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Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of rilvegostomig compared to pembrolizumab, both combined with platinum-based doublet chemotherapy, as initial treatments for patients with metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (mNSCLC) whose tumors express PD-L1. This Phase III, randomized, double-blind, global study focuses on patients whose tumors meet the PD-L1 expression threshold of 1% or higher and do not have certain genetic mutations or rearrangements that would require other targeted therapies. Participants receive either rilvegostomig or pembrolizumab intravenously on the first day of each 21-day treatment cycle. Both groups also receive platinum-based chemotherapy drugs such as carboplatin or cisplatin, administered intravenously up to four cycles, along with pemetrexed given intravenously on Day 1 of each cycle. The study monitors these treatments as first-line therapy for metastatic non-squamous NSCLC. During the study, participants undergo regular assessments including imaging scans to measure tumor size and response, as well as evaluations of organ and bone marrow function. Researchers track overall survival and progression-free survival for up to approximately five years. Safety is closely monitored throughout, and patients are followed long-term to assess outcomes related to treatment effectiveness and tolerability.

This is a Phase III, two-arm, randomized, double-blind, global, multicenter study assessing the efficacy and safety of rilvegostomig compared to pembrolizumab, both in combination with platinum-based doublet chemotherapy, as a first-line (1L) treatment for patients with squamous metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (mNSCLC) whose tumors express PD-L1 (tumor cells (TC) ≥ 1%).

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of niraparib compared to temozolomide (TMZ) in adults recently diagnosed with MGMT unmethylated glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). This Phase 3 trial aims to determine if niraparib can improve overall survival compared to the standard treatment with TMZ. The study will enroll 450 participants who have not received prior GBM treatment except surgery or biopsy. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either niraparib or TMZ. Niraparib will be taken orally at 200 mg once daily starting on the first day of radiation therapy (RT) and continued daily during RT for 6-7 weeks, followed by adjuvant niraparib taken daily on Days 1 to 28 of each 28-day cycle until disease progression. The TMZ group will receive 75 mg/m2 orally once daily with RT, then after a 4-week rest, will take adjuvant TMZ 150-200 mg/m2 orally once daily on Days 1 to 5 of each 28-day cycle for up to 6 cycles or until progression. Participants will complete scheduled study visits and keep a diary recording their study medication intake. Researchers will monitor overall survival over 24 months and assess safety and efficacy throughout the study period. Participants must meet specific health and diagnostic criteria and will be closely followed for treatment effects and adverse events.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness and safety of combining ficlatuzumab with cetuximab compared to cetuximab alone in adults with recurrent or metastatic human papillomavirus (HPV)-negative head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). This phase 3 study focuses on participants whose cancer has returned or spread and who have previously been treated with anti-PD-1/PD-L1 immune checkpoint inhibitors and platinum-based chemotherapy. The main goal is to see if the combination improves progression-free survival and overall survival. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: two groups will receive different doses of ficlatuzumab plus cetuximab, and the third group will receive a placebo plus cetuximab. Treatments involve infusions of biological agents, with ficlatuzumab being a monoclonal antibody targeting hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) and cetuximab being an epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) antagonist. The study will enroll about 410 participants and is double-blinded, meaning neither participants nor researchers know who is receiving ficlatuzumab or placebo. During the study, participants will be monitored regularly through imaging scans (CT or MRI) to measure tumor response, along with physical exams and laboratory tests. Researchers will track overall survival from the time of randomization until death from any cause, which may take approximately 44 months. Safety assessments and compliance with study procedures will also be closely observed throughout the trial.

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 the effects of adding cemiplimab, an immunotherapy drug that blocks the PD-1 pathway to help the immune system attack tumor cells, to the usual treatment of docetaxel and ramucirumab in patients with stage IV or recurrent non-small cell lung cancer. This phase II/III Expanded Lung-MAP trial compares cemiplimab combined with docetaxel and ramucirumab versus docetaxel and ramucirumab alone, aiming to improve treatment outcomes in patients who previously received platinum chemotherapy and immunotherapy but developed resistance or disease progression. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two treatment arms. In Arm I, patients receive dexamethasone orally twice daily on days 0-2, ramucirumab and docetaxel intravenously on day 1 of each 21-day cycle. In Arm II, patients receive the same treatments plus cemiplimab intravenously on day 1 of each cycle. Treatment cycles continue every 21 days until disease progression or unacceptable side effects occur. Throughout the study, patients undergo regular blood sample collection and imaging scans such as CT or MRI to monitor disease status. During the study, participants are closely monitored with scans, blood tests, and physical exams to assess overall survival and other outcomes like progression-free survival, response rates, and treatment safety. Researchers also collect blood samples for future molecular studies. After completing treatment, patients are followed up every 3 to 6 months for up to 3 years to track long-term survival and health status. The study measures overall survival from randomization to death from any cause, assessed up to 3 years.

