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Researchers are evaluating a new behavioral intervention called Goal-focused Emotion-Regulation Therapy (GET) for young Latino/Hispanic men who survived cancer diagnosed between ages 15 and 39. The study compares GET with Individual Supportive Listening (ISL), a non-directive supportive therapy, to see how these approaches affect distress symptoms, emotion regulation, goal navigation skills, and stress-related biological markers. The trial builds on earlier research showing young cancer survivors often face ongoing psychological and physical challenges, and it focuses on culturally relevant support for this group. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive six sessions of either GET or ISL over an eight-week period. GET helps participants identify and work toward important personal goals by teaching strategies for goal refinement, progress tracking, and emotional regulation. ISL sessions provide attentive listening and encouragement without direct guidance, matching the time and attention of GET. Both interventions are delivered individually via an interactive video platform. Assessments occur before treatment, immediately after the eight-week intervention, and again at a three-month follow-up. During the study, participants will complete psychological evaluations and provide biological samples to measure changes in distress, inflammation, and stress hormones. Researchers will track outcomes at baseline, post-treatment, and three months later to assess both immediate and lasting effects. The study also examines cultural factors influencing response to treatment. Results will help refine GET for future larger trials and aim to improve long-term well-being in young Latino/Hispanic cancer survivors.

This research aims to evaluate a new biobehavioral intervention called Goal-focused Emotion-Regulation Therapy (GET) designed to help young adult men with testicular cancer manage distress, improve emotional regulation, and enhance goal navigation skills. The study focuses on young adults aged 18 to 39, a critical period for goal attainment disrupted by cancer diagnosis and treatment. Researchers will also assess stress-related biological markers and psychological outcomes over time to understand how the intervention may influence long-term well-being. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either six individual sessions of GET or Individual Supportive Listening (ISL) over eight weeks. GET involves identifying important personal goals, refining them, and learning strategies to overcome obstacles and regulate emotions, aiming to improve self-regulation and sense of purpose. ISL serves as a control, providing supportive therapy through attentive listening and encouragement without directive strategies. Both interventions are delivered via an interactive video platform. During the study, participants will complete assessments at baseline, immediately after the intervention, and at three and six months post-intervention. These include psychological evaluations of anxiety and depression, measurement of stress-sensitive biomarkers such as inflammatory markers and cortisol levels, and questionnaires on emotional and goal-related skills. Researchers will monitor changes over time to evaluate the intervention's impact on distress and biobehavioral health in young adult testicular cancer survivors.

Researchers are evaluating a new treatment called ifinatamab deruxtecan (I-DXd) for men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). This study compares I-DXd to chemotherapy to see if it helps people live longer overall and live longer without their cancer worsening. It is a Phase 3, open-label trial focused on patients who have progressed on prior therapies and have evidence of metastatic disease. Participants receive either I-DXd through an intravenous infusion every 3 weeks or docetaxel chemotherapy administered every 3 weeks. Prednisone tablets are also given daily as part of the treatment plan. Before each I-DXd dose, premedication is provided to help prevent nausea and vomiting using a combination of drugs such as corticosteroids and anti-nausea medicines. Treatment continues until disease progression, unacceptable side effects, or other reasons to stop. During the study, researchers monitor overall survival and how long patients live without their cancer progressing, for up to about 36 months. Participants undergo tumor tissue collection, scans, and assessments to track disease status and side effects. Safety is closely watched throughout treatment. The study includes men aged 18 and older with confirmed prostate cancer and metastatic disease who have previously received certain hormone therapies but no prior taxane chemotherapy for mCRPC.

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.

This research aims to evaluate and compare the effectiveness and safety of a new artificial tear formulation called ABBV-444 with Refresh Optive Unit Dose in adults diagnosed with Dry Eye Disease (DED), a chronic condition caused by insufficient or poor-quality tear production. The study is a Phase 3, multicenter, double-masked, randomized trial involving around 250 adult participants across approximately 20 sites in the United States. Participants begin the study with a 7-day run-in period using REFRESH PLUS eye drops. Those who meet eligibility criteria are then randomly assigned to receive either ABBV-444 eye drops or REFRESH OPTIVE Unit Dose eye drops. Both groups will use their assigned treatment for a 90-day period. These are topical eye drop treatments administered regularly during the study. During the study, participants will attend multiple visits at the study sites for medical assessments and to complete questionnaires. Researchers will monitor changes in symptoms using the Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) score from baseline to day 90 and track any adverse events. The study includes detailed eye tests such as tear breakup time and staining assessments to evaluate treatment effects and safety over the 90-day treatment period.

