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Researchers are studying whether combining calderasib, a targeted therapy for the KRAS G12C mutation, with subcutaneous pembrolizumab can treat non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The study aims to determine if people receiving calderasib with pembrolizumab live longer without their cancer growing or spreading compared to those receiving pembrolizumab with chemotherapy. This is a phase 3, randomized, open-label, multicenter clinical trial focusing on participants with advanced or metastatic nonsquamous NSCLC carrying the KRAS G12C mutation. Participants will receive one of two treatment combinations. One group will take calderasib orally along with subcutaneous pembrolizumab and berahyaluronidase alfa injections. The other group will receive subcutaneous pembrolizumab combined with chemotherapy drugs pemetrexed and a platinum-based drug, either carboplatin or cisplatin, administered by intravenous infusion. These treatments are given as first-line therapy, and the study evaluates their safety and effectiveness. During the study, researchers will monitor participants for progression-free survival, especially focusing on those with at least 1% PD-L1 tumor proportion score, for up to approximately 48 months. Participants will undergo regular assessments to track cancer progression and response to treatment. Safety and efficacy data will be collected throughout the study to understand how well the treatments work and their side effects over time.

Researchers are evaluating a new treatment called ifinatamab deruxtecan (I-DXd) for men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). This study compares I-DXd to chemotherapy to see if it helps people live longer overall and live longer without their cancer worsening. It is a Phase 3, open-label trial focused on patients who have progressed on prior therapies and have evidence of metastatic disease. Participants receive either I-DXd through an intravenous infusion every 3 weeks or docetaxel chemotherapy administered every 3 weeks. Prednisone tablets are also given daily as part of the treatment plan. Before each I-DXd dose, premedication is provided to help prevent nausea and vomiting using a combination of drugs such as corticosteroids and anti-nausea medicines. Treatment continues until disease progression, unacceptable side effects, or other reasons to stop. During the study, researchers monitor overall survival and how long patients live without their cancer progressing, for up to about 36 months. Participants undergo tumor tissue collection, scans, and assessments to track disease status and side effects. Safety is closely watched throughout treatment. The study includes men aged 18 and older with confirmed prostate cancer and metastatic disease who have previously received certain hormone therapies but no prior taxane chemotherapy for mCRPC.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of rilvegostomig compared to pembrolizumab, both combined with platinum-based doublet chemotherapy, as initial treatments for patients with metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (mNSCLC) whose tumors express PD-L1. This Phase III, randomized, double-blind, global study focuses on patients whose tumors meet the PD-L1 expression threshold of 1% or higher and do not have certain genetic mutations or rearrangements that would require other targeted therapies. Participants receive either rilvegostomig or pembrolizumab intravenously on the first day of each 21-day treatment cycle. Both groups also receive platinum-based chemotherapy drugs such as carboplatin or cisplatin, administered intravenously up to four cycles, along with pemetrexed given intravenously on Day 1 of each cycle. The study monitors these treatments as first-line therapy for metastatic non-squamous NSCLC. During the study, participants undergo regular assessments including imaging scans to measure tumor size and response, as well as evaluations of organ and bone marrow function. Researchers track overall survival and progression-free survival for up to approximately five years. Safety is closely monitored throughout, and patients are followed long-term to assess outcomes related to treatment effectiveness and tolerability.

The purpose of this study is to assess the anti-tumor activity and safety of amivantamab which will be administered as a co-formulation with recombinant human hyaluronidase PH20 (rHuPH20) (subcutaneous co-formulation \[SC-CF\]) in combination treatment (all cohorts except Cohort 4) and to characterize the safety of amivantamab SC-CF (Cohort 4).

Researchers are evaluating the anti-tumor activity of amivantamab, both alone and combined with standard chemotherapy, in participants with advanced or metastatic colorectal cancer. This phase 1b/2 study aims to find the recommended phase 2 dose of amivantamab when added to chemotherapy and to assess its safety in this population. Colorectal cancer is a common cancer worldwide, and amivantamab targets specific receptors involved in tumor growth and resistance to treatment. Participants receive amivantamab either as a monotherapy or combined with chemotherapy agents including fluorouracil, leucovorin, oxaliplatin, and irinotecan, all administered through intravenous infusions. Treatment cycles last 28 days, starting on Day 1 or Day -2 depending on the cohort. The study includes multiple cohorts to evaluate different treatment combinations and dosing schedules, with an option for an extension period. During the study, participants undergo physical exams, performance status assessments, laboratory tests, vital sign monitoring, and adverse event tracking. Tumor response, dose-limiting toxicities, and safety measures are monitored for up to over four years. Biopsies and imaging are performed to assess disease status, and pregnancy tests are required for women of childbearing potential. Monitoring continues for safety up to 30 days after treatment ends.

