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B-cell Lymphoma-2 (BCL-2) Inhibitor

Zanubrutinib + Venetoclax for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Phase 2
Recruiting
Led By Inhye E Ahn, MD
Research Sponsored by Jennifer R. Brown, MD, PhD
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Participants must have adequate organ function as defined below: Platelet count ≥ 20,000/mcL, Total bilirubin ≤ 2 × institutional upper limit of normal (ULN) (unless due to controlled hemolysis, Gilbert's disease, or is of non-hepatic origin), AST (SGOT) and ALT (SGPT) ≤ 4 × institutional ULN, Serum Creatinine ≤ 1.5 × institutional ULN, OR Calculated creatinine clearance ≥ 50 mL/min (as calculated by the Cockcroft-Gault formula)
Age ≥ 18 years
Must not have
Currently active, clinically significant cardiovascular disease
Recent infection requiring intravenous antibiotics completed ≤ 7 days before the first dose of study drug, or any uncontrolled active systemic infection
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 1 and 3 years after treatment initiation
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is testing whether combining these two drugs will work better to treat CLL/SLL than either drug alone.

Who is the study for?
Adults with previously treated chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) who need therapy and have not used certain inhibitors. They must be in stable health, understand the study, agree to use contraception, and have no history of certain other diseases or recent treatments that could affect safety.
What is being tested?
The trial is testing the combination of two drugs, zanubrutinib and venetoclax, for their effectiveness against CLL/SLL in patients who've had previous treatment. It's designed to see how well these drugs work together after initial therapies.
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include digestive issues, blood disorders like anemia or bleeding problems, infections due to a weakened immune system, liver function changes, fatigue, and possible allergic reactions.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am 18 years old or older.
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I can take care of myself but might not be able to do active work.
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I can swallow and keep down pills.
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My condition worsened after my first treatment and I now need more treatment.
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I have not taken BTK or BCL-2 inhibitors like ibrutinib or acalabrutinib.
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My condition worsened while on a BTK inhibitor treatment, but not zanubrutinib.
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I have been diagnosed with CLL or SLL according to the 2018 IWCLL guidelines.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I have a serious heart condition that is currently affecting me.
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I finished IV antibiotics for an infection less than a week ago or have an ongoing infection.
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I am not taking any strong or moderate drugs that affect enzyme CYP3A.
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I do not have any severe illnesses that could risk my safety or affect the trial's results.
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I have been treated with both BTK and BCL-2 inhibitors.
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I have an active autoimmune condition affecting my blood.
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I do not have major issues with my stomach or intestines that affect how I digest food.
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I have not had a stroke, brain bleed, or major bleeding in the last 6 months.
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I have a history of HIV, hepatitis C, or hepatitis B.
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My cancer has a BTK C481X mutation.
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My cancer has spread to my brain or spinal cord.
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I need warfarin or similar medications for blood thinning.
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I have a bleeding disorder or hemophilia.
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I have had a stem cell transplant from a donor.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~1 and 3 years after treatment initiation
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 1 and 3 years after treatment initiation for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Rate of undetectable minimal residual disease (uMRD)
Secondary study objectives
Complete Response (CR) Rate
Heart rate
Overall survival (OS)
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Side effects data

From 2024 Phase 3 trial • 652 Patients • NCT03734016
24%
Diarrhoea
20%
Hypertension
18%
Neutropenia
16%
COVID-19
16%
Arthralgia
15%
Anaemia
14%
Upper respiratory tract infection
13%
Muscle spasms
13%
Fatigue
12%
Rash
11%
Atrial fibrillation
10%
Thrombocytopenia
10%
Nausea
10%
Pyrexia
10%
Contusion
10%
Cough
10%
Headache
8%
Pneumonia
8%
Vomiting
8%
Urinary tract infection
7%
Pain in extremity
7%
Epistaxis
7%
Peripheral swelling
7%
Constipation
7%
Oedema peripheral
7%
Back pain
7%
Dizziness
6%
Dyspepsia
6%
Neutrophil count decreased
6%
Platelet count decreased
6%
Hyperuricaemia
6%
Decreased appetite
6%
Bronchitis
5%
Petechiae
5%
Abdominal pain
5%
Fall
5%
Hypokalaemia
5%
Insomnia
4%
Palpitations
4%
Blood pressure increased
4%
Dyspnoea
4%
Gastrooesophageal reflux disease
4%
COVID-19 pneumonia
4%
Cellulitis
4%
Haematuria
4%
Sinusitis
4%
Alanine aminotransferase increased
4%
Weight decreased
4%
Haematoma
4%
Oral herpes
4%
Myalgia
4%
Squamous cell carcinoma of skin
3%
Basal cell carcinoma
3%
Anxiety
3%
Nasopharyngitis
3%
Gout
3%
Oropharyngeal pain
3%
Paronychia
3%
Skin infection
3%
Paraesthesia
3%
Conjunctivitis
3%
Mouth ulceration
3%
Asthenia
3%
Pharyngitis
3%
Aspartate aminotransferase increased
3%
Productive cough
2%
Vertigo
2%
Pruritus
2%
Herpes zoster
2%
Cataract
2%
Blood creatinine increased
2%
Rash maculo-papular
2%
Hypogammaglobulinaemia
1%
Pleural effusion
1%
Mastoiditis
1%
Transient ischaemic attack
1%
Abdominal pain upper
1%
Death
1%
Adenocarcinoma gastric
1%
Lung adenocarcinoma
1%
Cerebral infarction
1%
Syncope
1%
Cardiac arrest
1%
Respiratory failure
1%
Influenza
1%
Hypoglobulinaemia
1%
Lymphadenopathy
1%
Angina pectoris
1%
Ventricular fibrillation
1%
Inguinal hernia
1%
Appendicitis
1%
Infection
1%
Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia
1%
Septic shock
1%
Haemolytic anaemia
1%
Subdural haematoma
1%
Acute kidney injury
1%
Acute respiratory failure
1%
Myocardial infarction
1%
Skin laceration
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Ibrutinib
Zanubrutinib

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Cohort C: BTKi exposed and with disease progressionExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Participants who experienced disease progression on a prior BTK inhibitor. Participants with BTK C481X mutation at enrollment will be excluded.
Group II: Cohort B: BTKi or BCL2i exposed without disease progressionExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Participants who have received prior treatment with a BTK or BCL-2 inhibitor and discontinued treatment for any reason other than disease progression
Group III: Cohort A: BTKi and BCL2i naiveExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Participants who have never received a BTK inhibitor or a BCL-2 inhibitor
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Zanubrutinib
2017
Completed Phase 3
~2160
Venetoclax
2019
Completed Phase 3
~2240

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Jennifer R. Brown, MD, PhDLead Sponsor
2 Previous Clinical Trials
124 Total Patients Enrolled
BeiGeneIndustry Sponsor
200 Previous Clinical Trials
31,600 Total Patients Enrolled
37 Trials studying Lymphoma
6,069 Patients Enrolled for Lymphoma
Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteLead Sponsor
1,113 Previous Clinical Trials
358,836 Total Patients Enrolled
62 Trials studying Lymphoma
3,085 Patients Enrolled for Lymphoma
Inhye E Ahn, MDPrincipal InvestigatorDana-Farber Cancer Institute
1 Previous Clinical Trials
60 Total Patients Enrolled
Jennifer R Brown, MD, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorDana-Farber Cancer Institute
3 Previous Clinical Trials
119 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Lymphoma
30 Patients Enrolled for Lymphoma

Media Library

Venetoclax (B-cell Lymphoma-2 (BCL-2) Inhibitor) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05168930 — Phase 2
Lymphoma Research Study Groups: Cohort A: BTKi and BCL2i naive, Cohort C: BTKi exposed and with disease progression, Cohort B: BTKi or BCL2i exposed without disease progression
Lymphoma Clinical Trial 2023: Venetoclax Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05168930 — Phase 2
Venetoclax (B-cell Lymphoma-2 (BCL-2) Inhibitor) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05168930 — Phase 2
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