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, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of IMP1734, a PARP1 selective inhibitor, in participants with advanced solid tumors. The study aims to assess preliminary efficacy and find the best dosing for future clinical development. This first-in-human trial is conducted in two parts, focusing on patients with recurrent, advanced, or metastatic solid tumors including metastatic prostate, ovarian, breast, and other solid tumors with specific genetic mutations. The trial has two main phases: Part 1 involves dose escalation of IMP1734 as a monotherapy to determine the maximum tolerated or achievable dose in solid tumors. Part 2 focuses on dose optimization to select the optimal dose for further clinical use. Treatment involves oral administration of IMP1734, with dose escalation steps and combination dose escalations in specific cancers like metastatic prostate cancer, ovarian, and breast cancer. Participants will undergo regular assessments to monitor safety through adverse event tracking, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic evaluations, and tumor response measurements using criteria like RECIST1.1, CA125, or PSA. The study includes monitoring for serious adverse events from consent until 30 plus 7 days after the last dose. Dose-limiting toxicities are assessed during the first treatment cycle. Participants are expected to have adequate organ function, a life expectancy of at least 12 weeks, and will be followed closely during the trial to evaluate the drug's safety and potential anti-tumor activity.

Researchers are conducting a global, multicenter, prospective observational registry to study patients with Pompe disease, including those with late-onset Pompe disease (LOPD) and infantile-onset Pompe disease (IOPD). The study includes both patients who are untreated and those receiving approved Pompe disease therapies. The main goals are to assess the long-term safety and real-world effectiveness of these treatments, understand their impact on quality of life and patient-reported outcomes, and describe the natural history of untreated Pompe disease. Participants may be treated with various therapies including enzyme replacement therapies such as cipaglucosidase alfa delivered by intravenous infusion, alglucosidase alfa or avalglucosidase alfa once approved locally, and miglustat co-administered with ATB200. Patients not receiving any medical therapy for Pompe disease are also included. The study gathers data from both treated and untreated patients as they are managed in routine clinical practice. Throughout the study, participant data will be collected to monitor the frequency of adverse events and serious adverse events over a period of five years. Researchers will also evaluate treatment effectiveness, quality of life, and patient-reported outcomes during this time. This observational approach allows for long-term safety monitoring and understanding of Pompe disease progression in a real-world setting.

Researchers are evaluating multiple independent pain treatments under a master protocol designed for chronic pain conditions including osteoarthritis of the knee, chronic low back pain, and diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain. This phase 2 study aims to compare different interventions through disease-state addenda and intervention-specific appendices to better understand their effects on chronic pain. Participants may receive various investigational drugs administered either orally or intravenously, including LY3016859 (IV), LY3556050 (oral), LY3526318 (oral), LY3857210 (oral), or placebo versions given orally or intravenously. Each intervention-specific appendix may begin independently as treatments become available for clinical testing, following the master protocol structure. During the study, participants will be monitored for pain levels using specific scales and assessments related to their condition. Researchers will track the number of participants assigned to each intervention from baseline through week 8. Participants must maintain consistent non-drug pain therapies and discontinue chronic pain medications except for rescue medication during the study. Safety assessments, including physical exams and laboratory tests, will be conducted to ensure participant well-being throughout the trial.

This research investigates how using cannabis (also known as marijuana, weed, or THC) affects the quality of life for patients with multiple myeloma who are undergoing chemotherapy. It aims to compare the experiences of cannabis users and non-users, focusing on potential benefits and harms related to cannabis use. The study uses specific tools like the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Multiple Myeloma (FACT-MM) and symptom assessments to better understand these effects over time. Participants are divided into two groups. One group completes surveys and provides blood samples regularly throughout the study, while healthcare providers complete separate surveys about their care practices. This observational study does not involve giving any new treatments but monitors patients receiving their usual cancer-directed therapies, including any cannabis use. During the study, patients complete questionnaires about their quality of life and symptoms, and medical professionals assess any side effects. The study measures outcomes over up to one year, tracking changes in quality of life and any therapeutic benefits or adverse effects linked to cannabis. Researchers monitor these factors through patient reports and medical evaluations to better understand the impact of cannabis in this patient group.