Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase1; Phase2 Interventional Ages 18 and up

First-line therapy with Loncastuximab Tesirine and Rituximab for PTLD after transplant

Official title: A Phase 1/2 Study of Loncastuximab Tesirine and Rituximab as First-line Therapy in Patients With Post-transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder (PLUTO)

Run by University of Utah · NCT07573436 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This trial tests if loncastuximab tesirine plus rituximab can help adults with post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder after a transplant.

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Quick facts

PhasePhase1; Phase2
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment23 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Utah
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, radiation, loncastuximab, rituximab
Locations1 site (Salt Lake City, Utah)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 5, 2026
Main results expectedJune 2030
Study endsJune 2031
Registry record updatedNovember 9, 2026
Trial IDNCT07573436 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults (18+) with histologically confirmed B-cell PTLD after solid organ transplant, with measurable disease and adequate organ function, excluding classic Hodgkin-like PTLD.

Probably not a fit

Patients with non-B-cell PTLD, poor organ function, or disease biology unlikely to respond may not benefit from this regimen.

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

What this trial studies

This interventional study combines loncastuximab tesirine with rituximab to treat B-cell PTLD in adults after solid organ transplantation. The study includes Phase 1 to determine a safe, recommended dose, followed by Phase 2 to see if the regimen has meaningful activity against PTLD. Eligible participants have measurable disease, adequate organ function, and good performance status. Exclusions include classic Hodgkin-like PTLD. The trial is led by the University of Utah with collaboration from ADC Therapeutics and is conducted at the Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience tumor shrinkage or slowed disease progression with the combination therapy.

How similar studies have gone: Prior approaches using anti-CD19/rituximab-based regimens in PTLD have shown activity in some settings, but this specific combination in first-line PTLD is exploratory.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Subject aged ≥ 18 years.
* Histologically confirmed B-cell PTLD (monomorphic and polymorphic) following solid organ transplantation; with or without EBV association.

  --Note: Subjects with classic Hodgkin-like PTLD are excluded.
* Measurable disease as defined by the 2014 Lugano Classification as assessed by positron-emission tomography (PET)- computed tomography (CT) or by CT or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) if the tumor is not fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG)-avid on screening
* ECOG Performance Status ≤ 2.
* Adequate organ function as defined as:

  * Hematologic:

    * Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1000/mm3
    * Platelet count ≥ 75,000/mm3
    * Hemoglobin ≥ 8 g/dL
  * Hepatic:

    * Bilirubin ≤1.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN) or ≤3 x ULN with document liver involvement and/ or Gilbert's disease
    * Transaminases (AST or ALT) ≤ 3 x ULN or ≤ 5 x ULN with documented liver involvement
  * Renal:

    * Estimated creatinine clearance ≥ 60 mL/min by Cockcroft-Gault formula.
* For female subjects: Negative pregnancy test or evidence of post-menopausal status. The post-menopausal status will be defined as having been amenorrheic for 12 months without an alternative medical cause or having undergone surgical sterilization (bilateral oophorectomy or hysterectomy). The following age-specific requirements apply:

  * Women \< 50 years of age:

    * Amenorrheic for ≥ 12 months following cessation of exogenous hormonal treatments; and
    * Luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone levels in the post-menopausal range for the institution; or
    * Underwent surgical sterilization (bilateral oophorectomy or hysterectomy).
  * Women ≥ 50 years of age:

    * Amenorrheic for 12 months or more following cessation of all exogenous hormonal treatments; or
    * Had radiation-induced menopause with last menses \>1 year ago; or
    * Had chemotherapy-induced menopause with last menses \>1 year ago; or
    * Underwent surgical sterilization (bilateral oophorectomy, bilateral salpingectomy, or hysterectomy).
* Female subjects of childbearing potential and male subjects with a sexual partner of childbearing potential must agree to use a highly effective method of contraception and the lactation requirements as described in Sections 5.4.1 and 5.4.2.
* Subjects or their legal representatives must be able to read, understand, and provide informed consent to participate in the trial.
* Willing and capable of giving signed informed consent which includes compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the informed consent form (ICF) and in the protocol

Exclusion Criteria:

* PTLD following liquid transplantation
* CNS involvement
* Prior treatment for PTLD with the exception of radiation, antivirals, steroids and reduced immunosuppression
* Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection
* Major surgery within 4 weeks prior to enrolment
* History of bleeding diathesis (e.g., von Willebrand's disease), hemophilia, or active bleeding.
* Subjects with chronic liver disease with hepatic impairment Child-Pugh class C
* Pregnant or lactating or intending to become pregnant during the study
* Active autoimmune disease which, in the opinion of the investigator, may negatively impact subject safety or interfere with study participation.
* The diagnosis of another malignancy which, in the opinion of the investigator, is likely to negatively impact subject safety or interfere with study participation.
* Significant medical diseases or conditions including those requiring substantial changes in concomitant medications, as assessed by the investigator, that would substantially increase the risk-to-benefit ratio of participating in the study. This includes, but is not limited to the following conditions:

  * Cardiovascular disorders:

    * Congestive heart failure New York Heart Association Class III or IV, unstable angina pectoris, serious cardiac arrhythmias.
    * Myocardial infarction (MI) within 6 months before the first dose.
    * QTc prolongation defined as a QTcF \> 480 ms.
    * Congenital long QT syndrome or a corrected QT measure (QTc) interval of \>480 ms at screening (unless secondary to pacemaker or bundle branch block).
    * Grade 2 or higher edema (peripheral, pleural or ascites)
    * Grade 1 or higher pericardial effusion
  * Severe pulmonary disease
  * Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus
  * Severely immunocompromised state
  * Any other condition that would, in the Investigator's judgment, contraindicate the subject's participation in the clinical study due to safety concerns or compliance with clinical study procedures.
* Active systemic bacterial, viral, fungal, or other infection requiring systemic treatment at time of screening
* Subjects with evidence of active hepatitis B infection, based on positive surface antigen or Hepatitis B DNA PCR are excluded. Subjects who are Hepatitis B core antibody positive must take prophylaxis with entecavir or equivalent and be willing to undergo monthly Hepatitis B DNA PCR testing
* Active hepatitis C infection
* Grade 2 or higher rash
* Clinically significant fluid accumulation in the third space
* Subjects taking prohibited medications as described in Section 6.8.1. A washout period of prohibited medications for a period of at least five half-lives or as clinically indicated should occur before the start of treatment.

Where it's running

  • Huntsman Cancer Institute at University of Utah
    Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
    Recruiting

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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.
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