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Researchers are investigating new treatments for neovascular age-related macular degeneration NVAMD, a condition that affects vision. This study aims to learn if a medicine called tiespectus also known as MK-8748 or EYE201 can treat NVAMD as well as the standard treatment called aflibercept. The trial is a pivotal Phase 23 study that compares these treatments in people newly diagnosed with NVAMD. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups one group receives a low dose of tiespectus, another receives a high dose of tiespectus, and the third group receives aflibercept. Those in the tiespectus groups get three initial injections every 4 weeks, then continue injections every 8 weeks until week 48, followed by treatments at intervals based on their individual response up to week 92. The aflibercept group receives three initial injections followed by injections every 8 weeks until week 92. During the study, participants are regularly assessed for changes in their best-corrected visual acuity using ETDRS letters from baseline to one year. Other evaluations include eye imaging to measure retinal thickness and monitoring for any adverse events up to approximately 96 weeks. The study lasts over one year with ongoing visits to track treatment response and safety.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of rilvegostomig compared to pembrolizumab, both combined with platinum-based doublet chemotherapy, as a first-line treatment for patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer NSCLC whose tumors express PD-L1 at levels of 1% or higher. This Phase III, randomized, double-blind, global study aims to compare these treatments to improve outcomes for this patient group. Participants will receive either rilvegostomig or pembrolizumab, each given intravenously on Day 1 of every 21-day cycle, combined with platinum-based doublet chemotherapy either carboplatin or cisplatin also given on Day 1 of each cycle for up to four cycles. After chemotherapy cycles, patients continue with rilvegostomig or pembrolizumab monotherapy combined with pemetrexed maintenance. The study follows patients for up to approximately six years to monitor treatment effects and safety. During the study, participants undergo assessments including imaging scans to measure tumor size, blood tests to evaluate organ function, and questionnaires about symptoms and quality of life. Researchers monitor overall survival and progression-free survival as primary outcomes, alongside other measures such as response duration and physical functioning. Safety is closely observed throughout, with study visits scheduled regularly during treatment and follow-up periods, lasting up to six years in total.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of rilvegostomig combined with platinum-based chemotherapy compared to pembrolizumab combined with platinum-based chemotherapy as a first treatment for patients with locally advanced or metastatic squamous non-small cell lung cancer mNSCLC whose tumors express programmed death-ligand 1 PD-L1. This Phase III global study focuses on patients with PD-L1 tumor cell expression of 1% or higher and aims to determine which treatment provides better overall and progression-free survival. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two study groups one group will receive rilvegostomig plus carboplatin and either paclitaxel or nab-paclitaxel chemotherapy, while the other group will receive pembrolizumab plus the same chemotherapy options. Rilvegostomig and pembrolizumab are both given intravenously on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle, with chemotherapy given up to 4 cycles. Nab-paclitaxel may be administered on Days 1, 8, and 15 of each cycle. Treatment continues with rilvegostomig or pembrolizumab until disease progression or other criteria are met. During the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including imaging scans to measure tumor response, laboratory tests to monitor organ function, and patient questionnaires about physical function and quality of life. Researchers will track overall survival, progression-free survival, response rates, and duration of response for up to approximately 6 years. Safety and immune response to rilvegostomig will also be evaluated. Participants will be closely monitored throughout the treatment and follow-up periods.

This research investigates ASTX030, a combination of azacitidine and cedazuridine, given alone or with venetoclax for people with myeloid neoplasms and acute myeloid leukemia AML. The study includes multiple phases, from early dose-finding stages to larger randomized trials, evaluating the safety, pharmacokinetics, and effectiveness of ASTX030 compared to standard subcutaneous azacitidine. It aims to understand how these treatments work in participants with myelodysplastic syndromes MDS, chronic myelomonocytic leukemia CMML, and AML over approximately eight years. The study involves several treatment arms early phases focus on dose escalation and expansion of oral ASTX030 later phases compare oral ASTX030 to subcutaneous azacitidine in randomized crossover designs. Combination therapy arms test ASTX030 plus venetoclax against azacitidine plus venetoclax with specific dosing schedules over 28-day cycles. Participants may switch treatments after initial cycles. Treatments include oral tablets, capsules, and injections, with some doses taken in a fasted or fed state. Participants will undergo regular cycles of treatment with detailed monitoring including blood tests to measure drug levels and responses, assessments of side effects, and evaluations of disease status. Researchers will track outcomes like drug exposure, response rates, survival, and safety over months to years. This includes measuring DNA methylation changes, transfusion independence, and adverse events. The study is open to adults and includes ongoing safety and effectiveness follow-up.

Researchers are gathering real-world data from patients with Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myelogenous leukemia in the chronic phase Ph-CML-CP who are treated with tyrosine kinase inhibitors TKIs approved for first or second line therapy. This registry study aims to collect evidence on the tolerability, safety, effectiveness, and patient-reported outcomes over a prospective follow-up period of 5 years to understand long-term treatment results in routine healthcare settings. Participants will be those receiving TKI treatments including asciminib, bosutinib, dasatinib, imatinib, or nilotinib as prescribed in standard medical care, either as initial therapy or after one prior TKI therapy. The study includes patients who began these treatments on or after specified dates and those continuing asciminib after participating in an interventional trial. There is no treatment allocation instead, patients are observed based on their current prescribed TKI therapy. During the 5-year follow-up, participants treatment continuation and discontinuation due to adverse events will be monitored, along with the occurrence of adverse events, treatment switches, molecular and hematological responses, survival outcomes, and patient-reported measures of health, symptoms, and medication adherence. Data will be collected from electronic medical records and claims data with patient consent, ensuring ongoing safety and effectiveness observations in real-world care up to 5 years.

