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

Combining sintilimab with chemotherapy for advanced NK/T-cell lymphoma

Official title: A Multicenter, Phase 2, Randomized Trial of Sintilimab (PD-1 Antibody) With P-GEMOX Versus the P-GEMOX Regimen in the Teatment of Newly Diagnosed Advanced-stage Extranodal Natural Killer/T Cell Lymphoma (ENKTL) (SPIRIT-02)

Run by Sun Yat-sen University · NCT06583083 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if adding a new drug called sintilimab to chemotherapy can help people with advanced NK/T-cell lymphoma do better than with chemotherapy alone.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment84 (estimated)
SponsorSun Yat-sen University
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionssintilimab, chemotherapy
Locations1 site (Guangzhou, Guangdong)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 22, 2024
Main results expectedAugust 28, 2026
Study endsAugust 28, 2026
Registry record updatedApril 14, 2026
Trial IDNCT06583083 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults over 18 years old with a pathologically diagnosed advanced-stage extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma and at least one measurable lesion.

Probably not a fit

Patients with aggressive NK-cell leukemia, central nervous system involvement, or significant organ dysfunction 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 sintilimab, a PD-1 inhibitor, combined with the P-GEMOX chemotherapy regimen in patients with newly diagnosed advanced-stage extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma. The study aims to determine if this combination can improve treatment outcomes compared to chemotherapy alone. Additionally, it will explore potential biomarkers that may predict patient responses to the treatment. The trial is designed as a randomized controlled trial to provide robust data on the effectiveness of this approach.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could offer a new therapeutic option for patients with advanced NK/T-cell lymphoma, potentially improving survival rates.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with PD-1 inhibitors in similar conditions, suggesting potential for success in this novel combination approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Pathologically diagnosed with ENKTL.
2. Advanced stage.
3. Has at least one measurable or assessable lesion.
4. Age \> 18 years, no gender restrictions, with an expected survival of more than 3 months.
5. Willing to participate in the clinical study; fully informed and has signed a written informed consent form.
6. Adequate organ and bone marrow function.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Aggressive NK-cell leukemia.
2. Central nervous system involvement.
3. Patients with significant dysfunction of vital organs.
4. History of allergy to the investigational drug, similar drugs, or excipients.
5. Less than 6 weeks since major organ surgery (excluding surgery for biopsy purposes).
6. Pregnant or breastfeeding women, and women of childbearing potential who are unwilling to use contraception.
7. Active infection, excluding fever related to tumor-associated B symptoms.
8. Known history of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and/or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Where it's running

  • Sun Yat-sen Universitiy Cancer Center
    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 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.
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.