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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 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 combining durvalumab and domvanalimab compared to durvalumab plus placebo in adults with locally advanced Stage III, unresectable non-small cell lung cancer NSCLC whose disease has not progressed after definitive platinum-based concurrent chemoradiotherapy cCRT. This Phase III, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, international study aims to provide new insights into treatment options for this patient population. Participants will receive either durvalumab and domvanalimab or durvalumab plus placebo as intravenous infusions every four weeks, beginning on Day 1 and continuing for up to 12 months. The study includes two groups one receiving the combination of durvalumab and domvanalimab, and the other receiving durvalumab with a placebo. Both treatments are given through infusion to assess their effects on disease progression and safety. During the trial, participants will undergo regular assessments including monitoring progression-free survival for up to 8 years after randomization. Other measures include overall survival, response rates, duration of response, and various time-to-event outcomes related to disease progression and symptom deterioration. Researchers will also evaluate drug concentrations and immune responses approximately 12 weeks after the last dose. Participants can expect scheduled visits for infusions and evaluations as part of this long-term study.

Researchers are studying the long-term safety of vedolizumab given as a subcutaneous injection to children and teenagers aged 2 to 17 years with moderate to severe active ulcerative colitis UC or Crohns disease CD. The study aims to understand medical problems that may arise from extended use of vedolizumab SC, as well as its impact on hospital visits due to bowel inflammation and on the quality of life for these young participants. This Phase 3b extension study follows participants from an earlier study VedolizumabSC-3003 who have responded well or not to treatment. Participants who responded well to vedolizumab SC in the parent study will continue treatment in this extension study, receiving the same dose and frequency. They will be randomly assigned to receive vedolizumab 108 mg either via a prefilled syringe with an autoinjector pen or with a needle safety device. Dosage is every two weeks for participants weighing at least 30 kg and every four weeks for those weighing between 10 and under 30 kg. Those who did not respond well or recently used corticosteroids will not receive vedolizumab in this study but will be observed in an observational cohort. Throughout the study, participants will visit their study clinic multiple times over up to two years. Researchers will monitor adverse events and serious adverse events up to 18 weeks after the last dose, as well as special safety events in the observational group. They will also assess time to major inflammatory bowel disease-related events and changes in quality of life using the IMPACT-III questionnaire at regular intervals. Participants will have a safety follow-up visit after treatment ends, and those in the observational group will be followed for about two years after their last dose in the parent study.

Researchers are evaluating a new classification system called the Modified Baveno Classification to better understand obstructive sleep apnoea OSA in adults newly diagnosed with this condition. The study aims to monitor long-term improvements in both objective and subjective measures related to OSA, including daytime sleepiness and cardiovascular health. This observational cohort study is led by Wissenschaftliches Institut Bethanien e.V and focuses on patients aged 40 years and older. Participants will be categorized into three groups based on the Baveno classification those for whom OSA-specific treatment is generally not recommended, those for whom treatment should be considered individually, and those for whom treatment is generally recommended. The study does not involve administering treatments but observes the patients over time according to their classification and treatment indications. During the study, participants will be followed for up to 36 months. Researchers will assess changes in daytime sleepiness using the Epworth Sleepiness Scale and monitor office blood pressure. Additional evaluations include cardiovascular events, treatment usage, insomnia severity, sleep length, fatigue, cognitive performance, and overnight oxygen levels. The study tracks these measures throughout the observation period to understand how the classification correlates with patient outcomes and treatment decisions.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of three different dose regimens of MORF-057, a small molecule drug, in adults with moderately to severely active Crohns disease CD. This Phase 2, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study aims to compare these doses with a matching placebo during an induction treatment period. The study includes adult participants who have active symptoms of CD and have not adequately responded to other treatments. Participants will first undergo a 14-week induction period where they receive either one of the three blinded MORF-057 dose regimens or a matching placebo, all taken orally. Following this, all participants enter a 38-week maintenance period receiving open-label MORF-057. Those who complete this 52-week treatment phase may have the chance to continue treatment for an additional 52 weeks during a long-term extension. MORF-057 is designed to selectively inhibit integrin 47. During the study, participants will have their disease activity monitored using endoscopic assessments and clinical symptom scores, such as the Simple Endoscopic Score for Crohns Disease SES-CD and the Crohns Disease Activity Index CDAI. Researchers will assess the proportion of participants showing endoscopic response and clinical remission at Week 14. Safety and adherence will be closely followed throughout the treatment and extension phases. The entire study spans up to 6 years, allowing for long-term evaluation.

