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

Comparing immunotherapy bridging treatment to standard therapy in low-risk B-NHL patients

Official title: Immunobridging/Maintenance Therapy Versus Non-bridging Therapy in CAR-T Therapy for Low-risk Relapsed/Refractory B Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma(R/R B-NHL): A Multicenter, Prospective, Randomized, Open-label, Controlled Clinical Study

Run by Ruijin Hospital · NCT06695013 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing whether adding an immunotherapy treatment with zanubrutinib helps people with low-risk B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma feel better compared to those who don’t get this extra treatment.

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Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment144 (estimated)
SponsorRuijin Hospital
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsCAR T, CAR-T, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, zanubrutinib
Locations1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 20, 2024
Main results expectedNovember 20, 2026
Study endsMarch 20, 2027
Registry record updatedJanuary 24, 2025
Trial IDNCT06695013 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 or older with histologically confirmed low-risk refractory or relapsed B-NHL who have not previously undergone CD19 CAR T cell therapy.

Probably not a fit

Patients with stable disease or disease progression, as well as those with a history of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, 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 study investigates the effectiveness of adding immunotherapy bridging treatment using zanubrutinib and potentially radiotherapy for patients with low-risk refractory or relapsed B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (B-NHL). Participants will be divided into two groups: one receiving the bridging treatment and the other not receiving any bridging medications. The study will assess treatment outcomes based on the patients' responses at 28 days, determining subsequent maintenance therapy for those with partial responses. The goal is to identify the most effective treatment strategy for this patient population.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved treatment outcomes for low-risk B-NHL patients.

How similar studies have gone: While this study explores a novel approach, similar studies have shown promise in enhancing treatment outcomes with bridging therapies in hematological malignancies.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age 18 or older, regardless of gender.
2. Histologically confirmed B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma, according to Lugano diagnostic criteria.
3. At least first-line treatment for relapsed or refractory patients, including chemotherapy regimens containing anthracyclines and anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody therapy; patients must meet definitions of refractory and recurrent.
4. No prior CD19 CAR T cell therapy.
5. Adequate organ function to assess tolerance to CAR-T therapy.
6. Sufficient vascular access for leukapheresis.
7. Ability to provide written informed consent and understand the study requirements and evaluation schedule.
8. Fertile patients must agree to use highly effective contraception during the study and for 120 days post-treatment.

Exclusion criteria:

Patients with any of the following conditions will not be included in the study:

1. History of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
2. History of epilepsy, cerebrovascular ischemia/bleeding, dementia, cerebellar disease, or any autoimmune disease involving the central nervous system.
3. Any other malignancies within the past 2 years, except for cured cervical carcinoma in situ, non-melanoma skin cancer, and superficial bladder tumors (Ta, Tis, and T1).
4. Severe cardiovascular disease: NYHA grade II or above myocardial ischemia or myocardial infarction, poorly controlled arrhythmias; NYHA grade III to IV heart failure or left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) \< 50%.
5. Allergy to any investigational drug or excipient.
6. Active viral hepatitis requiring treatment, including chronic HBV carriers with HBV DNA ≥ 500 IU/mL and positive HCV RNA.
7. Active autoimmune disease or known history of allogeneic organ transplantation; long-term heavy use of immunosuppressants or other factors affecting study therapy.
8. Active infection.
9. History of uncontrolled systemic disease, such as diabetes or hypertension.
10. Known HIV infection.
11. Underlying medical condition or substance abuse that may interfere with drug administration or affect result interpretation, or increase treatment risk.
12. End-organ damage from autoimmune disease within the past 2 years or systemic use of immunosuppressive drugs.

Where it's running

  • Ruijin
    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 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.
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