Could a chemo booster tame a tough lymphoma?

NCT ID NCT07348575

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This phase 3 trial tests whether adding decitabine to standard chemotherapy (R-CHOP) helps people with a specific, aggressive lymphoma tied to the Epstein-Barr virus. About 80 newly diagnosed patients will be randomly assigned to get either the new combo or standard treatment alone. Researchers will track how long participants live without their cancer getting worse over two years.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

decitabine combined with R-CHOP (a chemotherapy regimen)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could improve long-term control of EBV+ diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, potentially increasing the chance of staying cancer-free for two years.

What could go wrong

This is a mid-stage trial with only 80 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. Adding decitabine could also increase side effects like low blood counts or infections.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diffuse large B-cell lymphoma Epstein-Barr virus-positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the elderly

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University

    Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330000, China