New combo therapy aims to outsmart tough leukemia

NCT ID NCT04560322

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This phase 2 trial tests a combination of three drugs (venetoclax, obinutuzumab, and acalabrutinib) in 40 people with relapsed or refractory CLL or SLL. The treatment is adjusted based on how well the cancer responds (measured by minimal residual disease). The main goal is to see if at least 90% of participants are alive after one year.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

venetoclax, obinutuzumab, and acalabrutinib

What this could lead to

If successful, this could offer a more personalized treatment approach for people with hard-to-treat CLL or SLL, potentially improving survival and reducing the need for further therapy.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial (40 people) with no control group, so results may not apply broadly. The drugs can cause serious side effects like infections or low blood counts.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

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    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

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  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

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    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

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  • Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center

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    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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