New drug combo targets Post-Transplant cancer in early trial
NCT ID NCT07573436
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This early-phase trial is testing a combination of two drugs, loncastuximab tesirine and rituximab, as a first treatment for a rare blood cancer called post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD) that can occur after an organ transplant. The study will first find the safest dose (phase 1) and then check how well the drugs work (phase 2) in 23 adults. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink or eliminate 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
- loncastuximab tesirine and rituximab
- What this could lead to
- If this works, it could offer a new first-line treatment option for post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder, potentially improving response rates and reducing the need for more toxic therapies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early phase 1/2 trial with only 23 participants, so results are preliminary. The combination may cause significant side effects, and it's not yet known if it will be more effective than existing treatments.
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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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Huntsman Cancer Institute at University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112, United States
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