Martinsburg

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: I. To compare event free survival post reinduction (EFS PR) between blinatumomab vs. blinatumomab/nivolumab in Group 4 patients aged ≥ 1 to \<31 years old with first relapse of CD19+ B ALL. II. To compare EFS PR (EFS post-reinduction) between consolidation with blinatumomab vs. blinatumomab/nivolumab in Group 3 patients aged \>= 1 to \< 31 years old with first relapse of CD19+ B ALL. SECONDARY OBJECTIVES: I. To evaluate the safety and tolerability of blinatumomab/nivolumab in patients aged \>= 1 to \< 31 years old with first relapse of CD19+ B ALL. EXPLORATORY OBJECTIVES: I. In Group 4 patients, compare EFS PR between blinatumomab monotherapy and blinatumomab/nivolumab arms as compared to similar patients treated on the predecessor trial AALL1331. II. In Group 4 patients, compare toxicity as defined by grade 3 or greater adverse events during the first cycle of blinatumomab or blinatumomab/nivolumab. III. In Group 4 patients, compare MRD negative second remission (Rem-2) rate after the first cycle of immunotherapy between blinatumomab monotherapy and blinatumomab/nivolumab arms. IV. In patients with Down syndrome (DS) with first relapse of B-ALL, describe the safety, tolerability and efficacy (as defined by MRD negative second remission, Rem-2) after up to two cycles of blinatumomab/nivolumab. V. With each Group, perform subset analyses of EFS and overall survival (OS) based on features including degree of marrow disease at relapse, age, sex, body mass index, cytogenetics, site(s) of relapse, percent peripheral blasts at relapse and absolute lymphocyte count at first relapse. OUTLINE: Patients \>= 18 years old with marrow +/- extramedullary (EM) relapse of any duration after initial diagnosis, or patients \< 18 years old with marrow +/- EM relapse \< 24 months after initial diagnosis are assigned to Group 1. Patients \< 18 years old with marrow +/- EM relapse \>= 24 months from initial diagnosis, or all isolated extramedullary (IEM) relapses \>= 1 to \< 31 years old are assigned to Groups 2-3 re-induction. Patients with DS are assigned to Arm G. NOTE: Patients in Group 1 and DS patients with white blood cells (WBC) \>= 30,000/uL, CNS 2/3 disease, or testicular disease must first receive 1 of 3 pre-immunotherapy treatments. Starting with amendment 4C (9/19/2024), patients with DS are assigned to group 3 or 4. Patients \< 18 years with bone marrow first relapse ≥ 36 months from initial diagnosis with MRD \<0.1% after VXLD reinduction or with isolated CNS/testicular extramedullary relapse occurring ≥ 18 months from initial diagnosis with MRD \<0.1% after VXLD reinduction are assigned to group 3. Patients who do not meet criteria for group 3 will be assigned to group 4. Patients with Down syndrome ≥ 1 to \< 31 years of age with first bone marrow relapse of B ALL are assigned to arm G. PRE-IMMUNOTHERAPY TREATMENT FOR PATIENTS WITH WBC \>= 30,000/uL (CLOSED TO ACCRUAL 9/19/2024 EXCEPT FOR ARM G) : Patients receive methotrexate (MTX) intrathecally (IT) or cytarabine IT or intrathecal triple therapy (ITT) consisting of MTX, hydrocortisone sodium succinate, and cytarabine IT at the time of diagnostic lumbar puncture (LP) or on day 1 (if intrathecal therapy is given with relapse diagnostic LP \< 7 days prior to the start of protocol therapy). Patients also receive dexamethasone intravenously (IV) or orally (PO) twice daily (BID) on days 1-5, vincristine sulfate via infusion or IV push over 1 minute on day 1. Patients with DS also receive leucovorin calcium PO or IV every 6 hours (q6h) for 2 doses on day 2 or at 24 and 30 hours after each IT administration. Patients should proceed to the next cycle when CNS 1 and no testicular disease is present, no sooner than Day 8 and no later than Day 15. PRE-IMMUNOTHERAPY TREATMENT