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Researchers are evaluating a blended e-health intervention designed to reduce fear of progression FOP in women with advanced gynecologic or breast cancer. This trial focuses on whether a combination of remote group sessions and online activities can help women manage their fear of cancer worsening, which is a common and distressing concern. The study aims to assess the feasibility and acceptability of this approach alongside its effects on FOP and related psychological symptoms such as distress and anxiety. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups for a 6-week program. The Mindful Living Program group attends three 60-minute group sessions during weeks 1, 3, and 6 and completes online sessions in weeks 2, 4, and 5. They practice mindfulness and coping skills daily for 10-12 minutes, receive a check-in call around week 3 or 4, and have access to supportive online resources. The comparison group participates in the Navigating Cancer Program with a similar schedule of group and online sessions plus a check-in call but without the daily mindfulness practice or additional online tools. During the study, participants complete questionnaires measuring fear of progression, distress, anxiety, mindfulness, and other psychological outcomes at the start, after 6 weeks, and at 12 weeks follow-up. Researchers monitor attendance, engagement, and usability of the intervention over 6 weeks and conduct follow-up assessments at week 12. The total participation time includes the 6-week intervention period plus follow-up, with safety and usability being key measures.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and tolerability of Efimosfermin Alfa in adults with known or suspected metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis MASH with fibrosis at stages F2 or F3. This phase 3 clinical trial aims to understand how participants respond to this treatment compared to a placebo, focusing on managing this liver condition characterized by metabolic syndrome components and liver fibrosis. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups two groups receiving different dose levels of Efimosfermin Alfa and one group receiving a placebo. The study involves administering the drug or placebo injections over a period of up to 52 weeks. Researchers will monitor participants throughout this time to assess the drugs effects and tolerability. During the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including laboratory tests for liver enzymes and fibrosis markers, imaging tests such as magnetic resonance elastography and MRI-derived fat fraction measurements, and evaluations of metabolic factors like blood sugar and cholesterol. Safety will be closely monitored by tracking adverse events and laboratory abnormalities. The total participation time is about one year, during which participants will have scheduled visits for treatment and evaluation.

Researchers are evaluating efimosfermin alfa in adults with biopsy-confirmed metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis MASH and stage F2 or F3 liver fibrosis. The study aims to assess the safety and effectiveness of efimosfermin alfa compared to a placebo in resolving steatohepatitis and improving liver-related clinical outcomes. This Phase 3 trial is randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled, focusing on participants with specific liver conditions and metabolic syndrome components. Participants are assigned to one of three groups two groups receive different dose levels of efimosfermin alfa, while the third group receives a placebo. Treatments are given under controlled conditions, and the study follows a parallel design. The trial monitors participants at set intervals over a course of 52 weeks, with some outcomes tracked up to 48 months to evaluate long-term effects on liver fibrosis and steatohepatitis. During the study, participants undergo liver biopsies to confirm diagnosis and assess changes. Researchers evaluate improvements in fibrosis stage, steatohepatitis resolution, and various liver function measurements using imaging and blood tests. Safety is monitored by tracking adverse events and laboratory abnormalities. Quality of life and other health indicators are also assessed throughout the study, which lasts several years to capture both short- and long-term outcomes.

Researchers are evaluating how well different doses of a medicine called BI 3812465 are tolerated in adults with diabetic macular edema that affects the center of the eye. This is the first time BI 3812465 is being given to humans. The study is a Phase IIIa trial conducted in two parts to investigate safety and tolerability of this treatment. In Part 1, a small group of participants receive low, medium, or high doses of BI 3812465 as injections into the back of the eye. Participants starting later receive higher doses only if lower doses are tolerated. In Part 2, a larger group is randomized into low, medium, or high dose groups, also receiving three eye injections of BI 3812465. The treatment is given sequentially with dose escalation based on safety. Participants stay in the study for up to seven months, attending 19 visits to the study site, with some visits possibly conducted at home. During these visits, doctors assess the severity of the eye condition and monitor any health problems related to the treatment. The study measures safety outcomes including dose limiting events and ocular adverse events over up to 169 days after treatment starts.

Researchers are evaluating disitamab vedotin alone or combined with pembrolizumab to treat urothelial cancer that expresses HER2. This study focuses on participants with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. It aims to assess how well the drug works and to monitor the side effects experienced by participants. Participants receive disitamab vedotin intravenously every 2 weeks, either alone or with pembrolizumab given by intravenous infusion on Day 1 of each 6-week cycle. The study includes multiple cohorts receiving different combinations or monotherapy treatments. The treatment period and monitoring last approximately 2 years, with ongoing assessments of drug effects and safety. During the study, participants undergo regular evaluations including imaging scans to measure tumor response, laboratory tests, electrocardiograms to monitor heart function, and assessments of side effects. Researchers measure treatment response using established cancer evaluation criteria and track survival and disease control over about 3 years. Participants are closely monitored for adverse effects and blood levels of the drugs to understand how the treatments behave in the body.

