New immune-boosting combo targets stubborn lymphoma
NCT ID NCT07125872
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new combination of drugs (CD19 t-haNK, N-803, and rituximab) in 20 adults with B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma that has come back or not responded to at least two prior treatments. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink tumors and improve survival. Participants will receive the treatment and be monitored for side effects and response.
Why investors are watching
ImmunityBio is running a small phase 2 trial that combines its experimental cell therapy CD19 t-haNK and its drug N-803 with the standard lymphoma drug rituximab. The trial enrolls 20 patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a group that has run out of standard options. For a small company, a positive readout in this hard-to-treat population could validate its platform and support further development.
If it works: If the combination shows meaningful disease control in these patients, ImmunityBio could gain a stronger case for advancing the therapy to later-stage studies. A positive result might also attract partnership interest or support regulatory discussions.
If it fails: Phase 2 trials in relapsed or refractory lymphoma often fail to meet their goals, and this is a small, open-label study with no control group. A negative or unclear result could set back the program and hurt the company's credibility with investors.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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About 20 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Expected to finish
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May 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * 1- Age\>18 years old 2- Able to understand and provide a signed informed consent that fulfills the relevant Human Research Ethics Committee( HRECC) or independent Ethics Committee( IEC) guidelines 3. Histologically or flow cytometry documented B-cell NHL, (excluding primary central nervous system \[CNS\] lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia \[CLL\], and Burkitt lymphoma) with the following specific criteria: * Have completed ≥2 lines of cytotoxic chemotherapy. * Have received rituximab or another anti-CD20 antibody. * Have measurable disease by Lugano classification documented within 8 weeks of the time of consent, defined as nodal lesions \>15 mm in the long axis or extranodal lesions \>10 mm in long and short axis, or bone marrow involvement that is biopsy proven. 4\. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status (Appendix 5) of 0 to 1. 5\. Stated willingness to comply with study procedures. 6. Able to attend required study visits and return for adequate follow-up, as required by this protocol. 7\. Agreement to practice effective contraception for female participants of childbearing potential and nonsterile males. Female participants of childbearing potential must agree to use effective contraception while on study and for at least 30 days after the last dose of study drug. Nonsterile male participants must agree to use a condom while on study and for up to 30 days after the last dose of study drug. Effective contraception includes orals, injectables, surgical sterilization (e.g., vasectomy, tubal ligation), two forms of barrier methods (e.g., condom, diaphragm) and implants such as intrauterine devices (IUDs). Exclusion Criteria: * Participants with ANY of the following criteria are excluded from participation in the study: 1. Histologically documented primary CNS lymphoma, CLL, Burkitt, Burkitt-like lymphoma. 2. Known hypersensitivity or allergy to any component of the study medications, including sulfa-containing study medication(s) (e.g., albumin \[human\], dimethyl sulfoxide \[DMSO\]). 3. Inadequate organ function, evidenced by the following laboratory results: 1. ANC \< 1000 cells/mm3. 2. Platelet count \< 100,000 cells/mm3. 3. Total bilirubin ≥ 1.5 × the upper limit of normal (ULN; unless the participant has documented Gilbert's syndrome or indirect hyperbilirubinemia). 4. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST \[SGOT\])/ALT (SGPT) ≥ 2.5 × ULN. 5. Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) levels ≥ 2.5 × ULN (or ≥ 5 × ULN in participants with bone metastases). 6. Serum creatinine ≥ 160 µmol/L. NOTE: Each study site should use its institutional ULN to determine eligibility. 4. Serious uncontrolled concomitant disease that would contraindicate the use of the investigational drug used in this study or that would put the participant at high risk for treatment-related complications. 5. History of significant autoimmune disease OR active, uncontrolled autoimmune phenomenon: such as systemic lupus erythematous, Wegner's glomerulonephritis, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura requiring steroid therapy defined as \> 20 mg of prednisone or equivalent daily. 6. History of allogeneic hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (HSCT) requiring ongoing systemic graft versus host disease (GvHD) therapy. 7. Anti-CD20 antibody treatment less than 2 weeks prior to cell infusion. 8. History of receiving allograft organ transplant requiring immunosuppression. 9. Participants post solid organ transplants who develop high grade lymphomas or leukemias. 10. Metastases to the CNS, including parenchyma or leptomeninges. 11. Nonmalignant CNS disease (e.g., stroke, epilepsy, vasculitis, or neurodegenerative disease). 12. History of active inflammatory bowel disease (e.g., Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis). 13. Uncontrolled hypertension (systolic \> 160 mm Hg and/or diastolic \> 110 mm Hg) or clinically significant (i.e., active) cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular accident/stroke, or myocardial infarction within 6 months prior to first study medication; unstable angina; congestive heart failure of New York Heart Association (Appendix 6) Class 2 or higher; or serious cardiac arrhythmia requiring medication. 14. Current chronic daily treatment (continuous for \>3 months) with systemiccorticosteroids as defined as \>20 mg of prednisone or equivalent daily, excluding inhaled steroids. Short-term steroid use to prevent IV contrast allergic reaction or anaphylaxis in participants who have known contrast allergies is allowed. 15. Currently taking any medication(s) (herbal or prescribed) known to have an adverse drug reaction with any of the study medications. 16. Tested positive for tuberculosis (TB) utilizing the QuantiFERON Gold TB test. 17. History of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) with current CD4+ T-cell count \< 350 cells/μL and a detectable HIV viral load. 18. Known carriers of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection that is currently hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) positive. 19. Concurrent active malignancy other than basal or squamous cell carcinomas of the skin. 20. Assessed by the Investigator to be unable or unwilling to comply with the requirements of the protocol. 21. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Albert Cellular Therapy
RECRUITINGPretoria, 0044, South Africa
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Dr. Jackie Thomson Inc
RECRUITINGJohannesburg, 2193, South Africa
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