Researchers are evaluating targeted therapies and immunotherapy for people with metastatic colorectal cancer mCRC that have specific biomarkers. This open-label, exploratory Phase 11b study aims to assess the safety and effectiveness of these treatments alone or in combination. Eligible participants will be assigned to treatment arms based on their tumor biomarker test results to better understand how these therapies work in different subgroups of mCRC. Participants may receive various drug combinations including oral inavolisib, intravenous IV cetuximab, bevacizumab, atezolizumab, tiragolumab, SY-5609, divarasib, and chemotherapy regimens such as FOLFOX or FOLFIRI. Treatment cycles typically last 21 or 28 days, with dosing schedules varying across arms, including daily oral medications and IV infusions on specific days. Some arms are actively recruiting, while others are closed or not currently enrolling. During the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including tumor measurements to evaluate response, blood tests to monitor drug levels and safety, and collection of tumor tissue for biomarker research. The primary outcome is the objective response rate over about 7 years. Secondary outcomes include duration of response, disease control rate, and adverse event monitoring. Participants are followed long-term to assess treatment effects and safety, with study participation lasting up to approximately 84 months.

Researchers are evaluating elacestrant compared to standard endocrine therapies in adults with node-positive, Estrogen Receptor-positive ER, HER2-negative early breast cancer who are at high risk of cancer returning. The study focuses on those who have had prior endocrine therapy and aims to measure how well elacestrant may prevent invasive breast cancer recurrence over five years. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either 345 mg of elacestrant daily for five years or continue their prior standard endocrine therapy, which may include an aromatase inhibitor anastrozole, letrozole, or exemestane or tamoxifen. The trial is open-label, meaning both participants and researchers know which treatment is given. During the study, participants will have regular assessments to monitor cancer recurrence, survival, side effects, and quality of life. Evaluations include questionnaires on health status and physical functioning at baseline, six months, and annually for up to five years. Safety is tracked through adverse event reporting up to five years plus 28 days. The total participation duration can last up to five years with ongoing monitoring and data collection.

Researchers are evaluating overall survival in men with chemotherapy-naive metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. This phase 3 study compares the combination of xaluritamig plus abiraterone with the investigators choice of treatment, which includes docetaxel, cabazitaxel, or abiraterone. The trial aims to assess which approach may affect survival outcomes in this patient population. Participants are assigned randomly to one of two groups. One group receives xaluritamig administered intravenously combined with oral abiraterone acetate daily. The other group receives the investigators choice of treatment oral abiraterone acetate daily, intravenous docetaxel every three weeks, or intravenous cabazitaxel every three weeks. Treatment continues with regular monitoring throughout the study. During the study, participants undergo various assessments including imaging scans and laboratory tests to track disease progression and response. Patient-reported outcomes on pain and quality of life are collected using standardized questionnaires. Researchers monitor adverse events and measure multiple outcomes such as progression-free survival, response rates, and prostate-specific antigen levels for up to approximately 51 months. The total study duration extends until August 2032.

Researchers are evaluating the levels of drug exposure in adults with locally advanced unresectable or metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma. This Phase 3 study compares tislelizumab given by subcutaneous injection versus intravenous infusion as first-line therapy combined with chemotherapy. The study involves approximately 351 participants and aims to understand the treatments effects in this patient group. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either tislelizumab 300 mg by subcutaneous injection or 200 mg by intravenous infusion on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle. Both groups will also receive chemotherapy tailored to each patient. The study includes a screening period, a treatment period with repeated cycles, and a follow-up period to assess long-term outcomes. During the study, participants will be monitored through various assessments, including tumor evaluations and biomarker tests. Researchers will measure drug concentration levels, response rates, progression-free survival, overall survival, and adverse events for up to two years. Safety and treatment effectiveness will be closely followed throughout the study duration, which ends in April 2028.

Researchers are investigating treatments for patients with stage IV or recurring non-small cell lung cancer who have previously received platinum chemotherapy and immunotherapy. This phase IIIII trial compares the effects of adding cemiplimab, an immune system-stimulating monoclonal antibody, to the usual combination of docetaxel and ramucirumab. The goal is to see if adding cemiplimab helps the immune system better attack tumor cells and improves survival outcomes. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group receives docetaxel and ramucirumab along with dexamethasone, while the other group receives these same treatments plus cemiplimab. Treatments are given in cycles every 21 days, with infusions lasting from 30 minutes to an hour depending on the drug. Patients undergo regular blood sample collections and imaging scans such as CT or MRI throughout the study. During the trial, participants are monitored for overall survival, disease progression, tumor response, and side effects. After completing treatment, follow-up visits occur every 3 to 6 months for up to 3 years. Blood tests and imaging help assess treatment effects and safety. Researchers also collect and store blood and tissue samples to support future studies.