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Recruiting Phase 2 NCT04378647

NCT04378647 BREntuximab Vedotin in SEcond LIne Therapy BEfore Transplant

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NCT ID NCT04378647
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 2
Sponsor Grupo Español de Linfomas y Transplante Autólogo de Médula Ósea
Condition Hodgkin Lymphoma, Adult
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 150 participants
Start Date 2020-06-01
Primary Completion 2026-08-30

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 65 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Induction with Brentuximab vedotin (BV)Induction without Brentuximab VedotinConsolidation with Brentuximab Vedotin

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

In Phase 2, researchers evaluate early signs of effectiveness. You may be randomized to receive the active treatment or a comparator. Monitoring continues closely.

This trial targets 150 participants in total. It began in 2020-06-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-08-30.

⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.

Brief Summary

A Randomized Phase IIb Study, Evaluating Efficacy of Salvage Therapy with Brentuximab Vedotin-ESHAP vs ESHAP in Patients with Relapsed / Refractory Classical Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Followed by Brentuximab Vedotin Consolidation (instead of Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation) in Those who Attained a Metabolic Complete Remission after Salvage Therapy

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: Patients with classical HL CD30+ confirmed histologically (either at the time of diagnosis / at the time of first relapse) will be included in the trial * Male or female patients 18 to 65 years of age * Voluntary written informed consent must be given before performance of any study-related procedure not part of standard medical care, with the understanding that consent may be withdrawn by the patient at any time without prejudice to future medical care * Female patient is either post-menopausal for at least 1 year before the screening visit or surgically sterile or if of childbearing potential, agree to practice 2 effective methods of contraception, at the same time, from the time of signing the informed consent through 6 months after the last dose of study drug, or agrees to completely abstain from heterosexual intercourse * Male patients, even if surgically sterilized, (i.e., status post-vasectomy) agree to practice effective barrier contraception during the entire study period and through 6 months after the last dose of study drug, or agrees to completely abstain from heterosexual intercourse * ECOG 0 to 2 * Measurable disease at time of enrolment (lymphadenopathy/ extranodal mass of at least 1.5 cm) * No evidence of neuropathy grade ≥2 * Clinical laboratory values as specified in the protocol below within 7 days before the first dose of study drug Exclusion Criteria: * Lymphocyte predominant nodular Hodgkin's lymphoma * Prior treatment with brentuximab vedotin * Female patient who are both lactating and breast-feeding or have a positive serum pregnancy test during the screening period or a positive pregnancy test on Day 1 before first dose of study drug * Any serious medical or psychiatric illness that could, in the investigator's opinion, potentially interfere with the completion of treatment according to the protocol. * Known cerebral or meningeal disease (HL or any other etiology), including signs or symptoms of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) * Symptomatic neurologic disease compromising normal activities of daily living or requiring medic * Any sensory or motor peripheral neuropathy greater than or equal to Grade 2 * Known history of any of the following cardiovascular conditions defined in the protocol * Any active systemic viral, bacterial, or fungal infection requiring systemic antibiotics within 2 weeks prior to first study drug dose * Patients that have not completed any prior treatment chemotherapy and/or other investigational agents within at least 5 half-lives (or 28 days if the half-lives are unknown) of last dose of that prior treatment * Known hypersensitivity to recombinant proteins, murine proteins, or to any excipient contained in the drug formulation of brentuximab vedotin. * Known human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive * Known hepatitis B surface antigen-positive, or known or suspected active hepatitis C infection * Focal radiation therapy within 30 days prior to study recruitment * Major surgery within 28 days prior to randomization * Diagnosed or treated for another malignancy within 3 years before the first dose or previously diagnosed with another malignancy and have evidence of residual disease. * Patients with nonmelanoma skin cancer or carcinoma in situ of any type are not excluded if they have undergone complete resection.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

lucia palacios, MSc

✉ ensayosclinicos01@geltamo.com

📞 +18599134526

Principal Investigator

Anna Sureda, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Institut Català d'Oncologia, Hospital Duran i Reynals

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04378647 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 65 Years, studying Hodgkin Lymphoma, Adult. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT04378647 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether the treatment shows signs of effectiveness while continuing to monitor safety. More participants are enrolled than in Phase 1 to help refine the treatment protocol.

Is NCT04378647 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04378647 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at ensayosclinicos01@geltamo.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04378647 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Barcelona, Spain, Santander, Spain, Oviedo, Spain, A Coruña, Spain and 11 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04378647 clinical trial?

NCT04378647 is sponsored by Grupo Español de Linfomas y Transplante Autólogo de Médula Ósea. The principal investigator is Anna Sureda, PhD at Institut Català d'Oncologia, Hospital Duran i Reynals. The trial plans to enroll 150 participants.

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