Petaling Jaya

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 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 high-risk, early-stage breast cancer, specifically targeting two types triple-negative breast cancer TNBC and hormone receptor-low positiveHER2-negative breast cancer. These cancers are characterized by low or no HER2 protein and low hormone receptor presence. The study aims to evaluate if adding sacituzumab tirumotecan sac-TMT to pembrolizumab and chemotherapy can better reduce cancer cells in tumors and lymph nodes and improve the length of time patients live without cancer progression compared to pembrolizumab with chemotherapy alone. Participants in this trial receive one of two treatment plans. One group gets sacituzumab tirumotecan intravenously every two weeks plus pembrolizumab every three weeks for 12 weeks, followed by pembrolizumab with carboplatin and paclitaxel for another 12 weeks. After 3 to 6 weeks, surgery and optional radiation therapy take place, followed by pembrolizumab for about 28 weeks. Participants with remaining disease may receive additional treatments chosen by their doctors, including olaparib, capecitabine, doxorubicin, epirubicin, or cyclophosphamide. The other group receives chemotherapy drugs carboplatin and paclitaxel with pembrolizumab initially, then pembrolizumab with cyclophosphamide and doxorubicin or epirubicin, followed by surgery, optional radiation, and pembrolizumab for about 28 weeks, with similar additional options for residual disease. During the study, participants undergo core needle biopsies, receive intravenous infusions of study drugs, and have surgery and possible radiation therapy. Researchers assess outcomes such as the percentage of participants with no detectable cancer cells at surgery pathological complete response, event-free survival up to about 92 months, and overall survival up to nearly 10 years. Quality of life and side effects are monitored through questionnaires and adverse event tracking. The study lasts several years, with various assessments throughout treatment and follow-up periods to gather comprehensive data on treatment effects and safety.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of rilvegostomig compared to pembrolizumab, both combined with platinum-based doublet chemotherapy, as a first-line treatment for patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer NSCLC whose tumors express PD-L1 at levels of 1% or higher. This Phase III, randomized, double-blind, global study aims to compare these treatments to improve outcomes for this patient group. Participants will receive either rilvegostomig or pembrolizumab, each given intravenously on Day 1 of every 21-day cycle, combined with platinum-based doublet chemotherapy either carboplatin or cisplatin also given on Day 1 of each cycle for up to four cycles. After chemotherapy cycles, patients continue with rilvegostomig or pembrolizumab monotherapy combined with pemetrexed maintenance. The study follows patients for up to approximately six years to monitor treatment effects and safety. During the study, participants undergo assessments including imaging scans to measure tumor size, blood tests to evaluate organ function, and questionnaires about symptoms and quality of life. Researchers monitor overall survival and progression-free survival as primary outcomes, alongside other measures such as response duration and physical functioning. Safety is closely observed throughout, with study visits scheduled regularly during treatment and follow-up periods, lasting up to six years in total.

Researchers are investigating the cardiovascular disease CVD risk profile among adults newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus T2DM in Southeast Asia. This observational study uses retrospective chart reviews from five Southeast Asian countries to understand how CVD risk is distributed in these patients, based on data from the year before diagnosis and about the first year after diagnosis. The study focuses on adults aged 40 to 69 years who have recently started anti-hyperglycemic treatment. Participants are identified based on their diagnosis of T2DM between January 2022 and December 2023. The study does not involve any treatment administration as it is observational, relying on existing health records. Researchers collect data on cardiometabolic profiles at baseline, including measurements such as blood pressure, waist and hip circumference, height, weight, cholesterol levels, blood sugar levels, kidney function markers, and classification into CVD risk categories. During the study, participants medical records are reviewed to gather baseline measurements at the index date or within the previous 12 months if unavailable on the index date. The main outcomes measured include systolic blood pressure, lipid profiles, glycated hemoglobin, fasting glucose, kidney function tests, and CVD risk categorization. The study tracks participants health status for up to one year following their diagnosis to analyze cardiovascular risk factors and outcomes.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effects of different doses of a new medicine called NNC0519-0130 in people living with chronic kidney disease, some of whom have type 2 diabetes and are overweight or obese. This Phase 2 study also compares NNC0519-0130 to semaglutide, an already prescribed medicine, and a placebo to see how they may improve kidney function. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive once-weekly subcutaneous injections of NNC0519-0130 with a fixed dose escalation until reaching a maintenance dose, semaglutide with a similar dosing schedule, or a placebo matching NNC0519-0130. The treatment period lasts up to 43 weeks with several dosing schemes and groups. During the study, participants will have their kidney function monitored through urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio changes at weeks 12, 24, and 36. Other assessments include estimated glomerular filtration rate, body weight changes, waist circumference, blood pressure, and glycated hemoglobin levels. Safety will be evaluated by tracking adverse events throughout the trial duration. Participants will be regularly assessed to understand the medicines effects and safety.

