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Researchers are evaluating two different methods of pacing the heart in patients with slow heart rates (bradycardia). This multi-center randomized controlled trial, called PROTECT-HF, aims to compare the standard right ventricular pacing approach with a newer physiological pacing technique, which includes His bundle and left bundle area pacing. The study will enroll 2600 patients to assess differences in outcomes related to heart function and survival. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either right ventricular pacing or physiological pacing through pacemaker implantation. The physiological pacing method may involve His bundle pacing or left bundle pacing, with biventricular pacing used if these are not possible. Both treatments will be performed at participating centers, with patients and outcome assessors blinded to the treatment allocation. A subgroup of 500 patients will also take part in an optional echocardiographic sub-study to observe heart changes over 24 months. During the study, participants will be monitored from the time of consent for up to 78 months. Evaluations will occur at the start and every six months afterward to track mortality and heart failure-related health events. Researchers will gather data on heart function, treatment effects, and safety. The main analysis will consider all patients as originally assigned, and additional analysis will assess those who received the assigned treatment.

Researchers are evaluating remibrutinib (LOU064) in adolescents aged 12 to under 18 years who have chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) that is not well controlled by H1-antihistamines. This Phase 3 trial aims to assess the effectiveness, how the drug is processed in the body, and safety of remibrutinib compared to a placebo. The study also intends to gather long-term data on how well remibrutinib works and its safety over several years after treatment ends. The trial includes three periods. First, the core period is a 24-week double-blind phase where about two-thirds of participants receive remibrutinib and one-third receive placebo, with about 10 site visits over approximately 32 weeks. Next is an optional open-label extension lasting from one to three years, where participants who completed the core period may receive remibrutinib or enter an observational treatment-free phase depending on their symptoms. Participants may cycle through treatment and observational periods up to six times. Finally, an optional long-term treatment-free follow-up can last up to three years with one site visit and up to four phone calls. During the study, participants undergo assessments including changes in urticaria activity scores (UAS7), itching severity (ISS7), and hive severity (HSS7) measured from baseline to 12 weeks. Regular visits monitor safety, symptoms, and drug effects. The study tracks these measures to understand remibrutinib's impact on CSU symptoms and overall safety profile during and after treatment, with total participation potentially lasting several years.

Researchers are studying a treatment called MK-2214 to see if it can slow certain brain changes in people with early Alzheimer's disease (AD). AD is a form of dementia that causes memory loss, difficulties with communication, and challenges in decision-making, which affect daily activities. The study aims to find out if MK-2214 can slow the spread of tau protein in the brain compared to a placebo and to assess the safety and tolerability of MK-2214. Participants will receive either MK-2214 or a placebo through an intravenous (IV) infusion. The study is designed as a phase 2, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial with parallel groups. The treatment period lasts up to about 23 months, during which participants will receive infusions as scheduled. The placebo looks like the study treatment but contains no active drug, helping researchers understand the treatment's effects. Throughout the study, participants will be monitored for changes in tau protein levels in the brain using PET scans and for any adverse events or side effects. Researchers will track the number of participants experiencing adverse events and those who stop treatment because of them, with safety follow-up lasting up to approximately 26 months. Participants will also undergo brain imaging such as CT, PET, or MRI scans. The study involves regular assessments to measure the treatment's impact and ensure participant safety over the study duration.

Researchers are evaluating the safety, effectiveness, best dose, and how the body processes (pharmacokinetics) an investigational drug called BNT326. This study includes people with advanced solid tumors that are metastatic, recurrent, or have progressed after previous treatments. The investigation is divided into two parts: Part 1 tests BNT326 alone, and Part 2 studies BNT326 alone or combined with other immunotherapy drugs, including pumitamig (BNT327). Participants have specific tumor types like melanoma, non-small cell lung cancer, breast cancer, gastric cancer, colorectal cancer, and cervical cancer, among others. In Part 1, participants receive BNT326 by intravenous infusion in various groups based on cancer type and prior treatments. Part 2 involves BNT326 given alone or with pumitamig, also by intravenous infusion, in several defined cancer groups. Some groups are randomized to receive different dose levels or combinations to find the optimal treatment plan. The study includes a screening phase, treatment phase lasting up to 24 months or until progression or unacceptable side effects, a safety follow-up, efficacy follow-up, and long-term survival monitoring, totaling about 38 months for Part 1 and 48 months for Part 2. During the study, participants undergo regular assessments including measuring tumor response using RECIST criteria, monitoring for side effects and serious adverse events up to months after treatment ends, and measuring drug levels in the blood. Researchers track treatment interruptions or discontinuations due to side effects and evaluate dose-limiting toxicities. Tumor tissue samples are required before enrollment. Safety and effectiveness data are collected throughout treatment and follow-up periods to understand how well BNT326 works alone or combined and its safety profile.

