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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.

The trial investigates the use of volrustomig in participants with unresected locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (LA-HNSCC) who have not shown disease progression after receiving definitive concurrent chemoradiotherapy (cCRT). The study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of volrustomig compared to observation in this patient population. Participants have tumors that express PD-L1 and the study is conducted as a Phase III, randomized, open-label, multi-center global trial. Participants are assigned to receive either volrustomig as sequential therapy following cCRT or to an observation group. The treatment period involves monitoring participants who have completed definitive cCRT but remain unresected and have no evidence of metastatic disease. The study focuses on participants with Stage III, IVA, or IVB LA-HNSCC according to AJCC criteria, who have not undergone tumor resection before cCRT and have not been treated with radiotherapy alone. During the study, participants are regularly evaluated for progression-free survival, with follow-up lasting up to approximately 8 years to assess long-term outcomes. Researchers will monitor safety and disease progression closely. The overall participation duration includes screening, treatment or observation, and extended follow-up to capture both efficacy and safety data over time.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of two dosing regimens of itepekimab compared to placebo as an add-on treatment to intranasal corticosteroids in adult men and women with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP). This multinational, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 3 study includes participants aged 18 years and older who have inadequately controlled CRSwNP. The study aims to better understand how these treatments impact nasal polyp symptoms and disease control over a one-year period. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of two dosing regimens of itepekimab or a placebo, all administered by subcutaneous injection. All participants will continue using mometasone furoate nasal spray as standard intranasal corticosteroid therapy. Treatment will last up to 52 weeks, followed by a 20-week safety follow-up period. The study includes a total of 9 site visits and 20 phone or home visits during the participant's involvement. Participants will be involved in regular assessments including endoscopic nasal polyp scoring and nasal congestion symptom evaluations at baseline and throughout the 24 weeks, among other time points. Researchers will monitor changes in nasal polyp scores and nasal congestion scores to measure the treatment effects. Safety and tolerability will be closely followed during the treatment and safety follow-up periods, with total participation lasting up to 76 weeks for most participants, or 56 weeks for those transitioning to an extension study.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of combining petosemtamab with pembrolizumab compared to pembrolizumab alone as a first treatment for people with recurrent or metastatic PD-L1 positive head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). This Phase 3, randomized, open-label study focuses on patients who have not received previous systemic therapy for incurable recurrent or metastatic disease, though prior therapy for locally advanced disease is allowed under certain conditions. The study excludes patients who have been treated with anti PD-(L)1 or anti-EGFR therapies except in specific cases. Participants will receive either the combination of petosemtamab plus pembrolizumab or pembrolizumab alone as their first-line treatment for this condition. The study includes detailed eligibility criteria based on tumor location, PD-L1 expression, health status, and prior treatments. Treatment effects will be observed over time with a focus on overall survival and tumor response rates measured according to standard criteria. During the study, participants will undergo assessments including tumor biopsies, imaging scans to measure disease progression, heart function tests, and evaluations of organ function. Safety and treatment response will be closely monitored up to approximately three years. The study also tracks overall survival and tumor response rate as primary outcomes, ensuring continuous follow-up and support throughout the trial period.

Researchers are evaluating AZD0780, an oral PCSK9 inhibitor, in a phase 3, randomized, placebo-controlled study to see if it can reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE-PLUS) in adults with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) or those at high risk for a first ASCVD event. The study compares AZD0780 to a placebo and monitors participants from randomization until the primary analysis censoring date, followed by a final study closure visit. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either oral AZD0780 or an oral placebo once daily. The treatment period lasts until the primary analysis censoring date, after which a study closure visit will occur. The study is event-driven and designed to assess the time to the first major cardiovascular event during treatment. During the study, participants will be closely monitored with various assessments to evaluate cardiovascular outcomes and safety over approximately 54 months. Researchers will track the time to first event of any component of MACE-PLUS and collect data to assess the effect of AZD0780 compared to placebo. The study includes regular visits and evaluations to ensure participant safety and adherence to treatment.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness and safety of Datopotamab Deruxtecan (Dato-DXd) with or without durvalumab compared to the investigator's choice chemotherapy combined with pembrolizumab in patients who have PD-L1 positive locally recurrent inoperable or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). This Phase III, randomized, open-label, international study aims to see if adding durvalumab to Dato-DXd can help patients live longer without their cancer worsening or simply live longer compared to standard chemotherapy with pembrolizumab. The study also examines how the treatments and cancer impact patients' quality of life. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three treatment groups: Dato-DXd plus durvalumab, Dato-DXd alone, or investigator's choice chemotherapy (paclitaxel, nab-paclitaxel, or gemcitabine plus carboplatin) combined with pembrolizumab. All treatments are given by intravenous infusion. The study design includes stratification based on geographic location, disease-free interval history, and prior PD-1/PD-L1 treatment for early-stage TNBC. During the study, participants will have regular assessments to monitor their disease status using RECIST 1.1 criteria and undergo imaging reviewed by blinded independent central review. Researchers will track progression-free survival, quality of life, safety, and other health measures over an anticipated period of up to 33 months. Participants must provide tumor samples for PD-L1 testing, and safety monitoring will continue throughout the study.