This research aims to evaluate how well two new drugs, CagriSema and cagrilintide, help children and adolescents with excess body weight lose weight. The study includes participants aged 8 to under 18 years who have overweight or obesity. It is a Phase 3 trial that compares these new drugs with semaglutide, a drug already prescribed for weight management, and a placebo to understand their effects on weight loss. Participants in the main study are randomly assigned to receive one of four treatments CagriSema, cagrilintide, semaglutide, or placebo. All treatments are given once weekly as subcutaneous injections, starting with a dose escalation phase lasting up to 16 weeks, followed by a maintenance phase for 52 weeks. Those who receive semaglutide do not join the extension study. Participants in the extension study continue treatment with either CagriSema or cagrilintide for up to 156 weeks, while placebo participants follow a specific dosing regimen before continuing in the extension. During the study, participants will be monitored for changes in body mass index BMI and weight over time, with assessments at baseline, week 68, and for some measures, week 224. Researchers will also track body composition, metabolic markers, quality of life, and safety events. The entire duration for participants can be up to nearly five years if they take part in both the main and extension studies, involving regular visits and evaluations to understand the treatments effects and safety.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effects of a new medicine called NNC0487-0111 in people who have Heart Failure with preserved Ejection Fraction HFpEF or Heart Failure with mildly reduced Ejection Fraction HFmrEF and excess body weight. This phase 3 clinical trial aims to find out if NNC0487-0111 is safe and effective for treating these conditions compared to a placebo. Participants have HFpEF or HFmrEF and a body mass index of 30 or above. The study is sponsored by Novo Nordisk AS and uses a randomized, quadruple-masked design. Participants will receive either NNC0487-0111 or a matching placebo by injection under the skin once a week. The NNC0487-0111 is given in increasing doses over time. The study is parallel in design, meaning participants are randomly assigned to one of the two groups and receive that treatment throughout the trial. This treatment period extends for up to about 165 weeks. The study evaluates the time to certain heart failure events, hospitalizations, cardiovascular deaths, and other major cardiovascular events. During the study, participants will be monitored regularly to assess heart failure outcomes and kidney function, as well as quality of life using questionnaires like the Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire. Safety and effectiveness are assessed through hospital visits, heart failure event tracking, and blood tests including kidney function and blood sugar levels. The total participation spans over three years, with ongoing evaluations to measure the time to heart failure events and cardiovascular outcomes. Participants receive close medical monitoring throughout the study period.

Researchers are evaluating the anti-tumor activity and safety of amivantamab administered as a subcutaneous co-formulation with recombinant human hyaluronidase PH20 rHuPH20 in participants with advanced or metastatic solid tumors, including non-small cell lung cancer NSCLC with specific EGFR mutations. This study focuses on various cohorts, some receiving combination treatments, and others monitoring safety of the co-formulation alone. Participants receive amivantamab subcutaneously at doses adjusted by body weight, combined with treatments such as lazertinib orally, pemetrexed and carboplatin intravenously, or anticoagulants as appropriate. Dosing schedules vary by cohort, typically involving initial frequent doses followed by maintenance cycles every 21 or 28 days. Some participants may enter a long-term extension phase to continue receiving study treatments. During the study, participants undergo evaluations including tumor response assessments using RECIST 1.1 criteria, safety monitoring through adverse event tracking, laboratory tests, and patient-reported outcomes. Follow-up assessments occur up to several years depending on cohort. Participants eligibility includes confirmed NSCLC with specific EGFR mutations and adequate organ function, with monitoring of treatment safety and efficacy throughout their participation.

Researchers are evaluating the anti-tumor activity and safety of amivantamab, both alone and combined with standard chemotherapy, in people with advanced or metastatic colorectal cancer. This includes assessing the recommended dose when amivantamab is added to chemotherapy. Colorectal cancer is a common cancer worldwide, and this study addresses the role of specific receptors involved in tumor growth and resistance to existing treatments. Participants will receive amivantamab either as a monotherapy or in combination with standard chemotherapy regimens such as mFOLFOX6 or FOLFIRI. Amivantamab is given as an intravenous infusion, with doses adjusted based on body weight and specific cohort assignments. Treatment cycles last 28 days and continue until the study treatment ends or the participant discontinues. The study includes a screening period of up to 28 days before treatment starts. During the study, participants will undergo physical exams, performance status evaluations, laboratory tests, vital sign monitoring, and adverse event tracking to assess safety. Tumor assessments will be performed regularly to evaluate treatment response. The primary outcomes include objective response rates and the number and severity of dose-limiting toxicities and adverse events. The study may last up to several years, with follow-up visits up to 30 days after treatment ends.