Researchers are evaluating the effects of cannabis and cannabinoid use on cancer-related symptoms in adults newly diagnosed with breast, colorectal, melanoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, or non-small cell lung cancer. This study focuses on patients who are planning to receive or have recently started systemic cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) targeting PD-1, PD-L1, or CTLA-4. The goal is to understand how cannabis use may be associated with symptom changes over time. Participants are enrolled in a non-interventional study where no experimental treatment is given. They complete surveys about their symptoms and cannabis use, and their medical records are reviewed regularly. The study tracks cancer-related symptoms monthly for up to 12 months after enrollment, allowing researchers to observe symptom patterns during ongoing cancer treatment. An optional substudy is available at select sites for patients with non-small cell lung cancer receiving paclitaxel and ICIs. During the study, participants complete online surveys in English or Spanish at their convenience, either at home or in clinic. Medical records are examined to gather information on treatments and health status. The main outcome measured is cancer-related symptoms, assessed monthly for one year. Safety monitoring includes ensuring participants have an expected life expectancy of at least six months and are not enrolled in hospice. The study aims to enroll 2000 patients across multiple sites in the United States.

Researchers are collecting blood and tissue samples from people with and without cancer to study and evaluate tests that could help detect cancer early. The goal is to create a blinded reference set of samples to validate blood-based tests for early detection of multiple types of cancer, including leukemia, lymphoma, breast, lung, and others. The study also aims to assess how well these tests perform at the time of initial cancer diagnosis, considering different tumor types and cancer stages. Participants complete a baseline questionnaire and provide blood samples at registration and again 12 months later. Those diagnosed with cancer may also provide tissue samples at these times. The study includes patients aged 40 to 75 years, with cancer diagnoses at various stages or individuals without cancer. Special procedures are in place for patients with high suspicion of certain cancers before confirmation. During the study, researchers collect detailed information through questionnaires, blood draws, and tissue sampling to analyze test accuracy. Participants are monitored for up to one year after registration to follow outcomes. The primary measure is providing this blinded set of blood samples to help validate future cancer detection tests, supporting research that could improve early diagnosis and treatment.

Researchers are evaluating how to best recommend chemotherapy for patients with colon cancer after surgery by using the presence or absence of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) in the blood. This approach aims to identify microscopic residual tumor cells and may provide better risk prediction for cancer recurrence compared to traditional methods. The trial focuses on patients with Stage IIB, IIC, or III colon cancer who have undergone complete tumor removal. Participants will have their tumor tissue and blood tested centrally using the Signatera assay to determine ctDNA status. Patients without detectable ctDNA may avoid chemotherapy, while those with detectable ctDNA are considered at higher risk and will be randomly assigned to receive different chemotherapy regimens, including mFOLFOX6, CAPOX, or mFOLFIRINOX, given intravenously or orally over periods ranging from 3 to 6 months. The study includes initial screening, treatment, and possible second randomization for patients whose ctDNA status changes during monitoring. During the study, participants will undergo various assessments including blood tests, imaging scans, and performance evaluations to monitor their health and response to therapy. Researchers will track the time to ctDNA positivity and disease-free survival for up to 3 and 5 years, respectively. Safety and treatment effects will be closely observed throughout the study duration, ensuring thorough follow-up and monitoring for all participants.

Researchers are evaluating different treatment combinations for younger patients with intermediate risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in this phase II MyeloMATCH trial. The study compares three regimens: cytarabine with daunorubicin, cytarabine with daunorubicin plus venetoclax, and venetoclax with azacitidine. The goal is to see if adding venetoclax improves the elimination of AML cells by at least 20% compared to the standard cytarabine and daunorubicin treatment. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three treatment groups. One group receives daunorubicin intravenously on days 2-4, continuous intravenous cytarabine on days 2-8, and oral venetoclax daily on days 1-11, with possible reinduction cycles. Another group receives azacitidine intravenously or subcutaneously on days 1-7 or days 1-5 and 8-9, plus oral venetoclax daily for 28 days, repeated for 2 cycles. The last group receives daunorubicin intravenously on days 1-3 and continuous intravenous cytarabine on days 1-7, with possible reinduction. Treatments continue unless disease progresses or unacceptable side effects occur. During the study, participants undergo bone marrow aspirations and blood sample collections to monitor response. Follow-up visits occur 4 weeks after treatment, then every 3 months for the first year, every 6 months in the second year, and yearly afterward. Researchers measure how well the treatments eliminate measurable residual disease and assess remission rates, side effects, survival outcomes, and treatment responses based on genetic features.