Epstein-Barr virus-positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the elderly
MONDO:0017346A rare form of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma occurring most commonly in patients over the age of 50 (usually between 70-75 years of age), without overt immunodeficiency, and presenting with nodal and extranodal involvement (in sites such as the stomach, lung, skin and pancreas) and B symptoms (fever, night sweats, weight loss). The tumor is characterized by an aggressive course and a short survival rate.
Also known as: EBV Positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the elderly, EBV-Positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, NOS, EBV-positive DLBCL of the elderly, Epstein-Barr Virus Positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the elderly, Senile EBV-associated B-cell lymphoproliferative disorder, age-related EBV Positive B-cell lymphoproliferative disorder
2028 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 23 tagged with Epstein-Barr virus-positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the elderly itself.
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New cocktail aims to knock out tough lymphoma
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding the targeted drug polatuzumab vedotin (with or without another drug called glofitamab) to standard chemotherapy is safe for people with untreated, aggressive B-cell lymphoma. About 56 participants will receive the combination to se…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy drug tested for rare blood cancers
Disease control PausedThis study tests the drug pembrolizumab in people with certain aggressive lymphomas or rare histiocyte/dendritic cell cancers that have come back or not responded to treatment. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors. The study is currently suspended and enrolled 18 part…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New drug combo aims to stop aggressive lymphoma in its tracks
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the drug venetoclax to standard chemotherapy can keep high-grade B-cell lymphomas from returning or getting worse. The trial includes 363 people with aggressive lymphoma subtypes. Venetoclax targets a protein that helps cancer cells survive, while …
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to extend remission in elderly lymphoma patients
Disease control OngoingThis study is for people aged 75 or older who have been newly diagnosed with certain aggressive types of B-cell lymphoma. It tests whether adding an oral medication (CC-486, or oral azacitidine) to the standard reduced-dose chemotherapy regimen (R-miniCHOP) can help keep the canc…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill plus chemo aims to beat High-Risk lymphoma
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests whether adding the experimental drug golcadomide to standard R-CHOP chemotherapy helps people with untreated high-risk large B-cell lymphoma live longer without their cancer worsening. About 850 adults will be randomly assigned to get either golcadomide o…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Celgene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy duo takes on tough lymphomas
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding varlilumab to nivolumab helps people with aggressive B-cell lymphomas that have returned or not responded to treatment. About 54 participants will receive either nivolumab alone or nivolumab plus varlilumab. The goal is to see if the combin…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New drug duo offers hope for Hard-to-Treat lymphoma patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, tafasitamab and lenalidomide, in adults with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma that has come back or not responded to prior treatments. Participants have had 1 to 3 previous therapies but cannot receive high-dose chemo or a stem cell trans…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New combo aims to boost CAR T-Cell success in tough lymphomas
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests whether adding the drug acalabrutinib to the CAR T-cell therapy lisocabtagene maraleucel (liso-cel) can improve outcomes for people with aggressive B-cell lymphomas that have come back or not responded to treatment. About 28 adults will receive acalabruti…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Patrick C. Johnson, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Could a chemo booster tame a tough lymphoma?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding decitabine to standard chemotherapy (R-CHOP) helps people with a specific, aggressive lymphoma tied to the Epstein-Barr virus. About 80 newly diagnosed patients will be randomly assigned to get either the new combo or standard treatment alo…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC