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Researchers are evaluating the drug LP352 in a phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to study its effects on seizures in children and adults with Dravet Syndrome DS. This serious condition involves various seizure types with onset between 1 and 20 months of age. The study aims to test the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of LP352 compared to placebo over a total duration of about 24 months. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either LP352 or a matching placebo. LP352 or placebo will be given orally or through a feeding tube. The study includes three main phases a Screening phase, a Titration period where doses are gradually increased to the highest tolerated level, and a Maintenance period to assess ongoing treatment effects. Afterward, participants will undergo a Taper period to reduce dosing and a Follow-Up phase for observation. During the study, participants will be monitored for seizure frequency changes, safety, and tolerability. Researchers will track countable motor seizures and measure percent change compared to baseline over up to 15 weeks. Participants or caregivers will complete seizure diaries, and stable antiseizure medication use is required. Safety evaluations will continue up to 21 weeks, with study visits scheduled throughout these phases. Total participation lasts approximately two years.

This research aims to evaluate siplizumab, an anti-CD2 monoclonal antibody, for preventing rejection in adults undergoing kidney transplants due to end stage kidney disease. The study compares two different doses of siplizumab with rabbit anti-thymocyte globulin rATG, focusing on safety and how well participants maintain their kidney transplant without rejection or graft loss. The trial also investigates how siplizumab behaves in the body compared to rATG. About 120 adults who need kidney transplants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups two groups receive different doses of siplizumab, and the third receives rATG. All participants will also take standard anti-rejection medicines before, during, and after transplant, along with medicines to reduce reactions and prevent infections. The study includes premedication and background immunosuppressive therapy throughout. Assessments and procedures will continue for 12 months after the transplant. Participants will provide medical and medication histories, undergo physical exams, vital sign checks, blood tests, and heart electrical activity recordings ECGs at various visits. Safety evaluations include viral monitoring, lab tests, and adverse event tracking. The studys main outcome is to assess safety over 12 months, with additional monitoring of transplant success, rejection episodes, and how siplizumab is processed in the body. Follow-up will continue until one year after transplant or study end.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of pembrolizumab combined with sacituzumab govitecan-hziy compared to standard chemotherapy treatments in patients with advanced urothelial cancer that has spread locally or to other parts of the body. This phase III trial focuses on patients whose cancer has not responded to prior anti-PDL1 therapy. The study aims to compare overall survival, progression-free survival, response rates, duration of response, treatment side effects, and quality of life between the new combination therapy and usual chemotherapy care. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two treatment groups. One group receives standard chemotherapy options such as carboplatin or cisplatin with gemcitabine, or alternatively docetaxel or paclitaxel, given intravenously in 21-day cycles for up to six cycles or until disease progression or unacceptable side effects. The other group receives pembrolizumab intravenously on day 1 and sacituzumab govitecan-hziy intravenously on days 1 and 8 every 21 days for up to 35 cycles or two years, unless disease progresses or side effects become unacceptable. Both groups undergo blood tests and imaging scans like CT or MRI throughout the study. During the trial, participants will have regular assessments including blood sample collection and imaging to monitor their cancer status and treatment effects. Researchers will also evaluate patient-reported quality of life and fatigue at multiple time points up to 12 months. After completing treatment, participants are followed up 30 days later and then annually for five years to track survival and health outcomes. This comprehensive approach helps researchers understand both the clinical outcomes and the impact on patients well-being over time.

Researchers are evaluating the real-world use and safety of BRIUMVI4 ublituximab-xiiy in adults with relapsing multiple sclerosis RMS. The study aims to understand the safety, effectiveness, and treatment experience of participants prescribed this medication outside of controlled clinical trials. This observational study is sponsored by TG Therapeutics, Inc. and focuses on patients receiving routine care with BRIUMVI4. Participants in this study will receive BRIUMVI4 through intravenous infusion as prescribed for RMS treatment. The study includes participants who have been prescribed BRIUMVI4 but have not yet received their first infusion at the start of the study. No placebo or other interventions are involved, and the study observes the treatment as it is given in real-world medical settings. During the study, participants will be monitored for up to 96 weeks to assess their annualized relapse rate ARR. Researchers will also track adverse events, serious adverse events, and infusion-related reactions at each infusion. Participant safety and treatment experience will be observed through regular clinical assessments and data collection, with the study lasting until April 2032.

Researchers are evaluating orelabrutinib, a brain-penetrating BTK inhibitor, in adults with Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis PPMS. This phase 3, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, multicenter study compares orelabrutinib to placebo to assess its efficacy and safety in treating PPMS. About 705 participants aged 18 to 60 years will be enrolled globally with a 21 randomization favoring orelabrutinib. Participants will receive either oral orelabrutinib or a matching placebo. Treatment will last approximately 30 to 60 months, with a minimum of 12 months on study drug. The study includes two groups one receiving orelabrutinib and the other receiving placebo, both administered orally. The trial design is intended to monitor long-term effects and progression. During the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including disability progression measured over 12 weeks and up to approximately 120 weeks. Evaluations include MRI scans to monitor lesions, timed walking and hand function tests, cognitive testing, and safety assessments such as monitoring adverse events. The study will closely follow participants for up to 5 years to understand the impact of the treatment on disease progression and safety.

