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Researchers are evaluating the ability of MammoWave, an innovative microwave mammogram device, to detect breast lesions in women. This investigation is multicentric, prospective, single-arm, and stratified by breast density. MammoWave uses very low power microwaves instead of traditional x-rays, making it safe for use at any age, including during pregnancy, and allows repeated exams without ionizing radiation exposure. The study aims to confirm MammoWaves effectiveness in detecting both malignant and benign breast lesions, including palpable, non-palpable, and microcalcifications. The study will enroll up to 600 participants across several centers in Italy, Germany, and Spain. It includes two phases a preliminary phase to optimize the imaging algorithm by examining volunteers without lesions, followed by the main phase enrolling women with and without breast lesions. All participants will undergo the MammoWave exam while lying prone on the device, which takes about 10 minutes per breast. The exam includes image acquisition and data processing to generate images and parameters describing breast tissue. Participants will have a standard breast screening alongside the MammoWave exam. Researchers will assess MammoWaves sensitivity and specificity compared to standard diagnostic methods, including mammography, ultrasound, and MRI. Patient satisfaction will also be measured through questionnaires. The primary outcome is the number of true positive results during the MammoWave procedure. The study began in January 2023 and is expected to continue until January 2027, with ongoing monitoring and comparison of results.

Researchers are evaluating MammoWave, a device that uses low-power microwaves instead of X-rays, for early breast cancer detection in women aged 45 to 74. This prospective, multicenter clinical investigation aims to confirm that MammoWave achieves sensitivity greater than 75% and specificity greater than 90% for breast cancer detection among 10,000 volunteers undergoing regular screening programs. The study compares MammoWave results with conventional breast examination methods including mammograms and other radiological or histological tests. Participants will undergo both the standard breast screening exams and the MammoWave exam. The MammoWave exam involves lying prone on a bed while the device collects microwave data from both breasts over about 8 minutes. Data processing uses a special imaging algorithm to produce microwave images and classification results indicating suspicious or non-suspicious findings. The study device contains the same hardware as a CE-marked version but uses updated software. During the study, participants will have conventional breast exams along with the MammoWave exam. Researchers will evaluate MammoWaves sensitivity and specificity during the procedure and analyze detection rates, recall rates, and positive predictive values at baseline. Volunteers will also complete satisfaction questionnaires. The study will monitor breast cancer detection by histological type, size, and breast density. The trial is expected to run until December 2026.

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.

Primary immune thrombocytopenia ITP is a condition where the immune system mistakenly destroys platelets, leading to a lower number of platelets and increased risk of bruising or bleeding. This Phase 3 study evaluates the long-term safety, tolerability, and effectiveness of mezagitamab in adults with chronic primary ITP. The study also investigates how the body processes mezagitamab over an extended period. Participants who completed previous mezagitamab studies TAK-079-3002 or TAK-079-1004 will be invited to join this continuation trial. Eligible participants may receive mezagitamab injections on demand, with treatment courses repeated as needed based on specific criteria and the investigators clinical judgment. The treatment is administered subcutaneously. During the study, participants will visit the clinic several times for assessments. Researchers will monitor safety by tracking treatment-emergent adverse events, and evaluate effectiveness through platelet response and remission rates. Measurements of drug levels and antibodies will also be taken. The study may last up to approximately 108 weeks, allowing detailed long-term follow-up.

Researchers are evaluating the long-term safety of subcutaneous guselkumab injections in children with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis, Crohns disease, or juvenile psoriatic arthritis. This Phase 3 study focuses on pediatric participants who have previously been treated with guselkumab and will continue therapy in this extension study to monitor safety over an extended period. Participants who completed dosing in one of three primary pediatric guselkumab studies and are deemed by their investigator to benefit from continued treatment will join this long-term extension. Guselkumab is administered as a subcutaneous injection either every 8 weeks or every 4 weeks, depending on prior study assignment and clinical status. Some participants may switch dosing frequency once during the extension before unblinding, after which dosing aligns with their original regimen. Dose adjustments are restricted based on the primary study they came from. During the study, participants will receive guselkumab injections regularly and be monitored for treatment-emergent adverse events for up to nearly seven years. Researchers will assess safety outcomes through ongoing clinical evaluations over this time. Parents or legal representatives provide consent for children to participate, and children capable of understanding the study will give assent. The total participation duration may extend up to six years and nine months, allowing long-term safety data collection.

This research aims to better understand mitral and tricuspid valve leakage regurgitation in patients diagnosed with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy ATTR-CM. It focuses on measuring how common these valve problems are, their severity, and how they affect patient outcomes. The study also seeks to create new standards for grading this leakage that fit the unique heart function changes seen in ATTR-CM, improving on current methods that do not account for this specific condition. As an observational study, it will gather detailed heart ultrasound echocardiographic data from patients with ATTR-CM, focusing on quantitative and semi-quantitative measures of mitral and tricuspid regurgitation. There are no experimental treatments instead, the study collects information to better define and predict the impact of valve leakage in this condition. The research is conducted internationally across multiple centers, starting in 2025. Participants will undergo comprehensive baseline heart ultrasound assessments within about six months of diagnosis and then be followed for up to 60 months. Researchers will track outcomes including all-cause death, cardiovascular death, and hospitalizations due to heart failure. The study involves regular clinical follow-up and data collection to analyze the relationship between valve leakage measures and patient prognosis under typical care conditions.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effects of a medicine called fosmanogepix for treating candidemia and invasive candidiasis, which are serious fungal infections caused by Candida yeast. This Phase 3 clinical trial compares fosmanogepix to the standard treatment using caspofungin followed by fluconazole, aiming to show that fosmanogepix is not worse than the standard treatment by a margin of 15%. The study includes adult patients diagnosed with these infections and is sponsored by Basilea Pharmaceutica. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups two-thirds receive fosmanogepix intravenously, with an option to switch to oral tablets, while one-third receive caspofungin intravenously followed by oral fluconazole. Matching placebos are given to maintain blinding. Treatments are given daily, first by IV infusion at the clinic and then orally either at the clinic or at home if discharged. Treatment duration can be up to six weeks, depending on infection clearance and symptom improvement. Participants will be monitored through multiple study visits, with assessments including survival status at 30 days, treatment success at the end of treatment, and follow-up evaluations six weeks after stopping treatment. Additional evaluations include clinical and mycological responses, blood cultures, safety monitoring such as adverse events, lab tests, neurological exams, ECGs, and drug concentration measurements. The total study duration for each participant may be approximately 12.5 weeks, considering treatment and follow-up periods.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of fosmanogepix, given either intravenously or orally, for treating adult patients diagnosed with invasive mold infections. This Phase 3 trial compares fosmanogepix to the standard antifungal therapies. The study mainly aims to assess all-cause mortality by Day 42 and includes patients both receiving primary therapy and those receiving salvage treatment after prior therapies failed or were not tolerated. Participants are assigned to one of two cohorts Cohort A, where patients receive either fosmanogepix or the best available standard antifungal treatment, and Cohort B, where patients receive only fosmanogepix as salvage therapy. Fosmanogepix is administered via IV infusion or oral tablets. The treatment phase targets 84 days but can be extended up to 180 days, followed by a follow-up period. During the study, participants undergo various assessments including mortality evaluation at Day 42, clinical and radiological response checks, laboratory tests, neurological exams, ECG monitoring, and plasma drug level measurements at multiple time points. Safety is closely monitored throughout the study and follow-up, which together may last approximately 8 months. Researchers will track adverse events and overall treatment success over this period.

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.

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.