Clinical trial Recruiting at 4 sites Observational Ages 18 and up

Identifying biomarkers in Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma

Official title: Mixed Molecular Clinical Index (MMCI) in Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)

Run by Istituto Romagnolo per lo Studio dei Tumori Dino Amadori IRST S.r.l. IRCCS · NCT04300101 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to find new markers in tissue samples that can help predict how well patients with Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma will do over time.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment300 (estimated)
SponsorIstituto Romagnolo per lo Studio dei Tumori Dino Amadori IRST S.r.l. IRCCS
Academic / other
Locations4 sites (Meldola, FC and 3 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 14, 2020
Main results expectedMay 2026
Study endsMay 2028
Registry record updatedApril 10, 2025
Trial IDNCT04300101 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include patients newly diagnosed with high-grade Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma who are undergoing first-line standard treatment.

Probably not a fit

Patients currently enrolled in other clinical trials 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 observational study aims to identify new prognostic biomarkers for patients with Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) by analyzing both prospective and retrospective cohorts. It focuses on assessing progression-free survival and overall survival while characterizing the immune microenvironment through advanced transcriptomics. The study will also explore the correlation between gene expression, mutational status, and clinical outcomes using tissue samples and PET imaging. By integrating these factors, the research seeks to enhance predictive capacity beyond existing clinical factors.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved prognostic assessments and personalized treatment strategies for DLBCL patients.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in identifying biomarkers for DLBCL, but this approach may offer novel insights into the disease's complexity.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria for the prospective cohort:

* New diagnosis of High grade Diffuse large B cell Lymphoma undergoing first line standard treatment;
* Signed written informed consent;
* Availability of FFPE sample.

Inclusion Criteria for the retrospective cohort:

* Diagnosis of High grade Diffuse large B cell Lymphoma from 2011 to 2017;
* Availability of FFPE sample and clinical data.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients included in clinical trials.

Where it's running

  • Irst Irccs
    Meldola, Fc, Italy
    Recruiting
  • Ospedale S. Maria delle Croci RAVENNA
    Ravenna, Ra, Italy
    Recruiting
  • L'Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Di Bologna Policlinico S. Orsola-Malpighi
    Bologna, Italy
    Recruiting
  • Ospedale Infermi
    Rimini, Italy
    Recruiting

Study contacts

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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.