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Researchers are evaluating the safety, efficacy, and optimal dosing of a combination of two investigational treatments, BNT323 trastuzumab pamirtecan and BNT327 pumitamig, in people with advanced breast cancer. This includes those with hormone receptor-positive or -negative, HER2-positive, HER2-low, HER2-ultralow, HER2-null breast cancer, or triple-negative breast cancer. The study is a Phase III multi-site, open-label trial with a focus on advanced breast cancer treatment options. The study has two parts. Part 1 involves dose escalation of BNT323 combined with BNT327 to determine the recommended Phase 2 dose using six different dose levels. Part 2, which begins after Part 1 completion, includes dose optimization and exploratory cohorts. Cohort 1 in Part 2 uses randomization into four treatment arms, including combination therapy at different doses and monotherapies of either BNT323 or BNT327. Other cohorts receive the recommended dose without randomization. Participants will undergo assessments including tumor scans and cardiac function tests, with monitoring for side effects and tumor response up to 36 months. Researchers will track dose-limiting toxicities and treatment-emergent adverse events during early treatment cycles and monitor objective response rates and disease control over time. Safety and efficacy data will be collected through scheduled visits and tumor assessments during and after treatment to evaluate the study drugs effects and tolerability.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of volrustomig compared to observation in participants with unresected locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma LA-HNSCC who have not progressed after receiving definitive concurrent chemoradiotherapy cCRT. This phase III, randomized, open-label global study aims to assess whether volrustomig can improve outcomes in this patient population. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups those who receive volrustomig as sequential therapy, and those who undergo observation without additional treatment. The study compares these two approaches following prior curative concurrent chemoradiotherapy. The trial includes long-term follow-up to monitor patient outcomes. During the study, participants will be regularly assessed for progression-free survival, overall survival, physical functioning, and quality of life. Researchers will also monitor for the presence of anti-drug antibodies and adverse events related to volrustomig. Follow-up evaluations may continue for up to approximately eight years to fully understand the treatment impact and safety profile.

Researchers are studying the use of unlicensed cryopreserved cord blood units CBUs for transplantation in both children and adults with blood cancers and other related disorders. This observational study involves patients with hematologic malignancies and various inherited and acquired disorders affecting the blood and immune system. The main goal is to monitor how well neutrophil recovery occurs after transplantation using these unlicensed CBUs in multiple institutions. Participants receive unlicensed cryopreserved CBUs as part of their transplant treatment. The study includes patients of any age receiving these CBUs for approved indications. The protocol focuses on the access and distribution of these unlicensed units rather than a specific treatment intervention. The study gathers data from recipients who receive these CBUs, tracking outcomes after transplantation. Participants are monitored for neutrophil recovery at 60 and 100 days after transplant, defined by a neutrophil count of at least 500mm3. Researchers also collect information on infection transmission, infusion reactions, survival rates at one year, and incidence of acute and chronic graft versus host disease. Platelet recovery is also evaluated. Safety and efficacy outcomes are followed over time to better understand the effects of unlicensed CBUs in this patient population.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and tolerability of NKX019, an investigational allogeneic CD19-directed CAR NK cell therapy, in adults with autoimmune diseases such as Lupus Nephritis and Primary Membranous Nephropathy. This Phase 12, open-label, multi-center study uses a dose escalation design to find recommended doses and assess preliminary effects, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics. Participants undergo a treatment cycle starting with lymphodepletion using fludarabine and cyclophosphamide or cyclophosphamide alone if cytopenic, followed by three doses of NKX019. The study uses a 33 dose escalation to determine safe dosing and includes dose expansion cohorts. The treatment aims to evaluate the impact of NKX019 on autoimmune disease activity and kidney function. During the study, participants are closely monitored for dose-limiting toxicities, adverse events, and lab abnormalities from the first dose until follow-up. Researchers assess kidney response, disease activity scores, and drug levels in blood for up to two years after infusion. Immunogenicity and effects on background therapies are also evaluated. The total participation time varies based on follow-up assessments and treatment response.

Researchers are studying NKX019, an investigational allogeneic CD19-directed CAR NK cell therapy, to evaluate its safety and tolerability in adults with various autoimmune diseases. This Phase 12, open-label, multi-center study uses a dose escalation and expansion design to find recommended doses and assess preliminary effects including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and immunogenicity. Participants will undergo a treatment cycle starting with lymphodepletion using fludarabine and cyclophosphamide before receiving three doses of NKX019. A modified lymphodepletion regimen using cyclophosphamide alone may be given to participants with low blood cell counts. The study includes dose escalation using a 33 design and subsequent enrollment of more participants at the recommended dose levels. During the study, participants will be closely monitored for side effects, treatment-related toxicities, and immune responses. Researchers will collect data on lung disease, systemic sclerosis, inflammatory muscle diseases, vasculitis, and rheumatoid arthritis up to two years after NKX019 infusion. Safety assessments cover the first 28 days after dosing and continue through 30 days after the last treatment. Total participation duration may extend to two years to observe long-term effects.