Researchers are evaluating the safety, tolerability, and therapeutic effects of a combination treatment using BNT113 and pembrolizumab compared to pembrolizumab alone for patients with unresectable recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) that is positive for human papillomavirus 16 (HPV16+) and expresses the PD-L1 protein with a combined positive score of 1 or higher. This Phase II/III trial includes patients whose cancer cannot be treated with local therapies and who have not received prior systemic anticancer therapy for their current disease condition. The trial consists of two parts. Part A is a non-randomized Safety Run-In Phase to confirm the safety and tolerability of BNT113 combined with pembrolizumab at the selected dose. Part B is a randomized phase that compares BNT113 plus pembrolizumab against pembrolizumab alone as first-line treatment. Patients in Part A continue their treatment without randomization. Treatments are given by intravenous injection or infusion, and patients may receive either combination therapy or monotherapy for up to 24 months. There is also an optional pre-screening phase to test tumor samples for HPV16 DNA and PD-L1 expression before entering the main trial. Participants undergo regular assessments including tumor measurements based on RECIST 1.1 criteria confirmed by independent review. Researchers monitor treatment-emergent adverse events for up to 27 months in Part A and evaluate overall survival and progression-free survival for up to 48 months in Part B. Tumor tissue samples are collected before treatment to confirm eligibility. The study involves ongoing safety monitoring and efficacy evaluations throughout the treatment and follow-up periods.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of trontinemab in people aged 50 to 90 with early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, ranging from mild cognitive impairment to mild dementia. This Phase III clinical trial focuses on those who show evidence of Alzheimer's pathology and have a recent history of cognitive decline. The study aims to measure changes in cognitive function over 72 weeks. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either intravenous trontinemab or a placebo. The trial is designed as a double-blind, placebo-controlled study, meaning neither participants nor researchers know who receives the active drug or placebo. The treatment period lasts up to 72 weeks, during which participants will undergo various assessments to monitor their cognitive status and safety. During the study, participants will complete clinical tests including cognitive assessments and imaging such as MRI, PET scans, or cerebrospinal fluid analysis to confirm Alzheimer's pathology. A study partner will assist participants as needed. Researchers will track changes from the start of the study through week 72 using tools like the Clinical Dementia Rating. Safety monitoring and adherence to study procedures will also be closely observed throughout the trial.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and potential benefits of VHB937 in people aged 50 to 85 years with early Alzheimer's disease, including those diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment due to Alzheimer's or mild Alzheimer's disease. This Phase II, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aims to assess how VHB937 affects memory, thinking abilities, daily activities, and brain changes, while also studying how the body processes and responds to the treatment. The study includes an initial 72-week double-blind phase followed by an extension period. Participants will receive either VHB937 solution for infusion or a placebo solution through infusion during the 72-week double-blind phase. The study compares these two groups to evaluate the effects and safety of VHB937 in early Alzheimer's disease. After the double-blind phase, participants may continue in an extension period for further observation. Treatment involves regular infusions under controlled conditions throughout the study. During the study, participants and their study partners will attend visits for assessments including memory and cognitive tests, evaluations of daily functioning, brain imaging, and biomarker analysis from cerebrospinal fluid or PET scans. Researchers will monitor safety, record any side effects, and track changes using the Clinical Dementia Rating scale (CDR) over 72 weeks. The study requires a reliable partner to accompany participants to visits, and overall participation includes monitoring during treatment and the extension phase to thoroughly assess VHB937's effects and safety.

Researchers are evaluating the safety of LY3954068 in people with early symptomatic Alzheimer's Disease (AD). This Phase 1 study aims to understand how LY3954068 behaves in the body and its effects on markers of AD. Participants will be adults aged 50 to 85 years with gradual memory decline and confirmed tau pathology shown by a special PET scan. The study has two parts: Part A involves a single dose of LY3954068 or placebo injected into the spinal fluid, while Part B involves two doses given the same way. There is also an optional bridging period where participants may receive LY3954068. Another drug, Flortaucipir F18, will be given intravenously before a PET scan to detect tau protein in the brain. Participants will be involved for up to about 45 weeks in Part A or up to about 100 weeks in Part B, including screening. The study includes regular assessments such as cognitive tests, PET scans, safety monitoring, and tracking any side effects related to the study drug. Researchers will measure the number of participants experiencing adverse events and how the drug is tolerated over time.

Primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a condition in which the immune system mistakenly destroys platelets, the cells that help stop bleeding. This leads to a low platelet count, making it easier to bruise or bleed. The trial investigates the long-term safety, tolerability, and effectiveness of mezagitamab in adults with chronic primary ITP who have previously participated in certain mezagitamab studies. It also examines how the body processes mezagitamab over time. Participants who completed the previous mezagitamab studies TAK-079-3002 or TAK-079-1004 and meet specific criteria will receive mezagitamab as a subcutaneous injection during this continuation study. The study is open-label and multicenter, focusing on continued treatment based on protocol requirements. The medication is given under medical supervision, and participants return to the study clinic several times throughout the study. During their participation, individuals will undergo regular assessments including monitoring for treatment-emergent adverse events and serious adverse events up to approximately 108 weeks. Researchers will track safety by noting any adverse events that lead to permanent withdrawal from mezagitamab. The study includes physical evaluations, laboratory tests, and ongoing safety monitoring to understand how well participants tolerate the treatment and how effective it is over the long term.

Researchers are evaluating the long-term safety and effects of nerandomilast in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) or progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF) who have previously completed treatment with nerandomilast in earlier studies. The study aims to understand how well participants tolerate nerandomilast over time, and whether it helps improve lung function, delays symptom worsening, reduces hospital visits, or impacts survival. This is a Phase 3 open-label extension trial. Participants take nerandomilast tablets daily for up to 1 year and 10 months while continuing their usual pulmonary fibrosis treatments. The study follows an open-label design where all participants receive nerandomilast. There are no placebo or comparator groups in this extension phase. Throughout the study, participants regularly visit their doctors for health assessments and lung function tests. Doctors monitor any health problems or side effects experienced during treatment. The main outcome measured is whether participants experience any adverse events up to the final follow-up visit, which occurs at week 99. This close monitoring helps evaluate the long-term safety and potential benefits of nerandomilast in this patient group.