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Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) Inhibitor

Acalabrutinib + Lenalidomide + Rituximab for Follicular Lymphoma

Houston, TX
Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Led By Paolo Strati
Research Sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Bi-dimensionally measurable disease, with at least one mass lesion >= 2 cm in longest diameter by computed tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET)/CT, and/or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Have had no prior systemic treatment for lymphoma
Must not have
Pregnancy, lactation, and investigational agent exclusion criteria
Clinically significant cardiovascular disease exclusion criteria
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 3 years
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is testing a combination of drugs to treat patients with a certain type of lymphoma. The drugs work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells.

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Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults with CD20 positive stage III-IV, grade 1-3a follicular lymphoma who haven't had prior systemic treatment. They must have measurable disease, meet certain criteria for starting treatment, and be in good physical condition with adequate organ function. Participants need to use effective birth control and cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests a combination of acalabrutinib (blocks enzymes needed for cancer cell growth), lenalidomide (chemotherapy that kills or stops tumor cells from dividing), and rituximab (monoclonal antibody against cancer cells). It aims to see how well these drugs work together in controlling this type of lymphoma.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects include reactions related to the immune system such as infusion reactions, blood disorders like anemia or clotting problems, liver issues signaled by abnormal enzyme levels, fatigue, infections due to lowered white blood cell counts, and possible digestive disturbances.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have a tumor that is at least 2 cm large, confirmed by imaging tests.
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I have not received any treatment for lymphoma before.
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My liver and kidney tests are within required limits.
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My lymphoma is CD20 positive and is grade 1, 2, or 3a.
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I am registered in the Revlimid REMS program.
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I am a woman who can have children and my pregnancy test was negative.
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I can take care of myself and am up and about more than 50% of my waking hours.
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My condition is in stage III or IV.
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Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I am not pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking experimental drugs.
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I do not have any major heart conditions.
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I cannot swallow pills easily due to my stomach or intestine issues.
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My condition is a type of aggressive lymphoma.
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I am not taking any medications that are excluded in this trial.
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My condition is Grade 3b Follicular Lymphoma.
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I do not have HIV, active hepatitis B or C, or any uncontrolled infections.
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I cannot switch to H2-receptor antagonists.
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Timeline

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

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Complete remission rate
Secondary study objectives
Duration of response
Frequency of treatment-emergent AEs requiring study drug discontinuation or dose reduction
Frequency, severity, and relatedness of treatment-emergent adverse events (AEs)
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Other study objectives
Alteration in immune cell subsets
Cell free circulating deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

Side effects data

From 2020 Phase 2 trial • 177 Patients • NCT04346199
12%
Headache
2%
Pneumonia
2%
Respiratory failure
1%
Acute kidney injury
1%
Bacterial sepsis
1%
Pleural effusion
1%
Hypotension
1%
Mucosal infection
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Acalabrutinib + BSC
BSC Alone

Awards & Highlights

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

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Treatment (acalabrutinib, lenalidomide, rituximab)Experimental Treatment3 Interventions
Patients receive acalabrutinib PO BID on days 1-28. Beginning cycle 2, patients receive lenalidomide PO QD on days 1-21 and rituximab IV on days 1, 8, 15, and 22 of cycle 2 and day 1 of subsequent cycles. Treatment repeats every 28 days for 13 cycles in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Rituximab
1999
Completed Phase 4
~2990
Acalabrutinib
2020
Completed Phase 2
~2110
Lenalidomide
2005
Completed Phase 3
~2240

Find a Location

Closest Location:M D Anderson Cancer Center· Houston, TX

Who is running the clinical trial?

M.D. Anderson Cancer CenterLead Sponsor
3,102 Previous Clinical Trials
1,812,905 Total Patients Enrolled
National Cancer Institute (NCI)NIH
14,068 Previous Clinical Trials
41,160,071 Total Patients Enrolled
Paolo StratiPrincipal InvestigatorM.D. Anderson Cancer Center
2 Previous Clinical Trials
69 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Acalabrutinib (Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) Inhibitor) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04404088 — Phase 2
Follicular Lymphoma Research Study Groups: Treatment (acalabrutinib, lenalidomide, rituximab)
Follicular Lymphoma Clinical Trial 2023: Acalabrutinib Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04404088 — Phase 2
Acalabrutinib (Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) Inhibitor) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04404088 — Phase 2
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