Clinical trial Recruiting at 14 sites Observational Ages 15 and up

Collecting data on patients with plasmablastic lymphoma

Official title: An International Multicenter Observational Retrospective Study on Plasmablastic Lymphoma Patients

Run by Fondazione Italiana Linfomi - ETS · NCT06781359 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is collecting information from patients with plasmablastic lymphoma to better understand their treatment, outcomes, and the disease itself.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages15 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment200 (estimated)
SponsorFondazione Italiana Linfomi - ETS
Academic / other
Locations23 sites (Aviano, PN and 22 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 14, 2025
Main results expectedFebruary 1, 2028
Study endsFebruary 1, 2028
Registry record updatedAugust 19, 2026
Trial IDNCT06781359 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adults over 18 years old with a histologically confirmed diagnosis of plasmablastic lymphoma and complete medical records.

Probably not a fit

Patients with any histology other than plasmablastic lymphoma or those lacking complete medical records will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational, multicenter, international study aims to gather comprehensive data on clinical and pathological characteristics, treatment regimens, outcomes, and prognostic factors in patients diagnosed with plasmablastic lymphoma (PBL). The study will retrospectively analyze medical records and histopathological samples from patients diagnosed between January 1, 2000, and December 31, 2022. A centralized review of pathological samples will be conducted to ensure accurate diagnosis and to establish a recommended immunohistochemical diagnostic panel for PBL. Additionally, exploratory analyses will be performed to enhance the understanding of PBL.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the diagnosis and treatment strategies for patients with plasmablastic lymphoma.

How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on lymphoma, this specific focus on plasmablastic lymphoma is relatively novel and underexplored.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of plasmablastic lymphoma (PBL) between Jan 1st 2000, and Dec 31st 2022
* Histologically confirmed plasmablastic lymphoma (PBL) diagnosis according to local pathological report
* Age \> 18 years old
* Availability of complete medical records
* Availability of histopathological material requested by the study

Exclusion Criteria:

* Any other histology than PBL
* Lack of complete medical records
* Lack of histopathological material requested by the study

Where it's running

  • IRCCS Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano, Divisione di Oncologia e dei Tumori immuno-correlati
    Aviano, Pn, Italy
    Recruiting
  • Ospedale C.e G. Mazzoni, U.O.C. di Ematologia
    Ascoli Piceno, Italy
    Recruiting
  • A.O. S. Croce e Carle, S.C. di Ematologia e Trapianto di Midollo Osseo
    Cuneo, Italy
    Recruiting
  • Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Careggi, Unità funzionale di Ematologia
    Florence, Italy
    Recruiting
  • ASST -Fatebenefratelli - Polo Luigi Sacco Oncologia
    Milan, Italy
    Recruiting
  • ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, SC Ematologia
    Milan, Italy
    Recruiting
Show 17 more locations
  • Fondazione IRCCS San Gerardo dei Tintori, Ematologia
    Monza, Italy
    Recruiting
  • Azienda Unitа Sanitaria Locale-IRCCS - Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova, Ematologia
    Reggio Emilia, Italy
    Recruiting
  • Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Sant' Andrea, Ematologia
    Roma, Italy
    Recruiting
  • Policlinico Umberto I - Università La Sapienza, Istituto Ematologia, Dipartimento di Medicina Traslazionale e di Precisione
    Roma, Italy
    Recruiting
  • Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Senese, U.O.C. Ematologia
    Siena, Italy
    Recruiting
  • A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, S.C. Ematologia
    Torino, Italy
    Recruiting
  • Ospedale S. Chiara, S.S. di Ematologia
    Trento, Italy
    Recruiting
  • ULSS 8 Berica - Ospedale S. Bortolo, Ematologia
    Vicenza, Italy
    Recruiting
  • ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Ematologia
    Brescia, Italy
    Active not recruiting
  • Istituto Scientifico San Raffaele, Unità Linfomi - Dipartimento Oncoematologia
    Milan, Italy
    Active not recruiting
  • Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico - Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ematologia
    Milan, Italy
    Active not recruiting
  • AOU Maggiore della Caritа di Novara, SCDU Ematologia
    Novara, Italy
    Active not recruiting
  • Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Padova, Ematologia
    Padova, Italy
    Not yet recruiting
  • Presidio ospedaliero A. Tortora, U.O. Onco-ematologia
    Pagani, Italy
    Not yet recruiting
  • Universitа Cattolica S. Cuore, Ematologia
    Roma, Italy
    Not yet recruiting
  • A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Ematologia Universitaria
    Torino, Italy
    Not yet recruiting
  • ULSS2 Marca Trevigiana, Ospedale Ca' Foncello, S.C di Ematologia
    Treviso, Italy
    Active not recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Alessia Castellino, MD — UO Ematologia, AO Santa Croce e Carle, Cuneo - Italy
  • Study coordinator: Uffici Studi FIL
  • Email: startup@filinf.it
  • Phone: +390131033153

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.