Evaluating pembrolizumab and nivolumab treatments for relapsed primary mediastinal lymphoma

Retrospective Observational Study in Patients With Relapsed / Refractory Primary Mediastinal Lymphoma Treated With Pembrolizumab or Nivolumab in Combination With Brentuximab Vedotin in a Real-life Context

Observational IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna · NCT06781450

This study is testing how well two different treatments, pembrolizumab alone and nivolumab with brentuximab vedotin, work for people with relapsed primary mediastinal lymphoma.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment50 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorIRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna Academic / other
Drugs / interventionspembrolizumab, nivolumab, brentuximab
Locations3 sites (Bologna, Bologna and 2 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06781450 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study focuses on the efficacy and safety of pembrolizumab as a standalone treatment and nivolumab combined with brentuximab vedotin in patients with relapsed or refractory primary mediastinal B cell lymphoma. It is a retrospective, multicenter analysis that evaluates treatment outcomes in a real-life clinical setting from November 2020 to November 2021. The study aims to assess overall response rates, duration of response, progression-free survival, overall survival, and safety profiles of the treatments administered.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older with a histologically confirmed diagnosis of relapsed or refractory primary mediastinal B cell lymphoma who have received the specified treatments.

Not a fit: Patients who have participated in clinical trials for pembrolizumab or nivolumab in combination with brentuximab vedotin will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into effective treatment options for patients with relapsed or refractory primary mediastinal lymphoma.

How similar studies have performed: While this study is observational and retrospective, similar approaches have shown promise in evaluating treatment efficacy in real-world settings.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Histologically confirmed diagnosis of Primary Mediastinal B Cell Lymphoma Relapsed/Refractory patients who underwent pembrolizumab as a single agent and nivolumab in combination with brentuximab vedotin in a real-life context with till Novembre 2021
2. Age ≥ 18 years at enrollment
3. Signature of written informed consent (where applicable)

Exclusion Criteria:

1\. Primary Mediastinal B Cell Lymphoma Relapsed/Refractory patients who underwent pembrolizumab as a single agent and nivolumab in combination with brentuximab vedotin in a clinical trial context.

Where this trial is running

Bologna, Bologna and 2 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 Primary Mediastinal B Cell Lymphomapembrolizumabnivolumabbrentuximab vedotin
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.