Researchers are evaluating AZD0780, an oral PCSK9 inhibitor, in a phase 3, randomized, placebo-controlled study. This trial focuses on patients with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease ASCVD or those at high risk for a first ASCVD event. The study aims to assess how AZD0780 compares to placebo in reducing the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events, also known as MACE-PLUS, over the course of the trial. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either oral AZD0780 once daily or a matching placebo once daily. The study continues until a primary analysis censoring date, which may be up to approximately 54 months from randomization. After this, a study closure visit will be conducted as the final visit for each participant. During the study, participants will be regularly monitored for cardiovascular events including heart attacks, strokes, urgent coronary revascularizations, and other related outcomes. Researchers will track the time to first occurrence of these events as the primary outcome. Safety and other secondary outcomes like all-cause mortality will also be assessed. The total participation time can last up to about 54 months, with ongoing evaluations throughout this period.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness and safety of Datopotamab Deruxtecan Dato-DXd with or without Durvalumab compared to investigators choice chemotherapy combined with Pembrolizumab in patients with PD-L1 positive locally recurrent inoperable or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer TNBC. This Phase III, randomized, open-label, international study aims to determine if Dato-DXd with Durvalumab can improve progression-free survival and overall survival while assessing quality of life impacts in this patient population. Participants are assigned to one of three groups Dato-DXd with Durvalumab, investigators choice chemotherapy paclitaxel, nab-paclitaxel, or gemcitabine plus carboplatin combined with Pembrolizumab, or Dato-DXd alone. All study drugs are given by intravenous infusion. The study includes stratification by geographic region, disease-free interval, and prior PD-1PD-L1 treatment. Treatment continues with monitoring up to about 33 months for progression-free survival and safety, with some outcomes followed up to 64 months. Throughout the study, participants undergo assessments including imaging to measure tumor response using RECIST criteria, laboratory tests, and questionnaires to evaluate symptoms and quality of life. Researchers monitor time to disease progression, overall survival, response duration, and safety outcomes. Follow-up includes evaluation of subsequent therapies and pharmacokinetics. The total participation duration can be up to several years to capture long-term outcomes.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness and safety of utidelone combined with capecitabine in patients with HER2-negative breast cancer that has spread to the brain. This pivotal phase II trial aims to determine how well this combination works inside the brain and throughout the body, focusing on patients with measurable brain metastases confirmed by MRI. The study is sponsored by Biostar Pharma, Inc. and targets adults aged 18 and older with this specific cancer type. The trial includes two stages where patients receive either utidelone alone or utidelone together with capecitabine. Utidelone is given intravenously once daily for five days every 21 days, while capecitabine is taken orally twice daily for up to 14 days in the same 21-day cycle. Different dosing regimens of utidelone 25 or 30 mgm2day are tested in combination groups. The study randomizes participants to one of several groups to compare these treatments and their effects on brain and systemic cancer lesions. Participants will undergo brain MRI scans and other assessments to measure intracranial response rates, progression-free survival, overall survival, and treatment safety over 12 to 24 months. Safety monitoring includes tracking adverse events up to 28 days after treatment ends. Patients must be able to follow the study schedule and provide informed consent. The study will also assess systemic cancer control and quality of life during treatment.

Researchers are studying an investigational drug called linvoseltamab in adults who have a moderate risk of developing multiple myeloma. This group includes patients with precancerous conditions known as High-Risk Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance HR-MGUS and Non-High-Risk Smoldering Multiple Myeloma NHR-SMM. The main goal is to understand how well linvoseltamab can eliminate abnormal plasma cells and laboratory signs associated with these conditions. Participants will receive linvoseltamab following a step-up dosing regimen to assess safety and tolerability before moving to one of four full dosing regimens. The study is divided into a safety run-in phase and an expansion phase where participants are assigned to different dose groups without randomization. Linvoseltamab is given according to the study protocol, with dosing schedules designed to monitor effects and side effects. During the study, participants will be closely monitored through regular safety observations over 35 days and longer-term assessments up to 5.5 years. Researchers will track adverse events, treatment responses including complete response rates, laboratory results, and the presence of antibodies against the drug. Blood levels of linvoseltamab are measured up to 9 months. This comprehensive monitoring will help understand the drugs impact and safety over time.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of the Vagus Nerve Stimulation VNS Therapy System as an additional treatment for people with treatment-resistant depression. This prospective, multi-center, randomized, controlled, and blinded trial compares active VNS therapy to a no stimulation control group in reducing depressive symptoms over 12 months. The study follows guidelines aligned with Medicare and Medicaid coverage decisions for VNS in this condition. Participants receive an implant of the VNS device and are randomized at least two weeks after implantation to either have the device activated or remain without stimulation for the first 12 months. After this initial period, those in the control group can begin stimulation. Following the 12-month randomized phase, all participants enter an open-label, longitudinal study lasting about five years, including new enrollees after the initial trial phase. During the study, participants are monitored through various depression rating scales, including the Montgomery sberg Depression Rating Scale MADRS, to assess response and remission rates up to 12 months. Safety is tracked by recording adverse events from implantation through the first year. Additional assessments include disability and health outcome scales, as well as suicidality tracking. The study aims to gather long-term data on treatment effects and participant well-being.