New Two-Step attack on aggressive lymphoma shows promise in early trial

NCT ID NCT05600686

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This phase 2 trial is testing whether a targeted antibody-drug combination (loncastuximab tesirine plus rituximab) followed by standard chemotherapy can improve outcomes for people with high-risk diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. The study enrolls 24 adults with untreated double-expressor or double/triple-hit lymphoma. The approach aims to deliver a potent first strike against cancer cells before completing treatment with chemotherapy.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

loncastuximab tesirine and rituximab followed by chemotherapy (doxorubicin, etoposide, vincristine, cyclophosphamide, prednisone)

What this could lead to

If successful, this combination could improve complete response rates and long-term control for people with aggressive, high-risk lymphoma.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial (24 participants) with no control group, so results may not apply broadly. Chemotherapy side effects can be severe.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diffuse large B-cell lymphoma high grade B-cell lymphoma with MYC and/ or BCL2 and/or BCL6 rearrangement

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    San Diego, California, 92037, United States

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    Contact

  • University of California Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Sacramento, California, 95817, United States

    Contact

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