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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 recurrence-free survival of women with advanced HRD-positive high-grade ovarian cancer, fallopian tube cancer, primary peritoneal cancer, and clear cell carcinoma of the ovary after complete tumor removal. This phase II, randomized, open-label study compares two treatment strategies involving chemotherapy and maintenance therapy with niraparib. The study focuses on patients with no residual tumor mass following primary tumor debulking and aims to determine if fewer cycles of chemotherapy followed by niraparib maintenance are as effective as the standard number of chemotherapy cycles plus niraparib. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups: one receiving 3 cycles of carboplatin plus paclitaxel chemotherapy followed by niraparib maintenance, and the other receiving 6 cycles of carboplatin plus paclitaxel followed by niraparib maintenance. Randomization is based on genetic analysis and disease stage. Tumor assessments using CT or MRI scans will be done at defined intervals after treatment starts and during maintenance. Blood markers and safety monitoring will be conducted regularly throughout the treatment period. During the study, patients will have clinical visits every 3 weeks during chemotherapy and monthly during the first 11 months of maintenance, then quarterly thereafter. Safety is monitored continuously through adverse event reporting. The study plans to enroll 640 patients across about 60 sites in six European countries over 36 months. The primary outcome measured is recurrence-free survival over 8 years.

Researchers are evaluating AZD0780, an oral PCSK9 inhibitor, in a phase 3, randomized, placebo-controlled study to see if it can reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE-PLUS) in adults with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) or those at high risk for a first ASCVD event. The study compares AZD0780 to a placebo and monitors participants from randomization until the primary analysis censoring date, followed by a final study closure visit. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either oral AZD0780 or an oral placebo once daily. The treatment period lasts until the primary analysis censoring date, after which a study closure visit will occur. The study is event-driven and designed to assess the time to the first major cardiovascular event during treatment. During the study, participants will be closely monitored with various assessments to evaluate cardiovascular outcomes and safety over approximately 54 months. Researchers will track the time to first event of any component of MACE-PLUS and collect data to assess the effect of AZD0780 compared to placebo. The study includes regular visits and evaluations to ensure participant safety and adherence to treatment.

Researchers are studying tailored adjuvant treatments in women with early-stage endometrial cancer, focusing on two specific molecular types: POLE-mutated and p53 wildtype/no specific molecular profile (NSMP). This phase II study aims to compare a new, less intense treatment approach against the usual care, which typically involves surgery followed by additional therapies like radiation or chemotherapy based on pathology results. Participants receive treatment after surgery, which includes hysterectomy and removal of ovaries and fallopian tubes. The study involves two sub-studies: one for POLE-mutated cancer patients and another for those with p53 wildtype/NSMP cancer. Treatment may include vaginal brachytherapy using a vaginal cylinder or ovoids, or external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) with or without brachytherapy, delivered with specialized radiation equipment. Some patients may be placed under observation without additional radiation. During the study, participants are closely monitored with follow-up visits to assess treatment effects and check for cancer recurrence, particularly pelvic recurrence over three years. Researchers collect patient-reported outcomes through questionnaires in English, French, or other validated languages. The study tracks safety and effectiveness over time, requiring participants to be accessible for treatment and follow-up at the study centers, with treatment starting within ten weeks after surgery.

Researchers are evaluating an innovative anti-nausea and anti-vomiting drug called NEPA (a combination of netupitant and palonosetron) in women with endometrial cancer who have not received chemotherapy before. The study focuses on patients starting treatment with carboplatin and paclitaxel chemotherapy, with or without immunotherapy. The main goal is to see if NEPA can prevent vomiting and nausea within 120 hours after the first cycle of chemotherapy. This phase IV, multicenter, single-arm study also looks at how chemotherapy side effects affect patients' quality of life, daily activities, and relationships. Participants will take a single oral dose of NEPA capsule on the first day of each chemotherapy cycle, for up to four cycles. The chemotherapy regimen includes a taxane-platinum combination with or without immunotherapy. The study includes patients receiving this treatment either as adjuvant therapy or as first-line therapy for advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer. The research is conducted at eight centers and plans to enroll 84 female patients aged 18 or older. During the study, patients will complete questionnaires and keep diaries to record the number and intensity of nausea and vomiting symptoms. Researchers will monitor the effectiveness of NEPA in preventing these symptoms after the first chemotherapy cycle. Safety and quality of life impacts will also be assessed across the four treatment cycles. Participants will be closely observed throughout the study, which aims to improve management of chemotherapy-induced side effects in this patient population.

