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Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of KarXT combined with KarX-EC in adults aged 55 to 90 who experience agitation related to Alzheimers Disease. This Phase 3 study aims to understand how these medications impact agitation symptoms in this population, using recognized criteria to confirm Alzheimers diagnosis and agitation severity. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the combination of KarXT and KarX-EC or a placebo. Dosing is specified for certain days, and the study includes a 14-week treatment period during which agitation and other symptoms will be closely monitored. The study design includes a quadruple-blind method to reduce bias. During the study, participants and their caregivers will attend regular visits where the researchers will assess changes in agitation using tools like the Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory and Clinical Global Impressions-Severity scale. Safety will also be carefully monitored through various assessments including vital signs, lab tests, ECGs, and movement scales. Participant involvement extends up to 18 weeks to capture any adverse events and treatment effects.

Researchers are evaluating how to best recommend chemotherapy for patients with Stage IIB, IIC, or Stage III colon cancer based on the presence or absence of circulating tumor DNA ctDNA after surgery. This Phase IIIII trial explores whether ctDNA status can help guide decisions about the need for adjuvant chemotherapy and identify the optimal chemotherapy regimen for those at high risk of recurrence. Circulating tumor DNA is a promising biomarker that may detect microscopic residual cancer cells that traditional methods might miss. Participants are assigned to groups based on their ctDNA results after surgery. Those without detectable ctDNA ctDNA- may undergo serial monitoring without treatment or receive different chemotherapy regimens such as mFOLFOX6 or CAPOX for 3 to 6 months. Patients with detectable ctDNA ctDNA who have a higher risk of recurrence are randomized to receive either standard chemotherapy regimens like mFOLFOX6 or CAPOX for 6 months or a more intensive regimen called mFOLFIRINOX for 6 months. Central ctDNA testing is performed using the Signatera test to guide these assignments. During the study, participants have blood samples collected for ctDNA testing and undergo imaging scans to check for cancer recurrence. Researchers assess disease-free survival, overall survival, and chemotherapy compliance over several years. The study includes monitoring for safety and treatment effects, with follow-up planned for up to 5 years after randomization. Participants health status, laboratory tests, and tumor markers are regularly evaluated throughout the treatment and follow-up periods.

Researchers are evaluating the clinical validity of a deep neural network algorithm called EndoCheck to assist in diagnosing endometriosis in women who have chronic pelvic pain. This observational study aims to compare the accuracy of EndoChecks protein biomarker detection with laparoscopic surgical assessment. The studys goal is to achieve at least 94% sensitivity and 79% specificity in detecting endometriosis, with additional evaluation based on pain severity and other clinical factors. This study involves no treatment or intervention but observes participants scheduled for laparotomy or laparoscopy due to symptoms suggesting endometriosis. EndoChecks performance as a diagnostic aid will be assessed by analyzing protein biomarkers through the neural network algorithm. The study will take place over 24 months, focusing on sensitivity, specificity, and overall test performance. Participants will undergo laparoscopic or laparotomy procedures as part of their clinical care. Researchers will collect data to measure the tests accuracy in diagnosing endometriosis and observe how the test performs across different patient groups. The study monitors participants for two years, evaluating primary outcomes of sensitivity and specificity and secondary outcomes related to test performance, with no intervention beyond standard surgical assessment.

Researchers are evaluating two digital mindfulness-based interventions to improve mental health and well-being in younger breast cancer survivors who have elevated depressive symptoms. This phase III randomized trial focuses on women diagnosed at or before age 50, who completed primary cancer treatments at least six months earlier. The study aims to compare the effectiveness of live instructor-led sessions via Zoom and a self-paced app-based program, exploring which approach best supports psychological health in this population. Participants will be assigned to one of three groups the live online mindfulness sessions MAPs LO conducted weekly for 6 weeks via Zoom, the MAPs App delivering the same content in shorter sessions over 6 weeks, or a meditation-only control group accessing guided audio meditations. Both English and Spanish speakers can participate in the live online and meditation groups, while the app is only available in English. Tablets and internet hotspots are provided if needed. All groups have access to the UCLA MARC mindfulness meditation app throughout the 6-month follow-up. During the study, participants will attend weekly sessions for the live group or engage with app content at home, with usage tracked to measure intervention dose. Researchers will assess depressive symptoms shortly after the intervention and again up to 6 months later, along with fatigue symptoms. They will also investigate factors influencing intervention effects, such as baseline distress and social determinants, and evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the programs. The total study duration includes a 6-week intervention period plus follow-up assessments out to 6 months.

This research aims to evaluate the Shield blood tests performance for colorectal cancer CRC screening in people aged 45 to 81 who are at average risk for CRC. The study focuses on assessing the test during a second round of screening, using colonoscopy as the reference standard. CRC is a common and serious disease, especially affecting older adults and certain minority groups, with early detection being key to improving outcomes. Participants will undergo the Shield blood test as part of their routine standard care, and their results will be compared to colonoscopy findings. This study is observational and collects real-world evidence over a period of 33 to 42 months after enrollment to assess how well the Shield test performs in detecting CRC or its precursors during the second screening interval. Participants will be involved in scheduled study procedures and standard care assessments, with data collected on the tests accuracy and effectiveness over time. The main outcome measured is the performance of the Shield test during the second testing period. The study will continue until December 2030, monitoring participants to gather long-term information about CRC screening efficacy in an average-risk population.

Researchers are evaluating a phase III trial comparing shorter chemotherapy-immunotherapy without anthracycline drugs to the usual chemo-immunotherapy for treating early-stage triple negative breast cancer TNBC. This study aims to see if the shorter treatment works as well as the usual anthracycline-containing treatment. The trial also assesses patient-reported outcomes like fatigue and physical function, as well as safety and survival measures. It involves participants with specific stages of TNBC and includes detailed evaluations of tumor response and immune markers. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two treatment groups. One group receives paclitaxel, carboplatin, and pembrolizumab followed by doxorubicin, cyclophosphamide, and pembrolizumab, then surgery, with possible pembrolizumab after surgery. The other group receives docetaxel, carboplatin, and pembrolizumab prior to surgery, with possible pembrolizumab after surgery. Blood samples may be collected throughout the trial for research purposes. During the study, participants undergo surgery after chemotherapy-immunotherapy. They are followed every six months for two years, then annually up to five years. Assessments include breast cancer event-free survival, pathological response, distant relapse-free survival, overall survival, adverse events, and patient-reported fatigue and physical function. Quality of life and other patient-reported symptoms are also evaluated. Specimens are banked for future research. The total participation may last up to five years from registration.