Clinical trial Recruiting at 6 sites Phase 3 Interventional Ages 18 and up

NX-5948 vs Pirtobrutinib in R/R CLL/SLL

Official title: A Phase 3, Randomized, Open-label, Multicenter Study of NX-5948 Versus Pirtobrutinib in Relapsed/Refractory (R/R) Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL)

Run by Nurix Therapeutics, Inc. · NCT07516093 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests NX-5948 against pirtobrutinib in people with relapsed or refractory CLL/SLL who have previously tried a covalent BTK inhibitor.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment620 (estimated)
SponsorNurix Therapeutics, Inc.
Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionsprednisone, pirtobrutinib
Locations6 sites (Macon, Georgia and 5 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 3, 2026
Main results expectedOctober 2029
Study endsAugust 2033
Registry record updatedAugust 31, 2026
Trial IDNCT07516093 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults with CLL/SLL who have relapsed or progressed after at least one prior BTK inhibitor and meet iwCLL 2018 criteria for systemic treatment.

Probably not a fit

Patients with Richter's transformation, recent systemic corticosteroid use, or prior exposure to a BTK degrader or noncovalent BTKi may be less likely to benefit.

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

What this trial studies

This phase 3 trial compares NX-5948, a BTK degrader, to pirtobrutinib in patients with relapsed or refractory CLL/SLL who previously progressed on covalent BTK inhibitors. Eligible participants have ECOG 0-2 and adequate organ function, with measurable disease by iwCLL 2018 criteria. The study excludes those with certain BTK-degrader exposure, recent systemic steroids, or specific disease transformations, and requires prior BTK inhibitor therapy. Primary endpoints likely include efficacy and safety to determine if NX-5948 can improve outcomes compared with an active BTK inhibitor. Investigational sites are located in Georgia and Indiana.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, patients may experience better disease control and longer responses with NX-5948 compared to pirtobrutinib.

How similar studies have gone: BTK degraders and noncovalent BTKi approaches have shown activity in similar patient populations, supporting exploration of NX-5948 in this setting.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Key Inclusion Criteria:

* Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 to 2
* Adequate organ and bone marrow function
* Confirmed diagnosis of CLL/SLL that meets iwCLL 2018 criteria for diagnosis and systemic treatment
* Received at least 1 prior line of therapy for CLL/SLL that included a cBTKi and must have documented disease progression during treatment with, or after discontinuation of, the cBTKi
* Participants with SLL must have measurable disease by computed tomography (CT) per iwCLL

Key Exclusion Criteria:

* Known or suspected prolymphocytic leukemia or Richter's transformation at any time preceding enrollment
* Investigational agent or anticancer therapy within 5 half-lives or 14 days (whichever is shorter) prior to planned start of study treatment
* Ongoing systemic corticosteroids ≥10 mg/day prednisone or equivalent
* Previously treated with a BTK degrader or a noncovalent BTKi
* Myocardial infarction, unstable angina, unstable symptomatic ischemic heart disease, placement of a coronary arterial stent, or any other significant cardiac condition within 6 months of planned start of study treatment
* Thromboembolic events, stroke, or intracranial hemorrhage within 6 months of planned start of study treatment

Note: Other Inclusion/Exclusion criteria may apply as defined in the protocol.

Where it's running

  • Central Georgia Cancer Care
    Macon, Georgia, United States
    Recruiting
  • Fort Wayne Medical Oncology and Hematology
    Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
    Recruiting
  • Hematology Oncology of Indiana
    Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
    Recruiting
  • SCRI Oncology Partners
    Nashville, Tennessee, United States
    Recruiting
  • Texas Oncology - West Texas
    Midland, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Virginia Cancer Specialists
    Fairfax, Virginia, United States
    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.
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