FOR CNS 2/3 DISEASE (CLOSED TO ACCRUAL 9/19/2024 EXCEPT FOR ARM G): Patients receive MTX IT or cytarabine IT twice weekly (Q2W) for 5-7 doses or Intrathecal Triple Therapy (ITT) IT Q2W for 3-4 doses until patient is CNS 1. Patients with DS also receive leucovorin calcium PO or IV q6h for 2 doses at 24 and 30 hours after each IT administration. Patients should proceed to the next cycle when CNS 1 and no testicular disease is present, no sooner than Day 15 and no later than Day 24. PRE-IMMUNOTHERAPY TREATMENT FOR TESTICULAR DISEASE(CLOSED TO ACCRUAL 9/19/2024 EXCEPT FOR ARM G): Patients receive MTX IT, cytarabine IT, or ITT IT on days 1 and 15 (day 1 may be omitted if intrathecal therapy is given with relapse diagnostic LP \< 7 days prior to the start of protocol therapy). Patients with DS also receive leucovorin calcium PO or IV q6h for 2 doses on days 2 and 16 or at 24 and 30 hours after each IT administration. Males with testicular disease at relapse undergo radiation once daily (QD) for a total of 12 fractions over 12 days. Patients should proceed to the next cycle when CNS 1 and no testicular disease is present, no sooner than Day 15 and no later than Day 22. GROUP 1 (CLOSED TO ACCRUAL 9/19/2024): Patients are randomized to Arm A or Arm B. ARM A: Patients receive dexamethasone PO or IV on days 1 and 8 of cycle 1, blinatumomab via continuous IV infusion on days 1-28 of cycles 1-2, MTX IT, cytarabine IT, or ITT IT on days 1, 15, and 36 of cycle 1 (MTX, cytarabine, and ITT on day 1 may be omitted if intrathecal therapy was given \< 7 days prior to the start of this cycle), and MTX IT, cytarabine IT, or ITT IT on days 15 and 36 of cycle 2. Treatment repeats every 36 days for 2 cycles in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. NOTE: Patients with MRD \< 0.01% after cycle 1 may stop study treatment or may choose to continue to cycle 2. Patients with MRD \>= 0.01% after cycle 1 proceed to cycle 2. ARM B: Patients receive dexamethasone, blinatumomab, and MTX, cytarabine, or ITT as in Arm A. Patients also receive nivolumab IV over 30 minutes on days 11 and 25 of cycle 1 and days 1 and 15 of cycle 2. Treatment repeats every 36 days for 2 cycles in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. NOTE: Patients with MRD \< 0.01% after cycle 1 may stop study treatment or may choose to continue to cycle 2. Patients with MRD \>= 0.01% after cycle 1 proceed to cycle 2. GROUPS 2-4 VXLD REINDUCTION: Patients receive vincristine sulfate via infusion or IV push over 1 minute on days 1, 8, 15, and 22, dexamethasone PO or IV on days 1-14, doxorubicin hydrochloride IV over 1-15 minutes on day 1, MTX IT on days 1, 8, and 29 (day 1 IT may be omitted if intrathecal therapy is given with relapse diagnostic LP \< 7 days prior to the start of this cycle) (days 8 and 29 for CNS 1 patients at relapse only), pegaspargase intramuscularly (IM) or IV over 1-2 hours on days 2 and 16 or calaspargase IV over 1-2 hours on day 2 (for patients ≤ 22 years), cytarabine IT on days 4 and 11 (CNS 2 patients at relapse only), then Q2W until 3 consecutive samples are clear of blasts, and ITT IT on days 8, 15, 22, and 29 (CNS 3 patients at relapse only). Treatment continues in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. GROUP 2 (CLOSED TO ACCRUAL 9/19/2024): The following patients are randomized to Arm C or Arm D: 1) \>= 1 to \< 31 years old, IEM relapse \< 18 months from diagnosis, regardless of MRD after Re-Induction. 2) \< 18 years old with marrow relapse \>= 24 to \< 36 months from diagnosis regardless of MRD after Re-Induction, 3) \>= 1 to \< 31 years old, IEM relapse \>= 18 months, and MRD \>= 0.1% after Re-Induction, 4) \< 18 years old with marrow relapse \>= 36 months, and MRD \>= 0.1% after Re-Induction. ARM C: Patients receive dexamethasone PO or IV on day 1 of cycle 1, blinatumomab via continuous IV infusion on days 1-28 of cycles 1 and 2, and MTX IT on days 1 and 15 of cycles 1 and 2 (day 1 may be omitted from cycle 1 if intrathecal MTX is given \< 7 days prior to the start of cycle 1 ). Treatment repeats every 36 days for 2 cycles in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. NOTE: Patients with MRD \< 0.01% after cycle 1 may stop study treatment or may choose to continue to cycle 2. Patients with MRD \>= 0.01% after cycle 1 proceed to cycle 2. ARM D: Patients receive dexamethasone, blinatumomab, and MTX as in Arm C. Patients also receive nivolumab IV over 30 minutes on days 11 and 25 of cycle 1 and days 1 and 15 of cycle 2. Treatment repeats every 36 days for 2 cycles in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. NOTE: Patients with MRD \< 0.01% after cycle 1 may stop study treatment or may choose to continue to cycle 2. Patients with MRD \>= 0.01% after cycle 1 proceed to cycle 2. GROUP 3: Patients are randomized to Arm E or Arm F. ARM E: IMMUNOTHERAPY CYCLES 1-2: Patients receive dexamethasone PO or IV on day 1 of cycle 1 only, blinatumomab IV via continuous infusion on days 1-28, and MTX IT on days 1 and 15 (day 1 may be omitted from cycle 1 if intrathecal therapy is given \< 7 days prior to the start of this cycle). Immunotherapy cycles 1-2 alternate with Consolidation cycles 1-2. CONSOLIDATION: Patients receive dexamethasone PO or IV on days 1-5, methotrexate IV, over 24 hours, on days 8 and 22, methotrexate IT on days 8 and 22 (CNS 1/2 at relapse only) or ITT IT on days 8 and 22 (CNS 3 at relapse only). INTENSIFICATION CYCLES 1-2: Patients receive dexamethasone PO on days 1-5, vincristine sulfate IV push over 1 minute or via infusion on day 1, mercaptopurine PO on days 1-42, methotrexate IV over 24 hours on days 8 and 22, cytarabine IV, over 3 hours on days 43 and 44, asparaginase erwinia recombinant IM or crisantaspase/asparaginase erwinia IM or IV over 1-2 hours on day 44, methotrexate IT on days 1 and 43 (CNS 1/2 at relapse only) or ITT IT on days 1 and 43 (CNS 3 at relapse only). IMMUNOTHERAPY CYCLE 3: Patients receive blinatumomab IV via continuous infusion on days 1-28, and MTX IT on days 1 and 15 (CNS 1/2 at relapse only) or ITT IT on days 1 and 15 (CNS 3 at relapse only). MAINTENANCE: Patients receive dexamethasone PO BID on days 1-5, 29-33, and 57-61, vincristine sulfate IV push over 1 minute or via infusion on days 1, 29, and 57, mercaptopurine PO on days 1-84, MTX IT on day 1 (CNS 1/2 patients at relapse only), ITT IT on day 1 (CNS 3 patients at relapse only), and MTX PO on days 8, 15, 22, 29, 36, 43, 50, 57, 64, 71, and 78. Treatment repeats every 12 weeks for 2 years from the start of Re-Induction therapy in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. MAINTENANCE CHEMORADIATION (FOR CNS 3 PATIENTS ONLY): Beginning between the first and second cycles of maintenance therapy, patients receive dexamethasone PO BID on days 1-7 and 15-21, vincristine sulfate IV push over 1 minute or via infusion on days 1, 8, and 15, and pegaspargase IM or IV over 1-2 hours or calaspargase IV over 1-2 hours on day 1. Patients with CNS 3 and isolated CNS relapse undergo cranial radiation in the form of 3-dimensional (D)-conformal radiation therapy (CRT) over 5 days per week for a total of 10 treatments. ARM F: IMMUNOTHERAPY CYCLES 1-2: Patients receive dexamethasone PO or IV on day 1 of cycle 1 only, blinatumomab IV via continuous infusion on days 1-28, nivolumab IV over 30 minutes on days 11 of cycle 1 and on days 1 of cycles 2 and 3, and MTX IT on days 1 and 15 (CNS 1/2 patients at relapse only)(day 1 may be omitted from cycle 1 if intrathecal therapy is given with \< 7 days prior to the start of this cycle) or , ITT IT on day 1 (CNS 3 patients at relapse only) (day 1 may be omitted from cycle 1 if intrathecal therapy is