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Researchers are evaluating if ifinatamab deruxtecan I-DXd, an antibody-drug conjugate, can treat advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma ESCC. This treatment works by attaching to proteins on cancer cells and delivering therapy to destroy them. The study aims to find out how many participants experience tumor shrinkage or disappearance after receiving I-DXd. Participants will receive I-DXd through intravenous infusion every 3 weeks. Treatment continues until the cancer progresses or other criteria for stopping are met. The study is part of a master screening protocol called KEYMAKER-U06 and focuses on participants with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic ESCC who have had prior systemic therapy. During the study, participants will be monitored for tumor response using objective response rate over about 14 months. Researchers will also measure duration of response, progression-free survival, overall survival, and track adverse events for up to 18 to 26 months. Participants undergo regular assessments including imaging and safety evaluations throughout their participation, which may last several months.

Researchers are evaluating new treatments for advanced ovarian cancer in women who have completed initial surgery and chemotherapy. The study focuses on non-HRD positive ovarian cancer, comparing a targeted therapy called sacituzumab tirumotecan sac-TMT given alone or with bevacizumab, against standard care options such as bevacizumab maintenance or observation. The goal is to see if sac-TMT with or without bevacizumab can help patients live longer without their cancer worsening. Participants in the experimental group will receive sac-TMT through intravenous infusion on days 1, 15, and 29 of every 6-week cycle until the cancer progresses, side effects become prohibitive, or other reasons for stopping arise. They may optionally receive bevacizumab on days 1 and 22 of each cycle. The comparator group will either receive bevacizumab alone every 3 weeks for up to 22 courses or be monitored without active treatment. Supportive medications like steroid mouthwash and other rescue drugs are recommended before sac-TMT infusions. Throughout the study, participants will be regularly monitored for how long they live without their disease progressing, overall survival, side effects, and quality of life using specialized questionnaires. These assessments will continue for up to approximately 78 months. The study is randomized, with single masking, and led by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC. Participants can expect regular visits for treatment and monitoring during this period.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of combining tarlatamab with durvalumab, carboplatin, and etoposide compared to the combination of durvalumab, carboplatin, and etoposide alone in treating patients with untreated extensive stage small-cell lung cancer ES-SCLC. The main goal is to see if the addition of tarlatamab can help patients live longer overall. This is a phase 3, open-label, randomized study conducted across multiple centers. Participants are assigned to one of two groups. One group receives tarlatamab combined with durvalumab, carboplatin, and etoposide for four treatment cycles, followed by maintenance treatment with tarlatamab and durvalumab. The other group receives durvalumab, carboplatin, and etoposide for four cycles, followed by durvalumab alone. All drugs are given as intravenous infusions. The study lasts up to approximately 3.5 to 4 years to assess survival and disease progression. During the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including evaluations of overall survival and progression-free survival. Other measures include response to treatment, disease control, duration of response, and monitoring for treatment-related adverse events. Blood tests will evaluate drug levels and antibody development. The research team will carefully monitor participants throughout the treatment and follow-up periods, keeping track of their health and any side effects.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of the combination of divarasib and pembrolizumab compared with pembrolizumab combined with pemetrexed and either carboplatin or cisplatin. This study focuses on adults with previously untreated, advanced or metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer NSCLC that has a KRAS G12C mutation. The goal is to assess these treatments as first-line options in this specific lung cancer population. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will take divarasib orally once daily and receive pembrolizumab through an intravenous infusion every three weeks. The other group will receive pembrolizumab, pemetrexed, and either carboplatin or cisplatin via intravenous infusions every three weeks. Treatment continues with these schedules, following the study protocol for up to approximately five years of follow-up. During the study, participants will have regular assessments to monitor their health and response to treatment. These include imaging and clinical evaluations to measure progression-free survival and overall survival for up to five years. Researchers will also track quality of life, symptom changes, treatment side effects, and adverse events using questionnaires and patient-reported outcomes. Safety monitoring and detailed evaluations will help understand the effects of the treatments over the study duration.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of INCB123667 in women with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer that shows cyclin E1 overexpression. This phase 2, single-arm study focuses on participants whose cancer has not responded well to previous platinum-based treatments, aiming to explore new therapeutic options for this condition. Participants will receive INCB123667 orally twice daily at doses determined by their tumors cyclin E1 expression levels. The study includes multiple cohorts receiving this treatment according to the protocol. The treatment period and dosing follow specific guidelines based on tumor characteristics to assess the drugs impact. Throughout the study, participants will be monitored for treatment response and safety for up to two years. Assessments include evaluating tumor response by independent review and investigator evaluation, measuring progression-free and overall survival, and tracking any adverse events related to the treatment. This close monitoring helps researchers understand the treatments effects and safety profile over time.

This research aims to observe the real-life effectiveness, safety, and patient-reported outcomes of standard antimyeloma treatments in adults with previously treated relapsed andor refractory multiple myeloma over a 24-month period. The study focuses on participants receiving routine care for this condition as part of their regular medical treatment. Participants with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma undergoing standard antimyeloma treatments in routine clinical practice will be observed. There is no investigational treatment administered by the study instead, medical records will be the primary data source to track treatments and outcomes during the study. During the study, participants medical records will be reviewed to assess response rates, survival, disease progression, quality of life, and adverse events over up to 52 months. Patient health and well-being will be monitored using standardized questionnaires, and safety will be evaluated through reported side effects. The overall involvement includes observation and data collection without changing the participants treatment plans.

