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Researchers are looking for ways to treat germinal center B-cell-like diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (GCB DLBCL). DLBCL is a fast-growing blood cancer that affects B-cells. GCB is a type of DLBCL that affects young B-cells that are still maturing. The goal of this study is to learn if more people who receive zilovertamab vedotin (MK-2140) and R-CHP have the cancer respond (go away) than those who receive polatuzumab vedotin and R-CHP.

This trial investigates the safety and effectiveness of rilvegostomig combined with fluoropyrimidine and trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) compared to trastuzumab, chemotherapy, and pembrolizumab in adults with HER2-positive locally advanced or metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma whose tumors express PD-L1 with a combined positive score of 1 or higher. Additionally, rilvegostomig combined with trastuzumab and chemotherapy is studied separately to understand each component's contribution. This Phase 2, randomized, open-label, global study is conducted at 200-250 sites in about 25 countries. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three arms: Arm A receives rilvegostomig, fluoropyrimidine, and T-DXd; Arm B receives trastuzumab, chemotherapy, and pembrolizumab; Arm C receives rilvegostomig, trastuzumab, and chemotherapy. Treatments are administered mostly by intravenous infusion every three weeks, with capecitabine given orally twice daily. The study compares these treatment regimens to evaluate their effects on the cancer. Throughout the study, participants undergo assessments including tumor measurements, organ function tests, and heart function evaluation to ensure safety and monitor disease progression. The main outcomes measured are progression-free survival and overall survival for up to approximately six years. Researchers will also monitor adverse events and overall health status during and after treatment.

Researchers are evaluating alisertib monotherapy in patients with extensive stage small cell lung cancer (SCLC) who have already undergone treatment with a platinum-based chemotherapy and an anti-PD-L1 immunotherapy. This Phase 2 study aims to identify biomarker-defined subgroups that might benefit most from alisertib and to assess the drug's effectiveness, safety, and how it is processed by the body. Participants may have received up to two prior systemic anti-cancer therapies for SCLC. The study involves giving patients alisertib in the form of enteric-coated tablets. The study focuses on a specific group of patients who have progressed after previous treatments. There are no details provided about dosing schedules or additional treatment periods within the source. During the study, researchers will measure outcomes such as objective response rate, duration of response, disease control rate, progression-free survival, and overall survival, all assessed within biomarker-defined subgroups up to 36 months from the first dose. Participants will be monitored throughout this period to evaluate these outcomes and to observe safety and pharmacokinetics.

Researchers are evaluating whether tucatinib combined with trastuzumab and mFOLFOX6 works better than the standard treatments for people with HER2 positive metastatic colorectal cancer, which is cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. This phase 3 study also aims to identify the side effects that may occur with this drug combination. Participants must have HER2 positive disease confirmed by testing and measurable cancer according to specific criteria. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will receive tucatinib taken orally twice daily along with intravenous trastuzumab and the mFOLFOX6 chemotherapy regimen, which includes oxaliplatin, leucovorin or levoleucovorin, and fluorouracil given by IV every two weeks. The other group will receive standard care, which could be mFOLFOX6 alone or combined with either bevacizumab or cetuximab, both given by IV on specific schedules. Treatment continues as per the study protocol. During the study, participants will be monitored for progression-free survival up to about three years using imaging reviewed by independent experts. Researchers will assess side effects and disease response. Participants must be able to provide tumor tissue samples for testing and have a good performance status. The study includes brain imaging to check for metastases and monitors safety closely throughout the treatment period.

