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Researchers are evaluating treatments for breast cancer that is hormone receptor-positive (HR+) and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (HER2-), specifically in cases where the cancer is either locally advanced and cannot be removed by surgery or has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic). The study aims to determine if patritumab deruxtecan (also called HER3-DXd or MK-1022) helps patients live longer overall or without the cancer growing compared to chemotherapy or trastuzumab deruxtecan. This is a Phase 3 clinical trial focusing on this particular type of breast cancer. Participants receive one of several treatments: patritumab deruxtecan through intravenous infusion, chemotherapy options like paclitaxel or nab-paclitaxel via IV, oral capecitabine tablets, liposomal doxorubicin via IV, or trastuzumab deruxtecan via IV infusion. The study compares the effects of patritumab deruxtecan alone to the treatment chosen by the physician. Treatments are administered according to standard dosing schedules during the trial. During the study, participants are monitored for how long they live without the cancer progressing (up to about 45 months) and overall survival (up to about 85 months). Researchers assess disease status through imaging and other evaluations. Participants have regular check-ups to monitor health, treatment effects, and any side effects. The study tracks treatment response and safety over the extended follow-up period to understand the benefits and risks of the therapies.

Researchers are investigating new treatments for people with high-risk, early-stage breast cancer, specifically targeting triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and hormone receptor (HR)-low positive/HER2-negative breast cancer. These types have little or no HER2 protein and involve hormones like estrogen or progesterone. The study aims to evaluate if the addition of sacituzumab tirumotecan (sac-TMT), a targeted therapy, combined with pembrolizumab and chemotherapy can improve outcomes compared to pembrolizumab with chemotherapy alone. Participants receive treatments including sacituzumab tirumotecan, pembrolizumab, and chemotherapy drugs such as carboplatin and paclitaxel, all given by intravenous infusion. Rescue medications like antihistamines, acetaminophen, dexamethasone, or steroid mouthwash may be used as needed. The study is randomized and open-label, comparing sac-TMT followed by chemotherapy plus pembrolizumab to chemotherapy and pembrolizumab without sac-TMT. During the study, researchers will monitor participants up to about 30 weeks to assess the percentage of people with no remaining cancer cells at surgery. They will also follow participants for up to approximately 92 months to track event-free survival, meaning time without cancer growth, spread, or return. Participants will undergo imaging, clinical assessments, and laboratory tests to evaluate treatment effects and safety throughout the study.

Researchers are evaluating the oral azacitidine formulations combined with cedazuridine (CED) tablets in patients with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) to find doses that achieve similar drug exposure levels to standard azacitidine injections. This Phase 1, multi-center, open-label trial focuses on patients diagnosed with various subtypes of MDS, including refractory anemia and chronic myelomonocytic leukemia. Treatment begins with a single oral dose of azacitidine formulations on day -3 of Cycle 1, followed by subcutaneous azacitidine injection on day 1. From day 2 to day 7 of Cycle 1, and throughout subsequent cycles, patients receive both oral azacitidine formulations and CED tablets daily for seven days per cycle. This dose-escalation study aims to assess pharmacokinetics and drug exposure over these treatment periods. Participants will undergo assessments including monitoring of drug levels to compare oral and injection forms, safety evaluations, and organ function tests. The primary outcome is the total area under the curve (AUC) ratio of azacitidine after oral administration compared with the injection, measured up to one month. Patients are expected to be followed through treatment cycles with monitoring for adverse events, survival, and treatment response during the study.

Researchers are studying bleximenib, an investigational drug taken orally, to find the best dose for treating acute leukemia and to evaluate its safety and effectiveness. In Phase 1, they aim to identify the recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D) through a dose escalation and expansion process. Phase 2 will focus on assessing how well bleximenib works at the recommended dose in participants with relapsed or refractory acute leukemia, particularly those with specific genetic alterations in KMT2A, NPM1, or NUP98/NUP214. The study involves administering bleximenib orally and includes different participant groups based on age and disease status. Phase 1 includes pediatric participants aged 2 to less than 18 years and adults 18 years and older with relapsed or refractory acute leukemia who have limited treatment options. Phase 2 focuses on adults over 18 with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia harboring KMT2A or NPM1 mutations. The trial monitors participants for dose-limiting toxicities, adverse events, and treatment tolerability over periods lasting up to nearly five years. Participants will undergo evaluations of safety, including the number and severity of adverse events and dose-limiting toxicities during the first cycle. The effectiveness measure in Phase 2 is the rate of complete remission or remission with partial blood count recovery. Throughout the study, participants will be assessed using laboratory tests, performance status scales, and pregnancy tests as applicable. Safety monitoring and long-term follow-up will continue for up to 4 years and 9 months to fully evaluate treatment effects and tolerability.

