Clinical trial Recruiting at 181 sites Phase 3 Interventional Ages 18 and up

Comparing sonrotoclax combinations versus venetoclax plus rituximab for relapsed or refractory CLL/SLL

Official title: A Phase 3 Randomized, Open-Label, Multicenter Study of Sonrotoclax Plus Anti-CD20 Antibody Therapies Versus Venetoclax Plus Rituximab in Patients With Relapsed/Refractory Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma

Run by BeOne Medicines · NCT06943872 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This trial will test whether sonrotoclax combined with obinutuzumab or with rituximab works better than venetoclax plus rituximab for adults whose CLL/SLL has come back or not responded to prior treatment.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment630 (estimated)
SponsorBeOne Medicines
Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionschimeric antigen receptor, obinutuzumab, rituximab, rituxumab
Locations195 sites (Laguna Hills, California and 194 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 11, 2025
Main results expectedSeptember 30, 2029
Study endsDecember 2031
Registry record updatedOctober 23, 2026
Trial IDNCT06943872 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults with relapsed or refractory CLL/SLL who meet iwCLL criteria, have received one or more prior therapies (each at least two cycles), have ECOG 0–2, and adequate organ function are ideal candidates, with prior BCL-2 inhibitor exposure allowed only if remission lasted ≥3 years and at least 2 years have passed since last BCL-2i use.

Probably not a fit

Patients with known active prolymphocytic leukemia or suspected Richter's transformation, recent autologous transplant or CAR-T within 3 months, active graft-versus-host disease after allogeneic transplant, or known central nervous system involvement are unlikely to benefit or be eligible.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This randomized phase 3 trial compares two sonrotoclax-containing regimens (sonrotoclax plus obinutuzumab and sonrotoclax plus rituximab) against the established venetoclax plus rituximab regimen in adults with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma. The primary outcome is progression-free survival, and the study will also monitor safety and tolerability of the combinations. Eligible participants must meet iwCLL diagnostic criteria, have had at least one prior therapy, and have ECOG performance status 0–2 with adequate organ function; limited prior BCL-2 inhibitor exposure is permitted under specific timing and remission conditions. Treatments are administered at specialized cancer centers with scheduled clinical and laboratory follow-up.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, these sonrotoclax combinations could extend the time patients live without their disease getting worse compared with the current venetoclax-based option.

How similar studies have gone: Venetoclax plus anti-CD20 antibodies has shown efficacy in relapsed CLL/SLL, while sonrotoclax is a newer BCL-2 inhibitor with more limited clinical data in these combinations to date.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Confirmed diagnosis of CLL/SLL that meets the International Workshop on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (iwCLL) criteria
* Received one or more prior therapies for CLL/SLL. For each line of therapy, participants must have received at least 2 cycles of the therapy
* Participants with prior BCL2i exposure are eligible if remission duration was ≥3 years with ≥2 years from last BCL2i intake
* Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status score of 0, 1, or 2
* Adequate organ function

Exclusion Criteria:

* Known active prolymphocytic leukemia or currently suspected Richter's transformation
* Prior autologous stem cell transplantation or chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy within 3 months before first dose of study drug
* Prior allogeneic stem cell transplant with active graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), requiring immunosuppressive drugs for treatment of GVHD, or have taken calcineurin inhibitors within 4 weeks prior to consent
* Known central nervous system involvement by CLL/SLL
* Severe or debilitating pulmonary disease
* Clinically significant cardiovascular disease

NOTE: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria may apply.

Where it's running

  • Uci Health Laguna Hills
    Laguna Hills, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
    Orange, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Stanford Cancer Institute
    Palo Alto, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Scripps Prebys Cancer Center
    San Diego, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers (Williams) Usor
    Aurora, Colorado, United States
    Recruiting
  • Yale University Yale Cancer Center
    New Haven, Connecticut, United States
    Recruiting
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  • Eastern Connecticut Hematology and Oncology
    Norwich, Connecticut, United States
    Recruiting
  • Cleveland Clinic Florida
    Weston, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Northwestern University
    Chicago, Illinois, United States
    Recruiting
  • Illinois Cancer Specialists (Niles) Usor
    Niles, Illinois, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    Iowa City, Iowa, United States
    Recruiting
  • Mission Cancer and Blood
    Waukee, Iowa, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Louisville, Brown Cancer Center
    Louisville, Kentucky, United States
    Recruiting
  • Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
    Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
    Recruiting
  • The University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center
    Baltimore, Maryland, United States
    Recruiting
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Bidmc)
    Boston, Massachusetts, United States
    Recruiting
  • Dana Farber Cancer Institute
    Boston, Massachusetts, United States
    Recruiting
  • The Cancer and Hematology Centers
    Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
    Recruiting
  • Mayo Clinic Rochester
    Rochester, Minnesota, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center
    Omaha, Nebraska, United States
    Recruiting
  • Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center Washington Twp
    Sewell, New Jersey, United States
    Recruiting
  • Christus St Vincent Regional Cancer Center
    Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
    Recruiting
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Mskcc
    New York, New York, United States
    Recruiting
  • Optum Medical Care, Pc
    Westbury, New York, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
    Recruiting
  • Levine Cancer Center
    Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
    Recruiting
  • Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
    Recruiting
  • Oncology Hematology Care Clinical Trials, Llc
    Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
    Recruiting
  • Oncology Associates of Oregon Willamette Valley Cancer Center
    Eugene, Oregon, United States
    Recruiting
  • Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
    Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
    Recruiting
  • Thomas Jefferson University
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    Recruiting
  • Upmc Hillman Cancer Center(Univ of Pittsburgh)
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
    Recruiting
  • Tennessee Oncology Greco Hainsworth Centers For Research Chattanooga
    Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
    Recruiting
  • Tennessee Oncology
    Nashville, Tennessee, United States
    Recruiting
  • Texas Oncology Baylor Charles A Sammons Cancer Center
    Dallas, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Texas Oncology San Antonio Medical Center Usor
    San Antonio, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Texas Oncology Tyler
    Tyler, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Swedish Medical Center Swedish Cancer Institute First Hill Campus
    Seattle, Washington, United States
    Recruiting
  • Northwest Cancer Specialist, Pc(Us Oncology Research)
    Vancouver, Washington, United States
    Recruiting
  • Hospital Aleman
    Caba, Argentina
    Recruiting
  • Fundaleu
    Caba, Argentina
    Recruiting
  • Instituto Alexander Fleming (Iaf)
    Ciudad Autonoma Buenos Aires, Argentina
    Recruiting
  • Blacktown Cancer and Haematology Centre
    Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia
    Recruiting
  • St George Hospital
    Kogarah, New South Wales, Australia
    Recruiting
  • Northern Nsw Health District
    Lismore, New South Wales, Australia
    Recruiting
  • Macquarie University
    North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia
    Recruiting
  • Genesiscare North Shore
    St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia
    Recruiting
  • Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service
    Birtinya, Queensland, Australia
    Recruiting
  • Princess Alexandra Hospital
    Woolloongabba, Queensland, Australia
    Recruiting
  • Monash Health
    Clayton, Victoria, Australia
    Recruiting

+145 more sites. See ClinicalTrials.gov for the full list.

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