Clinical Research Directory

Pragmatic Geriatric Assessment Before CAR-T or Bispecific Antibody Therapy to Predict Side Effects and Outcomes in Older Patients (GA-ACT Trial)

CAR-T cell or bispecific antibody therapies are a new treatment option for adult patients with aggressive forms of lymphoma or so-called plasma cell diseases ('multiple myeloma', 'plasma cell myeloma') that could not be cured with other, less intensive approaches. However, these are intensive therapies that can be associated with severe and potentially life-threatening side effects. Although there is no age limit for these therapies, we know little about the short- and long-term side effects of these treatments in people of advanced age. Although a small number of patients in the pivotal studies were even over 80 years old, their number was too small to be able to assess the tolerability and success specifically in people over 65. At present, the treating physicians decide whether and, if so, which patients are considered 'fit' enough for this therapy. An objective assessment of the kind we want to investigate in our study does not currently exist on a regular basis. In this study, we therefore want to use simple clinical methods to investigate the effects of these forms of therapy in different areas of everyday function that are important for people in older age (mobility, memory, self-care skills, nutrition). We want to find out whether these investigations help to predict the risk of severe and/or long-term side effects. Based on the results, a pragmatic geriatric assessment could be introduced as standard before these therapies. Older patients could thus expect an improvement in their quality of life thanks to more predictable risks and side effects. Standardized screening could lead to lower healthcare costs for treatment and aftercare for both forms of therapy.

Glofitamab Plus Polatuzumab Vedotin and Zuberitamab in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma

This is a multi-center, phase II, prospective study. The main purpose of study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Glofitamab plus Polatuzumab vedotin and Zuberitamab in patients with newly diagnosed diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

A Phase II Randomized Trial of Neoadjuvant Ivonescimab or Penpulimab Plus Chemotherapy in Resectable NSCLC

This is a randomized, open-label, multicenter phase II study. The trial plans to enroll 164 subjects with resectable stage IIA-IIIB (N2) NSCLC. Participants will be randomized 1:1 into either the ivonescimab plus chemotherapy or penpulimab plus chemotherapy treatment arm. After 3-4 cycles of neoadjuvant therapy, surgical resection will be performed. The primary objective is to compare the pathological complete response (pCR) rate assessed by local pathologists between ivonescimab-based and penpulimab-based chemo-immunotherapy regimens in the neoadjuvant treatment of resectable NSCLC.

Comparison of Neoadjuvant Cadonilimab Versus Chemotherapy Combined With PD-1 in the Treatment of Resectable Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer With High PD-L1 Expression: A Single-Center, Randomized, Exploratory Clinical Study

The advent of immunotherapy has changed the treatment landscape for patients with non-small cell lung cancer. It has become the mainstay of perioperative treatment for patients with resectable non-small cell lung cancer。 Cadonilimab is the world's first bispecific antibody drug targeting PD-1 and CTLA-4. Previous studies on AK104 have demonstrated preliminary efficacy in both treatment-naïve advanced NSCLC patients and immunotherapy-resistant patients, showing a favorable safety and tolerability profile. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of neoadjuvant bispecific antibody AK104 compared with neoadjuvant chemotherapy combined with a PD-1 inhibitor in the treatment of resectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with high PD-L1 expression.