Evaluating Pirtobrutinib for patients with relapsed or refractory CLL/SLL
Official title: A Phase 2, Open-Label, Randomized Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of 3 Doses of Pirtobrutinib in Participants With Relapsed or Refractory Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma Who Previously Received Treatment With a Covalent Bruton Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor
Run by Eli Lilly and Company · NCT06588478 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new medication called Pirtobrutinib to see if it helps people with relapsed or hard-to-treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma feel better after they’ve already tried other treatments.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 2 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 249 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Eli Lilly and Company Industry-sponsored |
| Drugs / interventions | Pirtobrutinib |
| Locations | 129 sites (Chandler, Arizona and 128 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 3, 2025 |
| Main results expected | June 2028 |
| Study ends | December 2028 |
| Registry record updated | November 4, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06588478 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults with a confirmed diagnosis of CLL/SLL who have received prior treatment and require therapy.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with a history of severe bleeding due to BTK inhibitors or those with central nervous system involvement by CLL/SLL may 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 assesses the efficacy and safety of Pirtobrutinib at three different dose levels in patients with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). Participants must have received 1 to 3 prior lines of treatment, including a covalent Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor. The study aims to determine how well this medication works over approximately three years.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a new effective option for patients with difficult-to-treat CLL/SLL.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise with similar approaches using BTK inhibitors, suggesting potential for success in this trial.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Have confirmed diagnosis of CLL/SLL as defined by iwCLL 2018 criteria. * Part 1: Have received prior CLL/SLL treatment * Have received at least 1, but not more than 3 lines of prior treatment for CLL/SLL * Have received a covalent BTK inhibitor * Part 2: Have received no prior treatment for CLL/SLL * Part 1 - Known 17p deletion status (positive or negative) * Part 2 - Must have 17p deletion (positive) * Have a requirement for therapy consistent with iwCLL 2018 criteria for initiation of therapy * Capable of swallowing oral study medication. * Have an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status (ECOG) score of 0 to 2. Exclusion Criteria: * Have received prior treatment with a BTK degrader or a noncovalent BTK inhibitor * Have a history of greater than or equal to (\>=) Grade 3 bleeding due to treatment with a BTK inhibitor * Have known or suspected Richter's transformation * Have known or suspected history of central nervous system involvement by CLL/SLL * Previous or concurrent cancer distinct from CLL/SLL within 3 years before randomization. Exceptions may occur with documented sponsor approval. Examples include: * nonmelanoma skin cancer or lentigo malignant melanoma * cervical carcinoma in situ * localized prostate cancer undergoing active surveillance, and * localized (for example, lymph node negative) breast cancer with no evidence of active disease present for more than 3 years. Individual may be receiving adjuvant hormonal therapy
Where it's running
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Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers
Chandler, Arizona, United States Recruiting -
City of Hope National Medical Center
Duarte, California, United States Recruiting -
City of Hope National Medical Center
Irvine, California, United States Recruiting -
Palo Alto Medical Foundation Research Institute (PAMFRI)
Palo Alto, California, United States Recruiting -
Stanford Cancer Center
Palo Alto, California, United States Recruiting -
Rocky Mountain Cancer Center
Aurora, Colorado, United States Recruiting
Show 44 more locations
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University of Miami Hospital and Clinics, Sylvester Cancer Center
Miami, Florida, United States Recruiting -
City of Hope National Medical Center, Atlanta Cancer Center
Newnan, Georgia, United States Recruiting -
Mission Cancer + Blood
Waukee, Iowa, United States Recruiting -
Saint Elizabeth Medical Center Edgewood
Edgewood, Kentucky, United States Recruiting -
American Oncology Partners, PA
Bethesda, Maryland, United States Recruiting -
Boston Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting -
Gulfport Memorial Hospital
