Experimental cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat lymphomas

NCT ID NCT01846390

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-phase trial tested a combination of four drugs—romidepsin, gemcitabine, dexamethasone, and cisplatin—in 21 people with peripheral T-cell or diffuse large B-cell lymphoma who had already tried other treatments. The main goal was to find a safe dose of romidepsin when added to the standard GDP chemotherapy. Researchers also looked at side effects and whether the combo might work better than existing options.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

romidepsin, gemcitabine, dexamethasone, cisplatin

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a more effective chemotherapy combination for certain lymphomas, potentially improving survival.

What could go wrong

This is a very early Phase I trial with only 21 participants, focused on safety and dosing. It is too small to prove effectiveness, and side effects may be significant.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diffuse large B-cell lymphoma mature T-cell and NK-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • BCCA - Vancouver Cancer Centre

    Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 4E6, Canada

  • Odette Cancer Centre

    Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5, Canada

  • QEII Health Sciences Centre

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1V7, Canada

  • Regional Health Authority B, Zone 2

    Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 4L2, Canada

  • Tom Baker Cancer Centre

    Calgary, Alberta, T2N 4N2, Canada

  • Univ. Health Network-Princess Margaret Hospital

    Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2M9, Canada