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Researchers are studying advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC) that has returned after prior adjuvant therapy. The trial aims to find out if treatment with belzutifan and zanzalintinib helps patients live longer and delays disease progression compared to treatment with cabozantinib. This is a Phase 3 randomized study focusing on participants with recurrent advanced RCC who have previously received anti-PD-1/L1 therapy. Participants are randomly assigned to receive one of two oral drug regimens: either belzutifan combined with zanzalintinib, both taken once daily, or cabozantinib alone, also taken once daily. The study compares these treatments to assess their effects on disease control and overall survival. During the study, participants will be monitored for progression-free survival and overall survival for up to approximately 73 months. Researchers will evaluate how well the cancer responds to treatment and track any changes in health status over time. Safety and effectiveness of the treatments will be closely followed throughout the study period.

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.

This is a Phase III, two-arm, randomized, double-blind, global, multicenter study assessing the efficacy and safety of rilvegostomig compared to pembrolizumab, both in combination with platinum-based doublet chemotherapy, as a first-line (1L) treatment for patients with squamous metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (mNSCLC) whose tumors express PD-L1 (tumor cells (TC) ≥ 1%).

Researchers are evaluating the effects of iptacopan compared with a placebo in adults aged 18 to 85 years who have generalized Myasthenia Gravis positive for acetylcholine receptor antibodies (AChR+ gMG). This Phase III, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study aims to assess the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of iptacopan while participants continue their stable standard of care treatments. The study includes participants with moderate to severe gMG symptoms and positive diagnostic criteria. Participants will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to receive either iptacopan or a matching placebo in the form of hard gelatin capsules for six months (180 days). During this time, they will continue their stable standard of care treatments. After the double-blind treatment period, a maximum 60-month open-label extension phase is offered. Safety follow-up assessments will occur one week and one month after the last dose of study treatment. During the study, participants will be evaluated for changes in their Myasthenia Gravis Activity of Daily Living (MG-ADL) total score from baseline to month 6. Researchers will monitor safety and tolerability throughout the treatment and extension periods. Vaccination status, infection monitoring, and regular clinical assessments will be part of participant evaluations to ensure safety and track disease symptoms over time.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of various new drug combinations, including novel agents combined with standard treatments, for people with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This open-label, multicenter trial focuses on sub-study 2, which examines rilvegostomig combined with standard platinum-based chemotherapy, with or without ramucirumab, in participants with advanced NSCLC. The study aims to identify optimal doses and expand cohorts to better understand treatment safety and tumor response. The trial involves two parts: Part A includes safety run-in groups to test different dose levels of rilvegostomig and establish the recommended Phase 2 dose if not already known. Part B expands to larger groups to assess treatment effects. Rilvegostomig and other study drugs such as cisplatin, carboplatin, pemetrexed, paclitaxel, nab-paclitaxel, and ramucirumab are given by intravenous infusion according to the study protocol. Sub-study 1 was canceled and will not take place. Participants will undergo assessments including tumor tissue sampling, disease measurement scans, and laboratory tests to monitor organ function and treatment effects. Researchers will track adverse events, serious adverse events, dose-limiting toxicities, and tumor responses over approximately 46 months. Safety, tolerability, and anti-tumor activity are key outcomes, with follow-up to ensure participant well-being and gather comprehensive data on these novel treatment combinations.

Researchers are evaluating the long-term safety and effectiveness of etavopivat, a new oral medicine being developed to treat inherited blood disorders such as sickle cell disease and thalassemia. These disorders affect hemoglobin, the protein responsible for carrying oxygen in the body. This phase 3 study aims to monitor how well etavopivat works and its safety profile over an extended period. Participants will receive one of three forms of etavopivat (A, B, or C) as oral doses. The study is open-label and multicenter, involving adults, adolescents, and children who have previously completed treatment in an etavopivat parent study and continue to benefit clinically. The treatment period can last up to 264 weeks but may end earlier if etavopivat is approved in the participant's country. During the study, researchers will track the number of treatment-emergent adverse events and adverse reactions for each participant by indication and age group from baseline through the end of the study, which can last up to 316 weeks. Participants' safety and response to long-term treatment will be closely monitored throughout this period.

