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Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of volrustomig compared to observation in participants with unresected locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma LA-HNSCC who have not progressed after receiving definitive concurrent chemoradiotherapy cCRT. This phase III, randomized, open-label global study aims to assess whether volrustomig can improve outcomes in this patient population. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups those who receive volrustomig as sequential therapy, and those who undergo observation without additional treatment. The study compares these two approaches following prior curative concurrent chemoradiotherapy. The trial includes long-term follow-up to monitor patient outcomes. During the study, participants will be regularly assessed for progression-free survival, overall survival, physical functioning, and quality of life. Researchers will also monitor for the presence of anti-drug antibodies and adverse events related to volrustomig. Follow-up evaluations may continue for up to approximately eight years to fully understand the treatment impact and safety profile.

Researchers are evaluating AZD0780, an oral PCSK9 inhibitor, in a phase 3, randomized, placebo-controlled study. This trial focuses on patients with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease ASCVD or those at high risk for a first ASCVD event. The study aims to assess how AZD0780 compares to placebo in reducing the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events, also known as MACE-PLUS, over the course of the trial. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either oral AZD0780 once daily or a matching placebo once daily. The study continues until a primary analysis censoring date, which may be up to approximately 54 months from randomization. After this, a study closure visit will be conducted as the final visit for each participant. During the study, participants will be regularly monitored for cardiovascular events including heart attacks, strokes, urgent coronary revascularizations, and other related outcomes. Researchers will track the time to first occurrence of these events as the primary outcome. Safety and other secondary outcomes like all-cause mortality will also be assessed. The total participation time can last up to about 54 months, with ongoing evaluations throughout this period.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of amivantamab combined with either lazertinib or platinum-based chemotherapy in treating participants who have epidermal growth factor receptor mutated EGFRm non-small cell lung cancer NSCLC. This study focuses on advanced or metastatic NSCLC cases where standard curative treatments are not suitable. It aims to assess the antitumor activity of these treatment combinations in this patient population. Participants receive either amivantamab with oral lazertinib in 28-day cycles or amivantamab with intravenous chemotherapy consisting of carboplatin and pemetrexed in 21-day cycles. Treatment continues until disease progression, participant withdrawal, death, or investigator decision to stop treatment. The study is designed with two separate groups receiving these distinct treatment combinations. Throughout the study, participants will undergo assessments to monitor treatment effects and safety. Researchers will measure progression-free survival as the primary outcome up to 4 years and 6 months, along with secondary outcomes including dose adjustments, adverse events, overall survival, response rates, and duration of response. Participants are followed regularly during treatment to track these outcomes and manage any side effects until the studys completion.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of ZL-1310 compared to Investigators Choice Therapy in adults with relapsed Small Cell Lung Cancer SCLC. This phase 3, randomized, open-label study aims to compare treatment responses and overall survival between these two therapies in participants who have previously received platinum-based systemic therapy or tarlatamab. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either ZL-1310 as a single-agent drug or Investigators Choice Therapy, which includes Topotecan, Lurbinectedin, or Amrubicin. The study follows a parallel design and monitors participants during treatment and follow-up periods lasting up to 27 months to assess various outcomes. During the study, participants undergo regular evaluations including tumor assessments based on RECIST v1.1 criteria, brain metastases response evaluations, and quality of life measurements using validated questionnaires. Safety is closely monitored by tracking treatment-emergent adverse events. Participants are expected to comply with study procedures, including tumor biopsies or providing archived tissue samples, and the total study duration may extend to nearly three years.

This trial focuses on adults with primary IgA nephropathy IgAN who have already completed 9 months of treatment with TARPEYO4 delayed-release budesonide capsules at 16 mg once daily in regular clinical practice. The study aims to determine if continuing TARPEYO4 treatment provides further benefits in reducing proteinuria and protecting kidney function over a longer period. This is a phase 4, open-label study sponsored by Calliditas Therapeutics AB. Participants will undergo an extended treatment regimen lasting about 15 months, starting with 6 months of TARPEYO4 16 mg once daily, followed by 9 months of TARPEYO4 8 mg once daily. After this, there will be a 3-month follow-up period, including a 2-week tapering phase with TARPEYO4 4 mg once daily. The goal is to maintain or improve treatment effects while reducing dosage gradually. During the study, participants will have urine tests, blood samples, and physical exams at regular intervals to monitor kidney function and protein levels. Researchers will measure the urine protein to creatinine ratio UPCR and estimated glomerular filtration rate eGFR at various points, assessing safety by tracking adverse events over approximately 19 months. The study includes thorough follow-up to evaluate the ongoing impact of extended TARPEYO4 use.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of Adagrasib alone and in combination with pembrolizumab for patients with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer NSCLC that has a KRAS G12C mutation. The study includes a Phase 2 portion that assesses these treatments in patients with various PD-L1 tumor proportion scores TPS and a Phase 3 portion that compares Adagrasib plus pembrolizumab to pembrolizumab alone in patients with higher PD-L1 TPS 50%. The goal is to understand how these treatments work as first-line therapy in this patient population. Treatment involves Adagrasib administered orally twice daily BID either alone or combined with pembrolizumab, which is given intravenously at 200 mg every three weeks. Phase 2 includes three cohorts based on PD-L1 status and treatment type, while Phase 3 randomly assigns patients to receive either the combination or pembrolizumab alone. Patients with unresectable or metastatic squamous or nonsquamous NSCLC are included, with specific brain metastases criteria for Phase 3 participants. Participants will be monitored over periods of up to 22 months in Phase 2 and 36 months in Phase 3. Assessments include measuring treatment efficacy, safety, pharmacokinetics, quality of life, and tumor response using RECIST 1.1 criteria. Regular evaluations involve imaging, clinical exams, and patient-reported outcomes. The study aims to provide detailed information on treatment tolerability and effectiveness during and after therapy.

