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Researchers are investigating new treatment options for breast cancer that is hormone receptor-positive HR and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative HER2-, specifically for cases that are unresectable locally advanced or metastatic. This type of breast cancer involves cancer cells that depend on hormones like estrogen or progesterone and have low HER2 protein levels. The study focuses on comparing the effects of patritumab deruxtecan against chemotherapy or trastuzumab deruxtecan in patients whose cancer has progressed despite prior treatments. Participants receive either patritumab deruxtecan through intravenous infusions every three weeks for about 13 months or a treatment chosen by their physician, which may include various chemotherapy drugs or trastuzumab deruxtecan, administered according to specific schedules for up to 13 months. The study is randomized and open-label, meaning participants are randomly assigned to one of the treatment groups, and both the patients and researchers know which treatment is given. Throughout the study, participants undergo regular assessments to monitor cancer progression and overall survival for up to approximately 85 months. Researchers evaluate tumor response, duration of response, and changes in quality of life using standardized questionnaires. Safety is carefully monitored by recording adverse events and treatment discontinuations. The goal is to understand if patritumab deruxtecan can improve outcomes compared to current treatment options.

Researchers are evaluating zanidatamab combined with chemotherapy for treating people with HER2-positive, early-stage breast cancer. This phase 2 study aims to assess the safety and effectiveness of this combination compared to standard treatments in participants with newly diagnosed stage II or III invasive breast carcinoma. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three treatment groups zanidatamab with paclitaxel, zanidatamab with docetaxel and carboplatin, or trastuzumab and pertuzumab with docetaxel and carboplatin. All study drugs are administered intravenously. After neoadjuvant therapy, participants will undergo either mastectomy or breast conserving surgery as decided by their physician. During the study, participants will have their response to treatment assessed through measurements such as pathologic complete response and residual cancer burden classification up to 8 months. Safety is monitored by tracking treatment-related adverse events up to 23 months. Other assessments include survival outcomes up to 46 months and serum concentrations of zanidatamab. The study participation may last several years to capture these outcomes.

Researchers are evaluating petosemtamab compared with investigators choice monotherapy in patients with incurable metastatic or recurrent head and neck squamous cell carcinoma HNSCC who have previously been treated. This phase 3 open-label, randomized controlled study focuses on patients whose disease has progressed after anti-PD-1 and platinum-containing therapies. It aims to assess effectiveness and safety for second- and third-line treatments in this population. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either petosemtamab or one of several investigators choice monotherapies, including cetuximab, methotrexate, or docetaxel. The treatments are given as part of a controlled multicenter trial. The study includes follow-up periods to evaluate responses and safety outcomes over time. During the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including radiologic evaluations to measure tumor response according to RECIST criteria, physical performance status checks, and laboratory tests to monitor organ function and adverse events. Researchers will track overall survival for up to approximately three years and evaluate other outcomes such as progression-free survival, response rates, quality of life measures, and treatment safety. The total duration of participation is aligned with treatment and outcome measurement timelines as specified.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effects of a new medicine called NNC0487-0111 in people who have Heart Failure with preserved Ejection Fraction HFpEF or Heart Failure with mildly reduced Ejection Fraction HFmrEF and excess body weight. This phase 3 clinical trial aims to find out if NNC0487-0111 is safe and effective for treating these conditions compared to a placebo. Participants have HFpEF or HFmrEF and a body mass index of 30 or above. The study is sponsored by Novo Nordisk AS and uses a randomized, quadruple-masked design. Participants will receive either NNC0487-0111 or a matching placebo by injection under the skin once a week. The NNC0487-0111 is given in increasing doses over time. The study is parallel in design, meaning participants are randomly assigned to one of the two groups and receive that treatment throughout the trial. This treatment period extends for up to about 165 weeks. The study evaluates the time to certain heart failure events, hospitalizations, cardiovascular deaths, and other major cardiovascular events. During the study, participants will be monitored regularly to assess heart failure outcomes and kidney function, as well as quality of life using questionnaires like the Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire. Safety and effectiveness are assessed through hospital visits, heart failure event tracking, and blood tests including kidney function and blood sugar levels. The total participation spans over three years, with ongoing evaluations to measure the time to heart failure events and cardiovascular outcomes. Participants receive close medical monitoring throughout the study period.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of a drug called EIK1001 given intravenously alongside pembrolizumab and standard chemotherapy for patients with stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer NSCLC. This study includes participants with either squamous or non-squamous NSCLC who have not had prior systemic therapy for advanced disease. The study is a global, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized adaptive Phase 23 trial conducted in two phases and analyzed in three parts including dose optimization, dose expansion, and confirmatory testing. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups a placebo combined with standard care, or one of two doses of EIK1001 combined with standard care. Standard care chemotherapy varies by cancer type and may include combinations like pemetrexed with carboplatin or cisplatin for non-squamous NSCLC, or carboplatin with paclitaxel or nab-paclitaxel for squamous NSCLC. The study drugs are given intravenously and participants receive these treatments along with pembrolizumab. The trial aims to monitor several outcomes over multiple years. Throughout the study, participants undergo regular assessments to track progression-free survival, overall survival, and response to treatment for up to 6 to 10 years. Investigators also monitor adverse events for safety up to 2.5 years. Participants will have tumor tissue tested for PD-L1 expression and meet other health and eligibility criteria before starting treatment. The study includes close monitoring of disease progression and treatment effects through evaluations and follow-up visits during and after treatment.

