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Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) Inhibitor

Acalabrutinib + BR/VR for Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Phase 1
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Acerta Pharma BV
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Treatment Naive MCL patients requiring treatment with no exposure to prior therapies
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of ≤ 2
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up from first dose of study drug to within 30 days of last dose of study drug
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is testing a new drug for mantle cell lymphoma in combination with two other drugs.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults diagnosed with Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL) who have not been treated before. Participants must be in relatively good health, with an ECOG performance status of ≤ 2, and agree to use effective contraception. Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals, those with significant heart disease or gastrointestinal issues that affect drug absorption, or active infections are excluded.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing Acalabrutinib combined with either Bendamustine and Rituximab (BR) or Venetoclax and Rituximab (VR). It's a Phase 1b trial where all participants receive the experimental treatment combinations to determine safety and dosage levels.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include digestive disturbances due to Bendamustine or Venetoclax; infusion reactions from Rituximab; increased risk of bleeding, bruising, infection from Acalabrutinib; as well as general symptoms like fatigue and nausea.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I have mantle cell lymphoma and haven't received any treatment yet.
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I can take care of myself but might not be able to do heavy physical work.
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My diagnosis is Mantle Cell Lymphoma.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~from first dose of study drug to within 30 days of last dose of study drug
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and from first dose of study drug to within 30 days of last dose of study drug for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Number of Participants with Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (AEs) as assessed by CTCAE v4.03

Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Part 2: Acalabrutinib+VR in TN patientsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Part 2: Acalabrutinib in combination with venetoclax and rituximab (VR) in treatment naive patients
Group II: Part 1: Acalabrutinib+BR in TN patientsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Part 1: Acalabrutinib in combination with drugs bendamustine and rituximab (BR) in treatment naive patients
Group III: Part 1: Acalabrutinib+BR in RR patientsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Part 1: Acalabrutinib in combination with bendamustine and rituximab (BR) in relapse refractory patients

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Acerta Pharma BVLead Sponsor
45 Previous Clinical Trials
5,853 Total Patients Enrolled
AstraZenecaIndustry Sponsor
4,259 Previous Clinical Trials
288,593,830 Total Patients Enrolled
Acerta Clinical TrialsStudy Director1-888-292-9613; acertamc@dlss.com
17 Previous Clinical Trials
2,354 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Acalabrutinib (Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) Inhibitor) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT02717624 — Phase 1
Mantle Cell Lymphoma Research Study Groups: Part 1: Acalabrutinib+BR in TN patients, Part 1: Acalabrutinib+BR in RR patients, Part 2: Acalabrutinib+VR in TN patients
Mantle Cell Lymphoma Clinical Trial 2023: Acalabrutinib Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT02717624 — Phase 1
Acalabrutinib (Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) Inhibitor) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT02717624 — Phase 1

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are there facilities executing this research trial in any areas of North America?

"Participants are being recruited from 17 locations, including Columbus, Louisville and Nashville. To reduce the need for travel, it is important to select a site that is close by when registering for this clinical trial."

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Is this a revolutionary exploration into novel treatments?

"Acalabrutinib with BR has been studied since 2014, when Acerta Pharma BV conducted the first trial of 306 participants. After passing Phase 1 & 2 trials successfully, there are currently over 75 active studies being held in 507 cities spanning 47 nations."

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To what illnesses are Acalabrutinib and BR commonly prescribed for?

"Acalabrutinib and BR can both be used to combat Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma, as well as Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)."

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Are there any available opportunities to participate in this experiment?

"Unfortunately, this medical trial is not presently enrolling. First posted on April 20th 2016 and last updated October 10th 2022 it has reached its recruitment goals. However, there are 1,795 other studies recruiting new participants at the present time."

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How have prior investigations explored Acalabrutinib in conjunction with BR?

"Currently, 75 clinical trials are being conducted to research the efficacy of Acalabrutinib in combination with BR. 11 of those studies have progressed into Phase 3. While Houston, Texas hosts most investigations for this medication, there is a total 2427 sites conducting similar analyses."

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Has the FDA sanctioned Acalabrutinib and BR as a combined therapeutic option?

"Acalabrutinib in combination with BR has only been tested on a small scale, so the safety rating is 1. This indicates that there are limited data points supporting both efficacy and safety."

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Is there a limit to the number of participants in this medical trial?

"Unfortunately, this trial has ended its recruitment phase. It was posted on April 20th 2016 and lastly updated on October 10th 2022. However, those with lymphoma or mantle-cell have 1720 active clinical trails to explore while Acalabrutinib in combination with BR offers 75 studies actively seeking participants."

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~8 spots leftby Apr 2025