Richter transformation
MONDO:0002083Transformation of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) into a more aggressive type of lymphoma, usually diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (immunoblastic or centroblastic variant). Occasional cases of transformation to Hodgkin's lymphoma have also been described, particularly in patients treated with purine nucleotide analogs. Molecular genetic studies suggest that in approximately half of the cases, the lymphoma is clonally related to the underlying CLL/SLL, whereas in the remaining cases the lymphoma probably represents a secondary, unrelated neoplasm.
Also known as: Richter syndrome, Richter's syndrome, Richter's transformation, chronic lymphocytic leukemia with Richter transformation, chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma with Richter transformation
84 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
Follow this condition — get notified about new trialsBroader categories
-
New combo therapy for aggressive lymphoma enters safety testing
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding the targeted drug zanubrutinib to a standard chemotherapy cocktail (R-PolaCHP) is safe and effective for people with newly diagnosed diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. The study aims to find the best dose and watch for side effects. Ab…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Yazeed Sawalha • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
-
New drug cocktail shows promise for Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing a new drug called zilovertamab vedotin (MK-2140), alone or with another drug nemtabrutinib, in about 189 people with several types of B-cell blood cancers that have come back or not responded to prior treatments. The main goals are to see if the trea…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
-
Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat lymphomas
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a treatment made from a patient's own immune cells, which are genetically modified to recognize and attack a protein called CD20 on cancer cells. It is for people with B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma that has returned or not responded to prior therapy. The main goals…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
-
New pill shows promise for Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a daily oral drug called nemtabrutinib (ARQ 531) in 190 people with blood cancers like lymphoma or leukemia that have come back or not responded to prior treatment. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. It is an early-phase trial,…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: ArQule, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, NJ USA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
-
Experimental cocktail targets aggressive lymphoma in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a combination of the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab, two chemotherapy drugs (gemcitabine and oxaliplatin), and the targeted antibody rituximab in 24 patients with transformed diffuse large B-cell lymphoma that has come back or stopped responding…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
-
Triple therapy takes on aggressive blood cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding a personalized cell therapy (liso-cel) to two existing drugs (nivolumab and ibrutinib) can help people with Richter's transformation, a rare and aggressive blood cancer. The study plans to enroll 9 participants and will measure how man…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
-
New antibody combo shows promise for Tough-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental antibody called epcoritamab, which helps the immune system target and kill cancer cells. It is being tested alone or with other drugs in about 194 people with relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or Richter's syndrome. The goal i…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
-
Immune-Guiding antibody aims to clean up remaining cancer cells after transplant
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests whether adding mosunetuzumab after a stem cell transplant is safe for people with aggressive B cell lymphoma that has come back or not responded to prior treatments. Mosunetuzumab is an engineered antibody that helps the body's T cells recognize and k…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
-
New combo therapy aims to extend remission in elderly lymphoma patients
Disease control OngoingThis study is for people aged 75 or older who have been newly diagnosed with certain aggressive types of B-cell lymphoma. It tests whether adding an oral medication (CC-486, or oral azacitidine) to the standard reduced-dose chemotherapy regimen (R-miniCHOP) can help keep the canc…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
-
New pill shows promise in taming Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new oral drug called acalabrutinib (ACP-196) in people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or related blood cancers that have not responded to at least two prior treatments. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can shrink or control the cancer. About …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Acerta Pharma BV • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
-
New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new two-drug combination (pevonedistat and ibrutinib) in adults with chronic lymphocytic leukemia or non-Hodgkin lymphoma that has returned or no longer responds to standard therapy. The main goal is to find the safest dose and understand side effec…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
-
New drug duo shows promise for Tough-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, duvelisib and venetoclax, in 55 people with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or Richter's syndrome. Duvelisib blocks a protein that helps cancer cells survive, while venetoclax targets another survival protein.…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
-
New Three-Drug cocktail aims to tackle tough lymphomas
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new combination of three drugs—ALX148, lenalidomide, and rituximab—in people with B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma that has come back or not responded to treatment. The goal is to find the best dose and see how well the combo works at shrinking or eliminating tumors…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
-
New hope for tough blood cancers: experimental drug enters human testing
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study is testing an experimental drug called BGB-21447 in about 112 people with certain blood cancers (like lymphoma or leukemia) that have returned or not improved after prior treatments. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects, while als…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
-
Triple-Drug attack aims to wipe out Hard-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of three drugs—atezolizumab, obinutuzumab, and venetoclax—in 50 adults with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), small lymphocytic lymphoma, or Richter syndrome that has returned or not responded to prior treatment. The goal is to see if the …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
-
New drug cocktail shows promise for Tough-to-Treat lymphomas
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a combination of two drugs—copanlisib and nivolumab—in people with Richter's transformation or certain non-Hodgkin lymphomas that have become aggressive. The study aims to find the best dose and check for side effects. A total of 27 participants will …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
-
New hope for seniors with aggressive blood cancer: targeted combo shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding a targeted drug called polatuzumab vedotin to a standard chemotherapy regimen (R-miniCHP) can help people aged 75 and older with a type of lymphoma called DLBCL. The goal is to see if the combination improves how long patients live without their ca…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
-
Withdrawn trial: could glofitamab stop hidden lymphoma cells?
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if the drug glofitamab could prevent large B-cell lymphoma from coming back in patients who had achieved complete remission but still had minimal residual disease (MRD) after standard chemotherapy. The trial was withdrawn before any patients were enrolled,…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:44 UTC
-
Triple-Target CAR T-Cells take on tough lymphomas
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis early-phase trial is testing a new type of immunotherapy called tri-specific CAR T-cells that target three proteins (CD19, CD20, CD22) on cancer cells. It is for adults with B-cell lymphomas that have come back or not responded to standard treatments. The study will enroll 1…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:40 UTC
-
New hope for tough lymphoma: targeted drug combo shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of the targeted drug polatuzumab vedotin with standard chemotherapy (rituximab, ifosfamide, carboplatin, and etoposide) as an initial salvage therapy for patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma that has relapsed or not responded to treat…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:54 UTC
-
Virtual reality goggles could ease cancer Patients' procedure fears
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether using a virtual reality headset during PICC line placement can reduce anxiety and pain in cancer patients. About 120 adults will be randomly assigned to either receive VR plus standard care or standard care alone. The goal is to see if this non-drug appro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istituto Oncologico Veneto IRCCS • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
-
Scientists dive deep into Epcoritamab's effects on Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at blood, lymph node, and bone marrow samples from 5 people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia or Richter syndrome who are receiving the drug epcoritamab. Researchers want to understand how the drug changes immune cells and tumor cells over time. The goal is to le…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC