New cocktail aims to knock out leukemia for good

NCT ID NCT01496976

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

Summary

This phase 2 study tested a combination of three drugs—ofatumumab, high-dose methylprednisolone, and lenalidomide—in 45 people with untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). The goal was to see if this approach could make all signs of cancer disappear and keep it away for a long time. Participants first received ofatumumab and steroids, then a consolidative phase with ofatumumab and lenalidomide.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Ofatumumab, high-dose methylprednisolone, and lenalidomide
What this could lead to
If successful, this combination could offer a long-lasting treatment option for people with untreated CLL/SLL, potentially keeping the cancer in remission for years.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial (45 participants) with no control group, so results may not apply to everyone. The drugs can cause serious side effects like infections, blood clots, and nerve damage.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute

    Tampa, Florida, 33612, United States

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