First-line chemotherapy for adults with T-lymphoblastic lymphoma

Modified BFM-95 Regimen for the Treatment of Newly Diagnosed T-lymphoblastic Lymphoma in Adults:a Prospective Phase II Study

PHASE2 · Sun Yat-sen University · NCT02396043

This study is testing a new chemotherapy plan to see if it helps adults with T-lymphoblastic lymphoma feel better and stay in remission over two years.

Quick facts

PhasePHASE2
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment50 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
SponsorSun Yat-sen University (other)
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, methotrexate
Locations1 site (GuangZhou, Guangdong)
Trial IDNCT02396043 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the efficacy and tolerability of a modified BFM-95 regimen for treating adults with T-lymphoblastic lymphoma (T-LBL). Patients will undergo a series of treatment phases including induction, reinduction, and maintenance therapy over a total duration of 24 months. The regimen includes high-dose methotrexate with specific modifications, such as the use of citrovorum folinate for rescue and alternative drugs like pirarubicin and pegaspargase. Treatment response will be assessed through tumor regression and complete remission evaluations using PET/CT scans.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-65 with newly diagnosed T-LBL at Ann Arbor stages IE to IVE and at least one measurable lesion.

Not a fit: Patients with systemic central nervous system involvement or those with previous malignancies may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could improve outcomes for adults diagnosed with T-lymphoblastic lymphoma.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies using modified chemotherapy regimens for lymphoblastic lymphoma have shown promising results, indicating potential for success in this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* newly diagnosedT-LBL
* age:18-65years
* Ann Arbor stage IEto stage IVE
* at lease one measurable lesion
* receive no chemotherapy or radiotherapy before
* Adequate renal function (eg, serum creatinine≤1.5 mg/dL and creatinine clearance ≥50 mL minute), and hepatic function (e.g, total bilirubin≤ 2 times the upper limit of normal and aspartate and alanine transaminase levels ≤ 3 times the upper limit of normal)

Exclusion Criteria:

* mismatch the inclusion criteria
* systematic central nervous system involvement, previous or concomitant malignancies and any coexisting medical problems that could cause poor compliance with the study protocol.

Where this trial is running

GuangZhou, Guangdong

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.

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Conditions: Lymphoma, Lymphoblastic

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.