Researchers are studying the effectiveness and safety of lebrikizumab in people aged 12 and older who have chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps and are treated with intranasal corticosteroids. This Phase 3 trial compares different dosing schedules of lebrikizumab with a placebo to find out how well it reduces symptoms such as nasal congestion and polyp size over about 18 months. Participants receive lebrikizumab or placebo as subcutaneous injections while continuing their regular intranasal corticosteroid therapy. Adolescents aged 12 to under 18 weighing at least 40 kg will receive open-label lebrikizumab every 2 or 4 weeks. The study includes two experimental lebrikizumab groups with different dosing intervals and a placebo group, all alongside background intranasal corticosteroids. During the study, participants will have regular assessments including symptom severity scores, nasal polyp size measured by endoscopy, sinus imaging, lung function tests, and questionnaires about nasal symptoms and quality of life. Researchers will monitor changes from baseline to week 24 primarily for nasal congestion and polyp scores. Safety and long-term effects will also be observed throughout the study duration of about 18 months.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and immune response of a new multivalent pneumococcal vaccine called PG4 compared to the currently used 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine 20vPnC in healthy infants. The study aims to understand how well the new vaccine helps fight germs causing pneumonia, meningitis, and ear infections. This phase 3 trial involves infants aged 2 to 6 months and seeks to determine if the new vaccine is as safe as the existing one while assessing its immune response when given alongside other childhood vaccines. Participants are divided into three groups based on age and location. Group 1 includes about 3000 infants aged 2 months who receive either PG4 or 20vPnC by injection into the left thigh muscle at ages 2, 4, 6, and 12 to 15 months. Groups 2 and 3, with about 230 infants outside the United States aged 2 to 6 months, receive vaccinations on a slightly different schedule, with Group 3 exploring both intramuscular and subcutaneous administration of PG4. Participants have a randomized chance of receiving one of the study vaccines. During the study, infants will attend six clinic visits and one phone call where parents report any side effects. Blood samples will be collected three times to assess the immune response by measuring proteins that fight the germs. Researchers will track local and systemic reactions, adverse events, and serious adverse events throughout the study period, which lasts about 1 to 1.5 years depending on the group. The study monitors safety closely to compare the new vaccines effects with the current standard vaccine.

Researchers are evaluating the effects of a medicine called BI 1815368 in adults aged 18 and older who have a specific eye condition known as centre-involved diabetic macular edema CI-DME. This condition affects vision, and the study aims to find out if BI 1815368 can improve sight and to determine the best dose. The trial is a phase 2, randomized, double-masked, placebo-controlled study designed to assess efficacy, safety, and tolerability. The study has two parts. In the first part, participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups one receiving BI 1815368 tablets and the other receiving placebo tablets that look identical but contain no medicine. In the second part, participants are randomly assigned to one of four groups three groups receive different daily doses of BI 1815368, and one group receives placebo. All participants take the tablets twice daily for about 11 months. Participants stay in the study for about one year, during which they visit the study site 16 times. At these visits, doctors check vision, document any health problems, and take detailed eye pictures. Researchers compare changes over time between the groups to evaluate if the treatment affects vision. The main outcome measured is whether participants gain at least 10 Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study ETDRS letters in vision at Week 48 compared to baseline.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of duvakitug, a drug given by subcutaneous injection, in people with moderately to severely active Ulcerative Colitis UC. This Phase 3 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study includes participants aged 16 to 80 years and aims to assess clinical remission and other health improvements over a series of treatment periods. The study lasts up to 35 weeks and includes a screening period followed by three possible sub-studies a 12-week open-label induction, a 12-week pivotal induction, and a 12-week extended induction for those who do not respond initially. Participants receive injections of either duvakitug at one of two doses or placebo according to the study protocol, with up to 15 visits scheduled for those in extended induction. During the study, participants will undergo assessments including clinical remission rates at week 12, endoscopic and histological improvements, symptom tracking, quality of life questionnaires, and safety monitoring for adverse events. Follow-up visits occur up to 45 days after the last dose for those not continuing in the maintenance study. Researchers will also measure drug levels and immune responses over the study period to better understand treatment effects.

Researchers are comparing the rates of surgical and minimally invasive interventions, as well as any harms, in Medicare beneficiaries treated with the MILD procedure versus those treated with interspinous process decompression IPD for lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication. This observational study uses Medicare claims data to follow patients for 24 months after their initial procedure starting from January 1, 2017. The purpose is to evaluate outcomes between these two types of procedures without requiring prior patient enrollment or consent. The study includes two groups patients who received MILD, which is a percutaneous image-guided lumbar decompression performed under fluoroscopic guidance through a dorsal approach to the spine, and patients who received IPD, a different device-based decompression procedure. Data on reoperations and complications will be collected for both groups over a 24-month follow-up period using Medicare claims. Enrollment continues until the sponsor decides to stop. Participants involvement is passive as the study uses existing Medicare claims data. Researchers will monitor rates of harms related to the initial procedure and subsequent surgical or minimally invasive interventions over two years. No direct patient visits or interventions are conducted, and the study is exempt from institutional review board oversight. The total study duration extends to December 2026, covering cases treated since early 2017.