Assessing lymphoma treatment response using advanced DNA analysis

Early Assessment of Aggressive B-Cell Lymphoma Treatment Response and Prediction of Recurrence Using Phased Variant Analysis With Next-Generation Sequencing

National Taiwan University Hospital · NCT06550427

This study is testing if analyzing DNA from blood can help doctors see how well treatment is working for patients with aggressive B-cell lymphoma without using radiation from scans.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment200 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorNational Taiwan University Hospital (other)
Locations1 site (Taipei)
Trial IDNCT06550427 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study focuses on evaluating the treatment response in patients with aggressive B-cell lymphoma through the analysis of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) using phased variant analysis and next-generation sequencing (NGS). The study aims to provide a safer alternative to traditional imaging methods like CT and PET scans, which involve radiation exposure. By analyzing ctDNA, researchers hope to gain insights into the molecular characteristics of the tumor and the patient's clinical status, potentially leading to more accurate early assessments of treatment efficacy.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older with pathology-proven aggressive B-cell lymphoma.

Not a fit: Patients with non-aggressive forms of lymphoma or those under 18 years old may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to safer and more effective monitoring of lymphoma treatment responses, improving patient outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: While the use of ctDNA analysis is gaining traction, this specific approach using phased variant analysis in lymphoma treatment response assessment is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* • Pathology proven lymphoma

  * Age ≥ 18 years old

Exclusion Criteria:

* none

Where this trial is running

Taipei

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Lymphoma, Hodgkin Lymphoma, T-cell Lymphoma, Waldenstrom Macroglobulinaemia, NGS, Phased Variant, Early Response Assessment, Early Outcome

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.