New cocktail of cancer drugs shows promise for tough brain tumors

NCT ID NCT07191431

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a combination of three drugs—orelabrutinib, selinexor, and a chemotherapy drug—in 25 people with relapsed or refractory central nervous system lymphoma, a type of brain cancer. The goal is to see if this mix can shrink tumors better than current treatments. Participants will receive the drugs in cycles over 18 weeks, with possible maintenance therapy. This is an early-stage trial, so the main focus is safety and effectiveness.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Orelabrutinib, selinexor, and methotrexate (or alternatives thiotepa or temozolomide)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a new treatment option for patients with hard-to-treat brain lymphoma, potentially improving response rates.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early trial with only 25 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The drug combo has significant side effects, and long-term benefits are unknown.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China

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