Hodgkins lymphoma

This early-phase study tested a new approach for people whose B-cell cancers (like lymphoma or leukemia) came back after a donor stem cell transplant. Researchers took white blood cells from the original donor, genetically modified them to recognize and attack cancer cells, and g…

This early-phase trial tests a new therapy for Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma that has returned or not responded to standard treatment. Researchers take a patient's own immune cells, train them in the lab to recognize five cancer-specific proteins (tumor-associated antigens), a…

This phase 2 trial tests a new drug combination called MK-4280A (favezelimab plus pembrolizumab) against standard chemotherapy in people with classical Hodgkin lymphoma that has come back or stopped responding to treatment. About 200 participants will be randomly assigned to rece…

This study tests a new approach to stem cell transplants for people with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. Patients receive a combination of umbilical cord blood and stem cells from a family member, with the cord blood chosen based on specific genetic markers rather than …

This study tested a new combination of drugs for people with Hodgkin lymphoma that either returned after treatment or didn't respond. The goal was to find the safest dose of a targeted drug (brentuximab vedotin) when added to standard chemotherapy. 45 adults took part, and the st…

This trial is testing whether a chemotherapy drug called treosulfan, given in different doses along with fludarabine, can safely prepare patients with advanced blood cancers for a stem cell transplant. The study focuses on patients who are not eligible for the standard, more inte…

This phase 1 trial tested the safety and best dose of olaparib when added to high-dose chemotherapy for 50 patients with lymphomas that returned or didn't respond to treatment. All patients were scheduled for a stem cell transplant. The goal was to see if the combination could wo…

This study tested a combination of two drugs, brentuximab vedotin and bendamustine, in 65 patients with Hodgkin lymphoma or anaplastic large cell lymphoma that had come back or didn't respond to earlier treatments. The goal was to find the safest dose and see how well the drugs w…

This study tested a combination of brentuximab vedotin and AVD chemotherapy in 118 adults with newly diagnosed, early-stage Hodgkin lymphoma that is considered unfavorable. The goal was to see if this treatment could cure more patients while reducing long-term side effects, espec…

This phase II trial studied how well surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation work in 188 children with newly diagnosed, low-stage lymphocyte predominant Hodgkin disease. The goal was to find effective treatments that minimize side effects. Patients received different therapies based…

This early-phase trial tested a combination of two drugs—selinexor and choline salicylate (a type of aspirin)—in 22 adults with certain lymphomas or multiple myeloma that had come back or not responded to treatment. The main goal was to find the safest dose and check for side eff…

This study tested whether adding the drug tocilizumab to standard care could reduce the risk of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after a cord blood transplant in adults with blood cancers. GVHD is a serious complication where donor cells attack the patient's body. Tocilizumab blo…

This phase II trial tested a combination of the targeted drug brentuximab vedotin with standard chemotherapy (AVD) in 49 older adults with untreated Hodgkin lymphoma. The goal was to see how many patients achieved complete remission. The approach aims to improve outcomes by targe…

This study tested whether giving the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab after a stem cell transplant could help keep lymphoma from coming back. It included 82 adults with relapsed or hard-to-treat Hodgkin lymphoma, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, or T-cell lymphoma. The goal was to …

This study tested a combination of two drugs, acalabrutinib and pembrolizumab, in 161 people with various blood cancers such as lymphoma, leukemia, and multiple myeloma. The main goal was to check safety and side effects, while also seeing if the tumors shrank. The approach aims …

This early-stage trial tested a new drug called INCB040093, alone or combined with itacitinib, in 121 adults with B-cell cancers that had come back or stopped responding to treatment. The main goal was to find safe doses and check for side effects. Researchers also looked for sig…

This early-phase trial tested whether high-dose chemotherapy followed by a stem cell transplant is safe and feasible for 25 people with HIV who also have lymphoma. The goal was to see how well the body recovers and to monitor side effects. Results could point to a new treatment p…

This study tested different drug combinations to prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in 174 people with blood cancers receiving stem cells from an unrelated donor. GVHD is a serious side effect where donor cells attack the patient's body. The goal was to find which drug regi…

