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Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of a new biosimilar drug called bevacizumab (made by Mabscale, LLC) compared to the existing drug Avastin4 in treating patients with advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that cannot be removed by surgery or has recurred or spread. This is a phase III randomized, double-blind trial designed to show that the new bevacizumab works as well and is as safe as Avastin4. The study also includes assessments of how the body processes the drug (pharmacokinetics). Participants will receive treatment with bevacizumab at 15 mg/kg or Avastin4, combined with chemotherapy drugs paclitaxel (175 mg/m2) and carboplatin (AUC 6). This combination is given as the first-line therapy for advanced NSCLC. The study is conducted across multiple centers and participants are randomly assigned to one of the two treatment groups without knowing which they receive. Throughout the study, participants will be monitored for their response to treatment, specifically measuring the Objective Response Rate at 18 weeks after starting therapy. Researchers will also assess safety and side effects. Various tests including tumor measurements, blood tests, and other evaluations will be done to ensure participants meet criteria and to track treatment effects. The total duration includes screening, treatment, and follow-up visits to monitor health and outcomes.

Researchers are conducting a national, multicenter, prospective study in the Russian Federation to collect real-world data on patients with aggressive, advanced endometrial cancer (stages III-IV). The study aims to understand the prevalence of molecular markers such as POLE mutations, dMMR/pMMR, p53 abnormalities, HER2, and PD-L1, as well as to observe first-line postoperative treatment approaches in these patients. Approximately 500 female patients with newly diagnosed aggressive subtypes of advanced endometrial cancer will be enrolled across about 30 sites. The study involves two visits aligned with routine clinical practice. At the first visit, demographic and clinical information will be collected from medical records or patient interviews, along with biopsy or archival tumor samples for molecular testing using immunohistochemistry and genetic sequencing methods. The second visit occurs six months after baseline or at disease progression, whichever is earlier, to gather follow-up data on treatments and disease status. No additional procedures beyond standard care are applied. Participants' data will be securely entered into electronic case report forms by study physicians. Researchers will monitor the rates of molecular markers such as POLE mutation positivity, mismatch repair status, p53 abnormalities, PD-L1 expression, and HER2 expression over 24 months. The overall study duration, from first patient enrollment to final data analysis, is expected to be about 27 months or until all data from 500 patients are collected, including follow-up information.

Researchers are conducting an observational multicenter cross-sectional study to better understand the characteristics of adults with uncontrolled severe asthma in Russia who are not receiving biological therapy. The study aims to collect detailed information on the epidemiology, clinical features, treatment patterns, and demographics of these patients across different regions of the Russian Federation, which vary widely in population composition and environmental factors. The study will help fill the gap in data about severe asthma in Russia, especially in patients treated according to standard care but excluding biologics. The study plans to include 5,000 adult patients from about 50 outpatient centers across 50 regions of Russia. It will collect routine clinical data without altering standard medical care or introducing any new diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. The study design includes one visit per patient to gather demographic, clinical, and treatment information, focusing on patients with uncontrolled severe asthma receiving standard treatments like inhaled corticosteroids with other medications but not biological agents. Participants will provide data through medical records and assessments such as the Asthma Control Questionnaire. Researchers will analyze patterns of drug use, clinical characteristics including comorbidities, blood counts, immunoglobulin levels, and lifestyle factors. The study will characterize patients' demographics, treatment trends, and asthma control status from June 2024 to June 2027. Safety monitoring is observational, with no intervention beyond routine care, and the total participation involves a single study visit.

Researchers are conducting a large, non-interventional observational study to better understand adults with uncontrolled asthma across Russia. This study aims to gather detailed information on the demographic and clinical characteristics of these patients, the treatments they receive, and how their condition is managed in routine clinical practice. The study focuses on patients not treated with biologics and covers a diverse population from about 50 regions in Russia, reflecting differences in ethnicity, climate, and economic status. The study will include 9,000 adult patients with uncontrolled mild to moderate asthma who are receiving standard care. Data will be collected during 2-3 visits that follow routine clinical practice schedules. At the first visit, information from the previous 52 weeks will be gathered from medical records and patient interviews. The second visit will take place about 12 weeks later to collect follow-up data on treatment changes and clinical outcomes. For a subgroup of 500 patients using a fixed-dose combination of budesonide/salbutamol at the second visit, an additional third visit will occur 12 weeks later to further monitor treatment and outcomes. Participants will be monitored through medical record reviews and interviews during these visits. Researchers will assess baseline characteristics such as blood eosinophil counts, sputum eosinophils, and total IgE levels, along with treatment profiles and clinical outcomes. The study does not involve any experimental interventions beyond standard care and aims to provide comprehensive real-world data on uncontrolled asthma management in Russia. The total study duration for participants includes up to 24 weeks of follow-up for some patients.