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Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of volrustomig compared to observation in participants with unresected locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma LA-HNSCC who have not progressed after receiving definitive concurrent chemoradiotherapy cCRT. This phase III, randomized, open-label global study aims to assess whether volrustomig can improve outcomes in this patient population. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups those who receive volrustomig as sequential therapy, and those who undergo observation without additional treatment. The study compares these two approaches following prior curative concurrent chemoradiotherapy. The trial includes long-term follow-up to monitor patient outcomes. During the study, participants will be regularly assessed for progression-free survival, overall survival, physical functioning, and quality of life. Researchers will also monitor for the presence of anti-drug antibodies and adverse events related to volrustomig. Follow-up evaluations may continue for up to approximately eight years to fully understand the treatment impact and safety profile.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of elecoglipron, an oral tablet taken once daily, for weight management in adults with obesity or overweight. This Phase III global, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial includes two independent pivotal studies one in adults without type 2 diabetes T2DM and the other in adults with T2DM, all having at least one weight-related health condition. The goal is to understand how elecoglipron compares to placebo when combined with diet and exercise. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either one of two doses of elecoglipron or a matching placebo daily. Study 1 involves about 3000 adults living with obesity or overweight without T2DM, while Study 2 involves about 1500 adults with obesity or overweight and T2DM. Both studies last 72 weeks, during which changes in body weight and other health measures will be monitored. During the trial, participants will undergo regular health assessments including measurements of body weight, waist circumference, blood sugar control, blood pressure, and other related health indicators. Researchers will track percent change in body weight from baseline at 72 weeks as the primary outcome. Participants will be monitored closely throughout the study to assess safety and effectiveness of the treatment in managing weight and associated health conditions.

Researchers are investigating CRB-701, an antibody-drug conjugate targeting nectin-4, in adult patients with advanced solid tumors that express this protein. This three-part, open-label Phase 12 trial aims to determine a safe and effective dose of CRB-701 and to understand which cancers might respond to this treatment. The study explores safety, pharmacokinetics, and efficacy to guide future cancer therapies. Participants will receive CRB-701 through intravenous infusion over 30 minutes. The trial includes several dosing groups that range from dose escalation to dose optimization, sometimes combined with an anti-PD-1 drug. Part A focuses on escalating doses to find the maximum tolerated dose, Part B tests dose levels alone or with anti-PD-1 to optimize treatment, and Part C explores the recommended dose in multiple tumor cohorts. During the study, participants will attend clinic visits for infusions and undergo blood tests, CT or MRI scans, and other assessments to monitor tumor response and safety. Researchers will measure the safety, tolerability, and objective response rate to evaluate the treatments effect on tumors over periods ranging from 21 days to up to 6 months. The total study duration and monitoring will capture data on efficacy and side effects to support further research.

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.

This trial is for adults with recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma HNSCC that has not been treated with systemic therapy before. The study compares the anti-tumor effects of amivantamab combined with pembrolizumab and carboplatin against pembrolizumab with 5-fluorouracil and platinum therapy carboplatin or cisplatin. Participants have HNSCC in the oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx, or larynx but not nasopharynx or unknown primary tumor sites, and HPV status is considered for oropharynx cases. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group receives pembrolizumab, amivantamab, and carboplatin, while the other receives pembrolizumab, 5-fluorouracil given as a 4-day infusion, and carboplatin or cisplatin. Treatments are given according to standard protocols for these drugs. The study is open-label and conducted across multiple centers. During the trial, participants will be monitored for overall survival and tumor response using established criteria up to about 3 years and 7 months. Additional assessments include progression-free survival, duration of response, quality of life questionnaires specific to head and neck cancer, and safety evaluations through adverse event and lab test monitoring. Blood samples will check amivantamab levels and antibodies. Participation involves regular visits for treatment and assessments throughout the study period.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of new treatments and combinations in adults with metastatic colorectal cancer CRC. This Phase II, global, open-label study includes a master protocol with substudies to test these treatments in participants who have not received prior systemic therapy for advanced disease and whose cancer is mismatch-repair-proficient pMMR or microsatellite stable MSS without liver metastases. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups one receiving volrustomig combined with FOLFIRI a chemotherapy regimen of irinotecan, fluorouracil, and leucovorin plus bevacizumab, and the other receiving FOLFIRI plus bevacizumab alone. All treatments are given as intravenous infusions. The study aims to compare these combinations over approximately three years. During the trial, participants will undergo regular assessments including tumor measurements, safety monitoring through adverse event tracking, and laboratory tests. Researchers will evaluate progression-free survival, overall survival, response rates, and drug concentrations in the body. The study includes monitoring for immune responses and other side effects, with total participation lasting up to about three years.