Researchers are evaluating a phase 1/2 open-label study to investigate the safety, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and clinical effects of an oral drug called Enzomenib (DSP-5336) in patients with acute leukemia, including relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML), acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), ambiguous lineage acute leukemia, and in certain sites, high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) or relapsed multiple myeloma (MM). The study also examines Enzomenib combined with standard AML treatments such as venetoclax plus azacitidine and the intensive chemotherapy 7+3 regimen in patients newly diagnosed with AML who have specific genetic mutations (MLL rearrangement or NPM1 mutation). Participants receive oral Enzomenib either alone or combined with other drugs: venetoclax and azacitidine for a nonintensive treatment group, gilteritinib for a certain relapsed AML group, or intensive chemotherapy with cytarabine and daunorubicin (7+3) for newly diagnosed AML patients. The study includes dose escalation and expansion phases to determine recommended doses for phase 2. Treatment schedules and doses are adjusted based on response and safety, with some patients enrolled in specialized cohorts according to their genetic markers. Throughout the study, participants undergo regular assessments including clinical exams, laboratory tests, bone marrow samples for genetic analysis, and monitoring for adverse events. Researchers measure safety outcomes such as adverse and serious adverse events, determine optimal dosing for phase 2, and evaluate treatment effectiveness by tracking complete response rates. Safety is monitored up to 30 days after the last dose, with dose recommendations made within four months of treatment start and response assessed around six months. The total participation time varies based on individual treatment and study phase.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of zodasiran injections in adolescents and adults aged 12 years and older who have genetically or clinically diagnosed Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH). This phase 3, randomized, placebo-controlled study aims to understand how the treatment affects levels of LDL cholesterol, a harmful type of cholesterol, in the blood over time. Participants receive either zodasiran or a placebo through subcutaneous injections during the double-blind treatment period. After completing this phase, those who wish can enter an optional open-label extension where all placebo participants have the chance to switch to the active drug. The study involves ongoing monitoring to compare the effects of zodasiran versus placebo. Throughout the study, participants will have their LDL cholesterol levels measured at the start and after 12 months to assess changes. Researchers will also monitor safety through regular clinical assessments and laboratory tests. The total duration includes the double-blind period plus the optional extension, providing detailed information on treatment impact and participant health over time.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness and safety of Datopotamab Deruxtecan (Dato-DXd) with or without durvalumab compared to the investigator's choice chemotherapy combined with pembrolizumab in patients who have PD-L1 positive locally recurrent inoperable or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). This Phase III, randomized, open-label, international study aims to see if adding durvalumab to Dato-DXd can help patients live longer without their cancer worsening or simply live longer compared to standard chemotherapy with pembrolizumab. The study also examines how the treatments and cancer impact patients' quality of life. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three treatment groups: Dato-DXd plus durvalumab, Dato-DXd alone, or investigator's choice chemotherapy (paclitaxel, nab-paclitaxel, or gemcitabine plus carboplatin) combined with pembrolizumab. All treatments are given by intravenous infusion. The study design includes stratification based on geographic location, disease-free interval history, and prior PD-1/PD-L1 treatment for early-stage TNBC. During the study, participants will have regular assessments to monitor their disease status using RECIST 1.1 criteria and undergo imaging reviewed by blinded independent central review. Researchers will track progression-free survival, quality of life, safety, and other health measures over an anticipated period of up to 33 months. Participants must provide tumor samples for PD-L1 testing, and safety monitoring will continue throughout the study.

Researchers are evaluating the effects of iptacopan compared with a placebo in adults aged 18 to 85 years who have generalized Myasthenia Gravis positive for acetylcholine receptor antibodies (AChR+ gMG). This Phase III, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study aims to assess the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of iptacopan while participants continue their stable standard of care treatments. The study includes participants with moderate to severe gMG symptoms and positive diagnostic criteria. Participants will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to receive either iptacopan or a matching placebo in the form of hard gelatin capsules for six months (180 days). During this time, they will continue their stable standard of care treatments. After the double-blind treatment period, a maximum 60-month open-label extension phase is offered. Safety follow-up assessments will occur one week and one month after the last dose of study treatment. During the study, participants will be evaluated for changes in their Myasthenia Gravis Activity of Daily Living (MG-ADL) total score from baseline to month 6. Researchers will monitor safety and tolerability throughout the treatment and extension periods. Vaccination status, infection monitoring, and regular clinical assessments will be part of participant evaluations to ensure safety and track disease symptoms over time.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effects of different doses of a new medicine called NNC0519-0130 on kidney function in adults with chronic kidney disease, some of whom may also have type 2 diabetes, and who are living with overweight or obesity. The study compares NNC0519-0130 with semaglutide, an existing medicine, and a placebo, which is a "dummy" treatment. This is a Phase 2 proof-of-concept and dose-finding study aimed at understanding how these treatments may reduce kidney damage. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups receiving either NNC0519-0130, semaglutide, or placebo. All treatments are given by subcutaneous injection once weekly. The study treatment phase lasts up to 36 weeks, with assessments at weeks 12, 24, and 36 to monitor changes in kidney damage by measuring the urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio. The overall study duration can be up to 43 weeks. During the study, participants will be regularly monitored through laboratory tests and clinical evaluations to assess kidney function and safety. Researchers will measure changes from the start of the study in the urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio at multiple time points. Participants will also need to have stable doses of certain blood pressure medications before joining. Safety and treatment effects will be assessed throughout the study period.

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye condition that causes gradual vision loss by damaging the macula, the central part of the retina. This damage can progress to a form called geographic atrophy (GA), leading to further vision problems. This study focuses on adults in Japan aged 40 years and older who have geographic atrophy secondary to AMD. The main goal is to evaluate the safety and tolerance of a treatment called ASP3021. Participants will receive monthly injections of ASP3021 into the affected eye for 12 months. This injection, called an intravitreal injection, aims to assess how well patients tolerate the treatment and to monitor any safety concerns. The study will continue as a post-marketing phase 4 trial in Japan, following the prior approval of IZERVAY. During the year-long study, participants will visit the clinic multiple times for health checks, eye exams, and imaging tests to monitor their vision and eye health. Researchers will track adverse events related to treatment, including serious side effects, over the 12 months. The study collects data on visual acuity, eye imaging results, and overall safety to better understand the effects of ASP3021 in this patient population.