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Researchers are looking for ways to treat germinal center B-cell-like diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (GCB DLBCL). DLBCL is a fast-growing blood cancer that affects B-cells. GCB is a type of DLBCL that affects young B-cells that are still maturing. The goal of this study is to learn if more people who receive zilovertamab vedotin (MK-2140) and R-CHP have the cancer respond (go away) than those who receive polatuzumab vedotin and R-CHP.

Researchers are evaluating intravitreal EYE103 in participants with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (NVAMD) or macular edema following branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO). This Phase 2, randomized, dose-masked study includes four patient cohorts: treatment-naive NVAMD participants, incomplete responder (IR) NVAMD participants as monotherapy, IR NVAMD participants receiving EYE103 combined with aflibercept 2.0 mg, and treatment-naive BRVO participants. The study aims to assess safety and efficacy of different doses of EYE103 in these conditions. Participants in each cohort will be randomly assigned to receive either a low or high dose of EYE103 via intravitreal injection. All participants will receive three injections spaced four weeks apart. IR NVAMD participants in the combination therapy cohort will also receive an injection of aflibercept 2.0 mg on Day 1. The timing of enrollment into each cohort is determined by the Sponsor. Participants will undergo safety and efficacy assessments at each injection visit, with some cohorts returning two weeks after injections for further evaluations. Assessments include measuring best-corrected visual acuity using the ETDRS chart, slit-lamp biomicroscopy, fundoscopy, and spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) to measure central subfield thickness. The study concludes at Week 12, which is the end-of-study visit for all participants.

This research involves both pediatric and adult patients with various blood-related cancers and other disorders affecting the blood and immune system. It focuses on using unlicensed cryopreserved cord blood units (CBUs) for transplantation, aiming to study how well these unlicensed CBUs support recovery after transplant. The study also looks at important outcomes such as infection transmission, infusion reactions, survival rates, and graft-versus-host disease. Participants will receive transplants using these unlicensed cord blood units as part of a multicenter access and distribution protocol. The study is conducted at multiple U.S. transplant centers under the care of transplant physicians. The transplantation process involves administering these CBUs to patients with hematologic malignancies and other relevant conditions. Patients will be monitored for neutrophil recovery at 60 and 100 days post-transplant to assess engraftment success. Researchers will also evaluate infection rates, serious infusion reactions, survival one year after transplant, and incidences of acute and chronic graft-versus-host disease. Platelet recovery will be tracked as well. The study involves regular assessments to follow patients’ health and transplant outcomes over time.

Researchers are evaluating zanidatamab, a drug administered through intravenous infusion, for its safety and effectiveness in treating adults with solid tumors that overexpress the HER2 protein. This includes various cancers such as breast, gastric, esophageal, colorectal, lung, ovarian, and pancreatic cancers. The study is a Phase 2, open-label, multicenter trial focusing on participants who have previously received treatment but have limited options available. Participants will receive zanidatamab and be monitored for its effects on their tumors. To be eligible, participants must have HER2 overexpression confirmed by a central lab, measurable tumors, and meet specific health criteria including performance status and organ function. The study excludes those with certain infections, prior treatments with HER2 therapies in some groups, or serious medical conditions. The trial allows participants with treated and stable brain metastases under defined conditions. During the study, researchers will regularly assess tumor response using imaging reviewed centrally, following RECIST 1.1 criteria, over a period of up to 2.5 years. Additional evaluations include health status, safety monitoring, and laboratory tests. Participants must agree to pregnancy prevention measures if applicable. The study aims to measure the confirmed objective response rate to zanidatamab and monitor safety throughout the treatment period.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of UGN-104, a new formulation of UGN-101 (known as JELMYTO), for treating patients with low-grade upper tract urothelial cancer (LG-UTUC). This Phase 3, single-arm, multicenter study focuses on patients with LG-UTUC in the upper urinary tract. The study aims to measure the complete response rate about 3 months after the first treatment instillation. Participants will receive UGN-104 once weekly for 6 weeks, totaling 6 doses. UGN-104 is a drug combining mitomycin with a sterile hydrogel that changes from liquid to gel when warmed, helping deliver the medication directly to the upper urinary tract. Patients who achieve a complete response with no detectable disease at the primary disease evaluation visit may enter a follow-up period, where they can receive monthly maintenance doses of UGN-104 for up to 11 months. Patients will be monitored every 3 months during follow-up for up to 12 months or until disease progression, recurrence, or death. Throughout the study, patients undergo evaluations including urine cytology, visual inspections with ureteroscopy, and biopsies if needed. Response determination is centrally reviewed using laboratory and histopathology assessments. Safety and disease status will be closely monitored during treatment and follow-up visits to assess treatment effect and patient well-being.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of pemigatinib in adults with advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer that has spread to nearby tissues, lymph nodes, or distant body parts, and that have specific genetic changes in the FGFR gene. The study focuses on patients whose cancer has FGFR2 gene fusions or other FGFR alterations, aiming to see if pemigatinib can block these abnormal gene functions to stop tumor growth and possibly improve quality of life. This is a phase II trial conducted nationwide using a fully decentralized telemedicine approach to reach participants. Participants receive pemigatinib as an oral medication once daily for 14 days within each 21-day cycle. Treatment continues unless the disease progresses or unacceptable side effects occur. Alongside the drug treatment, patients undergo various imaging tests including CT scans, MRI, optical coherence tomography (OCT), and when needed, whole body bone scans and dilated eye exams (ophthalmoscopy). After finishing treatment, patients are followed up at 30 days and then every four months for one year to monitor their condition. Throughout the study, patients provide blood samples and undergo scans to evaluate treatment response and detect resistance mutations. Researchers track the overall response rate for up to 24 months and assess safety and tolerability. Patients must comply with scheduled visits, tests, and oral medication intake. The total study participation includes treatment cycles and a follow-up period lasting up to approximately 16 months after treatment completion.

