New cocktail of cancer drugs shows promise in early lymphoma trial

NCT ID NCT01829568

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

Summary

This early-phase trial is testing a combination of three drugs—rituximab, lenalidomide, and ibrutinib—in people with untreated follicular lymphoma. The goal is to find the safest dose and see how well patients tolerate the mix. The study includes 33 participants with stage II to IV disease. If successful, this could lead to a more effective first treatment option for this slow-growing blood cancer.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

rituximab, lenalidomide, and ibrutinib

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a more effective initial treatment for follicular lymphoma that may help control the disease longer.

What could go wrong

This is a very early phase I trial with only 33 people, so the main goal is safety, not proof of effectiveness. The combination may cause significant side effects and may not work better than existing treatments.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

follicular lymphoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

  • MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20007, United States

  • NYP/Weill Cornell Medical Center

    New York, New York, 10065, United States

  • Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

  • Roswell Park Cancer Institute

    Buffalo, New York, 14263, United States

  • UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States

  • University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States