Researchers are evaluating the effect of ziltivekimab on reducing atherosclerotic plaque in the blood vessels of the heart in people who have had a heart attack. This phase 3 study aims to determine if ziltivekimab can reduce plaque compared to a placebo. Ziltivekimab is a new medicine not yet approved anywhere in the world, and the study will last about 15 months. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either ziltivekimab or a placebo, both given by injection under the skin. The study includes imaging of the coronary arteries using intravascular ultrasound and other techniques to measure changes in plaque over 52 weeks. Treatment starts as soon as possible, within 48 hours after a heart procedure called percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). During the study, participants will undergo imaging tests to assess plaque changes in the heart vessels, blood tests, and safety monitoring. The main outcome measured is the change in percent atheroma volume in the arteries from the start of treatment to 52 weeks. Participants will be followed for about one year to track the effects and safety of the treatment.

Researchers are conducting a retrospective study called ALFAOMEGA-RETRÒ to collect clinical and imaging data, along with biological samples, from patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer (CRC). This study supports a multi-institutional research program aimed at understanding the evolving heterogeneity of CRC by investigating mechanisms and developing therapies. The goal is to create a new classification system for CRC based on evolutionary patterns and to develop innovative biomarker-driven treatment strategies. The study involves gathering data from past clinical practices without altering patient care. Researchers will collect various types of information including demographics, medical history, cancer diagnosis and treatment details, as well as imaging data such as CT scans, MRI, and PET scans. Biological samples will include formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue from surgeries or biopsies, as well as frozen samples like blood, plasma, peripheral blood mononuclear cells, stools, buccal swabs, and urine. Participants' involvement consists of providing access to their previously collected medical records, imaging, and tissue samples. Researchers will analyze these data and samples to validate and correlate biomarkers identified in ongoing translational projects. The primary outcome is the number of retrospectively recruited colorectal cancer cases within six months. This study relies on existing data and samples, with no new treatments or interventions administered to participants.

Researchers are evaluating the safety, how the body processes the drug (pharmacokinetics), and the activity of divarasib alone or combined with other anti-cancer treatments in adults with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who have not received previous treatment. This study focuses on patients with a specific KRAS G12C mutation and includes both Phase Ib and II stages to understand the drug effects better. Participants will receive divarasib orally once daily on days 1 to 21 during each 21-day treatment cycle. Depending on the treatment group, participants may also receive pembrolizumab, an intravenous infusion given every three weeks, and chemotherapy drugs such as carboplatin or cisplatin administered intravenously every three weeks for four cycles. Pemetrexed, another chemotherapy drug, may be given intravenously every three weeks as well. These treatments are designed to be studied either alone or in combination. Throughout the study, participants will be monitored for any adverse events from the start of treatment until 60 days after the last dose or until they begin another anti-cancer therapy, up to about five years. Researchers will conduct evaluations including tumor measurements, safety assessments, and pharmacokinetic sampling. The study requires participants to have measurable disease and good performance status. Close monitoring will ensure participant safety and collect data to understand the drug’s activity and side effects over time.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of a combination treatment including adagrasib, pembrolizumab, and platinum-doublet chemotherapy compared to a placebo combined with pembrolizumab and platinum-doublet chemotherapy. This study focuses on adults with previously untreated, locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has a KRAS G12C mutation. The trial is a randomized, double-blind, phase 3 study designed to provide insights into treatment options for this specific lung cancer type. Participants receive either adagrasib plus pembrolizumab alongside platinum-doublet chemotherapy drugs such as carboplatin or cisplatin and pemetrexed, or they receive a placebo plus pembrolizumab and the same chemotherapy regimen. The dosages and schedules of these drugs are specified and administered on predetermined days. The trial compares these two treatment groups to understand better the impact of adding adagrasib to the existing pembrolizumab and chemotherapy treatment. Throughout the study, participants are closely monitored for progression-free survival and overall survival, assessed up to seven years using standardized criteria for tumor response. Regular imaging scans such as CT or MRI are used to measure disease status. Safety and tolerability are also evaluated during the study, with ongoing assessments to track adverse effects and treatment response. The total duration of follow-up allows for long-term observation of treatment outcomes and participant health.