The study aims to evaluate if adding sacituzumab tirumotecan sac-TMT to pembrolizumab and chemotherapy can better reduce cancer cells in tumors and lymph nodes and improve the length of time patients live without cancer progression compared to pembrolizumab with chemotherapy alone. Participants in this trial receive one of two treatment plans. One group gets sacituzumab tirumotecan intravenously every two weeks plus pembrolizumab every three weeks for 12 weeks, followed by pembrolizumab with carboplatin and paclitaxel for another 12 weeks. After 3 to 6 weeks, surgery and optional radiation therapy take place, followed by pembrolizumab for about 28 weeks. Participants with remaining disease may receive additional treatments chosen by their doctors, including olaparib, capecitabine, doxorubicin, epirubicin, or cyclophosphamide. The other group receives chemotherapy drugs carboplatin and paclitaxel with pembrolizumab initially, then pembrolizumab with cyclophosphamide and doxorubicin or epirubicin, followed by surgery, optional radiation, and pembrolizumab for about 28 weeks, with similar additional options for residual disease. During the study, participants undergo core needle biopsies, receive intravenous infusions of study drugs, and have surgery and possible radiation therapy. Researchers assess outcomes such as the percentage of participants with no detectable cancer cells at surgery pathological complete response, event-free survival up to about 92 months, and overall survival up to nearly 10 years. Quality of life and side effects are monitored through questionnaires and adverse event tracking. The study lasts several years, with various assessments throughout treatment and follow-up periods to gather comprehensive data on treatment effects and safety.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of subcutaneous ianalumab in adults with diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis, a condition characterized by skin thickening and other systemic symptoms. This Phase 2 study compares ianalumab to a placebo to understand its impact on this disease, aiming to provide new treatment options for affected individuals. The study is sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals and employs a randomized, double-blind design to ensure reliable results. Participants receive either ianalumab or placebo through subcutaneous injections during the initial 52-week treatment period. After this, all participants enter a second 52-week open-label phase where they receive ianalumab. Following treatment, there is a post-treatment follow-up lasting at least 20 weeks and up to 2 years to monitor long-term effects. The study includes a screening period lasting up to 6 weeks before treatment begins. Throughout the study, participants undergo regular assessments including measuring response based on the rCRISS25 scale at Week 52, lung function tests, skin scoring, and disability index evaluations. Blood samples are taken periodically to measure drug levels and antibodies. Safety is closely monitored through adverse event reporting up to Week 208. The total participation time can extend over several years including treatment and follow-up phases.

This research aims to assess the effectiveness of a combination of rituximab and golcadomide as a chemotherapy-free treatment for older, frail patients newly diagnosed with Diffuse Large B Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma DLBCL. The study focuses on patients considered frail based on a simplified geriatric assessment sGA and who are not suitable candidates for standard anthracycline-based chemotherapy treatments like R-CHOP. It is a prospective, multicenter, phase II trial designed to explore this targeted approach in a vulnerable population. Participants will undergo an induction phase receiving rituximab, golcadomide, and dexamethasone during the first cycle, with a total of up to six 28-day cycles. Response evaluations occur after the fourth and sixth cycles to determine treatment continuation or discontinuation. Patients achieving at least a partial response proceed to a consolidation phase involving golcadomide alone for up to six additional cycles, possibly alongside involved site radiotherapy on PET-positive areas. Those with stable or progressive disease at interim assessments will stop the protocol treatment and receive alternative therapies. Throughout the study, participants are closely monitored with imaging scans such as PETCT or CT for disease and sarcopenia assessment, and quality of life evaluations at multiple points including baseline, six months, and twelve months. Follow-up continues for 24 months with regular visits to track progression-free survival and overall health. Treatment failures are followed for survival until study completion. The study also records treatment discontinuation rates and quality of life changes to comprehensively understand the treatment impact.

Researchers are evaluating the long-term safety and effectiveness of Afimkibart also known as RO7790121 in adults with Atopic Dermatitis who participated in earlier Afimkibart clinical trials. This Phase 2 extension study focuses on participants who previously responded to Afimkibart treatment, aiming to gather extended data over several years. Participants will receive Afimkibart through subcutaneous injections according to a schedule outlined in the study protocol. The study is non-randomized and involves parallel groups, with all participants receiving the active drug. The treatment and follow-up periods can last up to six years to assess long-term outcomes. Throughout the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including the Eczema Area and Severity Index EASI, Investigator Global Assessment IGA, patient questionnaires on eczema symptoms and quality of life POEM and DLQI, and blood tests to measure drug levels and immune response. Researchers will monitor adverse events and antibody development against Afimkibart. Participation involves ongoing evaluations and monitoring over the extended study duration.

