Treatment for elderly patients with primary central nervous system lymphoma
Official title: Therapeutic Effects of R-IDARAM and Intrathecal Immunochemotherapy on Elderly Patients With Primary CNS Lymphoma
Run by Navy General Hospital, Beijing · NCT02836158 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new treatment for older patients with primary central nervous system lymphoma to see if it helps them live longer and feel better without using radiation right away.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase2; Phase3 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 60 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Navy General Hospital, Beijing Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Beijing, Beijing Municipality) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 2010 |
| Main results expected | December 2025 |
| Study ends | December 2030 |
| Registry record updated | September 9, 2020 |
| Trial ID | NCT02836158 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are elderly patients aged 18 to 75 with newly diagnosed histologically proven non-Hodgkin's lymphoma affecting the central nervous system.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with other involved sites of lymphoma, significant comorbidities, or those who have previously been treated for PCNSL 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 study evaluates the effectiveness of R-IDARAM combined with intrathecal immunochemotherapy in elderly patients diagnosed with primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL). The investigators will assess various outcomes including response rate, progression-free survival, overall survival, and toxicity associated with the treatment. The approach involves administering systemic and intrathecal immunochemotherapy while deferring radiotherapy to optimize patient outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly improve survival rates and quality of life for elderly patients with PCNSL.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is promising, it is not widely tested in similar studies, indicating a novel exploration in treatment for this patient population.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Newly diagnosed histologically proven non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). Exclusion Criteria: * Involved sites other than the brain, meninges, CSF, or the eyes. * Age less than 18 years or greater than 75 years. * Inadequate bone marrow capacity (defined as neutrophils\<1.5 ×10\^9/L, platelets \<100 ×10\^9/L, and hemoglobin level\< 8 g/dL). * Known cause of immunosuppression (ie, HIV type I infection). * Any previous malignancy. * Creatinine clearance below 60 mL/min. * Heart insufficiency (NYHA IIIB or IV). * Uncontrolled infection. * Noncompensated active pulmonary or liver disease. * Previously treated for PCNSL, except by corticosteroids.
Where it's running
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Navy General Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Liren Qian, M.D.
- Email: qlr2007@126.com
- Phone: +861066957676
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.