Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase 2 Interventional Ages 18 to 70

Combination treatment for primary central nervous system lymphoma

Official title: A Single Arm, Multi-center, Phase II Clinical Trial of Rituximab, Lenalidomide Combined With High-dose Methotrexate and Temozolomide (RL-MT) in the First-line Treatment for Patients With Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma

Run by Henan Cancer Hospital · NCT04737889 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new combination of medications to see if it can help people with primary central nervous system lymphoma feel better and improve their treatment outcomes.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 70 Years
SexAll
Enrollment30 (estimated)
SponsorHenan Cancer Hospital
Government
Drugs / interventionsRituximab, Methotrexate
Locations1 site (Zhengzhou, Henan)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 13, 2021
Main results expectedJune 30, 2025
Study endsJanuary 13, 2026
Registry record updatedApril 23, 2025
Trial IDNCT04737889 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 70 with a confirmed diagnosis of primary central nervous system lymphoma who have not received prior anti-tumor therapy.

Probably not a fit

Patients with extensive disease involvement outside the central nervous system or those who have previously undergone anti-tumor therapy may 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 clinical trial evaluates the efficacy and safety of a combination therapy involving Rituximab, Lenalidomide, high-dose Methotrexate, and Temozolomide for patients diagnosed with primary central nervous system lymphoma. It is a prospective, single-arm, multi-center phase II trial aimed at first-line treatment for this specific type of lymphoma. Participants will be monitored for treatment outcomes and side effects to determine the effectiveness of this regimen.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a new effective option for patients with primary central nervous system lymphoma.

How similar studies have gone: While this approach is being tested in this specific context, similar combination therapies have shown promise in treating other types of lymphomas, indicating potential for success.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age between 18 to 70 years old (including 18 and 70)
2. Diagnosed as primary central nervous system lymphoma (limited to the brain, spinal cord, meninges and eyeballs, without involvement of other parts)
3. Having not received anti-tumor therapy before enrollment (except for tumor resection and biopsy and the use of glucocorticoids to reduce central nervous system symptoms)
4. Having at least one measurable lesions
5. World health organization-Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status (ECOG) 0-2 ( ECOG 3 due to tumors can be included after being fully assessed by the investigator)
6. Life expectancy no less than 1 month
7. enough main organ function
8. Pregnancy test within 7 days must be negative for women of childbearing period, and appropriate measures should be taken for contraception for women in childbearing period during the study and six months after this study
9. Agreeing to sign the written informed consents

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Diagnosed as secondary central nervous system lymphoma
2. Diagnosed as CD20 negative large B cell primary central nervous system lymphoma
3. Active malignant tumor need be treated at the same time
4. Other malignant tumor history
5. Serious surgery and trauma less than two weeks
6. Patients with active tuberculosis
7. Systemic therapy for serious acute/chronic infection
8. Congestive heart failure, uncontrolled coronary heart disease, arrhythmia and heart infarction less than 6 months
9. HIV-positive, AIDS patients and untreated active hepatitis
10. Patients with a history of deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism less than 12 months
11. Patients with a history of mental illness or drug abuse
12. Poor compliance during the trial and/or follow-up phase
13. Allergies or people who are known to be allergic to any active ingredients, excipients, mouse-derived products or heterologous protein contained in this trial
14. Researchers determine unsuited to participate in this trial

Where it's running

  • Henan Cancer Hospital/The affiliated Cancer Hospital of ZhengZhou university
    Zhengzhou, Henan, China
    Recruiting

Study contacts

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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.