Researchers are evaluating how well elacestrant works compared to standard endocrine therapy in adults with node-positive, Estrogen Receptor-positive (ER+), Human Epidermal Growth Factor-2 negative (HER2-) early breast cancer who are at high risk of the cancer returning. This is a Phase 3 global, multicenter, randomized, open-label study focusing on participants who have had early invasive breast cancer removed and meet specific receptor and risk criteria. The study aims to understand which treatment better prevents invasive breast cancer over up to five years. Participants will receive either elacestrant or one of several standard endocrine therapies, including anastrozole, letrozole, exemestane, or tamoxifen, all given as oral tablets. Treatments will be administered according to the study plan, with careful monitoring throughout the trial. The study includes adults who have already received between 24 and 60 months of prior endocrine therapy, with or without certain inhibitors, and who have completed or stopped these treatments as required. During the study, participants will be monitored for invasive breast cancer-free survival for up to five years. Researchers will perform regular assessments to track treatment effects, side effects, and cancer recurrence. The study also includes safety monitoring and may involve additional tests or evaluations as needed to ensure participant well-being throughout the trial.

Researchers are investigating whether sacituzumab tirumotecan alone or combined with pembrolizumab can treat triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). This phase 3 study compares these treatments to chemotherapy chosen by the physician, aiming to see if participants live longer or have longer periods without cancer growth or spread. The study focuses on people with previously untreated locally recurrent unresectable or metastatic TNBC with low PD-L1 expression. Participants receive sacituzumab tirumotecan through intravenous infusion alone or with pembrolizumab, also given intravenously. The study compares these to treatment options including paclitaxel, nab-paclitaxel, or gemcitabine plus carboplatin. Pre-medications like antihistamines, acetaminophen, and steroids are given before sacituzumab tirumotecan infusions to help reduce side effects. The trial evaluates safety and effectiveness over several months. Throughout the study, researchers monitor participants up to about 39 months for progression-free survival and up to about 61 months for overall survival. Participants undergo regular assessments to track cancer status and side effects. The study includes careful safety monitoring, and participants must meet specific health criteria to join. The total time in the study and follow-up depends on each participant's response and health status.

Researchers are evaluating Tulmimetostat, a drug given alone, to assess its safety, tolerability, and early effectiveness in adults with advanced solid tumors and lymphomas. This open-label trial includes patients whose cancers have progressed after standard treatments or who have no effective standard therapy options. The study includes Phase 1 dose escalation to find the best dose and Phase 2 to further assess safety and anti-tumor activity in specific cancer types, including several cohorts with different tumor types and genetic markers. Participants receive Tulmimetostat orally once daily in 28-day cycles. Phase 1 determines the maximum tolerated dose and recommended Phase 2 dose. Phase 2 includes six disease-specific cohorts (M1 to M6) with 10 to 29 patients each, using a Simon 2-stage design. Some cohorts include randomized stages comparing two dose levels. Additional cohorts (M7 and M8) study Tulmimetostat effects in endometrial carcinoma and in combination with enzalutamide for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). In Cohort M8, Part 1 tests dose escalation of Tulmimetostat plus enzalutamide, while Part 2 evaluates safety and preliminary activity at the recommended dose. Throughout the study, participants undergo regular assessments including imaging to measure tumor response, safety evaluations, and monitoring of side effects. Dose-limiting toxicities are assessed during the first 28-day cycle in Phase 1 and Cohort M8 Part 1. Overall response rates are evaluated up to 30 months in Phase 2 and Cohort M8 Part 2. Participants must have a good performance status and adequate organ function. The study monitors treatment effects, safety, and tolerability over time to understand Tulmimetostat’s potential in these cancers.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness and safety of empasiprubart compared to intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) in adults diagnosed with Multifocal Motor Neuropathy (MMN). This Phase 3 study includes a double-blinded phase where participants receive either empasiprubart or IVIg, followed by an open-label phase where all receive empasiprubart. The study aims to assess treatment impact over a maximum duration of up to 49 months. Participants receive intravenous infusions of either empasiprubart or IVIg during the double-blinded phase, with matching placebo infusions given to maintain blinding. In the open-label phase, all participants are given empasiprubart infusions. The study carefully monitors treatments and their effects throughout these periods. Participants undergo assessments including measuring changes in grip strength of their most affected hand, using a 3-day moving average at week 24 as the primary outcome. Safety and efficacy are tracked throughout the study duration, with detailed follow-up visits and evaluations to monitor participant response and well-being during the study period.