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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.

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 studying the long-term safety of vedolizumab given as a subcutaneous injection to children and teenagers aged 2 to 17 years with moderate to severe active ulcerative colitis UC or Crohns disease CD. The study aims to understand medical problems that may arise from extended use of vedolizumab SC, as well as its impact on hospital visits due to bowel inflammation and on the quality of life for these young participants. This Phase 3b extension study follows participants from an earlier study VedolizumabSC-3003 who have responded well or not to treatment. Participants who responded well to vedolizumab SC in the parent study will continue treatment in this extension study, receiving the same dose and frequency. They will be randomly assigned to receive vedolizumab 108 mg either via a prefilled syringe with an autoinjector pen or with a needle safety device. Dosage is every two weeks for participants weighing at least 30 kg and every four weeks for those weighing between 10 and under 30 kg. Those who did not respond well or recently used corticosteroids will not receive vedolizumab in this study but will be observed in an observational cohort. Throughout the study, participants will visit their study clinic multiple times over up to two years. Researchers will monitor adverse events and serious adverse events up to 18 weeks after the last dose, as well as special safety events in the observational group. They will also assess time to major inflammatory bowel disease-related events and changes in quality of life using the IMPACT-III questionnaire at regular intervals. Participants will have a safety follow-up visit after treatment ends, and those in the observational group will be followed for about two years after their last dose in the parent study.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and performance of the Polymer Free Sirolimus Eluting Coronary Stent Vivo ISAR in patients with coronary artery disease CAD. This observational registry focuses on individuals treated with this specific stent and planned for a short dual antiplatelet therapy DAPT of up to 3 months. The study aims to collect real-world data on clinical outcomes including safety and effectiveness over a 12-month period. Participants in this single-arm registry have undergone percutaneous coronary intervention PCI using the Vivo ISAR stent and will receive standard care short DAPT treatment for no more than 3 months. The study does not affect treatment choices or standard care procedures. After the PCI, eligible patients will be invited to join the registry and followed up at 1 month, 3 months, and 12 months. During the study, researchers will collect baseline medical data and conduct telephonic follow-ups at 30 days, 3 months, and 12 months. These follow-ups will check on medication use, laboratory assessments, adverse events, and any further interventions. The main outcomes measured include ischemic and bleeding events at 12 months, along with secondary outcomes such as mortality, heart attacks, strokes, stent thrombosis, and need for additional vessel treatments. The total participation duration is one year from the PCI procedure.

Researchers are conducting a large prospective, observational cohort study to evaluate the clinical impact of new Monoclonal Antibodies MAB in patients with B-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma NHL treated in Italian clinical practice. The study focuses on collecting information about the use, feasibility, effectiveness, and both short- and long-term side effects of novel MABs that have been approved by the European Medicines Agency since 2020 and prescribed according to authorized indications in Italy. Participants will be divided into groups based on treatment indication, antibody type, and lymphoma subtype to allow detailed analysis. The study observes patients with B-cell NHL who have received at least one dose of a novel MAB either alone or in combination, as authorized for use in Italy. Both patients receiving first-line treatment and those with relapsed or refractory disease are included. Various cohorts and sub-cohorts will be analyzed to understand outcomes by indication, antibody type, and histological subtype, providing a comprehensive overview of these treatments in real-life settings. Participants will be followed for at least five years to assess outcomes such as overall response rate, complete response rate, progression-free survival, overall survival, event-free survival, time to next treatment, non-relapse mortality, duration of response, and the incidence of early and late adverse events. Clinical data collection will include treatment details, safety monitoring, and long-term follow-up to evaluate both effectiveness and toxicity. The study spans several years, allowing researchers to capture extensive real-world evidence on novel MAB use in B-cell NHL.

