New hope for elderly CLL patients: targeted drug shows promise

NCT ID NCT01500733

First seen May 01, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tests a daily pill called PCI-32765 for people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) who are over 65 or have a specific genetic change (17p deletion). These groups often don't respond well to standard chemotherapy. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink or control the cancer with fewer side effects. Participants take the drug for 28-day cycles and continue if it helps.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, 9000 Rockville Pike

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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