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Researchers are evaluating a new treatment approach for meningiomas that continue to grow despite local therapies like surgery and radiotherapy. This trial focuses on the precision medicine concept of combining molecular imaging for patient selection with targeted treatment using a radioligand called 177Lu-DOTATATE. The study builds on evidence showing high expression of somatostatin receptors in meningiomas and prior success of this radioligand therapy in other tumors, aiming to explore its use in refractory meningiomas in a randomized Phase II study. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either the investigational treatment 177Lu-DOTATATE given by intravenous injection or the local standard of care, which may include treatment or observation as decided by their doctor. The trial involves baseline PET imaging to confirm somatostatin receptor positivity and follows patients after treatment. This design allows researchers to compare the effects of the new therapy against current practices in managing recurrent meningioma. During the study, participants undergo assessments including cranial MRI scans to measure tumor status and PET imaging for receptor evaluation. Blood tests are performed to monitor organ function and electrolytes before and during treatment. The main outcome measured is progression-free survival, tracking the time from randomization until disease progression or death, with follow-up for up to two years. Safety and treatment adherence are closely monitored throughout the study period.

Researchers are investigating sacituzumab tirumotecan (MK-2870) alone or combined with other treatments to treat certain gastrointestinal cancers. These include colorectal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread, advanced pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, and biliary tract cancer. The study aims to understand the safety and tolerability of sacituzumab tirumotecan and measure how many participants respond to the treatment by having their cancer shrink or disappear. Participants may receive sacituzumab tirumotecan by intravenous infusion alone or with other anticancer drugs such as fluorouracil (5-FU), leucovorin or levoleucovorin, cisplatin, and pembrolizumab. Rescue medications like diphenhydramine, H2 receptor antagonists, acetaminophen, dexamethasone, and a steroid mouthwash are given to prevent infusion reactions and oral side effects. Supportive care treatments for side effects, including antidiarrheal and antiemetic agents, are allowed throughout the study. During the study, researchers monitor participants for dose-limiting toxicities within about 4 weeks and track adverse events, treatment discontinuations, and tumor response over up to approximately 63 months. Assessments include safety evaluations and measuring cancer response using standardized criteria. This long-term follow-up helps evaluate both the effectiveness and safety of the treatments being studied.

Researchers are investigating new treatments for advanced ovarian cancer, specifically in patients who do not have homologous recombination deficiency (non-HRD positive). This Phase 3 study aims to assess whether maintenance treatment with sacituzumab tirumotecan (sac-TMT), alone or combined with bevacizumab, can improve progression-free survival compared to the current standard care after initial platinum-based chemotherapy and surgery. Participants receive sacituzumab tirumotecan through intravenous infusion at a dose of 4 mg/kg. Some also receive bevacizumab intravenously at 15 mg/kg as part of their maintenance treatment. Before sac-TMT infusion, participants are given prophylactic steroid mouthwash and recommended rescue medications including histamine-1 and histamine-2 receptor antagonists, acetaminophen or equivalent, and dexamethasone or equivalent. The study compares these treatments to standard care or observation following first-line chemotherapy. During the study, participants are monitored for progression-free survival for up to approximately 49 months. Researchers will assess how long participants live without their cancer getting worse. Throughout the trial, safety and response to treatment are evaluated. The study includes women aged 18 years and older who have completed surgery and first-line chemotherapy with specific responses and meet certain health criteria.

Researchers are evaluating ODM-212 in a phase 1/2, first-in-human study involving patients with selected advanced solid tumors that cannot be treated with curative intent. This study includes two parts: dose escalation and dose expansion, aiming to assess the safety and effects of ODM-212 on cancers such as mesothelioma, cholangiocarcinoma, non-small cell lung carcinoma, colorectal cancer, and other tumors with specific genetic alterations or based on emerging scientific data. Participants must have advanced or metastatic solid tumors and be in need of systemic treatment, having exhausted or being unsuitable for standard therapies. Participants receive ODM-212 tablets at doses of 5 mg and/or 40 mg during the study. The study is conducted in two parts, where the first part focuses on initial dosing and the second part expands to include a wider range of solid tumors harboring specific genetic pathway changes that may respond to the treatment. Throughout the study, participants are monitored closely for treatment effects and adverse events, with detailed evaluations guiding dosing and continuation. During the trial, participants undergo regular assessments including physical exams, laboratory tests, and performance evaluations. Researchers monitor the incidence and severity of treatment-emergent adverse events from the first dose up to one year after the last dose. Participants must comply with study protocols and provide informed consent. The study duration and follow-up allow comprehensive safety and efficacy evaluations of ODM-212 in this patient population.

Researchers are conducting a phase 3 open-label, randomized, controlled, multicenter study to compare petosemtamab with investigator's choice monotherapy in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) who have incurable metastatic or recurrent disease. This study focuses on patients with progressive disease after anti-PD-1 therapy and platinum-containing therapy and aims to evaluate the treatments as second- or third-line options. Participants will receive either petosemtamab or one of the investigator's choice monotherapies, including cetuximab, methotrexate, or docetaxel. The study involves treatment administration under controlled conditions with monitoring for efficacy and safety. The goal is to assess the treatments over time with a focus on response rates and overall survival. During the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including radiologic imaging to measure tumor response, and evaluations of overall survival up to approximately three years. The primary outcomes include objective response rate assessed by blinded independent central review and overall survival. Researchers will monitor patient health, side effects, and treatment effectiveness throughout the study duration.

