Comparing two chemotherapy regimens for stem cell mobilization in lymphoma patients

A Prospective, Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of Etoposide, Cytarabine, and PEG-rhG-CSF Combination Therapy vs. Disease-Specific Chemotherapy for Hematopoietic Stem Cell Mobilization in Lymphoma

Phase 3 Interventional The Affiliated People's Hospital of Ningbo University · NCT06520163

This study is testing a new combination of chemotherapy drugs to see if it helps lymphoma patients collect enough stem cells for treatment better than the standard approach.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment99 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
SponsorThe Affiliated People's Hospital of Ningbo University Government
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations17 sites (Dongyang, Zhejiang and 16 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06520163 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates the efficacy and safety of a combination therapy involving etoposide, cytarabine, and pegylated recombinant human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (PEG-rhG-CSF) for mobilizing hematopoietic stem cells in patients with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. A total of 99 patients will be randomly assigned to receive either this experimental regimen or a disease-specific chemotherapy regimen. The primary goal is to determine the proportion of patients achieving the ideal collection of CD34+ cells after a single collection. The study will also monitor adverse reactions and the overall effectiveness of both treatment approaches.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma who are indicated for autologous stem cell transplantation.

Not a fit: Patients with significant cardiac issues, liver dysfunction, or those who have previously undergone stem cell mobilization may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the efficiency of stem cell mobilization in lymphoma patients, potentially leading to better treatment outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise with similar chemotherapy regimens for stem cell mobilization, indicating potential for success in this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma before enrollment.
* Indication for autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT).
* Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0\~1.
* Achieved complete remission after multiple courses of chemotherapy.
* Life expectancy ≥ 3 months.
* Subjects must be able to understand the protocol and sign the informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Cardiac function class II or higher or cardiac ejection fraction \< 40%.
* Serum direct bilirubin (DBIL) more than twice of the upper limit of normal (ULN).
* Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) more than three times the upper limit of normal (ULN).
* Serum creatinine clearance rate ≤ 50%.
* Patients with active infection.
* History of prior hematopoietic stem cell mobilization.

Where this trial is running

Dongyang, Zhejiang and 16 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Non-Hodgkin's LymphomaHematopoietic Stem Cell MobilizationDisease-Specific ChemotherapyHematopoietic stem cell mobilizationEtoposide, Cytarabine Combined with PEG-rhG-CSF
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.