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Researchers are evaluating whether adding immunotherapy drugs brentuximab vedotin and nivolumab to standard chemotherapy, with or without radiation, can improve survival for patients aged 5 to 60 years with newly diagnosed stage I or II classical Hodgkin lymphoma. This phase III trial compares outcomes in groups based on their early response to initial chemotherapy, aiming to understand if immunotherapy can lead to better progression-free survival and overall survival compared to standard treatment alone. The study also looks at side effects, quality of life, and long-term health impacts across different patient groups. Participants first receive two cycles of standard ABVD chemotherapy every 28 days, followed by imaging to classify their response as rapid or slow early responders and their risk status as favorable or unfavorable. Based on these factors, patients are assigned to one of eight treatment arms that include either continued standard chemotherapy regimens or immunotherapy with brentuximab vedotin and nivolumab, sometimes combined with involved-site radiation therapy. Treatments are given intravenously or orally depending on the drugs, and cycles typically last 28 days. Imaging and blood samples are collected regularly throughout the study. Throughout the trial, participants undergo frequent scans such as FDG-PET, CT, MRI, and PET-CT to monitor their disease status. Blood samples and questionnaires assess treatment effects and quality of life. After completing treatment, patients have scheduled follow-up visits every 3 months for the first year, then every 6 months for two years, and annually up to 12 years to track long-term outcomes, side effects, and survival. The main measurements focus on progression-free survival, overall survival, treatment-related adverse events, and patient-reported experiences.

Researchers are evaluating two surgical procedures, bilateral salpingectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, to see how well they reduce the risk of ovarian cancer in women who have BRCA1 gene mutations. The study aims to determine if removing just the fallopian tubes (bilateral salpingectomy) is almost as effective as removing both the fallopian tubes and ovaries (bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy) in lowering ovarian cancer risk. This trial also assesses symptoms related to estrogen loss, quality of life, sexual function, cancer-related distress, decision-making about surgery, and treatment side effects in these patients. Participants choose between two groups: one group undergoes bilateral salpingectomy and may have their ovaries removed later, while the other group undergoes bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. Both groups receive pelvic or transvaginal ultrasounds or pelvic MRI scans during screening, and blood samples are collected throughout the trial. Ancillary studies include quality-of-life assessments and questionnaires. The study also collects tissue and blood samples for future research. After surgery, participants have follow-up visits at 10 to 60 days, then at 6, 12, and 24 months, and annually for up to 20 years. Researchers monitor the time until any high-grade serous carcinomas develop, specifically ovarian, primary peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancers. They also track menopausal symptoms, sexual function, quality of life, cancer distress, medical decisions about surgery, and any adverse events during this long-term follow-up.

Researchers are investigating targeted therapies to treat adults with moderately to severely active Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), a chronic inflammatory disease that causes pain, stiffness, swelling, and loss of joint function. This Phase 2 study includes three substudies that evaluate different treatments for participants who have not responded well to one or two prior biologic or targeted synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (tsDMARD) therapies. The study aims to assess both the effectiveness and safety of these therapies. The study tests three treatment approaches: lutikizumab alone, ravagalimab alone, and a combination of lutikizumab and ravagalimab, each compared against placebo. All treatments are given by subcutaneous injection. About 180 participants will be enrolled across approximately 65 sites worldwide. Participants must be on a stable dose of methotrexate to join the study. The study requires regular visits to hospitals or clinics for treatment and monitoring. During the study, participants will undergo medical assessments, blood tests, and questionnaires to monitor treatment effects and side effects. The main outcomes measured include the percentage of participants achieving a 50% improvement in Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms by week 12 and the number of participants experiencing adverse events up to about week 22. Participants may have a higher treatment burden than usual care due to the study procedures and visits.

This research aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of ruxolitinib cream in children aged 2 to 11 years with nonsegmental vitiligo, a condition that causes loss of skin color in patches. The study is a Phase 3 trial focusing on this pediatric population to better understand how well the treatment works and how safe it is for young patients. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either ruxolitinib cream or a matching vehicle cream, both applied as a thin layer twice daily to the affected skin areas. The treatment is topical and focuses on areas of skin depigmentation, including the face and other body parts. The study measures progress over 24 weeks to determine the proportion of participants who achieve significant improvement in facial vitiligo. Throughout the study, participants will have regular assessments including skin evaluations and safety monitoring. Researchers will track changes in the affected skin areas using the Facial Vitiligo Area Scoring Index. Participants must stop all other vitiligo treatments before starting and during the study. Safety follow-ups will continue after treatment to ensure participant well-being and gather comprehensive data on treatment effects.

Researchers are evaluating whether the medicine vicadrostat, combined with empagliflozin, helps adults with chronic heart failure (HF) who have a weakened heart pumping function, specifically a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) below 40%. Eligible participants must have been diagnosed with chronic HF at least 3 months before joining. The study is a Phase III trial designed to compare the effects of vicadrostat plus empagliflozin against placebo plus empagliflozin in people with symptomatic chronic HF classified as New York Heart Association classes II to IV. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group takes tablets containing vicadrostat and empagliflozin, while the other group takes placebo tablets that look like vicadrostat along with empagliflozin. Tablets are taken once daily for a period ranging from about 6 months up to about 3.5 years. Participants continue their usual heart failure treatments during the study. The study is double-blind, meaning neither the participants nor the study staff know who is receiving which treatment. During the study, participants regularly visit the study site or may have phone contacts for follow-up. They answer questions about their health and well-being. Doctors monitor and record any worsening of heart failure symptoms, hospital visits due to heart failure, or deaths. They also check participants' overall health and note any side effects. The main outcome measured is the time until a participant experiences cardiovascular death, hospitalization for heart failure, or an urgent heart failure visit, over up to 43 months of follow-up.

