Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase 2 Interventional Ages 19 and up

Combining Tislelizumab with Radiotherapy for Newly Diagnosed NK/T-cell Lymphoma

Official title: Phase II Study of Concurrent Tislelizumab and Radiotherapy for Treatment-naïve, Newly Diagnosed Low-risk Extranodal NK/T-cell Lymphoma, Nasal Type

Run by Samsung Medical Center · NCT05477264 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if combining a new immune therapy called Tislelizumab with radiotherapy can help people newly diagnosed with NK/T-cell lymphoma feel better and have fewer side effects than standard treatments.

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Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Ages19 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment38 (estimated)
SponsorSamsung Medical Center
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionstislelizumab, chemotherapy, prednisone
Locations1 site (Seoul)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 2, 2023
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedApril 3, 2024
Trial IDNCT05477264 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 19 and older with newly diagnosed, histologically confirmed extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma at stage IE or IIE.

Probably not a fit

Patients with a history of prior treatment or those with higher stage NK/T-cell lymphoma 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 effectiveness of the PD-1 inhibitor Tislelizumab in combination with radiotherapy for patients newly diagnosed with extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma. The study aims to determine if this combination can provide a safer and more effective first-line treatment compared to traditional high-concentration cytotoxic chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Patients with low-stage NK/T-cell lymphoma will be enrolled, and their tumor microenvironment will be analyzed to assess the immune response. The trial will measure both efficacy and safety outcomes.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could offer a more effective and less toxic treatment option for patients with NK/T-cell lymphoma.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promising results for PD-1 inhibitors in relapsed NK/T-cell lymphoma, but this specific combination approach is novel.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Histologicallly diagnosed extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma
2. No history of prior treatment
3. Stage IE/IIE(cases involving the nasal cavity, nasopharynx, and oral cavity only)
4. International prognostic index(PINK, PINK-E risk score): 0-1
5. 19 years and older
6. ECOG PS: 0-2
7. AT least one measurable and assessable lesion at least 1.5cm in size on CT or PET/CT scan
8. Adequate bone marrow function, as defined by the following laboratory values(If cytopenia is associated with bone marrow involvement, the subject is excluded):

   * Absolute neutrophil \> 1,500/mm3
   * Hemoglobin \> 9.0g/dL
   * Platelet \> 75,000/mm3
9. Adequate organ function, as defined by the following laboratory values

   * Total bilirubin, AST/ALT \< 3xULN
   * Serum creatinine ≤ 2.0mg/dL
10. Voluntary written informed consent to undergo chemotherapy and radiotherapy
11. Female subjects are required to meet the following criteria:

    * Pregnancy test: For women of childbearing potential, a negative serum or urine pregnancy test at screening
    * Contraception: For both male and female subjects, use of highly effective contraception throughout the study period and, if at risk of pregnancy, for at least 6 months after the last dose of the study treatment
12. Having tumor tissue sample in storage available for targeted sequencing

Exclusion Criteria:

1. History of prior treatment(chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or targeted therapy) to treat extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma
2. Stage III/IV at diagnosis or stage IE-IIE with extranodal(cutaneous, soft tissue, gastrointestinal, brain, spinal cord, bone marrow, etc.)
3. International prognostic index(PINK, PINK-E): ≥ 2
4. Has a concomitant malignancy or had a malignancy(except for appropriately treated basal or squamous cell carcinoma or cervical carcinoma in situ) in the last 3 years prior to initiation of the study treatment
5. Underwent a major surgery within 21 days prior to initiating the study treatment, or has not recovered from serious side effects of surgery
6. Concomitant use of immunosuppressants, except for the following:

   * Intranasal, inhaled, or topical steroid, or local steroid injection(such as intra-articular injection)
   * Physiological dose ≤ 10mg/day of prednisone or equivalent doses of systemic corticosteroid
   * Premedication with steroids to prevent hypersensitivity reaction(such as premedication prior to a CT scan). At the discretion of the investigator, the use of prednisolone at ≥ 10mg for adrenal insufficiency may be acceptable
7. Clinically significant, or active, cardiovascular disease

   * Cerebrovascular accient/stroke: within 6 months prior to study entry
   * Myocardial infarction: within 6 months prior to study entry
   * Unstable angina, congestive heart failure(New York Heart Association class ≥II), or serious cardiac arrhythmias requiring medication, including any of the following

     * Left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF) \< 50% as measured by echocardiography
     * QTc\>480msec(using the QTcF formula) on ECG at screening
     * unstable angina
     * ventricular arrhythmias except for benign premature ventricular contraction
     * medically uncontrolled supraventricular and nodal arrhythmias
     * conduction abnormality requiring a pacemaker
     * valve disease with documented cardiac dysfunction
8. Other concomitant severe and/or uncontrolled medical conditions(e.g., uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, chronic pancreatitis, active chronic hepatitis, etc.) that the investigator considers would preclude the subjects's participation in the clinical trial. Other severe acute or chronic medical conditions include colitis, inflammatory bowel disease, pneumonitis, pulmonary fibrosis, or psychiatric conditions, including recent(in the last 1 year) or active suicidal thoughts or behaviors: or laboratory abnormalities the, in the investigator's opinion, may increase the risk associated with participation in the clinical trial or study treatment, or that may interfere with the interpretation of clinical trial results.
9. Active infection requiring ststemic therapy
10. Active autoimmune disease that may be exacerbated upon administration of immunostimulants. However, subjects with type I diabetes mellitus, vitiligo, psoriasis, or hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism not requiring immunosuppressive treatment are eligible
11. Incapable of understanding or complying with clinical trial instructions and requirements, or have a history of noncompliance with medical therapy
12. Pregnant or nursing(breastfeeding) women. Pregnancy is defined as the condition of a woman form pregnancy as confirmed by positive serum hCG laboratory test(\>5mIU/mL) to termination of pregnancy.
13. Live vaccination is prohibited, except for influenza and COVID vaccines are allowed, within 2 weeks prior to the first dose of tislelizumab and during clinical trial participation, and inactivated vaccines are allowed.
14. Hepatitis B virus(HBV) related liver disease, such as the following:

    * Chronic hepatitis with cirrhosis
    * HBV reactivation(However, hepatitis B surface antigen positive subjects who are asymptomatic and do not require treatment can be enrolled at the discretion of the investigator)
    * Hepatitis B virus(HBV) infection at screening(HBV surface antigen-positive and HBV DNA positive)
    * Hepatitis C virus(HCV) infection at screening(HCV RNA positive if positive for anti-HCV antibody at screening)

Where it's running

  • 81, Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
    Seoul, South Korea
    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.
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