Gulfport, Mississippi, United States Recruiting -
Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada
Henderson, Nevada, United States Recruiting -
East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina, United States Recruiting -
Williamette Valley Cancer Institute & Research Center
Eugene, Oregon, United States Recruiting -
Cancer Care Associates Of York
York, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting -
USO-Texas Oncology-Central/South Texas
Austin, Texas, United States Recruiting -
Sarah Cannon Research Institute/SCRI
The Woodlands, Texas, United States Recruiting -
USO-Virginia Oncology Associates
Hampton, Virginia, United States Recruiting -
Flinders Medical Centre
Adelaide, Australia Recruiting -
Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital
Bankstown, Australia Recruiting -
Box Hill Hospital
Box Hill, Australia Recruiting -
Coffs Harbour Health Campus
Coffs Harbour, Australia Recruiting -
Royal Hobart Hospital
Hobart, Australia Recruiting -
ICON Cancer Centre - Kurralta Park
Kurralta Park, Australia Recruiting -
Latrobe Regional Health
Traralgon, Australia Recruiting -
Calvary Mater Newcastle
Waratah, Australia Recruiting -
The Perth Blood Institute - West Perth
West Perth, Australia Recruiting -
Princess Alexandra Hospital
Woolloongabba, Australia Recruiting -
Institut Jules Bordet
Anderlecht, Belgium Recruiting -
AZ Sint-Jan Brugge-Oostende AV
Bruges, Belgium Recruiting -
UZ Gent
Ghent, Belgium Recruiting -
Groupe Jolimont
La Louvière, Belgium Recruiting -
UZ Leuven
Leuven, Belgium Recruiting -
Clinique Saint Pierre
Ottignies, Belgium Recruiting -
AZ Delta vzw
Roeselare, Belgium Recruiting -
AZ Nikolaas
Sint-Niklaas, Belgium Recruiting -
CHR Verviers - La Tourelle
Verviers, Belgium Recruiting -
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
Barrie, Canada Recruiting -
Saskatoon Cancer Centre
Saskatoon, Canada Recruiting -
Aarhus Universitetshospital, Skejby
Aarhus, Denmark Recruiting -
Odense Universitetshospital
Odense, Denmark Recruiting -
Centre Hospitalier d'Argenteuil Victor Dupouy
Argenteuil, France Recruiting -
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Caen - Hôpital Côte de Nacre
Caen, France Recruiting -
Centre Hospitalier du Mans
Le Mans, France Recruiting -
Groupe Hospitalier de la Région de Mulhouse et Sud Alsace - Hôpital Emile Muller
Mulhouse, France Recruiting -
Centre Antoine-Lacassagne
Nice, France Recruiting -
Centre Hospitalier Régional Universitaire de Tours - Hôpital Bretonneau
Tours, France Recruiting -
MV-Zentrum für Onkologie und Hämatologie
Cologne, Germany Recruiting
+79 more sites. See ClinicalTrials.gov for the full list.
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Trial questions or participation questions: 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559) or
- Email: LillyTrials@Lilly.com
- Phone: 1-317-615-4559
Similar studies
Other studies for the same condition or treatment. Recruiting studies are listed first.
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NX-5948 vs Pirtobrutinib in R/R CLL/SLL
This study tests NX-5948 against pirtobrutinib in people with relapsed or refractory CLL/SLL who have previously tried a covalent BTK inhibitor.
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Comparing a BTK-targeted protein degrader (BGB-16673) with pirtobrutinib for adults with relapsed or refractory CLL or SLL
This trial tests whether BGB-16673 works better and is as safe as pirtobrutinib for adults whose CLL or SLL has come back or not responded after prior covalent BTK inhibitor treatment.
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Combining pirtobrutinib and venetoclax for treating resistant CLL or SLL
This study is testing if combining two drugs, pirtobrutinib and venetoclax, can help people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma that hasn’t responded to previous treatments.
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Fixed-duration treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia with pirtobrutinib and obinutuzumab
This study is testing a year-long treatment combining two medications, pirtobrutinib and obinutuzumab, to see if it helps people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia feel better.
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Pirtobrutinib versus ibrutinib for people with CLL or SLL.
This trial will test whether pirtobrutinib works better or is safer than ibrutinib for adults with CLL/SLL, with a separate part that tries pirtobrutinib alone in treatment‑naïve patients who have a 17p deletion.
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Venetoclax plus Zanubrutinib for CLL/SLL in frontline or previously treated patients
This phase II trial tests if venetoclax plus zanubrutinib can safely and effectively treat adults with chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma, including those who are newly diagnosed and those who have had prior therapy.
How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.