This study tested a two-step stem cell transplant for people with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. First, patients received low-dose chemotherapy and radiation to prepare their bodies. Then, they got donor stem cells followed by drugs to prevent the donor cells from atta…

This study tested a drug called tazemetostat in 20 children whose cancers had come back or weren't responding to treatment. The children had specific gene changes (EZH2, SMARCB1, or SMARCA4) in their tumors. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink or slow the growth of these…

This study tested a personalized geriatric optimization plan (GO!) in 30 adults aged 60 and older who were getting a donor stem cell transplant for blood cancers or bone marrow failure. The plan included tailored advice on diet, sleep, activity, and medications to improve physica…

This study tested whether adding pacritinib to standard immune-suppressing drugs (sirolimus and tacrolimus) could prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in 40 patients receiving stem cell transplants for blood cancers. GVHD occurs when donor immune cells attack the recipient's …

This phase 2 trial tested a two-step stem cell transplant approach for 47 patients with high-risk blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. The method uses the drug cyclophosphamide to lower the chance of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a common complication. The goal was to se…

This study tested adding lenalidomide to a standard chemotherapy regimen (EPOCH-R) in 55 people with aggressive B-cell lymphomas linked to the MYC gene. The goal was to find the best dose and see if the combination improves how long patients live without their cancer getting wors…

This pilot study tested a combined bone marrow and kidney transplant from a partially matched family donor in 10 people with both a blood disorder and chronic kidney disease. The goal was to treat both conditions at once and possibly reduce the need for lifelong anti-rejection dr…

This large phase 3 trial tested a new drug combination (brentuximab vedotin plus AVD) against the standard ABVD regimen in 1,334 patients with advanced Hodgkin lymphoma. The goal was to see if the new combo could delay cancer progression better. Results showed improved progressio…

This completed Phase 3 trial tested whether the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) works better than the targeted drug brentuximab vedotin (Adcetris) for people with classical Hodgkin lymphoma that has relapsed or not responded to prior therapy. 304 participants were ran…

This study tested whether using an early PET scan after two rounds of chemotherapy can help doctors choose the right treatment for people with advanced Hodgkin lymphoma. Patients whose scan showed a good response got a milder chemo, while those with less response continued strong…

This early-stage trial tested the safety and best dose of flotetuzumab, an antibody drug, in 13 patients with advanced blood cancers that had come back or stopped responding to treatment. The drug works by blocking cancer cell growth. The main goal was to see what side effects oc…

This study tested whether a low dose of the drug cyclophosphamide, given after a stem cell transplant, can prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) — a common and serious complication where donor cells attack the patient's body. The trial involved 35 adults with various blood dis…

This study tested a new drug called VIC-1911 added to standard medications to prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in 16 adults with blood cancers receiving a stem cell transplant. The goal was to find a safe and effective dose that reduces GVHD and relapse. Results are still…

This study tested a stem cell transplant from half-matched (haploidentical) family donors for 34 people with various blood cancers. Patients received a reduced-intensity conditioning regimen of fludarabine, melphalan, and total body irradiation before the transplant. The goal was…

This early-phase study tested a new drug combination (duvelisib plus BMS-986345) in 14 people with blood cancers like lymphoma, myeloma, and leukemia. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers also looked at how well the cancer responded after …

This study tested adding a drug called thiotepa to the usual chemotherapy given before a donor stem cell transplant for people with leukemia. The goal was to see if this stronger mix could help more patients stay cancer-free one year after the transplant. The study included 40 ad…

This study looked at 222 adults with Hodgkin lymphoma that had returned or not responded to first treatment. Researchers wanted to see how well the combination of brentuximab vedotin and bendamustine worked in everyday medical practice. They measured how long patients stayed free…

This early-phase trial tested replacing the standard drug cyclophosphamide with bendamustine after a half-matched bone marrow transplant in 50 patients with various blood cancers. The goal was to see if this change could reduce side effects like graft-versus-host disease while st…

This study tested a two-step stem cell transplant for people with high-risk blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. First, patients got low-dose chemotherapy and radiation to prepare the body. Then, they received donor stem cells and immune cells to help destroy remaining cance…