Researchers are evaluating two treatment combinations for patients with melanoma that has spread to the brain and has a specific BRAF-V600 mutation. This phase II trial compares encorafenib, binimetinib, and nivolumab against ipilimumab and nivolumab to determine which approach better controls and shrinks brain metastases from melanoma. The study also aims to assess overall survival, response rates, treatment duration, and side effects of each regimen. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group receives encorafenib orally once daily, binimetinib orally twice daily, and nivolumab intravenously every 28 days. The other group receives nivolumab intravenously and ipilimumab intravenously during the first four cycles, with cycles every 21 days initially, then every 28 days thereafter. Treatment continues unless the disease worsens or side effects become unacceptable. After treatment ends, participants have follow-up visits every six months for two years, then yearly until three years after starting the study. During the trial, participants undergo brain MRIs to monitor tumor response using standardized criteria. Imaging, tumor tissue, spinal fluid, stool, and blood samples are collected for research. Safety and effectiveness are carefully assessed through scans, physical exams, lab tests, and side effect monitoring. Progression-free survival up to three years after randomization is the main outcome. Participants remain in the study for about three years with periodic evaluations to track their health and disease status.

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 evaluating the safety and effectiveness of IPN10200, a medication designed to prevent episodic and chronic migraines in adults aged 18 to 80. Migraines cause severe throbbing pain often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light and sound, caused by brain activation releasing pain-related chemicals. IPN10200 works by stopping the release of these chemical messengers, and this phase II study aims to find the right dose that balances safety and efficacy. The study has three periods: first, a screening to check eligibility; second, Step 1 where two different doses of IPN10200 are tested sequentially in two groups, with injections given into muscles of the head, face, and neck and safety monitored over 36 weeks; third, Step 2 where new participants with episodic or chronic migraine are randomly assigned to receive one of two doses or a placebo, also via injections in the same areas, with monitoring continuing until Week 36. Participants will complete a daily electronic migraine diary and questionnaires throughout the study lasting up to 44 weeks. Researchers will monitor safety by tracking adverse events, laboratory changes, vital signs, facial exams, ECG readings, and antibody development. They will also measure changes in monthly migraine days to evaluate treatment effectiveness while ensuring participant safety throughout the study.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effects of the medicine PF-07248144 combined with fulvestrant for treating hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer. This type of breast cancer involves cancer cells that grow in response to hormones like estrogen and progesterone but have little or no HER2 protein. The study focuses on people whose breast cancer worsened after treatment with cyclin dependent kinase (CDK) 4/6 inhibitor therapy. The trial is a phase 3, open-label, randomized study comparing PF-07248144 plus fulvestrant to other therapies chosen by doctors. Participants will receive either PF-07248144 tablets daily at home in 28-day cycles combined with fulvestrant injections at the clinic, or the usual treatment of everolimus tablets with endocrine therapy (either exemestane or fulvestrant). The study doctor will help decide the hormone therapy before starting treatment. The trial compares the experiences of those taking PF-07248144 plus fulvestrant with those receiving standard treatments to assess safety and effectiveness. During the study, researchers will monitor participants for disease progression or death, using blinded independent central review based on standard tumor response criteria. The main outcome measure is progression-free survival for up to about 2 years from randomization. Regular assessments, including clinical visits for injections and evaluations, will help track treatment effects and safety throughout the study.

Researchers are evaluating the study medicine PF-08046054 compared to the standard chemotherapy drug docetaxel in adults with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has spread or cannot be removed with surgery or radiation. Participants must have PD-L1 expression on 1% or more of their tumor cells and have experienced cancer progression during or after treatment with PD-L1 or PD-1 inhibitors, platinum-based chemotherapy, and targeted therapies for those with known genetic mutations. The trial is a Phase 3 randomized study to better understand how well PF-08046054 works alone compared to docetaxel alone. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either PF-08046054 or docetaxel. Those in the PF-08046054 group will get intravenous (IV) infusions twice every 21-day cycle, while those in the docetaxel group will receive one IV infusion every 21 days. The treatment period may last up to 5 years if their NSCLC responds to the therapy. No other treatments are combined during the study period. Throughout the study, participants will have regular clinic visits for evaluations and monitoring to see how they respond to the treatment. Researchers will collect information on overall survival over approximately 5 years. They will also monitor safety and disease progression during these visits to understand the long-term effects and benefits of the treatments.

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.