Italian study tracks how long CLL patients stay on acalabrutinib in daily practice

NCT ID NCT06205498

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This observational study follows 151 Italian adults with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) who started taking acalabrutinib between May 2021 and April 2022. Researchers want to see how long patients continue the drug and why they might stop, providing real-world insights beyond clinical trials. The study does not test a new treatment but observes existing use.

What this could mean

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Active substance
acalabrutinib (Calquence), a targeted drug for chronic lymphocytic leukemia
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could confirm that acalabrutinib works well in everyday practice, helping doctors make better treatment decisions for CLL patients.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may be influenced by patient differences. It only looks at treatment duration, not overall survival or cure.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

151 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2023

Expected to finish

Apr 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Investigators participating in this observational study should include all patients with CLL who initiated treatment with acalabrutinib over the period between May 1st, 2021 and April 30th, 2022, regardless of the treatment status at the time of inclusion. Thus, at the time of enrolment and retrospective data collection, patients may still be on treatment or have stopped treatment for any reason.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria All consecutive patients with CLL who received acalabrutinib according to Italian legislation dlg 219/2006 art.125 will be eligible for inclusion in the study, subject to site agreement and patient consent to participate. Patients must meet the following criteria for study entry: 1. Age ≥ 18 years old at the date of consent subscription. 2. Diagnosis of CLL. 3. Treatment of CLL with acalabrutinib at physician's discretion initiated between 1st May 2021 and 30th April 2022. 4. Informed consent to participate in the study and privacy form signed by the patient (or their legal representative). Exclusion Criteria Patients who meet any of the following criteria will be excluded: 1\. Acalabrutinib treatment initiation before 1st May 2021 or after 30th April 2022.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

As listed by the trial registrant

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Research Site

    Alessandria, 15121, Italy

  • Research Site

    Ancona, 60126, Italy

  • Research Site

    Bari, 70124, Italy

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    Barletta, 76121, Italy

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    Brindisi, 72100, Italy

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    Campobasso, 86100, Italy

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    Catania, 95100, Italy

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    Catanzaro, 88100, Italy

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    Cosenza, 87100, Italy

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    Crema, 26013, Italy

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    Cuneo, 12100, Italy

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    Foggia, 71122, Italy

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    Frosinone, 03100, Italy

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    Genova, 16132, Italy

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    Lecce, 73100, Italy

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    Messina, 98158, Italy

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    Milan, 20122, Italy

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    Milan, 20132, Italy

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    Monza, 20900, Italy

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    Naples, 80131, Italy

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    Padova, 35128, Italy

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    Pagani, 84016, Italy

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    Perugia, 06132, Italy

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    Pescara, 65124, Italy

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    Ravenna, 48121, Italy

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    Reggio Calabria, 89133, Italy

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    Roma, 00133, Italy

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    Roma, 00161, Italy

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    Roma, 00168, Italy

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    Roma, 00184, Italy

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    Roma, 00189, Italy

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    Rozzano, 20089, Italy

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    Salerno, 84078, Italy

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    San Giovanni Rotondo, 71013, Italy

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    Torino, 10043, Italy

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    Torino, 10073, Italy

  • Research Site

    Torino, 10126, Italy

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    Torino, 10154, Italy

  • Research Site

    Tricase, 73039, Italy

  • Research Site

    Varese, 21100, Italy

  • Research Site

    Viterbo, 01100, Italy

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