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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 investigating new treatments for metastatic cervical cancer, which is cancer that has spread beyond the cervix, the lower part of the uterus. This study evaluates the safety and effectiveness of the antibody drug conjugate sacituzumab tirumotecan sac-TMT combined with pembrolizumab and bevacizumab. The goal is to find out if these treatments, given together or with some variations, help patients live longer or delay cancer progression compared to standard care. The study has two parts. In Part 1, participants receive sac-TMT, pembrolizumab, and bevacizumab together to assess safety. In Part 2, all participants first get standard induction treatment with pembrolizumab, paclitaxel, and cisplatin or carboplatin, possibly with bevacizumab. Those whose cancer does not worsen then enter maintenance treatment, where they are randomly assigned to receive either pembrolizumab alone or sac-TMT plus pembrolizumab, with optional bevacizumab. Participants are involved for up to about 20 months during maintenance treatment after up to 4 months of induction. The study monitors safety by tracking side effects and treatment discontinuations. Effectiveness is measured by progression-free survival and overall survival up to several years. Quality of life and physical functioning are also assessed through questionnaires. Treatments and evaluations occur through regular intravenous infusions and periodic monitoring visits.

Researchers are evaluating new treatments for advanced ovarian cancer in women who have completed initial surgery and chemotherapy. The study focuses on non-HRD positive ovarian cancer, comparing a targeted therapy called sacituzumab tirumotecan sac-TMT given alone or with bevacizumab, against standard care options such as bevacizumab maintenance or observation. The goal is to see if sac-TMT with or without bevacizumab can help patients live longer without their cancer worsening. Participants in the experimental group will receive sac-TMT through intravenous infusion on days 1, 15, and 29 of every 6-week cycle until the cancer progresses, side effects become prohibitive, or other reasons for stopping arise. They may optionally receive bevacizumab on days 1 and 22 of each cycle. The comparator group will either receive bevacizumab alone every 3 weeks for up to 22 courses or be monitored without active treatment. Supportive medications like steroid mouthwash and other rescue drugs are recommended before sac-TMT infusions. Throughout the study, participants will be regularly monitored for how long they live without their disease progressing, overall survival, side effects, and quality of life using specialized questionnaires. These assessments will continue for up to approximately 78 months. The study is randomized, with single masking, and led by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC. Participants can expect regular visits for treatment and monitoring during this period.

Researchers are evaluating zorevunersen, an investigational antisense oligonucleotide drug, in children with Dravet syndrome, a rare and severe form of epilepsy. This Phase 3, global, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled study aims to assess the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of zorevunersen by measuring changes in major motor seizure frequency and other important aspects such as behavior, cognition, clinical status, and quality of life. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either zorevunersen or a sham procedure during Treatment Period 1, which lasts about 52 weeks. Zorevunersen is given by intrathecal injection at specific doses and intervals throughout this period. After Treatment Period 1, all eligible patients enter Treatment Period 2, where everyone receives zorevunersen for additional dosing over several months. Patients who complete the study may have the chance to join an open-label extension to continue receiving the drug. During the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including seizure monitoring, behavioral and cognitive evaluations, and health-related quality of life measurements. The primary outcome is the change in major motor seizure frequency at Week 28, with secondary outcomes assessed at Week 52. Safety and tolerability are also closely monitored. Overall participation lasts through both treatment periods and possible extension, with detailed follow-up to evaluate the drugs potential for disease modification.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of rilvegostomig compared to pembrolizumab monotherapy as the first-line treatment for patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer mNSCLC whose tumors express high levels of PD-L1. This Phase III, randomized, double-blind, multicenter global study focuses on patients with mNSCLC without certain genetic mutations who are suitable for this treatment approach. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either rilvegostomig or pembrolizumab intravenously on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle. The study compares these two drugs over repeated treatment cycles as first-line therapy. Both treatments are biological agents given by infusion, and the study is designed to monitor their effects over up to approximately five years. During the trial, participants will undergo regular assessments including physical exams, imaging scans such as CT or MRI to measure tumor lesions, and laboratory tests to evaluate organ function. Researchers will closely monitor overall survival, progression-free survival, treatment response, duration of response, and patient-reported outcomes on physical functioning and quality of life. Safety and immunogenicity of rilvegostomig will also be evaluated. Participants are followed and assessed for up to five years to gather comprehensive data on treatment effects and long-term outcomes.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of volrustomig compared to observation in participants with unresected locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma LA-HNSCC who have not progressed after receiving definitive concurrent chemoradiotherapy cCRT. This phase III, randomized, open-label global study aims to assess whether volrustomig can improve outcomes in this patient population. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups those who receive volrustomig as sequential therapy, and those who undergo observation without additional treatment. The study compares these two approaches following prior curative concurrent chemoradiotherapy. The trial includes long-term follow-up to monitor patient outcomes. During the study, participants will be regularly assessed for progression-free survival, overall survival, physical functioning, and quality of life. Researchers will also monitor for the presence of anti-drug antibodies and adverse events related to volrustomig. Follow-up evaluations may continue for up to approximately eight years to fully understand the treatment impact and safety profile.

