New shot shows promise against tough lymphoma in japanese study

NCT ID NCT04542824

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests a drug called epcoritamab in about 78 Japanese adults with B-cell lymphoma that has returned or not improved after standard treatment. The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, and then checking how well the drug works alone or with other chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this immune-boosting shot can help control the cancer.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Epcoritamab (also called EPKINLY™) is a drug given as a shot under the skin. It helps the immune system attack cancer cells.

What this could lead to

If this trial works, it could offer a new treatment option for Japanese patients with B-cell lymphoma that has come back or not responded to other therapies.

What could go wrong

This is an early-phase trial with a small number of patients, so results may not apply to everyone. Side effects are possible, and the drug may not work as hoped.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia diffuse large B-cell lymphoma follicular lymphoma high grade B-cell lymphoma Lymphoma, B-Cell, Marginal Zone marginal zone lymphoma primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Aichi Cancer Center Hospital

    Aichi, Japan

  • Cancer Institute Hospital of JFCR

    Tokyo, Japan

  • Fukushima Medical University Hospital

    Fukushima, Japan

  • Kagoshima University Hospital

    Kagoshima, Japan

  • Kindai University Hospital

    Osaka, Japan

  • Kyoto University Hospital

    Kyoto, Japan

  • Matsuyama Red Cross Hospital

    Ehime, Japan

  • NHO Nagoya Medical Center

    Aichi, Japan

  • National Cancer Center Hospital

    Tokyo, Japan

  • National Cancer Center Hospital East

    Chiba, Japan

  • National Hospital Organization Kyushu Cancer Center

    Fukuoka, Japan

  • Osaka University Hospital

    Osaka, Japan

  • Tohoku University Hoaspital

    Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8577, Japan

  • Tokyo Medical University Hospital

    Tokyo, Japan

  • Yamagata University Hospital

    Yamagata, Japan