New hope for Hard-to-Treat lymphoma: targeted drug shows promise
NCT ID NCT05296070
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a drug called loncastuximab tesirine in 50 adults with marginal zone lymphoma that has returned or not responded to prior treatments. The drug is given as an IV infusion over several cycles. Researchers want to see if it can shrink tumors and control the disease for at least 6 to 12 months.
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
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new treatment option for people with marginal zone lymphoma that has not responded to other therapies.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial with only 50 participants. The drug may not work for everyone, and side effects like swelling or fatigue are possible.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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City of Hope National Medical Center
RECRUITINGDuarte, California, 91010, United States
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Emory University
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
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University of Miami
RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33136, United States
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Vanderbilt University
RECRUITINGNashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States
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