given with \< 7 days prior to the start of this cycle). Immunotherapy cycles 1-2 alternate with Consolidation cycles 1-2. CONSOLIDATION CYCLES 1-2: Patients receive dexamethasone PO on days 1-5, vincristine sulfate IV push over 1 minute or via infusion on day 1, methotrexate IV, over 24 hours, on days 8 and 22, methotrexate IT on days 8 and 22 (CNS 1/2 at relapse only) or ITT IT on days 8 and 22 (CNS 3 at relapse only). INTENSIFICATION CYCLES 1-2: Patients receive dexamethasone PO on days 1-5, vincristine sulfate IV push over 1 minute or via infusion on day 1, mercaptopurine PO on days 1-42, methotrexate IV over 24 hours on days 8 and 22, cytarabine IV, over 3 hours on days 43 and 44, asparaginase erwinia recombinant IM or crisantaspase/asparaginase erwinia IM or IV over 1-2 hours on day 44, methotrexate IT on days 1 and 43 (CNS 1/2 at relapse only) or ITT IT on days 1 and 43 (CNS 3 at relapse only). IMMUNOTHERAPY CYCLE 3: Patients receive blinatumomab IV via continuous infusion on days 1-28, nivolumab IV over 30 minutes on days 1 and 15 and MTX IT on days 1 and 15. MAINTENANCE: Patients receive dexamethasone PO BID on days 1-5, 29-33, and 57-61, vincristine sulfate IV push over 1 minute or via infusion on days 1, 29, and 57, mercaptopurine PO on days 1-84, MTX IT on day 1 (CNS 1/2 patients at relapse only), ITT IT on day 1 (CNS 3 patients at relapse only), and MTX PO on days 8, 15, 22, 29, 36, 43, 50, 57, 64, 71, 78. Treatment repeats every 12 weeks for 2 years from the start of Re-Induction therapy in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. MAINTENANCE CHEMORADIATION (FOR CNS 3 PATIENTS): Beginning between the first and second cycles of maintenance therapy, patients receive dexamethasone PO BID on days 1-7 and 15-21, vincristine sulfate IV push over 1 minute or via infusion on days 1, 8, and 15, and pegaspargase IM or IV over 1-2 hours or calaspargase IV over 1-2 hours on day 1. Patients with CNS 3 and isolated CNS relapse undergo cranial radiation in the form of 3-dimensional (D)-conformal radiation therapy (CRT) over 5 days per week for a total of 10 treatments. GROUP 4: Patients are randomized to arm H or arm I. ARM H: Patients receive dexamethasone PO or IV on day 1 and 8 of cycle 1 only, blinatumomab IV via continuous infusion on days 1-28 and MTX IT on days 1 of cycle 1 only and days 15 and 36 ( for patients with CNS1/2 at relapse only) or ITT on day 1 of cycle 1 only and days 15 and 36 (for patients with CNS 3 at relapse only) (day 1 IT therapy may be omitted from cycle 1 if intrathecal therapy is given with \< 7 days prior to the start of this cycle). Cycles repeat every 36 days for up to 2 cycles in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. ARM I: Patients receive dexamethasone PO or IV on day 1 and 8 of cycle 1 only, blinatumomab IV via continuous infusion on days 1-28, nivolumab IV, over 30 minutes on day 11 of cycle 1 and day 3 of cycle 2 and MTX IT on days 1 of cycle 1 only and days 15 and 36 ( for patients with CNS 1/2 at relapse only) or ITT on day 1 of cycle 1 only and days 15 and 36 (for patients with CNS 3 at relapse only) (day 1 IT therapy may be omitted from cycle 1 if intrathecal therapy is given with \< 7 days prior to the start of this cycle). Cycles repeat every 36 days for up to 2 cycles in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. ARM G (DS PATIENTS): Patients receive dexamethasone PO or IV on days 1 and 8 of cycle 1 only, blinatumomab IV via continuous infusion on days 1-28, nivolumab IV over 30 minutes on days 11 of cycle 1 and day 3 of cycle 2, and MTX IT (for patients with CNS 1/2 at relapse only) or ITT on day 1 of cycle 1 only and days 15 and 36 (for patients with CNS 3 at relapse only) (day 1 IT therapy may be omitted from cycle 1 if intrathecal therapy is given with \< 7 days prior to the start of this cycle). Cycles repeat every 37 days for up to 2 cycles in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients undergo lumbar puncture, bone marrow biopsy and aspiration, and collection of blood, urine and cerebrospinal fluid throughout the study. After completion of study treatment, patients are followed up every 3 months for 1 year.

