Authorised Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II) Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL)

A Study of an experimental drug, MK-2140 in combination with standard of care chemotherapy in participants with Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)

EU CTIS ID: 2022-501380-40-00

What this study is testing

1. To evaluate the safety and tolerability and to establish a RP2D of zilovertamab vedotin when used in combination with R-CHP. 2. To evaluate zilovertamab vedotin at the RP2D in combination with R-CHP with respect to complete response rate per Lugano response as assessed by the investigator.

  • Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II)

A plain-language read of the study's public EU CTIS listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

You may be able to join if

  • Has histologically confirmed diagnosis of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) by prior biopsy
  • Has positron emission tomography (PET)-positive disease verified by blinded independent central review (BICR) at screening, defined as 4-5 on the Lugano response criteria 5-point scale
  • Has received no prior treatment for DLBCL
  • Has an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 to 1 assessed within 7 days prior to the start of study intervention

You likely can't join if

  • Has a history of transformation of indolent disease to DLBCL
  • Has ongoing corticosteroid therapy (exceeding 30 mg daily of prednisone equivalent)
  • Has received a live or live-attenuated vaccine within 30 days before the first dose of study intervention
  • Has received a strong inhibitor or inducer of CYP3A4 (including itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole, or voriconazole) within 7 days prior to the start of study intervention or expected requirement for chronic use of a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor until <30 days after the last dose
  • Is currently participating in or has participated in a study of an investigational agent or has used an investigational device within 28 days before the first dose of study intervention
  • Has known active central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • Has histologically confirmed diagnosis of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) by prior biopsy
  • Has positron emission tomography (PET)-positive disease verified by blinded independent central review (BICR) at screening, defined as 4-5 on the Lugano response criteria 5-point scale
  • Has received no prior treatment for DLBCL
  • Has an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 to 1 assessed within 7 days prior to the start of study intervention
What rules you out
  • Has a history of transformation of indolent disease to DLBCL
  • Has ongoing corticosteroid therapy (exceeding 30 mg daily of prednisone equivalent)
  • Has received a live or live-attenuated vaccine within 30 days before the first dose of study intervention
  • Has received a strong inhibitor or inducer of CYP3A4 (including itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole, or voriconazole) within 7 days prior to the start of study intervention or expected requirement for chronic use of a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor until <30 days after the last dose
  • Is currently participating in or has participated in a study of an investigational agent or has used an investigational device within 28 days before the first dose of study intervention
  • Has known active central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma
  • Has an active infection requiring systemic therapy
  • Has a known history of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection
  • Has a known active hepatitis C virus infection
  • Has a known active hepatitis B virus infection
  • Has received solid organ transplant at any time
  • Has received a diagnosis of primary mediastinal B-cell lymphoma (PMBCL)
  • Has clinically significant (ie, active) cardiovascular disease: cerebral vascular accident/stroke (<6 months prior to enrollment), myocardial infarction (<6 months prior to enrollment), unstable angina, congestive heart failure (New York Heart Association Classification Class ≥II), or serious cardiac arrhythmia requiring medication
  • Has pericardial effusion or clinically significant pleural effusion
  • Has ongoing Grade >1 peripheral neuropathy
  • Has a demyelinating form of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
  • History of a second malignancy unless potentially curative treatment has been completed with no evidence of malignancy for 2 years with the exception of participants who underwent successful definitive resection of basal cell carcinoma of the skin, squamous-cell carcinoma of the skin, or carcinoma in situ, excluding carcinoma in situ of the bladder
  • Has received prior radiotherapy within 28 days of start of study intervention

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • Canada
  • Israel
  • Korea, Republic of
  • Turkey

Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

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How long does this study last?

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Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 65+ years, 18-64 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include Canada; Israel; Korea, Republic of; Turkey. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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