Clinical trial No longer in our active list Phase 2 Interventional Ages 18 and up

Using Lorlatinib for ALK Positive Lymphoma that has Relapsed

Official title: A Phase 2 Open Label Study of Oral Lorlatinib in Patients With Relapsed ALK Positive Lymphoma Previously Treated With ALK Inhibitors (CRU3)

Run by University of Milano Bicocca · NCT03505554 · Data updated 2026-05-14

This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.

This study is testing if Lorlatinib can help people with ALK-positive lymphoma who haven't had success with other treatments feel better and live longer.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment12 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Milano Bicocca
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, Lorlatinib
Locations2 sites (Monza, Italy/MB and 1 other locations)
Trial IDNCT03505554 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with ALK-positive lymphoma that has relapsed or is refractory after at least one chemotherapy regimen and one ALK inhibitor.

Probably not a fit

Patients who have not been previously treated with ALK inhibitors or those with non-ALK-positive lymphomas 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 Lorlatinib, a targeted therapy, in patients with ALK-positive lymphoma who have not responded to previous treatments, including other ALK inhibitors. The trial aims to determine the objective response rates, progression-free survival, overall survival, and toxicity profile of Lorlatinib in this specific patient population. Additionally, it will assess the quality of life of participants and analyze the mutational status of ALK before and after treatment using advanced sequencing techniques. The study is designed for a small group of 12 patients who meet specific eligibility criteria.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a new option for patients with ALK-positive lymphoma who have limited alternatives due to resistance to existing therapies.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with Lorlatinib in similar patient populations, indicating potential for success in this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Signed and dated Informed Consent approved by Local Ethical Committee before any protocol-specific screening procedures.
2. ALK+ Lymphoma diagnosed by IHC or FISH.
3. Refractory disease or relapse after at least one prior chemotherapy regimen (typically a minimum of 6 cycles of CHOP) and at least one ALK inhibitor; presence of measurable disease by physical examination, CT or CT-PET scan.
4. Any prior antitumor medical treatment or major surgeries must have been completed at least 14 days prior to initiation of study medication. This could not be respected if there is clear evidence of disease progression, manifested as growing pain attributable to the tumour, fever, growing tumour lesions, increasing LDH values. Systemic anti-cancer therapy completed within a minimum of 5 half-lives of study entry.
5. Able to take oral therapy.
6. Female or male, 18 years of age or older.
7. ECOG performance status 0-3.
8. Adequate organ function as defined by the following criteria:

   Serum aspartate transaminase (AST) and serum alanine transaminase (ALT) ≤ 2.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN) or AST and ALT ≤ 5 x ULN if liver function abnormalities are due to underlying malignancy Total serum bilirubin 1.5 x ULN (except patients with documented Gilbert's syndrome Creatinine ≤ 1.5 x ULN.
9. Adequate bone marrow function:

   Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1000/µL Platelets ≥ 50.000/µL Hemoglobin ≥ 9.0 g/dL The hematological values will not be considered in case of bone marrow involvement.
10. Willingness and ability to comply with scheduled visits, treatment plans, laboratory tests, and other study procedures.
11. Female and male patients who are of childbearing potential must agree to use an effective form of contraception (2 forms of contraception) with their partners throughout participation in this study and for at least 90 days after the last dose of treatment.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Current treatment on another therapeutic clinical trial.
2. Clinically significant cardiovascular disease (that is, active or \<3 months prior to enrollment): cerebral vascular accident/stroke, myocardial infarction, unstable angina, congestive heart failure (New York Heart Association Classification Class ≥ II)
3. Ongoing cardiac dysrhythmias of NCI CTCAE Grade ≥2: second-degree or third-degree AV block (unless paced) or any AV block with PR \>220 msec, uncontrolled atrial fibrillation of any grade, bradycardia defined as \<50 bpm (unless patient is otherwise healthy such as long-distance runners, etc.), machine-read ECG with QTc \>470 msec, or congenital long QT syndrome.
4. Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
5. Use of drugs or foods that are known strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors, inducers and substrates; drugs that are CYP2C9 substrates; drugs that are strong CYP2C19 inhibitors; drugs that are strong CYP2C8 inhibitors; and drugs that are P-gp substrates.
6. Prior malignancy other than basal cell carcinoma , if original diagnosis happened in the last 5 years.
7. Patients with predisposing characteristics for acute pancreatitis according to investigator judgment (e.g. uncontrolled hyperglycemia, current gallstone disease, alcoholism).
8. Hypertriglyceridemia ≥ grade 1.
9. Active and clinically significant bacterial, fungal, or viral infection including hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), known human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) related illness.
10. Other severe acute or chronic medical or psychiatric conditions, or laboratory abnormalities that would impart, in the judgment of the investigator and/or sponsor, excess risk associated with study participation or study drug administration.

Where it's running

  • Asst-Monza
    Monza, Italy/MB, Italy
    Recruiting
  • UOC Ematologia, Ospedale S. Eugenio
    Roma, Italy
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Carlo Gambacorti-Passerini, Md — University of Milano Bicocca
  • Study coordinator: Silvia Mori, PhD
  • Email: silvia.mori@unimib.it
  • Phone: +390392339277

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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.