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Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of the FloStent, a medical device designed to treat men experiencing symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). This clinical study compares the FloStent to a sham procedure, which involves flexible cystoscopy without deploying the device. The purpose is to assess how well the FloStent improves urinary symptoms in men with BPH. Participants will undergo a flexible cystoscopy. Those assigned to the treatment group will have the FloStent deployed during the procedure, while those in the control group will have the cystoscopy without device deployment. The study is designed as a prospective, multicenter, double-blind, randomized trial ensuring unbiased results. During the 12-month study period, researchers will monitor changes in participants' International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) to measure symptom improvement. Participants must complete all study visits and protocols as part of their involvement. Safety and effectiveness outcomes will be carefully tracked throughout the trial.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of combining durvalumab and domvanalimab compared to durvalumab plus placebo in adults with locally advanced (Stage III), unresectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose disease has not worsened after definitive platinum-based concurrent chemoradiation therapy. This Phase III, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, international study involves multiple centers. Participants receive intravenous infusions of durvalumab and domvanalimab or durvalumab and placebo. The treatments are given after patients have completed concurrent platinum-based chemotherapy and radiation therapy with a total radiation dose of approximately 60 Gy. The study monitors patients over time to assess treatment effects and safety. During the study, participants undergo evaluations including tumor tissue analysis for PD-L1 status, performance status assessments, and monitoring of organ and marrow function. The main outcome measured is progression-free survival up to 8 years after randomization. Researchers also monitor for any adverse effects and disease progression throughout the study period.

This research involves both pediatric and adult patients with various blood-related cancers and other disorders affecting the blood and immune system. It focuses on using unlicensed cryopreserved cord blood units (CBUs) for transplantation, aiming to study how well these unlicensed CBUs support recovery after transplant. The study also looks at important outcomes such as infection transmission, infusion reactions, survival rates, and graft-versus-host disease. Participants will receive transplants using these unlicensed cord blood units as part of a multicenter access and distribution protocol. The study is conducted at multiple U.S. transplant centers under the care of transplant physicians. The transplantation process involves administering these CBUs to patients with hematologic malignancies and other relevant conditions. Patients will be monitored for neutrophil recovery at 60 and 100 days post-transplant to assess engraftment success. Researchers will also evaluate infection rates, serious infusion reactions, survival one year after transplant, and incidences of acute and chronic graft-versus-host disease. Platelet recovery will be tracked as well. The study involves regular assessments to follow patients’ health and transplant outcomes over time.

This research aims to evaluate the clinical benefit and safety of tabelecleucel for treating Epstein-Barr virus-associated post-transplant lymphoproliferative disease (EBV+ PTLD) in patients who have undergone solid organ transplant (SOT) or allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) and have failed prior rituximab or rituximab plus chemotherapy treatments. The study focuses on participants with EBV+ PTLD after failure of rituximab alone or with chemotherapy, including subgroups based on chemotherapy eligibility and transplant type. Tabelecleucel, an off-the-shelf allogeneic T-cell immunotherapy, is given intravenously in 5-week cycles, with doses administered on Days 1, 8, and 15, followed by observation through Day 35. Treatment continues until maximal response, unacceptable side effects, new non-protocol therapy starts, or treatment failure. The study includes cohorts for solid organ transplant recipients (with or without chemotherapy) and hematopoietic cell transplant recipients, with up to 2 or 4 different HLA restrictions allowed, respectively. Participants undergo disease assessments including PET-CT or MRI scans to measure response, and safety is monitored throughout treatment. Follow-up lasts up to 5 years for some participants, with more frequent monitoring every 3 months for others, depending on enrollment timing and response. The primary outcome measured is the objective response rate over 2 years in different participant groups receiving commercial or comparable tabelecleucel products.

Researchers are investigating the effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of combining baxdrostat with dapagliflozin compared to dapagliflozin alone in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and high blood pressure. This Phase III, international, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aims to see if this combination reduces risks such as significant kidney function decline, kidney failure, heart failure events, or cardiovascular death. The study includes a 4-week run-in period where participants not previously treated with SGLT2 inhibitors receive dapagliflozin alone. After this, participants are randomly assigned to receive either baxdrostat plus dapagliflozin or placebo plus dapagliflozin in a double-blinded manner. Study visits occur frequently initially (at 2, 4, 8, 16, 34, and 52 weeks after randomization) and then approximately every 4 months. If participants stop the blinded treatment early, they continue dapagliflozin alone unless specific criteria require its discontinuation. Participants will undergo regular assessments including blood pressure monitoring and laboratory tests related to kidney function and cardiovascular health. The primary outcome measures the reduction in risk of major kidney and heart events over up to 37 months. Even if participants stop the study treatment, they will continue follow-up visits and data collection to ensure comprehensive safety and efficacy evaluation throughout the study duration.