Researchers are conducting a global study to understand the impact of moderate to severe alopecia areata (AA), non-segmental vitiligo (NSV), and hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) on adolescents and adults. This study aims to assess the burden these conditions place on patients' quality of life and daily functioning in a large real-world population. The study involves participants diagnosed by a physician with one of the three conditions: AA, NSV, or HS. There are no interventional treatments or medications being tested in this study, as it is observational in nature. Data collection focuses on patient-reported outcomes and measures that evaluate disease severity and its effects. Participants will complete various questionnaires and assessments related to their condition, such as the Alopecia Areata Symptom Impact Scale (AASIS) for AA, the Severity of Alopecia Tool (SALT) for scalp hair loss in AA, the Facial Vitiligo Area Scoring Index (F-VASI) and Vitiligo Quality of Life Score (VitiQoL) for vitiligo, and the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) and International Hidradenitis Suppurativa Severity Scoring System (IHS4) for HS. These tools help researchers understand how symptoms affect quality of life and disease severity. The study collects information up to the day of the study visit.

This research aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of BMS-986504, a selective PRMT5 inhibitor, when combined with Nab-paclitaxel and Gemcitabine, compared to a placebo combined with Nab-paclitaxel and Gemcitabine. The study focuses on participants with untreated metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (PDAC) who have a specific genetic alteration called homozygous MTAP deletion. This is a randomized Phase 2/3 trial designed to explore treatment options for this patient population. Participants will be assigned to receive either BMS-986504 at specified doses on certain days along with Nab-paclitaxel and Gemcitabine, or a placebo with the same chemotherapy drugs. The treatments are given according to protocol schedules. Some participants may have received up to one cycle of Nab-paclitaxel and Gemcitabine before starting the study treatment, provided they did not experience disease progression or intolerable side effects. The initial cycle must be completed before randomization. During the study, researchers will monitor participants for progression-free survival and overall survival for up to three years after the last participant is randomized. Assessments include measuring tumor response using established criteria (RECIST v1.1). Participants will undergo evaluations to track safety, treatment effects, and disease status throughout the trial period.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of niraparib compared to temozolomide (TMZ) in adults recently diagnosed with MGMT unmethylated glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). This Phase 3 trial aims to determine if niraparib can improve overall survival compared to the standard treatment with TMZ. The study will enroll 450 participants who have not received prior GBM treatment except surgery or biopsy. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either niraparib or TMZ. Niraparib will be taken orally at 200 mg once daily starting on the first day of radiation therapy (RT) and continued daily during RT for 6-7 weeks, followed by adjuvant niraparib taken daily on Days 1 to 28 of each 28-day cycle until disease progression. The TMZ group will receive 75 mg/m2 orally once daily with RT, then after a 4-week rest, will take adjuvant TMZ 150-200 mg/m2 orally once daily on Days 1 to 5 of each 28-day cycle for up to 6 cycles or until progression. Participants will complete scheduled study visits and keep a diary recording their study medication intake. Researchers will monitor overall survival over 24 months and assess safety and efficacy throughout the study period. Participants must meet specific health and diagnostic criteria and will be closely followed for treatment effects and adverse events.

Researchers are evaluating the safety, how the body processes the drug, and the effectiveness of calderasib alone or combined with other treatments in adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific KRAS G12C mutation. This is a Phase 1, open-label, multicenter study focusing on participants with this genetic mutation in their tumors, aiming to understand how calderasib works alone and with other drugs. Participants receive calderasib as an oral dose, and some may also receive other medications such as pembrolizumab through intravenous infusion, or drugs like carboplatin, pemetrexed, cetuximab, oxaliplatin, leucovorin, and 5-fluorouracil according to standard guidelines. The treatments may be given alone or in combination depending on the study arm, with dosing schedules following label instructions or protocol specifications. During the study, participants will be closely monitored for any dose-limiting toxicities and adverse events, including reasons for stopping treatment. Researchers will assess these effects for up to about 21 days for dose-limiting toxicities and up to 56 months for adverse events and treatment discontinuation. The study involves regular evaluations to track safety, tolerability, and how well the treatment works over time.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of INCB123667 in women with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer that shows overexpression of Cyclin E1. This phase 2 study focuses on participants with high-grade serous epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer who have developed resistance to platinum-based therapies. The trial aims to assess how well the drug works and its safety profile in this specific patient group. Participants will receive INCB123667 orally twice a day. The study includes women who have undergone between one and four prior systemic therapies after their initial diagnosis and have platinum-resistant disease. A pretreatment biopsy is required, preferably a fresh sample but an archival tissue sample not older than five years is also acceptable. The study monitors the participants over time to evaluate their response to the treatment. During the study, researchers will closely observe participants through assessments that include biopsies and monitoring for safety and response to treatment over a period of up to two years. The main outcome measure is the objective response evaluated by an independent review committee. Safety and efficacy data will guide the understanding of INCB123667's potential for treating this challenging form of ovarian cancer.