This study tested a smartphone app to help young adult cancer survivors (ages 18-39) lose weight. The app tracked diet and activity as part of a behavioral weight loss program. The goal was to see if this approach was practical and well-liked by participants. The study involved 6…

This study tested the drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) given every 6 weeks to 66 adults whose Hodgkin lymphoma or primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma had come back or not responded to prior treatment. The main goal was to see how many patients had their tumors shrink or disapp…

This study tested the drug nivolumab (Opdivo), alone or combined with other drugs, in 320 people with relapsed or refractory non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, or multiple myeloma. The main goal was to check safety and side effects, especially for the nivolumab plus daratumu…

This study tested whether a targeted drug called brentuximab vedotin (SGN-35) could replace the standard ICE chemotherapy before a stem cell transplant in 66 people with relapsed or refractory Hodgkin lymphoma. The drug targets cancer cells and has fewer side effects than ICE. Pa…

This study tested whether a combination of two drugs, cyclophosphamide and abatacept, could lower the risk of chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after a stem cell transplant in people with high-risk blood cancers. GVHD happens when donor cells attack the patient's body. The…

This study tested whether the drug palifermin could make stem cell transplants safer and reduce chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a serious complication where donor cells attack the patient's body. Thirty-four adults with blood cancers received palifermin before transplan…

This early study tested a new radioactive tracer called 99mTc-1-thio-D-glucose in 16 adults with Hodgkin or non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The tracer was injected once, and SPECT scans were taken over 24 hours to see where it went in the body. The goal was to check safety and whether the …

This study tested a stepped-care telehealth program for cancer survivors living in rural areas who experience anxiety, depression, or sleep problems. Participants received either low-intensity check-ins or high-intensity phone therapy with a licensed therapist, depending on sympt…

This study tested whether a supervised resistance training program could help lymphoma patients maintain muscle mass and physical function while undergoing chemotherapy. Forty-two adults with newly diagnosed lymphoma were randomly assigned to either the exercise program or usual …

This completed study analyzed genetic material from 1,340 patients with lymphoma, leukemia, or multiple myeloma. Researchers used DNA microarrays and other tools to find new molecular subtypes that could explain why some patients respond better to treatment than others. The goal …

This study looked at whether exercise training can improve physical capacity and heart function in adults who survived Hodgkin lymphoma after chemotherapy and chest radiation. Forty survivors took part in fitness tests and heart monitoring. The goal was to see if exercise could r…

This study tested a tool built into electronic health records that prompts doctors to discuss heart health with cancer survivors during routine visits. Researchers enrolled 645 survivors of breast, prostate, colorectal, endometrial, and lymphoma cancers across 12 clinics. The goa…

This study looked at 133 Hodgkin lymphoma survivors who had chest radiation at least 5 years ago. Researchers compared two heart tests—a stress echocardiogram and a cardiac MRI—to see which one finds heart damage earlier. The goal is to improve long-term heart monitoring for thes…

This study looked at 1,753 patients needing a stem cell transplant for blood cancers or other serious blood disorders. Researchers compared two strategies: first searching for a matched unrelated donor, then trying an alternative donor if needed, versus going straight to an alter…

This study looked at 137 adults with newly diagnosed classical Hodgkin lymphoma to see if a specific genetic change (XPO1 E571K) found in their blood could signal whether cancer remains after chemotherapy. Researchers compared the blood test results with standard PET scans to mea…

This pilot study tested whether a WHOOP wrist monitor can reliably measure resting heart rate and heart rate variability in 34 adult survivors of Hodgkin lymphoma who had chest radiation. Participants wore the monitor at home and also had in-office measurements. The goal was to s…

This study tested whether lymphoma survivors could safely do exercise at home with online coaching to improve their heart health. Ten survivors who had finished cancer treatment 2-5 years ago took part. The goal was to see if they would stick with the program and if it helped the…

This completed study analyzed data from 249 adults with blood cancers like lymphoma and leukemia who received immunotherapy. The goal was to find markers—such as patient history or lab results—that could predict who will respond well and who might have severe side effects. By ide…