Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase2; Phase3 Interventional Ages 60 to 75

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

PhasePhase2; Phase3
Study typeInterventional
Ages60 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
Enrollment100 (estimated)
SponsorNavy General Hospital, Beijing
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Beijing, Beijing Municipality)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 2010
Main results expectedDecember 2025
Study endsDecember 2030
Registry record updatedSeptember 9, 2020
Trial IDNCT02836158 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

  • Navy General Hospital
    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
    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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