Researchers are evaluating two surgical procedures, bilateral salpingectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, to see how well they reduce the risk of ovarian cancer in women who have BRCA1 gene mutations. The study aims to determine if removing just the fallopian tubes (bilateral salpingectomy) is almost as effective as removing both the fallopian tubes and ovaries (bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy) in lowering ovarian cancer risk. This trial also assesses symptoms related to estrogen loss, quality of life, sexual function, cancer-related distress, decision-making about surgery, and treatment side effects in these patients. Participants choose between two groups: one group undergoes bilateral salpingectomy and may have their ovaries removed later, while the other group undergoes bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. Both groups receive pelvic or transvaginal ultrasounds or pelvic MRI scans during screening, and blood samples are collected throughout the trial. Ancillary studies include quality-of-life assessments and questionnaires. The study also collects tissue and blood samples for future research. After surgery, participants have follow-up visits at 10 to 60 days, then at 6, 12, and 24 months, and annually for up to 20 years. Researchers monitor the time until any high-grade serous carcinomas develop, specifically ovarian, primary peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancers. They also track menopausal symptoms, sexual function, quality of life, cancer distress, medical decisions about surgery, and any adverse events during this long-term follow-up.

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of active surveillance and chemotherapy treatments in pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients with low risk and standard risk germ cell tumors. This phase III trial focuses on monitoring patients after tumor removal and comparing the outcomes of carboplatin-based versus cisplatin-based chemotherapy regimens. The study aims to maintain high overall survival rates for low risk patients and to compare event-free survival between the two chemotherapy options in standard risk patients. Additional objectives include assessing side effects such as hearing loss and neuropathy, and exploring tumor marker changes and other biological measures related to treatment outcomes. Patients with low risk stage I germ cell tumors undergo surgery followed by observation, with the option to transfer to standard risk treatment if the tumor recurs. Those with standard risk tumors are randomly assigned to one of four chemotherapy regimens combining bleomycin, etoposide, carboplatin, or cisplatin. Treatments are given intravenously on specific schedules every 21 days for up to 3 or 4 cycles, depending on the group. Throughout the trial, patients receive imaging scans, blood tests, tumor biopsies if needed, and pulmonary function tests to monitor treatment response and side effects. Participants are closely followed after treatment completion with regular visits every 2 months for the first year, then less frequently up to 10 years. Researchers collect data through imaging, blood samples, lung tests, and questionnaires to measure survival, disease recurrence, and side effects like hearing loss. The study also includes exploratory analyses of tumor markers and patient-reported outcomes to better understand treatment impacts and improve future care for germ cell tumor patients.

