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Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of elenestinib BLU-263 combined with symptom directed therapy SDT compared to placebo plus SDT in adults with indolent systemic mastocytosis ISM whose symptoms are not well controlled by SDT alone. This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 23 study includes multiple parts to assess different doses and durations of elenestinib treatment, including an open-label extension for participants finishing earlier phases. The study also enrolls participants who have previously received an approved selective KIT inhibitor and includes pharmacokinetic groups. Participants receive oral elenestinib or placebo once daily alongside SDT, which is personalized based on individual symptom management needs. Part 1 focuses on short-term treatment lasting up to 12 weeks, while Part 2 extends treatment to approximately 48 weeks. Part 3 and other parts allow treatment for up to about 5 years. The study monitors participants through these phases to evaluate how elenestinib affects symptoms, disease markers, and safety over time. During the study, participants undergo regular assessments of symptoms using the ISM-Symptom Assessment Form ISM-SAF, laboratory tests including serum tryptase and KIT D816V allele levels, bone marrow evaluations, and quality of life measures. Researchers track adverse events and changes in disease-related factors at various points up to 5 years. This thorough monitoring helps measure treatment effects and safety over both short and long-term periods, with total participation lasting several years depending on the study part.

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 evaluating if combining the medicines calderasib and subcutaneous pembrolizumab can more effectively treat people with non-small cell lung cancer NSCLC that has a KRAS G12C mutation. The study aims to find out whether patients receiving calderasib with pembrolizumab live longer without their cancer growing or spreading compared to those receiving pembrolizumab with chemotherapy. This is a Phase 3 clinical trial focusing on first-line treatment for advanced or metastatic nonsquamous NSCLC. Participants are assigned to one of two groups. One group receives subcutaneous pembrolizumab plus berahyaluronidase alfa every 6 weeks for up to 18 cycles about 2 years along with oral calderasib until treatment discontinuation criteria are met. The other group receives the same pembrolizumab and berahyaluronidase alfa regimen plus chemotherapy with pemetrexed and either carboplatin or cisplatin infusions during the early cycles. Treatment continues based on individual response and tolerability. During the study, participants will have regular visits for treatment and monitoring. Researchers will assess progression-free survival, overall survival, response rates, and quality of life using questionnaires and symptom scores over several years. Safety will be monitored through adverse event reporting. The trial lasts up to about 7 years with ongoing evaluation of health outcomes and side effects to understand the impact of these treatment combinations.

This trial evaluates the effectiveness of adjuvant cemiplimab immunotherapy in adults with surgically removed stage II-IIIA non-small cell lung cancer NSCLC who have not previously received adjuvant platinum-based chemotherapy. The study aims to compare disease-free survival between patients treated with cemiplimab and those under observation without additional treatment, focusing on patients with tumors showing PD-L1 expression of 1% or higher. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either cemiplimab or observation. Those in the cemiplimab group receive 350 mg intravenously every 3 weeks for 4 cycles, followed by 700 mg every 6 weeks for up to 6 cycles or until disease relapse or unacceptable side effects occur. The observation group does not receive adjuvant treatment. Treatment continues until relapse, toxicity, or completion of planned cycles. During the trial, participants undergo regular assessments including imaging and laboratory tests to monitor disease status and side effects. The main outcome measured is disease-free survival, tracked for approximately 59 months from randomization. Secondary outcomes include overall survival and the nature and severity of adverse events. Participants are monitored for safety and treatment response throughout the study period, which is expected to conclude in March 2029.

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.

Researchers are evaluating the effect of Xeomin injections compared to placebo injections for preventing chronic migraine. This Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial includes an extension period and aims to measure changes in the number of monthly migraine days. Participants have chronic migraine and meet specific criteria related to headache frequency and migraine history. Participants receive Xeomin or placebo injections into muscles of the head and neck at pericranial and cervical points. The study includes two Xeomin dose groups and a placebo group during the controlled period, with all groups receiving Xeomin in the extension phase. Four treatments are given approximately 12 weeks apart over a total study duration of 52 to 55 weeks. Participants take part in 14 visits over the study period, with the first, last, and four treatment visits conducted in person and the remaining eight visits by phone or video call. Researchers collect headache and migraine data from diaries and assess changes in monthly migraine days as the primary outcome. Safety is monitored by tracking treatment-related adverse events throughout the trial.

Researchers are evaluating the use of Xeomin injections to prevent episodic migraine. This Phase 3 clinical trial compares Xeomin to placebo injections in the muscles of the head and neck to measure changes in the number of monthly migraine days. Participants have episodic migraine with or without aura, and the study aims to assess the efficacy and safety of different Xeomin doses over time. Participants receive a series of four Xeomin or placebo injections spaced about 12 weeks apart. The study includes two experimental groups receiving different Xeomin doses and a placebo group, followed by an extension period where some participants receive Xeomin. Injections are given at specific points around the head and neck. The trial lasts approximately 52 to 55 weeks, starting with a 4 to 5 week screening period. Participants attend about 14 visits, including the first and last visits and four treatment visits conducted on-site, with other visits done remotely by phone or video call. Researchers monitor changes in monthly migraine days, headache days, and medication use, as well as any treatment-related side effects throughout the study.

This observational study focuses on patients aged 18 and older who have lymphoproliferative disorders, a group of blood cancers affecting the lymphatic system. Researchers aim to understand the overall survival over 10 years for different types of these disorders. The study also examines factors like patient fitness, comorbid conditions, and how these influence treatment choices and outcomes. New therapies including chemo-free protocols, targeted drugs, and cell therapies are being evaluated to determine the best treatment sequences for cases that are refractory or relapsed. Participants will be observed through various phases of their disease, including diagnosis and treatment stages. The study investigates the impact of clinical and biological factors on disease progression or relapse, as well as potential links between genetic profiles and clinical outcomes. It also monitors adverse events like tumor lysis syndrome and their effects on treatment adjustments. Additionally, the study looks at patients managed with a watch-and-wait approach, long-term toxicities, secondary cancers, and healthcare resource use. Throughout the study, participants health and treatment outcomes will be regularly assessed using clinical data collected from diagnosis through follow-up. Researchers will analyze survival rates, treatment effectiveness, and side effects over a long period from 2002 to 2030. This comprehensive data collection aims to improve understanding of lymphoproliferative disorders and optimize patient management strategies over time.

This research is an international multicenter retrospective observational study focusing on patients with Essential Thrombocythemia ET who are positive for the JAK2V617F mutation. It aims to understand the progression from ET to Polycythemia Vera PV and compare clinical outcomes between those who progressed and those who did not, using criteria defined by the International consensus classification of myeloid neoplasms and acute leukemias from 2022. The study consists of two parts a nested case-control study and a comparative retrospective cohort study. The first part compares ET patients who progressed to PV with matched ET patients who did not progress, based on diagnosis year, age at diagnosis, and disease duration. The second part compares patients diagnosed with de novo PV without prior ET to the ET-to-PV cases, again matched by diagnosis year, age, and disease duration. All patients included in the study were diagnosed by the end of 2020 to allow at least 5 years of follow-up. Participants will have their medical histories reviewed retrospectively to analyze clinical data up to the baseline and at the time of progression. Researchers will assess phenotypic changes and clinical outcomes between groups, with no new treatments or interventions administered. The study is observational and aims to gather information from existing records to better understand disease evolution over time.

Researchers are establishing a European registry and sample sharing network called EUREKA to collect new cases of AL amyloidosis from referral centers and their satellite sites across Europe. This observational study aims to use advanced molecular technologies and big data analysis, including artificial intelligence, to better understand the disease mechanisms, improve early diagnosis, and guide treatment decisions. The study also seeks to describe the natural history of AL amyloidosis in patients receiving modern anti-plasma cell therapies and to refine methods for detecting minimal residual disease after treatment. The study involves creating a biorepository and sample sharing network to study disease-causing light chains and plasma cells using cutting-edge molecular techniques. A dedicated site will support the consortium with big data and AI applied to health data. Participants will be followed over time at participating centers, with data collected to assess outcomes such as mortality and hematologic relapse in those achieving complete response to therapy. Participants will be involved through regular follow-up visits at their treatment centers, with collection of clinical data and biological samples. Researchers will monitor outcomes including mortality at 24 months after diagnosis and rates of relapse in patients with minimal residual disease. The study duration allows for long-term observation to better understand disease progression and response to treatment in a real-world setting.