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Trial Now Recruiting: A Study of BH-30643 in Subjects With Locally Advanced or Metastatic NSCLC Harboring EGFR and/or HER2 Mutations (NCT06706076)

Researchers are testing a new drug called BH-30643 for advanced lung cancer patients whose tumors have specific genetic mutations (EGFR or HER2). The study will first figure out the right dose and watch for side effects, then test how well the drug works against the cancer. About 266 patients will participate across multiple hospitals.

WHY IT MATTERSThis trial is now actively recruiting patients with EGFR and/or HER2-mutated advanced NSCLC — if you have this genetic profile and have exhausted standard treatments, you may be eligible to access a potentially new treatment option.
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Clinical trialRSS2 days ago

5-year survival seen for over 40% of ALS patients on masitinib in trial

A new drug called masitinib helped ALS patients live longer than expected. In a clinical trial, over 40% of patients treated with masitinib survived for at least 5 years from when their disease started. This is much better than the typical outcome, where fewer than 25% of ALS patients usually live that long.

WHY IT MATTERSIf masitinib gains approval, ALS patients may have access to a treatment that could significantly extend their survival time compared to current standard care.
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Clinical trialRSS3 days ago

AAN 2026: Switch to Vyalev stops troublesome dyskinesia in trial

A new medication called Vyalev helped people with Parkinson's disease stop experiencing unwanted, uncontrolled movements (called dyskinesia) when they switched to it from other Parkinson's drugs. In two clinical trials, most people saw these troublesome movements go away within a few months of starting Vyalev. This is good news because dyskinesia is a common side effect that happens after taking Parkinson's medications for a long time.

WHY IT MATTERSIf you have Parkinson's disease and experience dyskinesia from your current levodopa treatment, switching to Vyalev could eliminate these involuntary movements within months rather than managing them as a permanent side effect.
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Clinical trialCLINICALTRIALS4 days ago

Trial Now Recruiting: Novel Genetic Disorders of the Immune System (NCT02257892)

Researchers are looking for adults and children with certain immune system disorders to join a study. The immune system normally helps your body fight infections, but in some people it doesn't work properly, causing frequent infections and other health problems. This study wants to understand why some immune systems fail and how to help people with these conditions. Relatives of affected people may also be able to join.

WHY IT MATTERSThis trial is actively recruiting 500 participants with four specific genetic immune disorders (PI3KCD, CTLA4, STAT3GOF, and MAGT1 deficiency) — if you or a family member has one of these diagnoses, you may be eligible to enroll now and contribute to understanding these rare conditions.
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Trial Now Recruiting: BEhavioral and Adherence Model for Improving Quality, Health Outcomes and Cost-Effectiveness of healthcaRe (NCT06856902)

Researchers are looking for 3,100 people to join a study about why patients don't take their medications as prescribed. The study will test a new approach to help people stick to their treatment plans, which could improve their health and reduce unnecessary hospital visits. About half of all patients don't take their medicines the right way, and this problem gets worse when treatment also requires lifestyle changes.

WHY IT MATTERSThis trial directly addresses medication non-adherence across multiple rare disease categories, meaning patients with rare conditions could benefit from proven strategies to better manage their treatments and health outcomes.
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