Researchers are evaluating the effects of adding cemiplimab, an immunotherapy drug that blocks the PD-1 pathway to help the immune system attack tumor cells, to the usual treatment of docetaxel and ramucirumab in patients with stage IV or recurrent non-small cell lung cancer. This phase II/III Expanded Lung-MAP trial compares cemiplimab combined with docetaxel and ramucirumab versus docetaxel and ramucirumab alone, aiming to improve treatment outcomes in patients who previously received platinum chemotherapy and immunotherapy but developed resistance or disease progression. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two treatment arms. In Arm I, patients receive dexamethasone orally twice daily on days 0-2, ramucirumab and docetaxel intravenously on day 1 of each 21-day cycle. In Arm II, patients receive the same treatments plus cemiplimab intravenously on day 1 of each cycle. Treatment cycles continue every 21 days until disease progression or unacceptable side effects occur. Throughout the study, patients undergo regular blood sample collection and imaging scans such as CT or MRI to monitor disease status. During the study, participants are closely monitored with scans, blood tests, and physical exams to assess overall survival and other outcomes like progression-free survival, response rates, and treatment safety. Researchers also collect blood samples for future molecular studies. After completing treatment, patients are followed up every 3 to 6 months for up to 3 years to track long-term survival and health status. The study measures overall survival from randomization to death from any cause, assessed up to 3 years.

This research collects data and biological samples from patients who have experienced side effects from immunotherapy treatments for cancer. The goal is to create a national collection of these samples and clinical information to help future studies understand, predict, prevent, and treat serious immune-related side effects, rare infections, or rapid tumor growth after immunotherapy. Participants provide tissue and blood samples when they join the study and again one month later. Some patients may also provide stool samples if they have certain side effects like colitis. Researchers also review participants' medical records for up to one year to gather detailed health information related to their treatment and side effects. During the study, patients undergo sample collections and have their health records examined. The main outcome measured is the establishment of a national biorepository containing these samples and data, which will be used in future research over the course of one year. This study aims to support better understanding and management of immunotherapy side effects in cancer treatment.

Researchers are evaluating how to best recommend chemotherapy for patients with colon cancer after surgery by using the presence or absence of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) in the blood. This approach aims to identify microscopic residual tumor cells and may provide better risk prediction for cancer recurrence compared to traditional methods. The trial focuses on patients with Stage IIB, IIC, or III colon cancer who have undergone complete tumor removal. Participants will have their tumor tissue and blood tested centrally using the Signatera assay to determine ctDNA status. Patients without detectable ctDNA may avoid chemotherapy, while those with detectable ctDNA are considered at higher risk and will be randomly assigned to receive different chemotherapy regimens, including mFOLFOX6, CAPOX, or mFOLFIRINOX, given intravenously or orally over periods ranging from 3 to 6 months. The study includes initial screening, treatment, and possible second randomization for patients whose ctDNA status changes during monitoring. During the study, participants will undergo various assessments including blood tests, imaging scans, and performance evaluations to monitor their health and response to therapy. Researchers will track the time to ctDNA positivity and disease-free survival for up to 3 and 5 years, respectively. Safety and treatment effects will be closely observed throughout the study duration, ensuring thorough follow-up and monitoring for all participants.

