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Small Molecule Kinase Inhibitor

Combination Chemotherapy for Lymphoma

Phase 2
Recruiting
Led By Jason Westin
Research Sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Able to take aspirin (81 mg) daily or alternative therapy as prophylactic anticoagulation
All study participants must be registered into the mandatory Revlimid REMS® program, and be willing and able to comply with the requirements of the REMS® program
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up time between study entry and death from any cause, assessed up to 2 years post-treatment
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is testing rituximab, lenalidomide, acalabrutinib, tafasitamab to see if they can help control non-germinal center diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

Who is the study for?
Adults diagnosed with non-germinal center diffuse large B-cell lymphoma who haven't had treatment, except possibly a short course of steroids or one dose of cyclophosphamide for urgent issues. They must have measurable disease, acceptable liver and kidney function, no significant neuropathy or serious medical conditions, not be pregnant or breastfeeding, able to sign consent form, willing to follow birth control requirements and join the REMS program.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial is testing rituximab, lenalidomide, acalabrutinib, tafasitamab alone and in combination with chemotherapy drugs (prednisone, doxorubicin hydrochloride, cyclophosphamide, vincristine) for treating newly diagnosed non-germinal center diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. The goal is to see how well these treatments work together in controlling this type of lymphoma.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Possible side effects include reactions related to monoclonal antibodies like rituximab and tafasitamab; organ inflammation; blood disorders from chemotherapy agents; increased risk of infections due to immune system suppression; fatigue; digestive issues from anti-inflammatory drugs like prednisone.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I can take daily aspirin or a similar medication for blood thinning.
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I am registered and can follow the Revlimid REMS program requirements.
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My cancer can be measured and is larger than 1.5cm.
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I am 18 years or older and can give my consent.
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My kidneys work well enough, with a creatinine clearance of 30ml/min or more.
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I am willing to receive blood transfusions.
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My diagnosis is diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~time between study entry and death from any cause, assessed up to 2 years post-treatment
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and time between study entry and death from any cause, assessed up to 2 years post-treatment for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Complete response rate
Overall response rate
Secondary outcome measures
Incidence of adverse events (AEs)
Overall survival
Progression free survival

Side effects data

From 2016 Phase 2 & 3 trial • 86 Patients • NCT03002038
4%
Gastrointestinal intolerance
2%
Impaired liver function test
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Azathioprine
Rituximab

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Treatment (uLTRA, CHOP)Experimental Treatment8 Interventions
COHORT I (SMART STOP): Patients receive rituximab IV over 4-6 hours on day 1, acalabrutinib PO BID on days 1-21, lenalidomide QD on days 1-10, and tafasitamab IV over 2 hours on days 1, 8, and 15. Treatments repeat every 21 days for up to 4 cycles in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. COHORT II (uLTRA-CHOP): Patients who achieve a complete response to the Smart Stop in Cohort I, receive rituximab IV over 4-6 hours on day 1, acalabrutinib PO BID on days 1-21, lenalidomide QD on days 1-10, and tafasitamab IV over 2 hours on days 1, 8, and 15. Treatments repeat every 21 days for up to 2 cycles in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients also receive cyclophosphamide IV over 1 hour, doxorubicin hydrochloride IV over 15 minutes, vincristine IV over 15 minutes on day 1, and prednisone PO QD on days 1-5. Treatments repeat every 21 days for up to 6 cycles in the absence of disease progr
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Doxorubicin Hydrochloride
2019
Completed Phase 3
~17850
Prednisone
2014
Completed Phase 4
~2370
Rituximab
1999
Completed Phase 4
~1880
Tafasitamab
2016
Completed Phase 2
~180
Vincristine
2003
Completed Phase 4
~2910
Acalabrutinib
2020
Completed Phase 2
~2050
Cyclophosphamide
1995
Completed Phase 3
~3770
Lenalidomide
2005
Completed Phase 3
~1480

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Who is running the clinical trial?

M.D. Anderson Cancer CenterLead Sponsor
2,973 Previous Clinical Trials
1,789,286 Total Patients Enrolled
Jason WestinPrincipal InvestigatorM.D. Anderson Cancer Center
3 Previous Clinical Trials
113 Total Patients Enrolled
Jason Westin, MDPrincipal InvestigatorM.D. Anderson Cancer Center
3 Previous Clinical Trials
138 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Acalabrutinib (Small Molecule Kinase Inhibitor) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04978584 — Phase 2
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Research Study Groups: Treatment (uLTRA, CHOP)
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Clinical Trial 2023: Acalabrutinib Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04978584 — Phase 2
Acalabrutinib (Small Molecule Kinase Inhibitor) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04978584 — Phase 2

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What other clinical examinations have been conducted utilizing Rituximab?

"At present, 1750 clinical trials are being conducted to study the efficacy of Rituximab. Of these, 377 have entered Phase 3 and can be found across 69161 locations with a majority in Joliet, Illinois."

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Has the FDA sanctioned Rituximab as a safe and effective drug?

"The safety of Rituximab has been estimated by the Power team to be a 2, as its efficacy is yet unproven but some supporting data exists for its safety."

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What types of treatments is Rituximab commonly prescribed for?

"Rituximab can be employed to treat pheochromocytomas, ulcerative colitis, as well as varicella-zoster virus acute retinal necrosis."

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Are there opportunities to become involved in this investigation?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov data corroborates that this research is actively recruiting, with the first listing being posted on March 3rd 2022 and last update occurring on July 10th of the same year. The study requires 60 individuals from a single medical facility to participate in its activities."

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What is the scope of subjects currently under evaluation in this clinical exploration?

"Affirmative. According to information in clinicaltrials.gov, this medical study initially opened for recruitment on March 3rd 2022 and has recently been updated on July 10th 2022. This research requires 60 participants based at a single site."

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~14 spots leftby Jan 2025