New cocktail of drugs takes on rare brain cancer

NCT ID NCT07350850

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This phase 2 trial tests a combination of four drugs—pirtobrutinib, sintilimab, rituximab, and high-dose methotrexate—as a first treatment for adults with newly diagnosed primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL). About 77 participants will choose either this experimental combo or standard therapy. The main goal is to see if the combo leads to more complete remissions. Researchers will also track side effects and survival for up to 2 years.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Pirtobrutinib, Sintilimab, Rituximab, and Methotrexate

What this could lead to

If successful, this combination could offer a more effective first-line treatment for primary CNS lymphoma, potentially improving response rates and survival.

What could go wrong

This is a phase 2 trial with only 77 participants, so results are preliminary. The combination may cause more side effects or not outperform standard therapy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

primary central nervous system lymphoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University

    RECRUITING

    Changchun, Jilin, 130033, China

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  • Shanxi Provincial People's Hospital

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    Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030012, China

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  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University

    RECRUITING

    Xiamen, Fujian, China

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  • Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology

    RECRUITING

    Wuhan, Hubei, 430000, China