New hope for rare blood cancer: which drug combo works best?

NCT ID NCT02844322

First seen Feb 12, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study tested two different drug combinations in 35 people newly diagnosed with Waldenström macroglobulinemia, a rare blood cancer. One group received cyclophosphamide plus dexamethasone with rituximab, and the other with bortezomib. The goal was to see which combination better controls the disease and improves survival without progression.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Shuhua Yi

    Tianjin, 300020, China

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