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Researchers are evaluating the long-term safety and tolerability of intermittent use of elismetrep in adults who experience acute migraine attacks. This Phase 3 study aims to monitor adverse events and overall safety during an average of one year of treatment. The study is conducted by Kallyope Inc. and compares two doses of elismetrep with a placebo using a randomized, triple-blind design. Participants will receive oral doses of elismetrep at either 10 mg or 20 mg, or a matching placebo. The study focuses on intermittent use during acute migraine episodes. Participants must have completed a prior acute treatment trial of elismetrep and meet compliance criteria. Treatment and assessments continue through the study duration, averaging one year. During the trial, participants will be monitored for any treatment-emergent adverse events, serious adverse events, and events leading to discontinuation. They will use a personal smartphone to complete eDiary check-ins and questionnaires, including assessments at 2 and 4 hours post-dose during migraine attacks. Safety and tolerability data will be collected throughout, with study participation lasting approximately one year.

Researchers are evaluating the safety, side effects, and best dose of the drug SNDX-5613 combined with standard chemotherapy in patients newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia AML that has specific genetic changes in the NPM1, MLLKMT2A, or NUP98 genes. This phase Ib trial focuses on patients aged 18 to 75 who are eligible for intensive induction therapy and aims to find the recommended dose for further studies while assessing the treatments effects on cancer cell behavior and response. Participants receive a combination treatment starting with induction therapy where SNDX-5613 is given orally twice daily from days 2 to 28, along with daunorubicin intravenously on days 1 to 3, and cytarabine by continuous infusion on days 1 to 7. Those who respond move on to consolidation treatment with cycles of SNDX-5613 and cytarabine every 42 days for up to three cycles. Patients with persistent disease may receive re-induction therapy. Various scans, blood tests, and bone marrow biopsies are done throughout these treatment phases to monitor progress and safety. During the study, participants undergo regular evaluations including heart scans echocardiogram or MUGA, bone marrow aspiration and biopsy before, during, and after treatment phases, and blood collections at specific times. Researchers measure recommended doses, treatment responses, drug levels in the body, and explore biomarkers related to treatment effectiveness and resistance. Follow-up continues for up to two years after treatment to observe long-term outcomes such as disease relapse or survival.

Bipolar disorder is a serious, long-lasting mood condition affecting both adults and children. This research focuses on studying the effects and safety of cariprazine, a medication approved for adults, in treating depressive episodes linked to bipolar I disorder in children and adolescents aged 10 to 17. The study aims to better understand how this drug impacts the pediatric population, where treatment options are currently limited. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups one receiving cariprazine at flexible doses adjusted by age and weight, and the other receiving a placebo. The treatment lasts six weeks, with dose adjustments at week 3 depending on response. Following treatment, there is a four-week safety follow-up period. Weekly visits at clinics or hospitals will support monitoring and treatment. During the study, participants will undergo medical assessments, blood tests, questionnaires, and side effect checks to evaluate the drugs impact. Researchers will track changes in mood symptoms using scales like the Childrens Depression Rating Scale and monitor safety through vital signs, lab tests, and movement assessments. The total study participation spans around 10 weeks, including treatment and follow-up.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of atogepant, a medication approved for adults with migraine, in children and teens aged 6 to 17 who have a history of episodic migraine. This Phase 3 study addresses the limited approved treatments available for pediatric migraine sufferers and aims to better understand atogepants impact on this younger population. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of six groups based on age and dosage. Children aged 6 to 11 will participate in a pharmacokinetic substudy to determine the appropriate dose before receiving either placebo, low-dose, or high-dose atogepant tablets once daily for 12 weeks. Teens aged 12 to 17 will be randomized to receive placebo, low-dose, or high-dose atogepant tablets daily for 12 weeks. After this period, participants may have a follow-up visit 4 weeks after their last dose or join an extension study to continue atogepant treatment for an additional 52 weeks. During the study, participants will attend regular hospital or clinic visits for medical evaluations, blood tests, side effect monitoring, and questionnaires. Researchers will measure changes in the number of migraine and headache days, medication use, quality of life, and migraine-related disability. Safety will be monitored through adverse event reporting up to 16 weeks. The total study duration includes the 12-week treatment period with possible extension and follow-up assessments.