This study is open to adults aged 18 or above legal age with heart failure. People can join the study if they have heart failure symptoms and a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of 40% or more. The purpose of this study is to find out whether vicadrostat (BI 690517) in combination with empagliflozin helps people with heart failure. Participants are put into 2 groups by chance. Every participant has an equal chance of being in each group. The groups are: * Vicadrostat/empagliflozin group: participants take vicadrostat/empagliflozin as tablets once a day. * Placebo/empagliflozin group: participants take placebo/empagliflozin as tablets once a day. Participants can stay in the study as long as they benefit from treatment and can tolerate it. During this time, they visit their doctors regularly. The doctors regularly check participants' health and take note of any unwanted effects. The study staff may also contact the participants by phone. Participants also regularly answer questions about their well-being. The study does not have a fixed duration. It continues until there is enough data to see if the treatment is working.

Researchers are gathering information on patients with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) who have recently started treatment with DUPIXENT4 (dupilumab). This study aims to understand how DUPIXENT is used in everyday medical care for EoE patients. The research also seeks to improve knowledge about EoE to support future studies and treatment decisions for this condition. Participants will receive dupilumab as it is normally prescribed by their healthcare providers, with no additional study drugs provided by the sponsor. The study is observational, meaning the treatment is given as part of standard care without experimental changes. There are no separate treatment groups or interventions beyond regular clinical use. Participants will complete questionnaires that assess how EoE affects their feelings, symptoms like swallowing difficulty, quality of life, and daily activities. Researchers will also collect information on demographics, disease history, medication use, and medical procedures over a period up to three years after starting dupilumab. This helps monitor treatment patterns and disease changes over time.

Researchers are evaluating the feasibility of using arterial embolization with Lipiodol emulsion to safely and effectively treat chronic Achilles tendon pain caused by Achilles tendinopathy in adults aged 25 to 80. This early phase 1 study aims to determine if this procedure reduces pain over 12 months, as measured by the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and to assess the safety based on the frequency of serious medical problems or adverse events related to the device. Participants will undergo a minimally invasive procedure where a doctor uses a small catheter to inject a temporary blocking agent called LipioJoint into specific blood vessels supplying the Achilles tendon. The procedure targets the increased blood vessels associated with chronic tendinopathy to help reduce pain and inflammation. A maximum of 5 mL of Lipiodol mixed with contrast media is used, guided by fluoroscopy to achieve near stasis of blood flow in the targeted vessels. After the procedure, participants will receive a follow-up phone call one day later to check for early side effects. They will also attend four follow-up visits at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months where pain intensity surveys will be completed and any changes in other therapies or medications will be recorded. Researchers will monitor pain changes and safety outcomes over the 12-month period to evaluate the procedure's impact and any adverse events.

Researchers are investigating the addition of an immunotherapy drug called durvalumab to standard chemotherapy treatment in patients with MammaPrint High 2 Risk (MP2) stage II-III hormone receptor positive, HER2 negative breast cancer. This phase III trial aims to compare the effectiveness of usual chemotherapy alone versus chemotherapy combined with durvalumab. Immunotherapy with durvalumab may help the immune system attack cancer cells and prevent tumor growth and spread, while chemotherapy drugs like paclitaxel, doxorubicin, and cyclophosphamide work to stop cancer cells from growing or dividing. Previous studies suggest patients with an MP2 result might respond better to this combined treatment approach. Participants first undergo MammaPrint testing to confirm MP2 status before randomization into two groups. One group receives paclitaxel intravenously on days 1 and 8 every 14 days for 6 cycles, followed by doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide intravenously on day 1 every 14 days for 4 cycles. The other group receives the same chemotherapy schedule plus durvalumab intravenously over 60 minutes on specified cycles during both chemotherapy phases. Mammography is performed during screening, and optional tissue and blood samples are collected for future studies. Throughout the study, participants are monitored through various assessments including imaging, physical exams, laboratory tests, and quality of life questionnaires focusing on fatigue and physical and mental health. Researchers track breast cancer event-free survival and other outcomes such as treatment side effects and response rates. After completing treatment, patients are followed for up to 10 years or until death to evaluate long-term outcomes and safety.

Researchers are evaluating the addition of nivolumab to the usual treatment of paclitaxel and ramucirumab in patients with advanced or locally unresectable stomach or esophageal adenocarcinoma. This phase II/III trial aims to determine if adding nivolumab improves progression-free survival and overall survival compared to paclitaxel and ramucirumab alone. The study also assesses response rates, disease control, safety, tolerability, and quality of life in participants with PD-L1 CPS 21 1 advanced gastric or esophageal cancer. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two treatment groups. The first group receives nivolumab IV on day 1 of each 28-day cycle, ramucirumab IV on days 1 and 15, and paclitaxel IV on days 1, 8, and 15. The second group receives ramucirumab IV on days 1 and 15 and paclitaxel IV on days 1, 8, and 15 of each cycle. Treatment continues every 28 days until disease progression or unacceptable side effects occur. Optional blood samples may be collected during the study. Imaging with CT and MRI is performed throughout. Participants undergo scans and assessments at baseline and during treatment to monitor cancer progression and treatment effects. They also complete questionnaires on quality of life and symptoms. After treatment ends, participants are followed up at 30, 60, and 90 days and then every 6 months for up to 3 years. Researchers measure progression-free survival and overall survival as primary outcomes, along with other safety and patient-reported measures.