Researchers are studying UGN-104, a new formulation of UGN-101 also known as JELMYTO, to evaluate its effectiveness and safety in treating patients with low-grade upper tract urothelial cancer LG-UTUC. This phase 3, single-arm study focuses on patients with this specific type of cancer affecting the upper urinary tract, aiming to assess how well the treatment works and its safety profile. Participants will receive UGN-104 once a week for six weeks, with each dose administered directly into the upper urinary tract via a ureteral catheter or nephrostomy tube. The dose consists of 4 mg mitomycin per 1 mL sterile hydrogel. After the initial treatment period, patients who have no detectable disease at the primary disease evaluation visit about three months after the first dose may enter a follow-up phase where they could receive monthly maintenance doses for up to 11 months, depending on the investigators decision. During the study, participants will have evaluations every three months to check for disease response or recurrence. These assessments include urine cytology, visual inspection via ureteroscopy, and biopsies if needed. Researchers will monitor the complete response rate at three months as the primary outcome and track the duration of response, durable complete response rate, and any treatment-related side effects for up to 15 months. The total participation time varies depending on response and disease status.

Researchers are evaluating the combination of baxdrostat and dapagliflozin in people with chronic kidney disease CKD and high blood pressure hypertension. This Phase III, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aims to assess whether this combination reduces the risk of serious kidney damage, heart failure events, or cardiovascular death compared to dapagliflozin alone. The study includes participants with CKD and hypertension who meet specific kidney function and blood pressure criteria. Participants who are not already taking SGLT2 inhibitors will first complete a 4-week dapagliflozin run-in period. Then, they will be randomly assigned to receive either baxdrostat plus dapagliflozin or a placebo plus dapagliflozin. Baxdrostat dosing may start low and be increased if needed. Study visits will occur at 2, 4, 8, 16, 34, and 52 weeks after randomization, and then approximately every four months until the study ends, which is based on the number of key kidney or heart-related events. Throughout the study, participants will have regular assessments including blood tests to monitor kidney function and potassium levels, blood pressure measurements, and evaluations of heart and kidney health. If participants stop the blinded study drug early, they will continue dapagliflozin if possible and remain in the study for ongoing visits and monitoring. The main outcome is whether the combination treatment reduces the risk of a 50% sustained decline in kidney function, kidney failure, heart failure events, or cardiovascular death over up to 37 months.

Researchers are evaluating AZD0780, an oral PCSK9 inhibitor, in a phase 3, randomized, placebo-controlled study. This trial focuses on patients with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease ASCVD or those at high risk for a first ASCVD event. The study aims to assess how AZD0780 compares to placebo in reducing the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events, also known as MACE-PLUS, over the course of the trial. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either oral AZD0780 once daily or a matching placebo once daily. The study continues until a primary analysis censoring date, which may be up to approximately 54 months from randomization. After this, a study closure visit will be conducted as the final visit for each participant. During the study, participants will be regularly monitored for cardiovascular events including heart attacks, strokes, urgent coronary revascularizations, and other related outcomes. Researchers will track the time to first occurrence of these events as the primary outcome. Safety and other secondary outcomes like all-cause mortality will also be assessed. The total participation time can last up to about 54 months, with ongoing evaluations throughout this period.

Researchers are evaluating THIO, a new small molecule that targets telomeres, combined with cemiplimab LIBTAYO in people with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer NSCLC who have received prior treatments. Cemiplimab is an immune checkpoint inhibitor approved for patients with high PD-L1 expression. The study explores whether giving THIO before cemiplimab can restore response to immunotherapy in those who have developed resistance or relapsed after first-line treatment. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either THIO plus cemiplimab or a chemotherapy agent chosen by their doctor vinorelbine, gemcitabine, or docetaxel. In the experimental arm, THIO is given as three 30-minute intravenous infusions on days 1 to 3, followed by cemiplimab on day 5, repeated every three weeks. The chemotherapy arm follows standard dosing schedules for the selected drug every three weeks. This treatment continues as third-line therapy for advanced NSCLC. During the study, participants will have regular assessments including imaging to measure tumor response, laboratory tests to monitor organ function, and tracking of any side effects. The main outcome is overall survival within two years. Additional measures include disease control, duration of response, progression-free survival, and safety events. The trial spans multiple cycles of treatment with ongoing monitoring to evaluate these outcomes over a two-year period.