Researchers are evaluating whether adding immunotherapy drugs brentuximab vedotin and nivolumab to the standard treatment of chemotherapy with or without radiation improves survival for patients aged 5 to 60 with early stage classical Hodgkin lymphoma. This phase III trial compares progression-free survival and overall survival between the standard therapy and the immunotherapy-enhanced approach, as well as patient-reported outcomes and long-term side effects. Participants initially receive two cycles of ABVD chemotherapy every 28 days and then undergo imaging to classify their early response. Based on risk level and response, patients are assigned to one of eight treatment arms that include either continuing standard chemotherapy, receiving immunotherapy drugs, or combinations with involved-site radiation therapy. Treatments are delivered intravenously or orally in cycles lasting 28 days. Imaging and blood samples are collected throughout the trial. Participants are monitored regularly with PET scans, CT or MRI imaging, and blood tests. Follow-up visits occur every 3 months in the first year, then every 6 months for years two and three, and annually up to 12 years from registration. Researchers assess survival outcomes, adverse events, patient-reported symptoms and quality of life, and metabolic tumor burden. Long-term effects such as cardiovascular and pulmonary health are also evaluated using questionnaires and clinical assessments.

Researchers are studying two surgical procedures to reduce the risk of ovarian cancer in women with BRCA1 genetic mutations. This trial compares bilateral salpingectomy, which removes only the fallopian tubes, with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, which removes both fallopian tubes and ovaries. The goal is to find out if removing just the fallopian tubes with delayed ovary removal is nearly as effective as removing both from the start. Participants choose between two groups one undergoes bilateral salpingectomy with the option of later ovary removal, and the other undergoes bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. Both groups have imaging tests like pelvic ultrasounds or pelvic MRIs during screening and provide blood samples throughout the study. Follow-up visits occur at multiple time points, including 10 to 60 days, 6 months, 12 months, 24 months, and then yearly for up to 20 years. During the study, researchers track if ovarian or related cancers develop and assess symptoms related to estrogen loss, quality of life, cancer-related distress, sexual function, menopausal symptoms, medical decision making, and any adverse events. Various questionnaires and imaging tests support these evaluations. Long-term safety and cancer risk reduction are monitored for up to two decades after surgery.

Researchers are evaluating BHV-7000 as a treatment for adults with refractory focal onset epilepsy, a form of epilepsy that does not respond to standard anti-seizure medications. The study aims to determine if BHV-7000 can reduce seizure frequency and assess its safety and tolerability. This Phase 23 clinical trial is sponsored by Biohaven Therapeutics Ltd. and involves participants aged 18 to 75 years with a diagnosis of focal epilepsy lasting at least one year and resistant to previous treatments. The trial consists of two parts. In Part A, participants are randomly assigned to receive either 25 mg or 50 mg of BHV-7000 once daily or a matching placebo. After completing Part A, participants may enter Part B, which involves randomization to either 75 mg of BHV-7000 once daily or placebo. Both parts are blinded, meaning neither participants nor researchers know who receives the active drug or placebo during the treatment periods. Participants will keep accurate seizure diaries throughout the study to track seizure frequency. Researchers will monitor safety by recording adverse events and laboratory abnormalities from Week 8 to Week 20 in both parts. The main outcome measured in Part B is the change in average seizure frequency over 28 days compared to baseline. Secondary outcomes include the percentage of participants with significant seizure reduction and seizure freedom during the study. The total participation duration includes treatment and follow-up assessments over several weeks.

Researchers are evaluating the use of apixaban compared to aspirin to prevent stroke or death in patients who have had a recent intracerebral hemorrhage ICH and also have atrial fibrillation AF. This phase III randomized, double-blinded trial aims to determine if apixaban is superior in preventing any type of stroke or death, as well as if it leads to better functional recovery measured by the modified Rankin Scale. The study will enroll 700 patients and follow them for 12 to 36 months to assess these outcomes. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either apixaban or aspirin. Apixaban dosing is typically 5 mg twice daily, with a reduced dose of 2.5 mg twice daily for those meeting specific criteria such as older age, lower body weight, or certain medication use. Aspirin is given once daily at a dose of 81 mg. The study includes a treatment period after recent ICH, with careful monitoring for safety and efficacy. During the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including evaluation of stroke occurrence, death, and changes in functional status using the modified Rankin Scale. Safety and adherence will be monitored throughout the follow-up period, which ranges from 12 months up to 3 years. The research team will collect data to understand the benefits and risks of apixaban versus aspirin in this patient population.

Researchers are evaluating a new schedule of alternating cycles of chemoimmunotherapy chemotherapy plus pembrolizumab and immunotherapy pembrolizumab alone as the first treatment for patients with advanced lung or head and neck cancers. This phase II study aims to see if less frequent chemotherapy during the induction phase can effectively control the cancer while preserving quality of life. The trial also monitors safety and response rates over time. The study has three groups based on cancer type. Each group receives alternating cycles combination chemoimmunotherapy cycles consisting of drugs like carboplatin, paclitaxel, pemetrexed, or 5-fluorouracil with pembrolizumab, followed by cycles of pembrolizumab alone. The number of cycles varies by group, with up to four or six cycles during induction. After induction, maintenance therapy with pembrolizumab alone or combined with pemetrexed continues for up to two years. Participants will have regular assessments including imaging and laboratory tests before and during treatment to measure tumor response and monitor side effects. Researchers will track how many patients complete the induction therapy cycles and evaluate overall response rates at 6 weeks. Safety is monitored throughout the study, which can last up to three years for progression and adverse event follow-up. Patients will provide informed consent and be closely monitored during the trial.