Biomarkers for heart problems in people taking second-generation BTK inhibitors

Innovative Biomarkers of Cardiovascular Complications Associated With Second-generation Bruton Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Treatments: a Single-center Cohort Study

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon · NCT07174141

This project will closely monitor adults starting acalabrutinib or zanubrutinib to see how often they develop high blood pressure or heart rhythm problems and to find blood or eye markers that predict those complications.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment100 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon (other)
Drugs / interventionsacalabrutinib, zanubrutinib, ibrutinib
Locations1 site (Dijon)
Trial IDNCT07174141 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational single-center cohort will follow adults treated with second-generation Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitors (acalabrutinib or zanubrutinib) at CHU Dijon Bourgogne. Participants will undergo specialized monitoring including regular clinical visits, blood sampling, and ophthalmological examinations to capture cardiovascular events such as arrhythmias and hypertension. The study excludes patients with prior BTKI exposure, a history of atrial fibrillation, uncontrolled hypertension, or planned follow-up at another center. Collected biomarkers and clinical data will be analyzed to determine incidence rates and identify predictors of cardiovascular complications.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Adults (age ≥18) who are scheduled to start acalabrutinib or zanubrutinib, can give informed consent, have an expected life expectancy greater than one year, and plan follow-up at CHU Dijon Bourgogne.

Not a fit: People with prior BTKI treatment, a history of atrial fibrillation, uncontrolled hypertension, those followed at another center, pregnant or breastfeeding women, or those under legal protection are unlikely to benefit from participation.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the work could allow earlier identification of patients at risk for high blood pressure or arrhythmias on these drugs so clinicians can monitor or change treatment to reduce harm.

How similar studies have performed: Cardiovascular toxicities with first-generation BTKIs have been well documented and some biomarker signals have been reported, but biomarker-based prediction for second-generation BTKIs remains largely unproven.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients eligible for treatment with second-generation Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitors in hematology (acalabrutinib, zanubrutinib)
* Patients aged 18 years and older
* Patients who have given their free and informed written consent to participate in this study after receiving information (or the patient's representative if the patient is unable to express consent themselves).
* Patients with a life expectancy estimated by the hematologist in charge of the patient to be greater than one year

Exclusion Criteria:

* Persons not affiliated with or not covered by a social security system
* Patients subject to legal protection measures (guardianship, trusteeship)
* Patients subject to judicial protection measures
* Pregnant women, women in labor, or breastfeeding women
* Prior treatment with Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitors (ibrutinib, acalabrutinib, zanubrutinib)
* Follow-up planned at another center
* History of atrial fibrillation
* Uncontrolled hypertension

Where this trial is running

Dijon

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: Treatment With Second-generation Bruton&#39, s Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors

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.