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Researchers are evaluating whether combining pasritamig with docetaxel can extend the time before prostate cancer worsens in men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer mCRPC, a type of prostate cancer that continues to grow despite low hormone levels. This Phase 3 study compares pasritamig plus docetaxel against docetaxel alone to see if the combination improves radiographic progression-free survival rPFS, which is the time until disease progression or death as seen on scans. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either pasritamig together with docetaxel or docetaxel plus prednisoneprednisolone as background medication. Treatment continues until disease progression is confirmed by scans or other criteria are met. The study is open-label, meaning both participants and researchers know which treatment is given. During the trial, participants will have regular scans such as CT, MRI, or bone scans to monitor disease progression, assessed by independent review. Researchers will also evaluate overall survival, symptom progression, response rates, prostate-specific antigen PSA levels, quality of life measures, and safety by tracking adverse events and lab results. The study may last up to approximately 4 years and 5 months, with frequent assessments throughout.

Researchers are evaluating whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to the usual chemotherapy regimen can improve outcomes for patients with MammaPrint High 2 Risk MP2 stage II-III hormone receptor positive, HER2 negative breast cancer. This phase III trial focuses on comparing breast cancer event-free survival and other measures between patients receiving chemotherapy alone and those receiving chemotherapy with durvalumab. Immunotherapy may help enhance the bodys immune response against cancer, while chemotherapy works to stop tumor growth in various ways. Participants are first tested for MP2 status using MammaPrint on previously collected tissue. Those with MP2 results are randomized into two groups. One group receives paclitaxel intravenously on days 1 and 8 every 14 days for six cycles, followed by doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide intravenously every 14 days for four cycles. The other group receives the same chemotherapy schedule combined with durvalumab given intravenously over 60 minutes on specific cycles. Mammography and optional tumor tissue and blood sample collections occur during the study. During the study, participants undergo assessments including mammography, tumor biopsies, blood tests, and quality-of-life questionnaires. Researchers measure outcomes such as event-free survival, response rates, relapse-free survival, overall survival, treatment side effects, and patient-reported fatigue and physical health. After treatment completion, participants are followed for up to 10 years to monitor long-term outcomes and survival. Specimens are also banked for future research.

This research aims to explore how heat exposure treatments affect adults aged 18 to 65 who are currently experiencing depressive symptoms. The study will compare the effects of a single Whole Body Hyperthermia heat therapy session alone versus the same heat session followed immediately by a cold water plunge. The goal is to understand whether adding cold exposure after heat therapy can improve emotional well-being in people with depression. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will receive a single heat treatment using the Clearlight Sauna Dome for up to 140 minutes. The other group will receive the same heat session followed immediately by a cold water plunge lasting up to 10 minutes in 55-degree Fahrenheit water. A second group of adults without depression will undergo the same treatments for comparison. During the study, participants will complete assessments of their depressive symptoms at baseline, and then again at 1 week and 2 weeks after treatment. Researchers will use tools such as the Montgomery-sberg Depression Rating Scale to measure changes in mood. Participants will also complete other questionnaires assessing mental well-being, anxiety, disability, and quality of life. The study will monitor participants throughout the study visits and follow-ups to evaluate the treatment effects on depression.

Researchers are evaluating how to best recommend chemotherapy for patients with Stage IIB, IIC, or Stage III colon cancer based on the presence or absence of circulating tumor DNA ctDNA after surgery. This Phase IIIII trial explores whether ctDNA status can help guide decisions about the need for adjuvant chemotherapy and identify the optimal chemotherapy regimen for those at high risk of recurrence. Circulating tumor DNA is a promising biomarker that may detect microscopic residual cancer cells that traditional methods might miss. Participants are assigned to groups based on their ctDNA results after surgery. Those without detectable ctDNA ctDNA- may undergo serial monitoring without treatment or receive different chemotherapy regimens such as mFOLFOX6 or CAPOX for 3 to 6 months. Patients with detectable ctDNA ctDNA who have a higher risk of recurrence are randomized to receive either standard chemotherapy regimens like mFOLFOX6 or CAPOX for 6 months or a more intensive regimen called mFOLFIRINOX for 6 months. Central ctDNA testing is performed using the Signatera test to guide these assignments. During the study, participants have blood samples collected for ctDNA testing and undergo imaging scans to check for cancer recurrence. Researchers assess disease-free survival, overall survival, and chemotherapy compliance over several years. The study includes monitoring for safety and treatment effects, with follow-up planned for up to 5 years after randomization. Participants health status, laboratory tests, and tumor markers are regularly evaluated throughout the treatment and follow-up periods.

This research evaluates the combination of pembrolizumab, an immunotherapy drug, with radiation therapy after chemotherapy in patients with muscle invasive bladder cancer. The goal is to prevent the need for surgery to remove the bladder cystectomy following standard chemotherapy that aims to shrink or eliminate the tumor. This phase II trial focuses on bladder preservation and improving survival without bladder removal in this patient group. Participants receive photon beam radiation therapy daily from Monday to Friday for up to 20 treatments. Pembrolizumab is given intravenously on the first day of each 21-day cycle, for up to 18 cycles totaling 12 months, including the prior chemotherapy phase. Before and during treatment, patients undergo tissue collection via transurethral resection of bladder tumor TURBT, imaging scans such as CT, MRI, or PET, as well as cystoscopy and urine and blood tests. Throughout the study, patients are monitored for treatment effects, tumor recurrence, metastasis, and overall survival, with assessments of side effects and patient-reported symptoms related to gastrointestinal, urinary, and sexual function. After treatment, follow-up visits occur every 26 weeks until two years, then annually up to five years. Specimens are also collected for future research. The main outcome measured is bladder intact event-free survival within three years after registration.

