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DLBCL in the MEA region: how patients are treated and access to new therapies

Official title: A Multicenter Observational Study to Understand the Clinical Characteristics, Treatment Patterns and Access to Novel Therapies of Patients With Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma in the MEA Region A Cross-sectional Multi-center, Observational Study to Describe the Disease Characteristics and Treatment Patterns and Explore Access to Novel Therapies for Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) Patients for Both Treatment naïve and Relapsed/Refractory Patients in the Middle East & Africa (MEA) Region.

Run by AstraZeneca · NCT07065344 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at how people with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma are treated and how they can access newer therapies across MEA sites.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
SexAll
Enrollment500 (estimated)
SponsorAstraZeneca
Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionsCAR-T, Chimeric Antigen Receptor, chemotherapy, immunotherapy
Locations21 sites (Al Mansurah and 20 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 23, 2025
Main results expectedJanuary 31, 2027
Study endsJanuary 31, 2027
Registry record updatedSeptember 23, 2026
Trial IDNCT07065344 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults aged 18 and older with confirmed DLBCL, including those about to begin treatment or who have failed at least one prior therapy, who consent to participate.

Probably not a fit

Patients not anticipated to benefit include those not eligible for treatment per investigator judgment or those with other active malignancies or who participate in other trials.

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

What this trial studies

This is an observational study conducted at multiple centers in the MEA region to describe clinical characteristics, treatment patterns, and access to novel therapies for adults with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. The trial documents real-world data, including diagnostic workups, treatment decisions, and subsequent outcomes, without assigning specific treatments. Cohorts include patients starting treatment and those who have failed prior lines of therapy, with consent obtained from participants. No interventional procedures are mandated beyond clinical care and data collection. The study is sponsored by AstraZeneca and involves sites in Al Mansurah, Alexandria, and Cairo.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the study could clarify current practice patterns and access barriers, potentially guiding improvements in treatment delivery for DLBCL in the MEA region.

How similar studies have gone: Previous observational work in DLBCL has helped characterize real-world treatment patterns and access, supporting the value of this region-specific effort.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Male or female patients aged 18 years or older at diagnosis.
2. Patients who have confirmed diagnosis of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) according to the investigator's decision and/or histopathological diagnosis.
3. For Cohort 1: DLBCL patients who are eligible to start treatment\* according to the investigator's decision.
4. For Cohort 2: patients who are diagnosed with DLBCL and have failed at least one prior line of therapy.
5. Patients willing to sign the written informed consent form (ICF) indicating that they understand the purpose of the study and procedures required for participation.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients who are not eligible for treatment for any reason, according to the investigator's judgment and decision
2. Patients with concurrent active malignancies other than DLBCL.
3. Patients who are actively participating in any other clinical trial.

Where it's running

  • Research Site
    Amman, Jordan
    Recruiting
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    Muscat, Oman
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    Doha, Qatar
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    Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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    Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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    Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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    Antalya, Turkey (Türkiye)
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    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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    Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye)
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    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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    Al Mansurah, Egypt
    Not yet recruiting
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    Alexandria, Egypt
    Not yet recruiting
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    Cairo, Egypt
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    Sohag, Egypt
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    Tanta, Egypt
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    Baghdad, Iraq
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    Kuwait City, Kuwait
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    Casablanca, Morocco
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    Rabat, Morocco
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    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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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.