Researchers are evaluating two different methods for monitoring pancreatic cysts to determine which approach leads to better outcomes for patients with these cysts. The study compares a lower intensity surveillance schedule with a higher intensity surveillance schedule in patients aged 50 to 75 years. The study also aims to assess differences in surgical complications, pancreatic cancer rates, mortality, costs, healthcare use, patient quality of life, anxiety, financial distress, adherence to surveillance, and the predictive value of biomarkers and radiomic markers for cancer or dysplasia. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two surveillance arms. In the low intensity arm, patients receive MRI or CT scans at the start and one year later, then repeat imaging every two years if no abnormalities are found. If positive features appear, imaging frequency increases. In the high intensity arm, surveillance frequency varies by cyst size, ranging from MRI or CT every six months to combined imaging and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) every 3-6 months for larger cysts. EUS is used to further evaluate cysts based on size and findings. After imaging procedures, patients are followed for five years from enrollment. During the study, patients undergo procedures including MRI, CT, and EUS, along with quality-of-life and questionnaire assessments. Researchers will monitor clinical outcomes, imaging results, healthcare utilization, costs, patient-reported outcomes, and biomarker performance. Safety and adherence to surveillance schedules will be tracked. The study lasts five years after the initial registration to capture long-term outcomes related to pancreatic cyst monitoring.

Researchers are evaluating if adding adjuvant chemotherapy (ACT) to ovarian function suppression (OFS) plus endocrine therapy (ET) improves invasive breast cancer-free survival (IBCFS) compared to OFS plus ET alone. This Phase III trial focuses on premenopausal women with early-stage breast cancer that is estrogen receptor (ER)-positive, HER2-negative, and has a 21-gene recurrence score between 16-25 for node-negative patients or 0-25 for patients with 1-3 positive nodes. The study addresses the need for better treatment options for younger women diagnosed with this type of breast cancer, as younger age is linked to worse outcomes despite standard therapies. Participants receive one of two treatments: either OFS combined with an aromatase inhibitor (AI) for five years or adjuvant chemotherapy followed by the same OFS plus AI regimen. The specific AI and GnRH agonist used, along with their dosing schedules, are chosen by the investigator, commonly including goserelin, leuprolide, or triptorelin administered monthly or every three months. Bilateral oophorectomy may be used instead of ovarian suppression if preferred. Endocrine therapy beyond five years is at the investigator's discretion. During the trial, participants will be closely monitored for invasive breast cancer-free survival over an 11-year period from randomization. Assessments include clinical evaluations, hormone receptor testing, tumor staging, and genetic recurrence scoring prior to enrollment. Safety and effectiveness data will be collected throughout the study, with particular attention to treatment side effects and long-term outcomes. The trial involves detailed eligibility screening and ongoing follow-up to ensure accurate measurement of the study's primary outcome.

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 whether high-dose gabapentin can prevent the need for opioid pain medication during chemoradiation therapy in patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. Oral mucositis, a common side effect of radiation, causes severe pain and complications that often require opioid treatment, which has many side effects. This phase III trial aims to see if gabapentin can reduce opioid use and improve pain management in this patient group. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either gabapentin or a placebo starting with radiation treatment day 8. The dosing increases from once daily on day 1 to three times daily from day 3 onward. Both groups also receive standard chemotherapy, radiation, and pain medications as needed. Treatment continues until oral mucositis symptoms lessen and opioid use stops, followed by a gradual dose reduction over 11 days. Blood samples are collected throughout the study. Patients are followed up at 4 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months after completing chemoradiation therapy. Researchers measure the need for opioid use during treatment, time to first opioid use, patient-reported pain scores, quality of life, symptom outcomes, adverse events, tolerance to gabapentin, body mass index, lab results, feeding tube use, and opioid dosing. This comprehensive approach helps assess the effectiveness and safety of gabapentin in preventing opioid use for oral mucositis pain.