Researchers are evaluating a treatment approach for early-stage hormone-sensitive, HER-2 negative breast cancer with an Oncotype recurrence score of 18 or less. This Phase III trial compares breast conservation surgery with endocrine therapy alone against breast conservation surgery with both radiation and endocrine therapy. The goal is to see if skipping radiation after lumpectomy is not worse in preventing cancer recurrence in the same breast. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will receive radiation therapy to the breast plus at least five years of endocrine therapy with drugs such as Tamoxifen, Anastrozole, Letrozole, or Exemestane. The other group will receive endocrine therapy only for at least five years without radiation. Radiation must start within 12 weeks of surgery if assigned. Endocrine therapy dosing and schedule are determined by the treating doctor. During the study, participants will have regular follow-ups up to five years to monitor cancer recurrence in the breast and elsewhere, survival, and breast preservation. Assessments will include clinical exams, imaging like mammograms or MRI, and pathology reviews. The main outcome is time to invasive or noninvasive breast tumor recurrence within five years. Some measures will continue through an average of 15 years, including breast conservation rates. Safety and overall health will be monitored throughout and after treatment.

Researchers are investigating whether adding the drug Docetaxel to the usual hormone treatments, Androgen Deprivation Therapy ADT and Androgen-Receptor Pathway Inhibitor ARPI, can better control metastatic castration sensitive prostate cancer in men who have not responded optimally to initial hormone therapy. This phase III, international, open-label, randomized trial seeks to compare the effectiveness of this combined approach against the standard hormone therapy alone. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the standard hormone therapy with ADT plus ARPI or the same hormone therapy combined with Docetaxel chemotherapy. The trial focuses on men with metastatic prostate cancer who continue to have elevated PSA levels after 6 to 12 months of hormone-targeting treatment. Treatments are administered according to physician choice and assignment, and the study evaluates outcomes over a long period. During the trial, participants will be closely monitored with assessments including PSA levels and clinical progression over 39 months. Researchers will measure overall survival as the primary outcome, along with secondary outcomes such as PSA progression, PSA response, PSA kinetics, and progression-free survival. Participants must be accessible for treatment and follow-up to allow for complete documentation of treatment effects and adverse events throughout the study duration.

Researchers are studying premenopausal women with early-stage breast cancer that is estrogen receptor-positive and HER2-negative, focusing on tumors with specific gene recurrence scores. The trial aims to find out if adding chemotherapy to ovarian function suppression plus endocrine therapy improves invasive breast cancer-free survival compared to ovarian function suppression plus endocrine therapy alone. This Phase III trial addresses the need for better treatments in younger women, given their higher risk and past conflicting study results on ovarian suppression and chemotherapy. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups one receiving ovarian function suppression combined with an aromatase inhibitor for five years, and the other receiving adjuvant chemotherapy followed by the same ovarian function suppression and aromatase inhibitor regimen. Choices for the aromatase inhibitor and gonadotropin releasing hormone agonist are made by the investigator, with options including drugs such as goserelin, leuprolide, or triptorelin. Endocrine treatment beyond five years is at the investigators discretion, and bilateral oophorectomy may be used instead of ovarian suppression if preferred. During the study, participants are monitored over 11 years from randomization, with measurements including invasive breast cancer-free survival as the primary outcome. Secondary outcomes include disease-free survival, overall survival, recurrence intervals, menopausal symptoms, and pain during aromatase inhibitor therapy. Safety and treatment effects are assessed through regular evaluations, and participants continue to be followed long term to understand the impact of treatments on their breast cancer outcomes.

Researchers are evaluating the effects of a single dose of psilocybin combined with psychological support on adults aged 18 to 70 who have experienced a major depressive episode lasting at least 60 days. The study also compares different post-dosing interventions, including a device called transcutaneous auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation taVNS, to see how they affect psychological and behavioral outcomes. The trial aims to understand real-world social behavior and identify early responses linked to long-term results. All participants will receive one 25 mg dose of synthesized psilocybin under careful preparation and support, including preparatory sessions, facilitators during dosing, and post-dosing integration sessions. After dosing, participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups twice daily taVNS sessions for 7 days, twice daily sham taVNS sessions for 7 days, or no taVNS. The taVNS and sham sessions include music and guided reflections related to the psilocybin experience. Participants will undergo multiple assessments before and after dosing to measure depression, anxiety, well-being, quality of life, social roles, suicidal thoughts, and any adverse events. Data collection includes questionnaires and devices that record social behavior and experiences over several weeks. The main outcomes focus on depression scores, social participation, and quality of life, with follow-up assessments continuing up to 8 weeks post-dose to monitor effects and safety.

Researchers are evaluating Izalontamab Brengitecan compared to platinum-based chemotherapy for patients with metastatic urothelial cancer that has progressed after immunotherapy. This Phase 23 randomized trial aims to find the best dose and assess progression-free survival and overall survival over up to five years. Participants must have confirmed advanced urothelial carcinoma and have experience with Anti-PD-L1 therapy. Participants will be assigned to receive either Izalontamab Brengitecan or platinum-based chemotherapy such as Cisplatin, Gemcitabine, or Carboplatin at specified doses on defined days. The study includes several arms and evaluates treatment effects in parallel groups. The Phase 2 portion focuses on determining the recommended Phase 3 dose, while Phase 3 assesses efficacy outcomes over several years. Throughout the trial, participants will undergo regular assessments including tumor measurement by RECIST v1.1, performance status evaluations, antibody-drug conjugate concentrations, and quality of life measurements. Outcome measures include progression-free survival, overall survival, objective response, duration of response, and time to response. The study involves long-term follow-up lasting up to five years to monitor treatment effects and safety.