New treatment approach for relapsed or refractory Hodgkin lymphoma

Rescue With Brentuximab Plus PD-1 Blockade Followed by Autotransplantation and Consolidation With Brentuximab Plus PD-1 Blockade in Patients With Relapsed/Refractory Hodgkin Lymphoma: Exploratory Single-arm Analysis

PHASE2; PHASE3 · Hospital Regional de Alta Especialidad del Bajio · NCT05595447

This study is testing a new treatment for people with relapsed or hard-to-treat Hodgkin lymphoma to see if combining certain therapies can help them live longer and feel better.

Quick facts

PhasePHASE2; PHASE3
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment20 (estimated)
Ages15 Years to 90 Years
SexAll
SponsorHospital Regional de Alta Especialidad del Bajio (other)
Drugs / interventionsBrentuximab, immunotherapy
Locations1 site (León, Guanajuato)
Trial IDNCT05595447 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates a treatment strategy for patients with relapsed or refractory Hodgkin lymphoma who have high-risk factors. The approach combines Brentuximab Vedotin with PD-1 blockade followed by autologous stem cell transplantation and maintenance therapy. The study aims to evaluate progression-free survival and metabolic response rates in this patient population, addressing a significant gap in current treatment options. By focusing on immunotherapy, the trial seeks to improve outcomes while minimizing toxicity compared to standard treatments.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 90 with relapsed or refractory Hodgkin lymphoma who have previously failed standard treatments.

Not a fit: Patients who have experienced severe toxicity from prior treatments or those who are unable to comply with follow-up may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment strategy could significantly improve survival rates and quality of life for patients with high-risk relapsed or refractory Hodgkin lymphoma.

How similar studies have performed: While the combination of Brentuximab and PD-1 blockade is promising, this specific treatment strategy for high-risk relapsed or refractory Hodgkin lymphoma is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Relapsed/refractory Hodgkin lymphoma to ABVD with definition of high risk.
2. Age ≥ 18 years and ≤ 90 years.
3. Adequate liver function, defined as:

   * Total serum bilirubin ≤ 1.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN)
   * Serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ≤ 3.0 x ULN
   * Serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) ≤ 3.0 x ULN
4. Adequate renal functions, defined as:

   • Serum creatinine ≤ 1.5x ULN or glomerular filtration rate \> 50ml/min.
5. ECOG performance status ≤ 3
6. Women of reproductive potential should have a serum pregnancy test or negative urine.
7. Prior signature of the informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Voluntary withdrawal from the study.
2. Develop grade 3 or 4 toxicity according to the INH scale.
3. Loss of follow-up

Where this trial is running

León, Guanajuato

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: Hodgkin Lymphoma, Refractory Hodgkin Lymphoma, Relapsed Hodgkin's Disease, Adult, refractory, relapsed, hodgkin lymphoma

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.