Researchers are evaluating the long-term safety and effectiveness of the FDA-approved VARIPULSE catheter system for pulmonary vein isolation PVI in adults with symptomatic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation PAF. This device-based study focuses on participants who have not responded well or cannot tolerate at least one Class I or III antiarrhythmic drug and are candidates for catheter ablation. The goal is to monitor the outcomes of using this specific catheter system in managing PAF. Participants will undergo electrophysiology mapping and pulsed field ablation PFA using the VARIPULSE catheter combined with the TRUPULSE generator to perform pulmonary vein ablation. The study is a single-group design where all participants receive this intervention to treat their symptomatic PAF. The ablation procedure is followed by a long-term observation period to assess safety and effectiveness. During the study, participants will be closely monitored for early adverse events within 7 days after the ablation procedure and for freedom from documented atrial tachyarrhythmia episodes from day 61 up to 1095 days post-procedure. Assessments include follow-up testing and compliance with study requirements over this extended period to evaluate both short-term and long-term outcomes. The total study duration extends through 2030, with ongoing safety and effectiveness evaluations.

Researchers are evaluating the efficacy and safety of iza-bren, a bi-specific antibody-drug conjugate targeting EGFR and HER3 with a chemotherapy payload, compared to treatment chosen by physicians including paclitaxel, nab-paclitaxel, carboplatin plus gemcitabine, and capecitabine for patients with first-line metastatic triple-negative breast cancer TNBC or low estrogen receptor ER-low, HER2-negative breast cancer who cannot receive anti-PDL1 or endocrine therapies. This study includes adults with locally advanced, recurrent inoperable, or metastatic disease who meet specific eligibility criteria. Participants are randomly assigned to receive iza-bren or one of the physicians choice chemotherapy regimens. The treatments are given at specified doses on scheduled days. The study includes two phases Phase 2 to determine the recommended dose of iza-bren and Phase 3 to compare progression-free survival and other outcomes. The study will last several years, with follow-up extending up to approximately 47 months after randomization. During the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including imaging scans to measure tumor response, laboratory tests, and monitoring for adverse events. Quality of life questionnaires will also be completed. Researchers will track progression-free survival, overall survival, treatment-related side effects, tumor size changes, and patient-reported outcomes to evaluate the treatments. The total participation duration may extend up to several years depending on treatment response and follow-up requirements.

Small cell lung cancer SCLC is a fast-growing and aggressive cancer that often spreads early to areas such as lymph nodes, liver, bones, adrenal glands, and brain. This trial is assessing the safety, tolerability, and changes in disease activity of an investigational drug called ABBV-706 compared to standard treatments including topotecan, lurbinectedin, or amrubicin. The study is a Phase 3 randomized trial involving adults with relapsed or refractory SCLC who have received prior therapy. Participants in this study are randomly assigned to receive either intravenous ABBV-706 or one of the standard care treatments topotecan, given intravenously or orally lurbinectedin intravenously or amrubicin intravenously. The study duration is approximately 53 months, with treatments and assessments occurring during this period. The trial is conducted across multiple sites worldwide. During the study, participants will have regular visits to hospitals or clinics for various medical assessments including blood tests, scans, and questionnaires to monitor their health and disease status. Researchers will measure outcomes such as tumor response, overall survival, progression-free survival, duration of response, and quality of life changes. Safety and adverse events will also be monitored throughout the trial period.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness and safety of combining standard chemotherapy and bevacizumab with or without the drug INCA33890 for the first treatment of metastatic microsatellite stable colorectal cancer. This is a Phase 3 randomized trial focusing on patients with stage IV colorectal adenocarcinoma that cannot be cured by surgery. Participants receive either INCA33890 or a placebo, both given alongside bevacizumab and FOLFOX chemotherapy at doses defined by the study protocol. Treatment is administered as part of the first-line therapy for metastatic disease, with participants randomly assigned to one of the two groups. During the study, participants will be regularly monitored through imaging and clinical assessments to measure progression-free survival for up to three years. Additional outcomes include overall survival, response to treatment, side effects, and quality of life measures up to four years. Safety and treatment effects will be closely followed throughout the trial period.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of Pumitamig compared to Pembrolizumab in adults with previously untreated advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer NSCLC who have a PD-L1 expression level of 50% or higher. This Phase 3 randomized, double-blind study focuses on patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC to better understand first-line treatment options. Participants receive either Pumitamig or Pembrolizumab as the study drug, given at specified doses on certain days. The study uses a parallel design with two treatment groups to compare these therapies as first-line options. The study is planned to continue until October 2031, with treatment and follow-up periods extending up to approximately 5 years for overall survival assessments. During the study, participants will have regular assessments to monitor disease progression and response to treatment using criteria like RECIST v1.1. Researchers will evaluate progression-free survival, overall survival, objective response rates, duration of response, disease control rate, and symptom changes related to lung cancer over time. Safety and treatment effects will be closely monitored throughout the study duration.