Researchers are evaluating AZD0780, an oral PCSK9 inhibitor, in a phase 3, randomized, placebo-controlled study to see if it can reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE-PLUS) in adults with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) or those at high risk for a first ASCVD event. The study compares AZD0780 to a placebo and monitors participants from randomization until the primary analysis censoring date, followed by a final study closure visit. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either oral AZD0780 or an oral placebo once daily. The treatment period lasts until the primary analysis censoring date, after which a study closure visit will occur. The study is event-driven and designed to assess the time to the first major cardiovascular event during treatment. During the study, participants will be closely monitored with various assessments to evaluate cardiovascular outcomes and safety over approximately 54 months. Researchers will track the time to first event of any component of MACE-PLUS and collect data to assess the effect of AZD0780 compared to placebo. The study includes regular visits and evaluations to ensure participant safety and adherence to treatment.

Researchers are evaluating how CDR132L, a potential new medicine, affects the structure and function of the heart in people living with heart failure who have preserved ejection fraction and left ventricular hypertrophy. This phase 2 study compares different doses of CDR132L with a placebo, which is an inactive treatment. The study aims to understand the safety and effectiveness of CDR132L in reversing heart remodeling in this population. Participants will receive either CDR132L or placebo administered intravenously once every 4 weeks. The study treatment period lasts about 24 weeks, followed by additional assessments leading up to a total study duration of approximately 60 weeks. The study is randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled, meaning neither participants nor researchers know who receives the active treatment or placebo during the main phase. During the study, participants will undergo various evaluations including heart imaging via echocardiography to measure heart function and structure, laboratory tests including NT-proBNP levels, and monitoring of heart failure symptoms. The main outcome measured is the change in normalized microRNA-132-3p levels from baseline to week 24. Researchers will also monitor safety and treatment effects throughout the study, which includes regular visits and assessments over the full 60-week period.

Researchers are investigating whether ziltivekimab can treat people living with heart failure and inflammation. The study compares ziltivekimab, a new medicine not yet approved anywhere, to a placebo, an inactive substance that looks like the medicine but contains no active drug. Participants have an equal chance of receiving either treatment. The study is expected to last up to one year and four months and focuses on people with heart failure who also have systemic inflammation. Participants will receive either ziltivekimab or placebo by monthly injections under the skin. The doses are given once a month throughout the study period. The study lasts for 12 months of treatment following randomization, during which the effects of the medicine compared to placebo will be closely monitored. During the study, participants will undergo various assessments including a heart failure questionnaire called the Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ) to measure symptoms and physical function over the 12 months. Other evaluations may include walking tests and heart function tests. Safety and health will be monitored regularly to understand how participants respond to the treatments and to track any side effects or changes in heart failure symptoms.

Researchers are evaluating ziltivekimab as a treatment for people living with heart failure and inflammation. This Phase 3 study compares ziltivekimab to a placebo in participants with heart failure who have mild to preserved ejection fraction and systemic inflammation. The study aims to assess the effect of ziltivekimab on cardiovascular death, heart failure hospitalization, or urgent heart failure visits over a period of up to 4 years. Participants will receive monthly injections of either ziltivekimab or a placebo using a pre-filled syringe or a pen-injector. The study medication is administered subcutaneously once a month for up to 4 years. The trial includes up to 20 clinic visits during which participants will be monitored and assessed. During the study, participants will use a study app on their phone to record all injections and complete questionnaires. Researchers will monitor participants for key outcomes like cardiovascular events and heart failure episodes from the time of randomization until the end of the study. Safety and health status will be regularly evaluated throughout the study period, which may last up to 48 months.