Researchers are evaluating the drug LP352 in a phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to study its effects on seizures in children and adults with Dravet Syndrome DS. This serious condition involves various seizure types with onset between 1 and 20 months of age. The study aims to test the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of LP352 compared to placebo over a total duration of about 24 months. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either LP352 or a matching placebo. LP352 or placebo will be given orally or through a feeding tube. The study includes three main phases a Screening phase, a Titration period where doses are gradually increased to the highest tolerated level, and a Maintenance period to assess ongoing treatment effects. Afterward, participants will undergo a Taper period to reduce dosing and a Follow-Up phase for observation. During the study, participants will be monitored for seizure frequency changes, safety, and tolerability. Researchers will track countable motor seizures and measure percent change compared to baseline over up to 15 weeks. Participants or caregivers will complete seizure diaries, and stable antiseizure medication use is required. Safety evaluations will continue up to 21 weeks, with study visits scheduled throughout these phases. Total participation lasts approximately two years.

Researchers are evaluating ALPS12 in patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer in this phase I, open-label, multicenter trial. The study aims to assess the safety, tolerability, how the drug moves through the body, immune response, and early signs of tumor control. The trial includes two parts a dose-escalation phase to find the best dose and an expansion phase to further study the drugs effects. Participants will receive ALPS12 as an intravenous infusion after pretreatment with obinutuzumab, another IV drug. The dose-escalation part focuses on identifying the maximum tolerated dose by monitoring dose-limiting toxicities, while the expansion part evaluates the antitumor activity of ALPS12 at selected doses. Both parts involve careful administration and observation of the drugs. During the study, participants will be monitored closely with safety checks, blood tests, tumor assessments, and immune response measurements. Researchers will track adverse events, drug levels in the body, and tumor response using recognized criteria. The study lasts approximately 42 months from screening to completion or treatment discontinuation, ensuring thorough follow-up and evaluation throughout.

Researchers are evaluating CBA-1205, an anti-DLK1 monoclonal antibody, in a first-in-human Phase I study involving patients with advanced solid tumors, hepatocellular carcinoma HCC, malignant melanoma, and pediatric cancers. The study aims to assess the safety and tolerability of CBA-1205 across five parts, including dose escalation and evaluation in different patient groups where standard treatments are unavailable or ineffective. This trial is conducted at multiple centers and is non-randomized and open-label. Participants receive CBA-1205 intravenously at two-week intervals in 28-day cycles. The study includes seven dose cohorts ranging from 0.1 mgkg to 30 mgkg for solid tumors in Part 1, with subsequent parts focusing on specific cancers such as HCC, melanoma, and pediatric cancers. Treatment continues until criteria for discontinuation are met. Pharmacokinetic analysis is also part of the evaluation. During the study, participants will undergo safety monitoring for dose-limiting toxicities and adverse events up to 12 months. Blood samples will be collected to measure serum drug concentration and immunogenicity. Efficacy assessments occur at screening, during treatment cycles, and until treatment discontinuation. Overall, participant involvement includes regular visits for treatment administration and comprehensive monitoring throughout the study duration.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of GIA632 in adults aged 18 to 99 years with non-segmental vitiligo NSV. This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 2b study aims to understand the dose-response relationship of GIA632 and determine the best dose to advance to a Phase 3 study. Participants have NSV affecting specific body surface areas confirmed by physical examination. Participants are randomly assigned to receive one of four different doses of GIA632 or a placebo. The assigned treatment is administered over a 48-week core period. After this period, an extension phase assesses longer-term safety and efficacy of the study drug. The study compares changes in facial and total body vitiligo scores at various time points up to 48 weeks. Throughout the study, participants undergo assessments including Vitiligo Area Scoring Index VASI measurements on the face and body, and the Vitiligo Noticeability Scale VNS. These assessments occur at baseline and multiple follow-up visits up to week 48. Researchers monitor participants for treatment effects and safety during the entire study duration, which runs until 2030, ensuring detailed evaluation of GIA632 over time.