Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase 2 Interventional Ages 18 to 75

Treatment for untreated extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma using a combination of drugs

Official title: A Single-arm, Phase 2 Study of Sintilimab, Pegaspargase Combined with Gemcitabine and Oxaliplatin (P-P-GEMOX) Regimen for Newly Diagnosed Extranodal NK/T-Cell Lymphoma

Run by Peking Union Medical College Hospital · NCT06824883 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new combination of drugs to see if it can help people with untreated extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma feel better and improve their chances of survival.

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Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
Enrollment49 (estimated)
SponsorPeking Union Medical College Hospital
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionssintilimab
Locations1 site (Beijing, Beijing Municipality)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 20, 2024
Main results expectedMay 20, 2026
Study endsMay 20, 2027
Registry record updatedFebruary 13, 2025
Trial IDNCT06824883 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 75 with a confirmed diagnosis of extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma and specific risk factors.

Probably not a fit

Patients with aggressive NK-cell leukemia or central nervous system lymphoma will 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 phase 2 study evaluates the safety and efficacy of a combination treatment involving sintilimab, pegaspargase, and the P-P-GEMOX regimen (gemcitabine and oxaliplatin) for patients with untreated extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma (ENKTL). The study aims to determine the complete response rate as the primary endpoint, while also assessing overall response rate, progression-free survival, overall survival, and adverse events as secondary endpoints. Participants will be closely monitored for their response to the treatment and any potential side effects.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly improve outcomes for patients with untreated ENKTL.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise with similar immunochemotherapy approaches, suggesting potential for success in this trial.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Histopathologically confirmed diagnosis of extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma (ENKTL) by the study center.
* Age between 18 and 75 years.
* At least one of the following risk factors: Age ≥ 60 years; Presence of B symptoms; ECOG performance status ≥ 2; Elevated lactate dehydrogenase (LDH); Baseline EBV-DNA \> 500 copies/mL.
* ECOG performance status of 0 to 3.
* Adequate bone marrow function: Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1.5 × 10⁹/L (≥ 1.0 × 10⁹/L in cases with bone marrow involvement); Platelet count (PLT) ≥ 80 × 10⁹/L (≥ 50 × 10⁹/L in cases with bone marrow involvement); Hemoglobin (HGB) ≥ 80 g/L.
* Adequate organ function: Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) \< 3 × the upper limit of normal (ULN); Total bilirubin (TBil) \< 1.5 × ULN; Serum creatinine \< 1.5 × ULN; NYHA heart function class 0-2; Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) \> 50%.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Aggressive NK-cell leukemia.
* Central nervous system lymphoma.
* History of any of the following within 6 months: Acute myocardial infarction; Unstable angina; Congestive heart failure; Uncontrolled symptomatic arrhythmia; Complete left bundle branch block; Second- or third-degree atrioventricular block; Long QT syndrome or corrected QT interval (QTc) \> 480 ms.
* Uncontrolled active infection.
* Pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Where it's running

  • Peking Union Medical College 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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.