This research aims to assess the effectiveness and safety of Datopotamab Deruxtecan Dato-DXd combined with rilvegostomig or rilvegostomig alone compared to pembrolizumab alone as initial treatment in participants with locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer NSCLC that has high PD-L1 expression tumor cells 50% and no actionable genetic alterations. This Phase III, randomized, open-label global study focuses on patients who have not received previous systemic therapy for advanced disease. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups one group receives Dato-DXd plus rilvegostomig, another receives rilvegostomig alone, and the third receives pembrolizumab alone. All treatments are given as intravenous infusions every three weeks on the first day of each 21-day cycle. The study evaluates these treatments as first-line therapy for eligible participants. During the study, participants will have regular assessments including tumor evaluations and biomarker testing to monitor disease progression, overall survival, and response rates. Patient-reported symptoms and quality of life will also be measured. The study may last up to approximately six years to capture long-term outcomes. Safety monitoring and pharmacokinetics assessments are included throughout the trial to understand treatment effects and immune responses.

Researchers are evaluating two experimental drugs, REGN7508 and REGN9933, in adults with atrial fibrillation, a condition where the heart beats too fast and unevenly. The study aims to compare how well these drugs prevent blood clots and their bleeding effects against apixaban, a commonly used medicine for preventing blood clots in atrial fibrillation. The research also explores side effects, drug levels in the blood, and whether the body develops antibodies that might affect the drugs action or cause side effects. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive REGN7508, REGN9933, or apixaban according to the study protocol. The treatments are given as monoclonal antibodies targeting FXI for the experimental drugs, while apixaban is an active comparator. The study is conducted with a parallel design in multiple centers, focusing on safety and prevention over a 12-week period primarily. During the study, participants will have regular monitoring to assess bleeding events, side effects, blood levels of the study drugs, and antibody responses over approximately 25 weeks. Researchers will measure various bleeding outcomes, stroke or embolism incidence, and changes in blood clotting times. Safety and treatment effects will be tracked closely throughout the trial period, which continues until study completion in 2027.

Researchers are evaluating the effects of balcinrenone combined with dapagliflozin compared to dapagliflozin alone in patients who have chronic heart failure, impaired kidney function, and have recently experienced a heart failure event. This Phase III study is conducted internationally across about 700 sites and aims to assess how these treatments impact cardiovascular death and heart failure events. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups balcinrenonedapagliflozin 15 mg10 mg plus placebo, balcinrenonedapagliflozin 40 mg10 mg plus placebo, or dapagliflozin 10 mg plus placebo. Each participant will take one capsule and one tablet daily. The study duration averages 22 months, including screening, about 20 months of blinded treatment, and a one-month follow-up with open-label dapagliflozin. During the study, participants will undergo assessments for heart failure events, hospitalizations, and cardiovascular death. Researchers will monitor these outcomes over about 38 months, including symptom scores and other health measures. Safety and treatment effects will be followed during the treatment and the one-month post-treatment period.

Researchers are examining the effect of abelacimab compared to a placebo in patients with atrial fibrillation AF who are considered unsuitable for oral anticoagulation therapy. This Phase 3 study focuses on high-risk patients with AF to evaluate whether abelacimab can reduce the occurrence of ischemic stroke or systemic embolism. The study is led by Anthos Therapeutics, Inc. and aims to address treatment options in patients where traditional anticoagulation is deemed inappropriate. Participants are randomly assigned in equal numbers to receive either abelacimab 150 mg or a matching placebo by subcutaneous injection once a month. The study consists of three periods a screening period lasting up to 60 days, a double-blind treatment period that continues until at least 111 patients experience a primary endpoint event, and an end-of-treatment visit. Following this, participants may enter a 30-day follow-up or an optional open-label extension to receive abelacimab, depending on eligibility and regulatory approval. During the study, participants undergo assessments to monitor stroke, systemic embolism, and bleeding events, with the primary outcomes measured up to 30 months. Safety is tracked by recording bleeding events classified by the Bleeding Academic Research Consortium. Secondary outcomes include cardiovascular and all-cause mortality and other thrombotic events. The study also involves regular monitoring and follow-up visits to assess efficacy and safety throughout the treatment and observation periods.