Researchers are evaluating treatments for adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have previously received an anti-CD38 antibody and lenalidomide. The study compares the effectiveness of talquetamab combined with pomalidomide (Tal-P), talquetamab combined with teclistamab (Tal-Tec), and investigator's choice between two standard regimens: elotuzumab with pomalidomide and dexamethasone (EPd), or pomalidomide with bortezomib and dexamethasone (PVd). This Phase 3 trial aims to understand which combination best controls the disease progression. Participants will receive talquetamab as a subcutaneous injection, pomalidomide orally, teclistamab as a subcutaneous injection, elotuzumab intravenously, dexamethasone either orally or intravenously, and bortezomib as a subcutaneous injection. The study involves comparing these combinations with varying administration routes. The trial includes multiple treatment arms to assess different drug combinations in patients who have undergone 1 to 4 prior therapies. During the study, participants will be monitored for progression-free survival up to 3 years and 5 months. Researchers will regularly assess disease status, treatment response, and safety. Participants' performance status will be evaluated, and adherence to treatment and potential side effects will be carefully tracked. This long-term observation will help determine how well each treatment combination controls the disease over time.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of two doses of inhaled pirfenidone (called AP01) compared to a placebo in people with progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF). This Phase 2b study is randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled, involving up to 300 participants who will continue their standard care during the 52-week trial. The goal is to see how well AP01 works and how safe it is when added to usual treatments for PPF. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: high-dose AP01, low-dose AP01, or placebo. All treatments are given as an oral inhalation solution twice daily. The study will last for 52 weeks, during which researchers will monitor and compare the effects of these treatments on lung function and disease progression. During the study, participants will undergo various assessments including lung function tests and clinical evaluations to track their respiratory health. Researchers will check for changes in lung capacity and symptoms and monitor safety throughout the treatment period. The main outcome measured is the impact of AP01 doses compared to placebo after 52 weeks of treatment.

Researchers are investigating the best way to combine chemotherapy and radiation therapy based on how patients with localized non-germinomatous germ cell tumors (NGGCT) in the brain respond to initial chemotherapy. This phase II study aims to optimize radiation treatment for those who respond well to induction chemotherapy to reduce spinal cord relapses, and to use higher dose chemotherapy followed by conventional radiation for patients who do not respond as well. The study evaluates various chemotherapy drugs that work to stop tumor growth in different ways and uses radiation therapy with high-energy x-rays or protons to kill tumor cells and shrink tumors. Participants receive induction chemotherapy with drugs including carboplatin, etoposide, ifosfamide, and thiotepa over multiple cycles. Based on their response, patients are assigned to one of two treatment plans: those with a good response receive whole ventricular plus spinal canal irradiation (WVSCI) radiation therapy, while those with less favorable responses may receive high-dose chemotherapy with peripheral blood stem cell transplantation followed by radiation therapy. Some patients may also undergo second-look surgery depending on their tumor response. Treatments are carefully scheduled and monitored for up to six weeks for radiation and multiple cycles for chemotherapy. During the study, participants undergo regular assessments including MRI scans, cerebrospinal fluid and blood sample collections, and neurocognitive and quality of life evaluations. Researchers monitor tumor response, progression-free survival, overall survival, and treatment side effects for up to 10 years after treatment. Additional evaluations compare outcomes based on radiation type and assess growth and blood counts in younger patients. Patient safety and treatment effectiveness are closely followed throughout the study period.

Researchers are evaluating combination chemotherapy treatments for patients with newly diagnosed stage II-IV diffuse anaplastic Wilms tumors (DAWT) and relapsed favorable histology Wilms tumors (FHWT). This phase II trial aims to assess how adding vincristine and irinotecan to standard chemotherapy regimens affects event-free survival and overall survival compared to historical data. The study also explores kidney toxicity, tumor genetics, and radiation therapy techniques to reduce side effects in children with lung and liver metastases. Two chemotherapy regimens are studied. Arm I (Regimen UH-3) involves cycles of vincristine, doxorubicin, cyclophosphamide, carboplatin, etoposide, and irinotecan given intravenously on specific days every 21 days. Radiation therapy is given around week 7 of cycle 3 if needed. Arm II (Regimen ICE/Cyclo/Topo) includes cycles of ifosfamide, carboplatin, etoposide, cyclophosphamide, and topotecan given intravenously every 21 days, with surgery and/or radiation during certain cycles. Both arms include multiple cycles in absence of disease progression or unacceptable side effects. Participants undergo various scans like CT, PET, MRI, chest x-rays, ultrasounds, and bone scans throughout the trial. Blood samples and biopsies may be collected periodically. After treatment, patients are followed up every 3 months for the first 2 years, every 6 months for years 3-4, and once at year 5. The main outcomes measured are event-free survival and overall survival up to 5 years, along with monitoring kidney health and treatment effects.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of lower dose radiation therapy after chemotherapy using Carboplatin and Etoposide in treating children and young adults with central nervous system (CNS) germinomas. This phase II trial aims to see if reducing the standard radiotherapy dose can eliminate CNS germinomas while causing fewer long-term side effects. The study includes patients aged 3 to under 30 years with various types of CNS germinomas, including localized, bifocal, basal ganglia, thalamic, and metastatic germinomas. Participants receive up to four cycles of chemotherapy with intravenous Carboplatin and Etoposide every 21 days. After chemotherapy, patients are assigned to one of seven treatment groups based on tumor response and location. Radiation therapy is given using advanced techniques like 3-dimensional conformal radiation or intensity-modulated radiation and proton therapy, delivered once daily five days a week for durations between 16 and 24 days depending on the group. Some patients may also undergo a second-look surgery. Blood, cerebrospinal fluid, and tissue samples are collected for future biological studies. During the study, patients undergo regular magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans and may have lumbar punctures for cerebrospinal fluid collection. Researchers assess event-free survival at 2 and 3 years after radiation starts, along with overall survival, treatment responses, and long-term effects on neuroendocrine function and cognitive, social, and behavioral outcomes. Follow-up visits occur every 3 months for the first year, every 4 months for the next two years, then annually for up to 10 years to monitor safety and disease status.