Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 85

Prognostic tool for identifying high-risk DLBCL patients

Official title: Molecular Mechanisms in Malignant Lymphoma- Predict

Run by University Medical Center Goettingen · NCT06526065 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to create a new tool to help doctors find out which patients with diffuse large B cell lymphoma are at high risk of not responding well to their first treatment.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 85 Years
SexAll
Enrollment500 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity Medical Center Goettingen
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Göttingen, Lower Saxony)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 20, 2024
Main results expectedJune 1, 2026
Study endsJune 1, 2029
Registry record updatedJuly 29, 2024
Trial IDNCT06526065 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-80 with a histological diagnosis of DLBCL who are about to start guideline-based first-line therapy.

Probably not a fit

Patients who have already begun treatment with R-CHOP or similar regimens, or those with active HIV or other active cancers, 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 construct and validate a prognostic tool that can accurately identify patients with diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) who are at high risk of treatment failure after receiving standard first-line therapy. The study will recruit 500 patients aged 18-80 with de novo large cell B cell lymphoma, collecting clinical data, PET-CT data, and liquid biopsies to determine optimal prognostic factors. The goal is to improve upon current prediction methods by utilizing advanced sequencing techniques and clinical data analysis.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this tool could enable earlier and more reliable identification of high-risk DLBCL patients, allowing for tailored treatment strategies.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in developing prognostic tools for DLBCL, but this approach aims to enhance prediction accuracy beyond existing methods.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Histological diagnosis of DLBCL\&LBCL
2. Planned treatment with guideline-based first-line therapy
3. Patient's consent
4. All genders, Patient age ≥ 18 years
5. Ability to consent

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Treatment with R-CHOP/-like regimens already started
2. Relationship of dependence/ direct employment with the investigator
3. Active HIV-infection
4. Presence history of other active cancers (with the exception of basal cell carcinoma of the skin)

Where it's running

  • Universitätsmedizin Göttingen
    Göttingen, Lower Saxony, Germany
    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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