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Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) Inhibitor

Acalabrutinib for Lymphoma

Phase 1 & 2
Recruiting
Led By Lakshmi Nayak, MD
Research Sponsored by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up every 8 weeks up to 2 years
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is testing a new drug, Acalabrutinib, for people with a certain kind of cancer that has come back or doesn't respond to treatment.

Who is the study for?
Adults with recurrent or refractory central nervous system lymphoma (CNSL) who have had at least one prior CNS-directed therapy can join this trial. They must be able to understand and sign consent, have a life expectancy over 3 months, an ECOG Performance Status of 0-1, and meet specific health criteria like adequate blood counts and organ function. Pregnant women, those unable to swallow pills or with certain infections or bleeding disorders cannot participate.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial is testing the safety and effectiveness of Acalabrutinib for people whose CNSL has come back after treatment or didn't respond to previous treatments. It's in phases 1/2 which means they're starting to see how well it works and what doses are safe.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects of Acalabrutinib may include headache, diarrhea, muscle pain, reduced blood cell counts leading to increased infection risk or bruising, irregular heartbeat among others. Each person might experience these differently.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~every 8 weeks up to 2 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and every 8 weeks up to 2 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Maximum-tolerated dose (MTD)
Secondary outcome measures
Duration of response (DOR)
Objective response rate (ORR).
Overall survival (OS)
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Side effects data

From 2020 Phase 2 trial • 177 Patients • NCT04346199
2%
Headache
1%
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
1%
Septic shock
1%
Ischaemic stroke
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
BSC Alone
Acalabrutinib + BSC

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Acalabrutinib Dose ExpansionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Phase 2 Participants will receive Acalabrutinib at the pre-determined dosage established in Phase 1.
Group II: Acalabrutinib Dose EscalationExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Phase 1 Dose escalation will occur using a 3+3 dose escalation approach, evaluating three separate dose levels. Acalabrutinib 200mg 2x daily Acalabrutinib 300mg 2x daily Acalabrutinib 400mg 2x daily
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Acalabrutinib
2020
Completed Phase 2
~2050

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteLead Sponsor
1,079 Previous Clinical Trials
340,899 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying Central Nervous System Lymphoma
106 Patients Enrolled for Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Lakshmi Nayak, MDPrincipal InvestigatorDana-Farber Cancer Institute
2 Previous Clinical Trials
62 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Acalabrutinib (Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) Inhibitor) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04906902 — Phase 1 & 2
Central Nervous System Lymphoma Research Study Groups: Acalabrutinib Dose Escalation, Acalabrutinib Dose Expansion
Central Nervous System Lymphoma Clinical Trial 2023: Acalabrutinib Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04906902 — Phase 1 & 2
Acalabrutinib (Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) Inhibitor) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04906902 — Phase 1 & 2

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the enrollment figure for this research project?

"Affirmative, the information hosted on clinicaltrials.gov reveals that this scientific research is actively searching for volunteers. This experiment was posted initially on August 23rd 2021 and has been updated recently on January 5th 2022. A total of 49 participants are needed from two distinct locations."

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What other scientific investigations have been done on Acalabrutinib's efficacy?

"Presently, there are 75 clinical trials for Acalabrutinib with 11 in their final phase. Although the most prominent sites administering this medication are located in Houston, Texas, 2427 medical centers across the globe have opened trials to further research this treatment option."

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What medical ailments is Acalabrutinib typically utilized to address?

"Acalabrutinib is an effective treatment for Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma, and Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)."

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Is there still an opportunity to join this experiment?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov displays that this research endeavour is actively enrolling participants as of now. This trial was first posted on August 23rd 2021 and the details were most recently amended on January 5th 2022, with a goal to enlist 49 individuals across 2 sites."

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Is this research endeavor unprecedented or has it been undertaken before?

"Acalabrutinib has been the subject of intensive research since 2014, when Acerta Pharma BV sponsored its inaugural clinical trial with 306 participants. This marked a successful completion of Phase 1 & 2 approvals for this drug and today there are 75 active studies taking place in 507 cities across 47 countries."

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~11 spots leftby Jan 2025