New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat brain cancer

NCT ID NCT04462328

First seen Mar 18, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This early-phase study tests a combination of two drugs (acalabrutinib and durvalumab) for people with primary central nervous system lymphoma, a rare brain cancer. The study includes up to 25 patients whose cancer has returned or who cannot receive standard chemotherapy. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Ohio State University Hospital

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

  • Washington University School of Medicine

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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