Researchers are studying the use of bempedoic acid combined with ezetimibe and either rosuvastatin or atorvastatin, known as triple therapy, in adults with primary hypercholesterolemia or mixed dyslipidemia. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of this combination in real-world clinical practice, focusing on lowering LDL cholesterol LDL-C levels. This is an observational study, meaning no drugs are administered by the study team instead, existing treatments are monitored. Participants are adults who have started triple therapy within the past four weeks and are followed for up to one year. The study looks at LDL-C changes after 8 weeks and 1 year of treatment, adherence to the therapy, side effects, and cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes. No new treatments are given instead, researchers collect information on the participants ongoing treatments involving bempedoic acid, ezetimibe, and either rosuvastatin or atorvastatin. During the study, participants LDL-C levels, laboratory values, and treatment adherence are regularly reviewed. Researchers will also record any adverse events and track major cardiovascular events over the year. The primary measurement is the change in LDL-C from before treatment to 8 weeks after starting triple therapy. Participants health is followed through routine clinical assessments, and the study lasts for up to one year after beginning triple therapy.

Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the plasma cells in the bone marrow. This phase 3 study is investigating how well Immune Globulin Infusion IGI, 10% helps prevent infections in adults with multiple myeloma who are receiving B-cell maturation antigen BCMA x cluster of differentiation 3 CD3 directed bispecific antibody therapy. The trial compares primary infection prevention using IGI, 10% with secondary prevention given only after a serious infection occurs. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. The primary infection prevention group receives 400 mgkg IGI, 10% intravenously every 3 or 4 weeks for 12 months. The secondary infection prevention group receives the same dose and schedule only after they develop a serious infection during the 12-month study period. The dosing is given within 3 days after randomization and continues throughout the observation period. Participants will visit the study clinic 15 times if dosed every 4 weeks or 19 times if dosed every 3 weeks, for up to 14 months including an approximately 8-week screening. Assessments include monitoring time to first serious infection and rates of infections, antibiotic use, hospitalizations, and adverse events. Serum immunoglobulin levels and antibody responses are also measured. Safety and tolerability of IGI, 10% are evaluated during the 12-month treatment and follow-up.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of JNJ-79635322 in adults with Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma RRMM, a type of cancer affecting plasma cells. This study focuses on participants who have already undergone at least three previous treatments, including specific therapies such as proteasome inhibitors, immunomodulatory drugs, and anti-CD38 antibodies. The study is conducted in a Phase 2, open-label format to assess how well this treatment works in this patient group. Participants will receive JNJ-79635322 through injections under the skin. The study involves a single group where all participants receive this investigational drug. The treatment period lasts up to two years and nine months, during which the medications effects and participants responses are closely monitored. Throughout the study, participants will undergo regular assessments to measure various outcomes, including overall response rate, survival times, symptom changes, and quality of life using specialized questionnaires. Researchers will also monitor safety by tracking adverse events and checking for antibodies against the drug. The total participation duration may last up to nearly three years, allowing comprehensive evaluation of both effectiveness and safety over time.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of rapcabtagene autoleucel in adults with active, treatment-resistant systemic lupus erythematosus SLE or lupus nephritis LN. This phase 2, open-label study focuses on patients who have not responded adequately to at least two prior therapies and meet specific criteria for disease activity and antibody presence. Participants will receive a single infusion of rapcabtagene autoleucel after lymphodepletion. The study includes monitoring at weeks 24 and 52 to assess how well the treatment works. This approach aims to understand if this biological therapy can improve lupus symptoms and kidney involvement. During the trial, participants will undergo regular evaluations including disease activity scores, kidney response, flare frequency, corticosteroid use, serological status, and fatigue levels. Researchers will closely monitor safety and long-term effects up to week 76, with follow-up visits to assess treatment durability and participant well-being.

This research aims to observe the real-life effectiveness, safety, and patient-reported outcomes of standard antimyeloma treatments in adults with previously treated relapsed andor refractory multiple myeloma over a 24-month period. The study focuses on participants receiving routine care for this condition as part of their regular medical treatment. Participants with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma undergoing standard antimyeloma treatments in routine clinical practice will be observed. There is no investigational treatment administered by the study instead, medical records will be the primary data source to track treatments and outcomes during the study. During the study, participants medical records will be reviewed to assess response rates, survival, disease progression, quality of life, and adverse events over up to 52 months. Patient health and well-being will be monitored using standardized questionnaires, and safety will be evaluated through reported side effects. The overall involvement includes observation and data collection without changing the participants treatment plans.