Rozzano

Researchers are evaluating the combination of CGT9486 and sunitinib compared to sunitinib alone in patients with locally advanced, unresectable, or metastatic Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors GIST. This Phase 3, open-label international trial involves multiple parts, including dose confirmation, drug interaction assessments, and efficacy comparisons. The study also includes substudies focusing on drug-drug interaction potential and first-line treatment in patients with specific genetic mutations KIT exon 9. Approximately 482 patients will participate across these parts.

Researchers are investigating new treatments for advanced renal cell carcinoma RCC that has returned after prior therapy. The study aims to find out if the combination of belzutifan and zanzalintinib can help people with recurrent advanced RCC live longer without their cancer worsening compared to the drug cabozantinib. This is a phase 3 randomized trial evaluating these treatments in participants who have experienced recurrence during or after prior anti-PD-1L1 therapy. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either belzutifan plus zanzalintinib taken orally once daily or cabozantinib taken orally once daily. They continue their assigned treatment until certain reasons require stopping the study intervention. The study compares the effects of these treatments on cancer progression and survival among people with advanced RCC who have had disease recurrence after adjuvant therapy. During the study, participants will be regularly monitored for progression-free survival and overall survival for up to about 73 months. Researchers will also assess tumor response, duration of response, adverse events, and quality of life using questionnaires over approximately 25 months. The study involves ongoing evaluations to understand how these treatments affect symptoms, functioning, and overall health during long-term 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.

Researchers are evaluating calderasib alone or combined with cetuximab to treat people with advanced solid tumors that have the KRAS G12C mutation, excluding colorectal cancer. This study aims to measure how many participants experience tumor shrinkage or disappearance and compare the responses between the two treatments. It is a phase 2, open-label trial focused on treatment safety and tolerability. Participants will receive calderasib orally with no set limit on treatment cycles. Some participants will also receive cetuximab via intravenous infusion every two weeks. Treatment continues until criteria for stopping the study intervention are met. The trial uses a randomized, parallel design to compare the two experimental arms. Throughout the study, participants will be monitored for tumor response, adverse events, and treatment discontinuations related to side effects. Researchers will also assess progression-free survival, duration of response, and overall survival up to about 76 months. The trial lasts until April 2032, with ongoing safety and efficacy evaluations during this period.

Researchers are studying metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer mCRPC to find new treatment options. This trial evaluates if the study medicine ifinatamab deruxtecan I-DXd or MK-2400 helps people live longer overall and experience slower cancer growth or spread compared to chemotherapy. The study is a Phase 3 trial comparing I-DXd with standard chemotherapy for mCRPC patients. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either I-DXd at 12 mgkg every 3 weeks through intravenous infusion or docetaxel chemotherapy at 75 mgm2 every 3 weeks combined with daily prednisone pills. Treatment continues until the disease progresses, unacceptable side effects occur, or treatment is stopped for other reasons. Premedication is given before each dose of I-DXd to help prevent nausea and vomiting. During the study, participants will have regular visits for treatment and monitoring. Researchers will assess overall survival and radiographic progression-free survival for up to about 36 months. Additional measures include response rates, time to pain progression, PSA progression, and adverse events. The study tracks safety, treatment effects, and quality of life over a long follow-up period to better understand the potential benefits and risks of I-DXd compared to chemotherapy.

Researchers are evaluating a study medicine called MK-1045 in adults with systemic lupus erythematosus SLE or rheumatoid arthritis RA. The main goal is to learn about the safety and tolerability of MK-1045 when given at different dose levels. This is a phase 1 clinical trial focused on treatment and led by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC. Participants will receive MK-1045 through intravenous infusion. The study has three parts Part 1 involves single doses at various levels, Part 2 includes three step-up doses over three weeks as prime, step-up, and target doses, and Part 3 offers optional dose expansion with similar dosing. This sequential study uses randomized allocation without masking. During the study, participants will be monitored for adverse events and treatment discontinuations up to approximately 52 weeks depending on the study part. Researchers will also measure how the drug behaves in the body and its effect on peripheral B cell counts. Participants will have regular assessments including safety and pharmacokinetic evaluations throughout the study period, which runs up to July 2029.

Researchers are evaluating treatments for germinal center B-cell-like diffuse large B-cell lymphoma GCB DLBCL, a fast-growing blood cancer affecting immature B-cells. The study compares two treatment combinations to see if more people respond to zilovertamab vedotin MK-2140 plus R-CHP versus polatuzumab vedotin plus R-CHP. This Phase 2 trial aims to assess the effectiveness and safety of these regimens in participants with newly diagnosed GCB DLBCL. Participants receive either zilovertamab vedotin along with rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and prednisone R-CHP, or polatuzumab vedotin combined with R-CHP. Treatments are given by intravenous infusion on Day 1 of each 3-week cycle for up to 6 cycles, approximately 4 months, with prednisone or prednisolone taken orally for 5 days of each cycle. For participants with high-risk DLBCL, up to 2 additional cycles of rituximab or biosimilar are given. During the study, participants are monitored for response to treatment using Lugano Response Criteria, with follow-up lasting up to about 31 months for the primary outcome. Secondary outcomes include progression-free survival, overall survival, event-free survival, duration of complete response, adverse events, and quality of life assessments. Safety and health status are regularly checked through exams, lab tests, and questionnaires over several years, with total study participation extending up to 7 years.

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 safety, effectiveness, and how the body processes and responds to NXT007 prophylaxis compared with emicizumab prophylaxis in people aged 12 years and older who have severe or moderate congenital hemophilia A without factor VIII FVIII inhibitors, or any severity of hemophilia A with FVIII inhibitors. This phase 3, randomized, open-label study aims to compare these treatments to better understand their impact on bleeding rates and treatment burden. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two main treatment groups. One group will receive NXT007 prophylaxis administered subcutaneously using an integrated drug-device combination product. The other group will receive emicizumab prophylaxis via subcutaneous injections, starting with weekly loading doses for 4 weeks, then maintenance dosing at various intervals depending on prior treatment status. After the main treatment period, participants from both arms can continue or switch to NXT007 in an open-label extension phase. Throughout the study, participants will be closely monitored with regular assessments, including measuring annualized bleed rates for different types of bleeds, treatment burden questionnaires, and safety evaluations such as adverse event monitoring and laboratory tests. These evaluations will continue throughout approximately 3.5 years of study participation to provide comprehensive data on treatment effects and safety.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness, safety, and how the body processes and responds to NXT007 prophylaxis compared to Factor VIII FVIII prophylaxis in people aged 12 years and older with severe or moderate congenital hemophilia A who do not have inhibitors. This phase III study focuses on participants who have previously been treated with FVIII prophylaxis. The goal is to understand how NXT007 performs against the current standard treatment for this condition. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either NXT007 prophylaxis, given as a subcutaneous injection with an integrated drug-device combination product, or standard Factor VIII prophylaxis according to local dosing and frequency guidelines. After the main six-month treatment period, those receiving NXT007 may continue this treatment in an open-label extension, and those initially on FVIII prophylaxis may switch to NXT007 during this extension phase. During the study, participants will be closely monitored through various assessments, including tracking the annualized bleed rate ABR for treated bleeds over six months, questionnaires evaluating treatment burden and impact on social and recreational activities, and safety evaluations such as adverse events, injection-site reactions, and antibody development against NXT007. The study will continue follow-up for approximately 3.5 years to gather comprehensive data on treatment effects and safety.