ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma
MONDO:0017602ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALK+ ALCL) is a type of ALCL, a rare and aggressive peripheral T-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma affecting lymph nodes and extranodal sites, which is characterized by the expression of a protein called anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK).
Also known as: ALCL, ALK+, ALK+ ALCL, ALK+ anaplastic large cell lymphoma, ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma, ALKoma, anaplastic large cell lymphoma, ALK-positive
1961 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 22 tagged with ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma itself.
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Fourth-Generation ALK blocker put to the test against resistant cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing an experimental drug called SY-12321 in adults with advanced cancers that carry an ALK gene change. These include non-small cell lung cancer, inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor, anaplastic large-cell lymphoma, colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, and brea…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Shouyao Holdings (Beijing) Co. LTD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare cancers: targeted drug repotrectinib enters trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called repotrectinib in children and young adults (up to age 25) with advanced solid tumors, lymphoma, or brain tumors that have specific gene changes (ALK, ROS1, or NTRK1-3). The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the drug shrinks tumors. Particip…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Turning Point Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New ALK inhibitor NVL-655 takes on standard therapy in lung cancer trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 study compares a new drug, NVL-655, to the standard treatment alectinib in people with advanced ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer who have not had prior therapy. About 450 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either NVL-655 or alectinib. The main g…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Nuvalent Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Leukemia drug repurposed for hard-to-treat lung cancer in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests gilteritinib, a drug already approved for a type of leukemia, in about 40 adults with ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer whose tumors no longer respond to standard ALK inhibitors. Participants take gilteritinib tablets daily in 28-day cycles. The…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Supercharged donor cells take on lymphoma in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new approach for people with certain lymphomas that have come back or not responded to treatment. Researchers take immune cells from healthy donors, modify them to recognize and attack CD30-positive cancer cells, and add a molecule (C7R) to boost th…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to beat tough lymphoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a combination of two drugs, alectinib and duvelisib, in 30 people with a rare type of blood cancer called ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma that has come back or not responded to prior treatment. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if th…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to beat tough childhood lymphoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a risk-adapted treatment for children, adolescents, and young adults with relapsed or refractory ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma. Participants receive nivolumab (an immunotherapy) combined with chemotherapy drugs like vinblastine or brentuxima…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: New York Medical College • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New pill may keep rare lymphoma in check after chemo
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the drug golidocitinib can help keep peripheral T-cell lymphoma (a rare blood cancer) from coming back after initial chemotherapy. About 136 adults who had a good response to first treatment but cannot or choose not to have a stem cell transplant will tak…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare cancers: brigatinib trial opens
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called brigatinib in children and young adults (ages 1 to 25) with certain ALK-positive cancers, including anaplastic large cell lymphoma and inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors. The goal is to find the best dose and see how safe and effective the drug is.…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Princess Maxima Center for Pediatric Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Massive T-Cell lymphoma database aims to unlock new insights
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large database of information and tissue samples from 1,000 people with T-cell lymphoma. Researchers will use this data to learn more about the disease and how to improve patient outcomes. Participants provide medical information and optional blood and na…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC