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Recruiting Phase 2 NCT04837859

NCT04837859 Phase II Trial of Individualized Immunotherapy in Early-Stage Unfavorable Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma

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NCT ID NCT04837859
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 2
Sponsor University of Cologne
Condition Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 120 participants
Start Date 2024-05-24
Primary Completion 2026-05

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Tislelizumab

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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 120 participants in total. It began in 2024-05-24 with a primary completion date of 2026-05.

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Brief Summary

The aim of the trial is to establish an individualized first-line treatment incorporating checkpoint inhibition for early-stage unfavorable cHL, which is effective and well tolerated.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-60 for the main trial cohort * Age ≥ 61 years and eligible for AVD as determined by CIRS-G score and investigator for the exploratory cohort * First diagnosis of treatment-naïve cHL * Early-stage unfavorable disease (i.e. stage IA, IB and IIA with risk factors a-d, stage IIB with risk factors c-d): 1. large mediastinal mass 2. extranodal lesion(s) 3. elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate 4. ≥ 3 nodal areas Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of nodular-lymphocyte predominant Hodgkin lymphoma, grey-zone lymphoma and/or central nervous system involvement of lymphoma

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Michael Fuchs

✉ ghsg@uk-koeln.de

📞 +49221478

Principal Investigator

Paul Broeckelmann, Dr.

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

1st Department of Medicine, Cologne Universit Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04837859 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma. 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 NCT04837859 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 NCT04837859 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04837859 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at ghsg@uk-koeln.de for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04837859 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Cologne, Germany.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04837859 clinical trial?

NCT04837859 is sponsored by University of Cologne. The principal investigator is Paul Broeckelmann, Dr. at 1st Department of Medicine, Cologne Universit Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 120 participants.

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