Researchers are investigating whether adding intismeran autogene to pembrolizumab after surgery helps people with non-small cell lung cancer NSCLC stay cancer-free longer compared to pembrolizumab with a placebo. This study focuses on participants whose tumors did not fully respond to treatment before surgery. It is a phase 3 trial aiming to evaluate treatment options for resectable stage II to IIIB N2 NSCLC patients who did not achieve a complete pathological response after neoadjuvant therapy. Participants receive neoadjuvant treatment with pembrolizumab and chemotherapy drugs such as cisplatin, carboplatin, pemetrexed, gemcitabine, or paclitaxel, given by intravenous infusion every three weeks for up to four cycles. After surgery, participants receive adjuvant treatment with pembrolizumab every six weeks combined with either intismeran autogene or placebo by intramuscular injection every three weeks, for up to seven and nine doses respectively. During the study, participants undergo treatment cycles, surgery, and follow-up assessments. Researchers evaluate disease-free survival over approximately 97 months and monitor overall survival, metastasis-free survival, quality of life, physical and role functioning, and adverse events up to around 129 months. The study includes regular evaluations and safety monitoring to understand the impact of these treatments on long-term outcomes and participant well-being.

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.

Researchers are comparing the effectiveness of two different combinations of immunotherapy drugs with chemotherapy for adults with stage IV or recurrent non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer that has PD-L1 expression of 1% or higher. This phase 3, randomized study focuses on participants who have not previously received systemic treatment for advanced disease. The goal is to determine which combination better improves overall survival and other outcomes in this patient group. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either Nivolumab plus Relatlimab combined with chemotherapy or Pembrolizumab combined with chemotherapy. The chemotherapy drugs used include Carboplatin, Pemetrexed, or Cisplatin, given in specified doses on scheduled days. Treatment is given as first-line therapy for their cancer, with dosing details managed throughout the study period. During the study, participants will undergo imaging scans like CT or MRI to measure disease status, and blood tests to monitor safety and side effects. The main outcome measured is overall survival over up to five years, along with progression-free survival, response rates, duration of response, and adverse events. Researchers will also assess symptoms related to lung cancer over two years. Participants are monitored regularly to track these outcomes and ensure safety throughout the study duration, which may last several years.

This trial studies participants with previously untreated, unresectable, or metastatic colorectal cancer. It evaluates the safety and effectiveness of pumitamig combined with chemotherapy compared to bevacizumab combined with chemotherapy. The study includes participants who do not have specific genetic markers like dMMR, MSI-H, or BRAF V600E mutations, which may affect treatment response. Participants receive treatment with study drugs such as pumitamig, bevacizumab, and chemotherapy regimens including FOLFOX, FOLFIRI, and CAPOX. The treatments are given at specified doses on specific days. The study uses a randomized, double-blind design with multiple experimental and comparator arms to assess these combinations. Throughout the study, participants undergo regular assessments to measure tumor response and survival outcomes. Key evaluations include imaging tests using RECIST v1.1 criteria, monitored by both investigators and independent reviewers, over a period of up to 5 years. Researchers track objective response, progression-free survival, and overall survival to determine treatment outcomes and safety.