This trial studies adults aged 50 to under 80 with mild or moderate calcific aortic valve stenosis and elevated lipoproteina levels. Researchers are assessing the safety, tolerability, and ability of pelacarsen TQJ230 given once monthly by injection to slow the progression of this heart valve condition. The study compares pelacarsen to a placebo in a randomized, double-blind design. Participants receive either pelacarsen 80 mg or a matching placebo as a subcutaneous injection monthly. They continue treatment and monitoring for up to 36 months to observe changes in heart valve narrowing and calcium buildup. The study also tracks lipoproteina levels and clinical heart-related events during this period. Throughout the study, participants will have regular assessments including imaging to measure aortic valve function and calcium score, blood tests for lipoproteina, and monitoring for safety. The main outcomes analyzed after 36 months include changes in valve jet velocity and calcium score, alongside clinical events. Participants remain under medical care while being observed for any effects of the study drug or placebo.

Researchers are evaluating ELVN-001, an investigational drug, in adults with chronic myeloid leukemia CML, including those with a specific T315I mutation. This early-phase trial aims to find safe and tolerable doses for further study, especially in patients who have relapsed, are resistant, or cannot tolerate current tyrosine kinase inhibitors TKIs. The study also examines how ELVN-001 affects disease markers and its overall safety profile. The trial includes a dose escalation phase to identify recommended doses, followed by dose expansion phases that treat patients with or without the T315I mutation at those doses. ELVN-001 is given orally once or twice daily. Participants receive the drug as a single agent, and the study monitors responses and safety during these phases. Participants will undergo regular assessments including monitoring for side effects, laboratory tests, heart evaluations, and measurement of molecular responses related to CML over periods ranging from 28 days up to 3 years. The study tracks drug levels in the body for up to 6 months and evaluates long-term outcomes such as complete blood responses. Overall participation duration varies, with close safety follow-up throughout.

Researchers are studying sonrotoclax alone and in combination with dexamethasone plus carfilzomib, daratumumab, or pomalidomide to evaluate its safety, tolerability, and effectiveness in adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have the chromosomal translocation t1114. This phase 1b2 trial aims to find the best doses and assess how well these treatments work, focusing on patients whose disease has progressed after previous therapies. Participants receive sonrotoclax as an oral daily medication, with dexamethasone given once weekly either orally or intravenously. Additional drugs include carfilzomib administered intravenously weekly, daratumumab given subcutaneously weekly, and pomalidomide taken orally daily. The study includes a dose-escalation phase to identify the maximum tolerated dose and up to seven expansion groups to further evaluate safety and response in different treatment combinations. During the study, participants are closely monitored for side effects and treatment responses through regular assessments including blood tests and bone marrow analysis. Key outcomes measured include dose-limiting toxicities, adverse events, and various levels of treatment response over approximately four years. This comprehensive follow-up helps researchers understand how the treatments affect disease progression and overall survival.

Researchers are investigating the effectiveness and safety of combining petosemtamab with pembrolizumab compared to pembrolizumab alone as first-line treatment for recurrent or metastatic PD-L1 positive head and neck squamous cell carcinoma HNSCC. This Phase 3 randomized, open-label study focuses on patients who have not received previous systemic therapy for incurable recurrent or metastatic disease and aims to improve treatment outcomes in this population. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the combination of petosemtamab plus pembrolizumab or pembrolizumab alone. The study excludes patients previously treated with anti PD-L1 or anti-EGFR therapies, with some exceptions for local treatments like cetuximab under specific conditions. The treatments will be administered as part of the trial, with researchers comparing the two approaches over the treatment period. During the study, participants will undergo regular evaluations including tumor assessments based on RECIST v1.1 criteria, health-related quality of life questionnaires, and safety monitoring for adverse events. The main outcomes measured include overall survival and objective response rate up to approximately three years. Additional assessments include progression-free survival, duration of response, and pharmacokinetics. These activities aim to provide comprehensive data on how well the treatments work and their safety profiles throughout the study period.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of GIA632 in adults aged 18 to 99 years with non-segmental vitiligo NSV. This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 2b study aims to understand the dose-response relationship of GIA632 and determine the best dose to advance to a Phase 3 study. Participants have NSV affecting specific body surface areas confirmed by physical examination. Participants are randomly assigned to receive one of four different doses of GIA632 or a placebo. The assigned treatment is administered over a 48-week core period. After this period, an extension phase assesses longer-term safety and efficacy of the study drug. The study compares changes in facial and total body vitiligo scores at various time points up to 48 weeks. Throughout the study, participants undergo assessments including Vitiligo Area Scoring Index VASI measurements on the face and body, and the Vitiligo Noticeability Scale VNS. These assessments occur at baseline and multiple follow-up visits up to week 48. Researchers monitor participants for treatment effects and safety during the entire study duration, which runs until 2030, ensuring detailed evaluation of GIA632 over time.