Experimental combo targets rare leukemia

NCT ID NCT04301076

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

Summary

This early-stage trial tests adding lenalidomide to standard chemotherapy (EPOCH) for adult T-cell leukemia-lymphoma, a rare and aggressive blood cancer linked to HTLV-1 infection. The main goal is to find the safest dose of lenalidomide when used with chemo. Up to 30 adults with certain subtypes of the disease will participate. The study is currently on hold.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

lenalidomide

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a more effective treatment for adult T-cell leukemia-lymphoma by combining a targeted drug with standard chemotherapy.

What could go wrong

This is a very early phase 1 trial focused on safety and dosing, not yet testing effectiveness. The study is currently suspended, and the combination may cause significant side effects or fail to improve outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma human T-lymphotropic virus 1 infectious disease lymphoma Precursor T-Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Emory University Hospital Midtown

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30308, United States

  • Emory University Hospital/Winship Cancer Institute

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

  • Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone

    New York, New York, 10016, United States

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge

    Basking Ridge, New Jersey, 07920, United States

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen

    Montvale, New Jersey, 07645, United States

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    New York, New York, 10065, United States

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Commack

    Commack, New York, 11725, United States

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth

    Middletown, New Jersey, 07748, United States

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau

    Uniondale, New York, 11553, United States

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester

    Harrison, New York, 10604, United States

  • NYP/Columbia University Medical Center/Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center

    New York, New York, 10032, United States

  • NYP/Weill Cornell Medical Center

    New York, New York, 10065, United States

  • NYU Langone Hospital - Long Island

    Mineola, New York, 11501, United States

  • Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

  • Siteman Cancer Center at Saint Peters Hospital

    City of Saint Peters, Missouri, 63376, United States

  • Siteman Cancer Center at West County Hospital

    Creve Coeur, Missouri, 63141, United States

  • Siteman Cancer Center-South County

    St Louis, Missouri, 63129, United States

  • VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Richmond, Virginia, 23298, United States

  • Washington University School of Medicine

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States