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The purpose of this study is to assess the long-term safety and tolerability after an intravitreal injection (a shot of medicine into the eye) of JNJ-81201887 administered in parent clinical studies.

Researchers are evaluating the effects of cannabis and cannabinoid use on cancer-related symptoms in adults newly diagnosed with breast, colorectal, melanoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, or non-small cell lung cancer. This study focuses on patients who are planning to receive or have recently started systemic cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) targeting PD-1, PD-L1, or CTLA-4. The goal is to understand how cannabis use may be associated with symptom changes over time. Participants are enrolled in a non-interventional study where no experimental treatment is given. They complete surveys about their symptoms and cannabis use, and their medical records are reviewed regularly. The study tracks cancer-related symptoms monthly for up to 12 months after enrollment, allowing researchers to observe symptom patterns during ongoing cancer treatment. An optional substudy is available at select sites for patients with non-small cell lung cancer receiving paclitaxel and ICIs. During the study, participants complete online surveys in English or Spanish at their convenience, either at home or in clinic. Medical records are examined to gather information on treatments and health status. The main outcome measured is cancer-related symptoms, assessed monthly for one year. Safety monitoring includes ensuring participants have an expected life expectancy of at least six months and are not enrolled in hospice. The study aims to enroll 2000 patients across multiple sites in the United States.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of EYP-1901 compared to Aflibercept in treating people with diabetic macular edema (DME), a condition related to diabetic retinopathy that affects vision. This is a phase 3, randomized, double-masked study designed to compare these two treatments. The study focuses on participants who have either been treated before or are new to treatment with documented macular edema due to diabetic retinopathy. Participants will receive either EYP-1901 or Aflibercept through intravitreal injections, which involve injecting the drug directly into the eye. The study is designed to be double-masked, meaning neither participants nor researchers know which treatment is being given, to fairly assess the effects of each drug. The treatments are given during the study period, with careful monitoring of vision changes. During the study, participants will have their best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) measured using standardized eye charts at weeks 52 and 56 to observe changes in their vision. Researchers will monitor the participants closely to evaluate safety and effectiveness throughout the study. The total duration for participants includes screening, treatment, and follow-up assessments to ensure comprehensive evaluation of the treatments.

Researchers are evaluating two digital mindfulness meditation programs to support mental health and well-being in younger breast cancer survivors who have elevated depressive symptoms. This phase III trial focuses on women diagnosed with breast cancer at age 50 or younger who have completed their main cancer treatments at least six months ago. The study aims to compare a live, instructor-led online program to a self-paced app-based program and also to explore factors that might influence how well these interventions work, including psychological distress levels and social factors like race and education. Participants will be assigned to one of three groups: a live online Mindful Awareness Practices (MAPs) program delivered over Zoom, a self-paced MAPs digital app, or a meditation-only control group. The live online program includes guided meditations, exercises to manage pain and emotions, and cultivating kindness, with daily home practice increasing from 5 to 20 minutes. The app program unlocks lessons sequentially as participants progress. Meditation use will be tracked across all groups to measure engagement. During the study, participants will report depressive symptoms two weeks after completing the intervention. Researchers will also collect information on emotion regulation strategies and social determinants of health, and monitor how much participants practice mindfulness to understand the programs' effects. The total intervention lasts six weeks, and participants must be able to use a digital device and communicate in English or Spanish. Safety and participation are closely monitored throughout the study.

Researchers are evaluating the incidence of colorectal cancer in people aged 45 to 70 who have 1 to 2 non-advanced adenomas, which are small precancerous polyps without high-risk features. The study compares outcomes between those who have surveillance colonoscopies every 5 years versus every 10 years. This is important because current guidelines recommend follow-up colonoscopy but lack clear evidence on the best timing for patients with non-advanced adenomas. Participants will undergo colonoscopies at either 5 and 10 years or just at 10 years after their initial qualifying colonoscopy. All colonoscopies, including any unscheduled ones, will follow standard quality procedures and preparation instructions. The initial colonoscopy must have fully visualized the cecum and completely removed all polyps. Sessile serrated polyps without advanced features are also included as non-advanced adenomas. During the trial, researchers will monitor participants through colonoscopy exams and collect data on the incidence of colorectal cancer over a 10-year period. The main measurement is the rate of colorectal cancer occurrence. The study also includes assessments to ensure adherence to colonoscopy quality standards and will follow participants long term to observe safety and effectiveness of the surveillance intervals.

Researchers are evaluating ABBV-RGX-314, a novel one-time gene therapy, for treating neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD). Wet AMD causes vision loss due to abnormal blood vessel growth in the retina and affects millions in the United States, Europe, and Japan. Current treatments require frequent eye injections, which can be burdensome and may lead to reduced vision over time. This Phase 3 study aims to compare the effectiveness and safety of two doses of ABBV-RGX-314 against the standard anti-VEGF drug, aflibercept, in people with wet AMD. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of two doses of ABBV-RGX-314 gene therapy or aflibercept injections. The gene therapy involves a one-time subretinal injection delivering a gene that produces an anti-VEGF protein to help control abnormal blood vessels. In addition, a bilateral treatment substudy will examine safety and effectiveness when both eyes are treated in participants with wet AMD in both eyes. This substudy will enroll up to 15 participants for at least 50 weeks of follow-up. During the study, participants will have their vision measured regularly to assess changes in best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA). Safety will be monitored by recording any eye-related adverse events and serious side effects. Participants will be followed for up to 54 weeks or more to evaluate how well the gene therapy maintains or improves vision compared to aflibercept and to assess overall treatment safety and tolerability.

Researchers are evaluating whether 6 months of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-targeted therapy is as effective as 12 months of the same treatment for patients with early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer who have no remaining invasive cancer after preoperative chemotherapy with trastuzumab. This phase III trial focuses on patients who achieved a pathologic complete response (pCR), aiming to assess recurrence-free survival and quality of life outcomes. The study also explores differences in side effects and survival among subgroups based on treatment delivery and hormone receptor status. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either 6 or 12 months of HER2-targeted therapy, including trastuzumab and possibly pertuzumab, administered intravenously or subcutaneously every 21 days. The treatment cycles continue up to 9 or 17 cycles respectively, unless disease progression or unacceptable side effects occur. Throughout the trial, patients undergo regular heart function tests (echocardiography or MUGA), breast imaging (mammography, ultrasound, or MRI), and may optionally provide blood and tissue samples. During the study, patients complete quality of life questionnaires and are monitored for cancer recurrence and side effects. Follow-up visits occur every 6 months for 5 years and then annually up to 10 years after registration. The main outcomes measured include time without cancer recurrence and patient-reported quality of life at 12 months. Safety and long-term effects of the different treatment durations are also assessed.