Researchers are evaluating how well nipocalimab works compared to a placebo in adults with moderate to severe systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a chronic disease where the immune system attacks healthy tissues causing swelling and redness in various organs. This is a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study focused on adults aged 18 to 75 who have active SLE symptoms and have been diagnosed for at least 24 weeks. Participants will receive either nipocalimab or a placebo alongside standard of care treatments, which include protocol-defined topical and systemic therapies. Nipocalimab and placebo are administered as drugs while maintaining background treatments. The study monitors participants over time, including a primary outcome measurement at Week 52 to assess the percentage of participants achieving a systemic lupus erythematosus responder index (SRI)-4 composite response. During the study, participants will be regularly assessed for disease activity, vital signs, and safety. Screening includes physical examinations, medical history review, vital signs, and electrocardiograms. Researchers will monitor disease activity scores and evaluate response to the treatment at Week 52. Safety is closely observed throughout the study, with particular attention to any adverse reactions or changes in health status. The total participation and follow-up extend at least through Week 52.

Researchers are studying the effects of DMX-200 (repagermanium), a drug that blocks a receptor involved in inflammation, in people with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) who are also taking an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). This Phase 3 trial aims to assess the safety and effectiveness of DMX-200 compared to placebo over 104 weeks in adults and adolescents aged 12 to 17 years. Following the initial study, an open-label extension will evaluate long-term safety and benefits for up to two more years. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either DMX-200 at 120 mg twice daily or a placebo, while continuing their ARB treatment. The study includes a screening and qualification period lasting 6 to 14 weeks, a 104-week double-blind treatment phase, and a 4-week follow-up after treatment. Those completing this phase may enter the open-label extension for an additional minimum of 104 weeks, with another 4-week follow-up period, making the total study duration about 230 weeks. During the trial, participants will undergo regular assessments including urine protein and creatinine testing, kidney function monitoring by estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), and safety evaluations. The main outcomes measured are changes in proteinuria, kidney function slope up to week 104, and long-term safety through week 216. Safety will be closely monitored throughout both the double-blind and extension periods to understand the drug's effects over time.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of verekitug (UPB-101) in adults with moderate-to-severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a long-term inflammatory lung condition. This global, multicenter Phase 2b study aims to understand how well verekitug works compared to a placebo, alongside participants' usual COPD medications. Participants must have a confirmed COPD diagnosis and meet specific lung function and symptom criteria to join the study. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of two doses of verekitug or a matching placebo, in addition to their regular COPD background treatments. The study includes a screening period of about 4 weeks, followed by treatment lasting between 60 and 108 weeks. After treatment, there is a 16-week follow-up period to monitor participants after their last dose. Throughout the study, participants will undergo various assessments including lung function tests and symptom evaluations. Researchers will track the annual rate of moderate or severe COPD flare-ups from the start of treatment through week 108. Safety and tolerability will be closely monitored during the treatment and follow-up periods to ensure participants' well-being over the course of the trial.

Researchers are evaluating sacituzumab tirumotecan as a second-line treatment for female participants with recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer who have previously received platinum chemotherapy and anti-PD-1/PD-L1 therapy. This study has two phases: a safety run-in to assess the safety and efficacy of sacituzumab tirumotecan, followed by a Phase 3 portion comparing sacituzumab tirumotecan to treatment chosen by physicians. The study aims to determine if sacituzumab tirumotecan improves overall survival, especially in participants with high TROP2 expression. Participants will receive intravenous infusions of sacituzumab tirumotecan during the safety run-in phase. In the Phase 3 portion, participants are randomized to receive either sacituzumab tirumotecan or one of several physician-chosen treatments including pemetrexed, tisotumab vedotin, topotecan, vinorelbine, gemcitabine, or irinotecan, all given by IV infusion. This setup allows comparison of sacituzumab tirumotecan monotherapy against standard second-line therapies. Throughout the study, participants will undergo evaluations for tumor response, adverse events, and overall survival, with monitoring lasting up to approximately 51 months for the safety run-in and about 43 months for the Phase 3 portion. Researchers will use imaging and tumor tissue analysis to assess measurable disease and TROP2 expression. Safety and treatment tolerability will be closely observed, including tracking discontinuations due to adverse events.

Researchers are evaluating the safety, effectiveness, and how the body processes VX-01 as an oral treatment for people with moderate to severe Non-Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (NPDR) without clinically significant diabetic macular edema (CI-DME). This Phase 2, multi-center study compares VX-01 to a placebo over 52 weeks, aiming to see if daily doses can improve the condition in adults with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either VX-01 tablets (150 mg twice daily) or matching placebo tablets twice daily for one year. The study groups are balanced based on the presence of proliferative diabetic retinopathy and blood sugar control levels. After the 52-week treatment period, there is a 12-week follow-up phase where all participants continue to be monitored without the study drug. During the study, participants will have regular eye exams, including imaging and visual acuity tests, and blood tests to monitor safety and treatment effects. Researchers will track adherence to medication and evaluate outcomes such as vision changes and diabetic retinopathy progression. Safety and tolerability will also be closely observed throughout the treatment and follow-up periods, with total participation lasting about 64 weeks.