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This trial focuses on elderly patients aged 80 years or older, or those 75 years and older who are considered frail, with untreated diffuse large B-cell lymphoma DLBCL and related lymphoma subtypes. The study is a phase III, randomized, open-label, multicenter trial conducted in several countries including Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Italy, Australia, and New Zealand. It aims to compare the standard chemotherapy regimen R-miniCHOP with an experimental treatment R-pola-miniCHP, where vincristine is replaced by polatuzumab vedotin, to assess differences in outcomes for this patient population. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two treatment groups. One group will receive R-mini-CHOP consisting of rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone over six 21-day cycles. The other group will receive R-pola-mini-CHP, which includes rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, prednisone, and polatuzumab vedotin instead of vincristine, also given over six 21-day cycles. Both treatments last approximately 18 weeks. The study includes a screening period lasting up to 4 weeks before treatment begins. During the study, participants will be followed for up to 36 months after completing treatment to monitor progression-free survival over two years. Researchers will evaluate disease progression and safety outcomes through regular assessments during and after the treatment period. Participants will provide informed consent and undergo evaluations including health status and disease measurements to ensure eligibility and monitor treatment effects throughout the trial.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of the drugs eltrekibart and mirikizumab in adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis UC, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease. This Phase 2 study aims to find out how these treatments work alone or in combination to improve UC symptoms and health. The study is sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company and will last about 4 to 5 years, including screening. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of several treatments eltrekibart with a placebo, mirikizumab with a placebo, both drugs together, or placebo alone. The study is double-blinded, meaning neither the participants nor the researchers know which treatment is given to ensure unbiased results. The treatment period includes dosing with the study drugs or placebo, and participants will be monitored for safety and response. Participants will be involved in the trial for around 69 weeks, including a screening period of up to 35 days before starting treatment. Throughout the study, they will undergo assessments to measure clinical remission, response, endoscopic improvement, and quality of life using questionnaires. Blood samples will be taken to study drug levels, and researchers will monitor safety and disease activity regularly. The main outcome is the percentage of participants achieving clinical remission at Week 12, with additional measures assessed up to Week 52.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of several long-acting antibody treatments for adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis UC. This Phase 2, multicenter platform study aims to compare multiple investigational therapies, including both single agents and combinations, to better understand their potential benefits and risks. The study is sponsored by Spyre Therapeutics, Inc. and involves adults aged 18 to 75 years with active UC confirmed by endoscopy and histology.

This research investigates patients who have experienced aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage aSAH, a type of stroke caused by bleeding from a ruptured brain aneurysm. The study focuses on a complication called delayed ischemic neurological deficit DIND, which can lead to delayed cerebral ischemia and poor neurological outcomes despite early treatment. Researchers aim to understand how often DIND occurs, how it is diagnosed, and the treatments used across different centers, as well as the impact on patients recovery both short- and long-term. Participants include those diagnosed with aSAH, confirmed by imaging tests, who are admitted to intensive care. The study collects data on neurological symptoms and imaging to identify DIND and monitors instrumental methods like continuous EEG and ultrasound for diagnosis, especially in patients unable to be examined clinically. Researchers also observe various treatment approaches such as blood pressure management, local drug infusions, and mechanical interventions like angioplasty to compare their use and outcomes. During participation, patients undergo neurological examinations and imaging tests including CT and MRI to assess brain function and injury. Instrumental monitoring of intracranial pressure and cerebral blood flow is recorded to support diagnosis and management. The study follows patients for 12 months to measure the incidence of DIND and evaluate neurological and functional outcomes over time. Data on treatment intensity and monitoring usefulness are also collected to improve understanding of managing this condition.