Approximately 1100 adult participants will be enrolled after central FRα testing into two independent cohorts (about 550 FRα-high and 550 FRα-low) and randomized 1:1 within each cohort to receive AZD5335 or the relevant standard of care (mirvetuximab soravtansine in FRα-high; investigator's choice single-agent chemotherapy in FRα-low). Participants will remain on assigned treatment and undergo regular tumor evaluations per RECIST v1.1 until disease progression or another reason for treatment discontinuation. All participants will be followed for overall survival. An independent data monitoring committee (IDMC) of external experts will periodically review unblinded safety and interim efficacy to confirm participant safety and study integrity.

Researchers are studying patients with hormone receptor-positive (HR+), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (HER2-) early breast cancer (EBC) who are at high risk of cancer recurrence. The study focuses on patients treated with ribociclib or abemaciclib combined with endocrine therapy (ET) in the adjuvant setting. It aims to understand clinical and pathological features, treatment outcomes, and recurrence patterns, especially among those who relapse during or within 12 months after receiving CDK4/6 inhibitors with ET. The study observes patients who have started or are starting adjuvant treatment with CDK4/6 inhibitors (either abemaciclib or ribociclib) plus endocrine therapy since January 1, 2021. There are no experimental treatments assigned, as this is an observational study conducted in multiple centers. It collects real-world data on therapeutic choices and patient responses to these treatments in a routine clinical setting. Participants will have their clinical and pathological data reviewed, including disease characteristics and treatment histories. Researchers will monitor disease-free survival over three years to evaluate invasive-disease free survival (IDFS). The study also examines recurrence patterns and outcomes for patients relapsing during or shortly after adjuvant therapy. Data consent and performance status assessments are part of participant involvement to ensure compliance and safety during the study period.

Researchers are conducting an observational, prospective, multicenter study in Italian cardiology centers to evaluate how well patients with Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF) follow guideline-recommended treatments. The study also aims to assess the safety of these treatments, monitor treatment patterns in patients with acute heart failure, and observe treatment approaches in all chronic heart failure patients regardless of their ejection fraction levels. The study involves two phases of educational interventions and data collection. Initially, healthcare providers will receive education on guideline recommendations and treatment patterns, followed by 3 months of patient data collection or up to 30 consecutive patients with chronic or acute heart failure. After 6 months, treatment modifications and outcomes will be evaluated. Then, a second educational session will highlight gaps between guidelines and practice, followed by another 3 months of data collection. Patients will be followed for 12 months total, with ongoing monitoring of treatment changes and outcomes. Participants will be assessed at enrollment and during the follow-up periods through clinical evaluations and data collection on treatment adherence and safety. The main outcome measured is adherence to guideline-directed medical therapies over 6 months. The study includes evaluations at 6 and 12 months after enrollment, with close monitoring of treatment patterns and patient health status throughout the study duration.

Researchers are evaluating patients who have experienced athero-thrombotic events such as coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular disease, or peripheral artery disease. The study aims to assess how well patients follow guideline recommendations, particularly focusing on improving cholesterol levels and other modifiable risk factors to reduce the chance of cardiovascular event recurrence. This observational and prospective study takes place across multiple cardiology centers in Italy to represent a broad patient population. The study includes several phases starting with an educational intervention to discuss guideline recommendations for secondary prevention. Following this, data is collected for three months or until 30 patients with documented cardiovascular conditions are enrolled, using a web-based case record form that identifies when guidelines are not followed and records reasons for non-adherence. After six months, primary and secondary outcomes are evaluated. A second educational intervention then shares findings from the first phase to highlight gaps in clinical practice, followed by another three-month data collection period and a further six-month outcome assessment. Finally, all patients are followed for 12 months to monitor longer-term results. Participants provide informed consent and are monitored through data collection forms that track adherence to guidelines and clinical outcomes. The main outcome measured is adherence to cholesterol management guidelines over six months. Additional assessments include adherence to recommendations for other cardiovascular risk factors. Throughout the study, researchers gather data to understand how guideline adherence affects patient health and to identify barriers to following best practices, with continuous follow-up over a year to evaluate sustained effects.

This study will find out if a new medicine called NNC6019-0001 can help reduce the risk of heart-related death and illness in participants with a condition called transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), which affects the heart. Participants will either receive NNC6019-0001 or a placebo (a treatment with no active medicine), and which one they get is decided by chance. Everyone in the study will continue receiving their usual heart treatments as recommended by their doctor.