Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase 2 Interventional Ages 18 and up

Combining Chidamide with R-CHOP for a specific type of lymphoma

Official title: Chidamide Plus R-CHOP (CR-CHOP) in Newly Diagnosed Double-Expressor Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma With Other Molecular Subtypes: A Prospective, Multicenter Phase II Trial

Run by The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University · NCT06891157 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if adding a new drug called chidamide to standard chemotherapy can help people with a specific type of lymphoma feel better and live longer.

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Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment148 (estimated)
SponsorThe First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Nanjing, Jiangsu)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 20, 2024
Main results expectedAugust 20, 2027
Study endsAugust 20, 2027
Registry record updatedMarch 24, 2025
Trial IDNCT06891157 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the 'Other' molecular subtype, exhibiting specific overexpression of MYC and BCL2.

Probably not a fit

Patients with other subtypes of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma or those who do not meet the specific molecular criteria 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 safety and efficacy of combining chidamide with R-CHOP chemotherapy in patients newly diagnosed with double-expressor diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DEL-DLBCL) and other molecular subtypes. The study aims to improve treatment outcomes for patients who typically have poorer survival rates. By assessing the complete response rate and event-free survival, the trial seeks to determine if this combination therapy can provide significant benefits over standard treatment. Participants will undergo molecular subtyping to confirm eligibility based on specific biomarkers.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly improve survival outcomes for patients with double-expressor diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promising results with similar approaches, indicating potential for improved treatment outcomes.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients must meet all of the following inclusion criteria to be eligible for enrollment:

  1. ≥18 years of age;
  2. Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma diagnosed by pathological diagnosis according to WHO 2016 classification criteria;
  3. Molecular subtyping, determined through high-throughput sequencing of pathological tissue or peripheral blood, is categorized as the "Other" subtype;
  4. Immunohistochemistry revealed overexpression of MYC and BCL2: MYC ≥ 40%, BCL2 ≥ 50%;
  5. Measurable lesions identified on cross-sectional imaging through diagnostic modalities (computed tomography \[CT\] or magnetic resonance imaging \[MRI\]) are defined as the presence of at least one two-dimensional lesion with a maximum cross-sectional diameter (GTD) ≥1.5 cm, irrespective of the short-axis diameter;
  6. The Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status score is ≤2;
  7. Adequate hepatic function is defined as: total bilirubin (TBIL) ≤ 3 times the upper limit of normal (ULN); alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ≤5 × ULN; alkaline phosphatase (ALP) ≤ 5 × ULN; serum creatinine ≤ 1.5 × ULN or creatinine clearance ≥ 35 mL/min as calculated by the Cockcroft-Gault formula;
  8. Voluntary participation with willingness to provide the aforementioned treatment data, accompanied by a signed and dated informed consent form.

     Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients who meet any of the following criteria will be excluded from the study:

  1. Currently enrolled in another clinical trial;
  2. Received prior lymphoma treatment with alternative regimens before enrollment;
  3. Presence of concurrent malignant tumors;
  4. Deemed ineligible for participation by the investigator's judgment;
  5. Presence of severe psychiatric or neurological disorders that may impair the ability to provide informed consent and/or affect the reporting or observation of adverse events;
  6. Patients unable to comply with follow-up requirements;
  7. Pregnant or lactating women, and patients of childbearing potential unwilling to use contraception;
  8. Active infection or uncontrolled HBV (HBsAg positive and/or HBcAb positive and HBV DNA positive), HCV positive

Where it's running

  • The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University
    Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
    Recruiting

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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.
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