Researchers are evaluating treatments for patients with BRAF-V600 mutant melanoma that has spread to the brain. This phase II trial compares two combinations encorafenib, binimetinib, and nivolumab versus ipilimumab and nivolumab. The study aims to determine which approach is more effective at shrinking and controlling brain metastases, and it also examines survival, response rates, and treatment safety. Patients are randomly assigned to one of two treatment groups. One group takes encorafenib daily by mouth, binimetinib twice daily by mouth, and receives nivolumab through an intravenous IV infusion every 28 days. The other group receives nivolumab IV every cycle and ipilimumab IV over 30 minutes during the first four cycles, with cycles repeating every 21 days initially, then every 28 days. Treatment continues unless disease worsens or side effects become unacceptable. Participants undergo brain MRI scans before enrollment and throughout the study to assess tumor response using specific criteria. After completing treatment, patients are followed every six months for two years, then yearly up to three years. The study collects tissue, blood, spinal fluid, and stool samples for future research. Researchers monitor progression-free survival as the main outcome, along with overall survival, response rates, and treatment side effects.

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 the effects of elismetrep, an oral drug, compared with a placebo for the acute treatment of migraine in adults aged 18 to 75. This phase 3, double-blind, randomized study is conducted at multiple centers to assess the drugs safety, tolerability, and effectiveness in relieving migraine symptoms quickly. Participants receive either 10 mg or 20 mg of elismetrep or a placebo orally as part of the trial. The study uses a parallel design where participants are randomly assigned to one of these groups and neither the participants nor the researchers know which treatment is given until the study ends. During the trial, participants will be monitored for migraine pain relief and freedom from bothersome symptoms two hours after dosing, among other outcomes. Researchers will also assess pain relief at various time points, use of rescue medication, and safety by tracking any adverse events. Participants will complete questionnaires and use an eDiary app to record their experiences. The study is expected to last until February 2027.

Researchers are studying the long-term safety and tolerability of KarXT and KarX-EC in adolescents with schizophrenia and children and adolescents with autism-related irritability. This Phase 3, open-label study evaluates these treatments to better understand their effects over extended periods in these young populations. The trial is led by Karuna Therapeutics, Inc., a Bristol Myers Squibb company. Participants receive KarXT as the study drug, with dosing specified on certain days. The study includes two groups adolescents aged 13 to 17 years with schizophrenia receiving KarXT alone, and children and adolescents aged 5 to 17 years with irritability associated with autism spectrum disorder receiving KarXT combined with KarX-EC. The treatment period extends up to 54 weeks, during which safety and tolerability are closely monitored. During the study, participants are regularly evaluated for treatment-emergent adverse events, serious adverse events, and adverse events of special interest. Additional assessments include monitoring for procholinergic and anticholinergic symptoms, suicidal ideation and behavior, and movement disorders using validated rating scales. The total participation duration spans up to 54 weeks, encompassing treatment and observation to track long-term effects and safety outcomes.

The BEATRIX study focuses on healthy pregnant women aged 49 or younger between 24 and 36 weeks of pregnancy to evaluate the safety and immune response of a group B streptococcus GBS vaccine. Researchers aim to understand how this vaccine works in pregnant women and their babies, assessing various safety measures and immune responses related to GBS. This study is a Phase 3, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded trial sponsored by Pfizer. Participants will receive a single injection of either the GBS vaccine or a placebo saline. After birth, a subset of infants will receive routine vaccines according to each countrys immunization schedule, including vaccines for diphtheria, pneumococcal disease, and others. Some infants will have blood samples taken after completing their primary and toddler vaccine doses to evaluate immune responses. Pregnant participants will visit the study site at least three to four times, with some visits possibly conducted by phone, and may stay involved for up to 14 months, including six months after delivery. Their babies will be followed for about 12 months, with a subset participating for up to 19 months. Researchers will monitor local and systemic reactions, adverse events, and antibody levels in both mothers and infants to assess safety and immunogenicity of the vaccine throughout the study period.

This trial evaluates treatment approaches for patients with locally advanced nasal and paranasal sinus squamous cell carcinoma that can be removed by surgery. It compares chemotherapy given before surgery and radiation therapy to surgery and radiation therapy alone. The study aims to assess organ preservation rates, overall survival, and progression-free survival, along with the accuracy of imaging predictions and the effects of tobacco use on treatment outcomes and patient symptoms. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two treatment groups. One group undergoes standard surgery followed by image-guided intensity-modulated radiation therapy IMRT and may receive cisplatin or carboplatin chemotherapy during radiation if certain risk factors are present. The other group receives up to three courses of chemotherapy with docetaxel and cisplatin or carboplatin before surgery, followed by the same radiation and chemotherapy approach. Chemotherapy is administered intravenously, and radiation is given daily for 30 treatments over several weeks. During the study, participants have imaging scans such as MRI and PETCT before and after chemotherapy to evaluate tumor status and organ preservation. After treatment, patients are monitored with follow-up visits every three months for up to two years, then every six months up to five years. The research team collects laboratory tests, questionnaires, and clinical assessments to measure survival outcomes, organ preservation, treatment side effects, and patient-reported symptoms throughout the study period.