Researchers are evaluating a drug called sigvotatug vedotin SGN-B6A alone and in combination with pembrolizumab, with or without chemotherapy, to assess its safety and effects in people with advanced solid tumors. This Phase 1 study aims to determine the side effects and whether sigvotatug vedotin works to treat various solid tumors including lung, head and neck, breast, esophageal, skin, pancreatic, bladder, cervical, gastric, and ovarian cancers. The study is divided into four parts to explore dosage, safety, and combination treatments. Participants may receive sigvotatug vedotin alone or combined with pembrolizumab, sometimes alongside chemotherapy drugs carboplatin or cisplatin, depending on the study part. Part A focuses on finding the right dose of sigvotatug vedotin. Part B uses this dose to further test safety and effectiveness. Parts C and D study the drug combined with pembrolizumab and possibly chemotherapy in different tumor types and treatment settings, including people who have not previously received treatment. Treatments are given intravenously, with pembrolizumab administered every 3 or 6 weeks and chemotherapy every 3 weeks. During the study, participants undergo tumor biopsies, clinical evaluations, and monitoring for side effects, including blood tests and safety assessments. Researchers track adverse events, lab abnormalities, and dose-limiting toxicities up to 30-37 days after treatment, with some follow-up extending up to 3 years. They also measure tumor response using standard criteria and monitor survival and drug levels in the body. Participants will have regular visits for treatment and assessments throughout the study duration, which may last several years.

Researchers are evaluating whether adding sacituzumab tirumotecan to pembrolizumab after surgery improves treatment outcomes for adults with resectable non-small cell lung cancer NSCLC who do not achieve a complete response after initial therapy. This Phase 3 trial compares the combination of sacituzumab tirumotecan plus pembrolizumab against pembrolizumab alone, focusing on disease-free survival assessed by a blinded independent central review. The study is sponsored by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC and targets participants with specific stages of NSCLC who have undergone neoadjuvant therapy and surgery but still have residual disease. Participants first receive neoadjuvant therapy consisting of pembrolizumab combined with double-platinum chemotherapy tailored to the tumor type for up to 12 weeks before surgery. After surgery, those not achieving pathological complete response are assigned to either receive sacituzumab tirumotecan infusions every two weeks for up to 24 weeks alongside pembrolizumab monotherapy every six weeks for approximately 42 weeks, or pembrolizumab monotherapy alone on the same schedule. Rescue medications to manage infusion reactions may be given as needed during the study. Throughout the trial, participants undergo assessments including radiological scans, tumor tissue analysis for markers like PD-L1 and TROP2, and monitoring for adverse events and quality of life changes. Key outcomes include disease-free survival, overall survival, distant metastasis-free survival, and lung cancer-specific survival, with evaluations continuing for up to nearly 10 years. Safety and tolerability are closely monitored, and questionnaires assess physical functioning, symptoms like cough and chest pain, and overall health status during and after treatment.

Researchers are evaluating elritercept for its ability to reduce the need for red blood cell RBC transfusions and its safety compared to epoetin alfa in adults with very low, low, or intermediate risk myelodysplastic syndromes MDS who require regular blood transfusions. The study aims to understand if elritercept improves tiredness, lowers transfusion burden, enhances quality of life, and elicits an immune response. Participants receive either elritercept or epoetin alfa injections. Elritercept is given as a subcutaneous injection starting at 3.75 mgkg every 4 weeks, with possible dose increases to 5.0 mgkg. Epoetin alfa is administered as a subcutaneous injection starting at 450 IUkg once weekly, with possible dose escalation up to 1050 IUkg. The study follows participants for approximately 5 years to monitor treatment effects and safety. During the trial, participants are regularly assessed for transfusion independence, hemoglobin levels, fatigue, quality of life, and hematological improvements. Researchers monitor blood samples for drug concentration and immune response. Safety is evaluated through medical history, lab tests, and adverse event tracking. The main outcome is the proportion of participants achieving RBC transfusion independence for at least 12 weeks during the first 24 weeks. The study uses questionnaires and clinical assessments to measure fatigue and quality of life.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness and safety of a combination treatment including BMS-986489 a fixed dose combination of BMS-986012 and Nivolumab with Carboplatin plus Etoposide compared to Atezolizumab combined with Carboplatin plus Etoposide as a first-line therapy for participants with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. This is a randomized, double-blind, multicenter phase 3 trial sponsored by Bristol-Myers Squibb. Participants will receive either the experimental combination of BMS-986489 with Carboplatin and Etoposide or the comparator regimen of Atezolizumab with Carboplatin and Etoposide. Doses are given on specified days according to the study protocol. The study examines these treatments as initial therapy for this type of lung cancer. During the trial, participants will be closely monitored for overall survival over a period of up to 5 years. Researchers will also measure other outcomes such as time to clinical decline based on lung cancer symptom scores, response duration, progression-free survival, and the occurrence of adverse events up to 135 days after the last treatment. Regular assessments will include imaging and clinical evaluations to track treatment effects and safety throughout the study.