Recruiting PHASE3 Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Compares treatment options for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Official title A Study of Nemtabrutinib (MK-1026) Versus Comparator (Investigator's Choice of Ibrutinib or Acalabrutinib) in First Line (1L) Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)/ Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL) (MK-1026-011/BELLWAVE-011)

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06136559

What this study is testing

What is Nemtabrutinib?

Nemtabrutinib is an investigational medicine, given as a pill taken by mouth, being studied as a potential treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Also referred to as MK-1026, ARQ 531.

Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.

What it's testing
The goal of this study is to evaluate nemtabrutinib compared with investigator's choice of ibrutinib or acalabrutinib in participants with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)/small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) who have not received any prior therapy. The primary hypotheses are that (1) nemtabrutinib is non-inferior to ibrutinib or acalabrutinib with respect to objective response rate (ORR) per International Workshop on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (iwCLL) Criteria 2018 by blinded independent central review (BICR) and (2) nemtabrutinib is superior to ibrutinib or acalabrutinib with respect to progression free survival (PFS) per iwCLL Criteria 2018 by BICR.
  • Phase 3: a large, late-stage study
  • This is a blinded study.

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

Who can take part

Ages 18 and older

You may be able to join if

  • The main include but are not limited to the following:
  • Confirmed diagnosis of CLL/SLL and active disease clearly documented to have a need to initiate therapy.
  • Has at least 1 marker of disease burden.
  • Has an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 to 2 within 7 days before randomization.
  • Has the ability to swallow and retain oral medication.

You likely can't join if

  • The main exclusion criteria include but are not limited to the following:
  • Has an active hepatitis B virus/ hepatitis C virus (HBV/HCV) infection.
  • Has gastrointestinal (GI) dysfunction that may affect drug absorption.
  • Has diagnosis of Richter Transformation or active central nervous system (CNS) involvement by CLL/SLL.
  • Has had acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)-defining opportunistic infection in the past 12 months before screening.
  • Has clinically significant cardiovascular disease.
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • The main include but are not limited to the following:
  • Confirmed diagnosis of CLL/SLL and active disease clearly documented to have a need to initiate therapy.
  • Has at least 1 marker of disease burden.
  • Has an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 to 2 within 7 days before randomization.
  • Has the ability to swallow and retain oral medication.
  • Participants who are hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) positive are eligible if they have received hepatitis B virus (HBV) antiviral therapy for at least 4 weeks and have undetectable HBV deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)...
  • Participants with history of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection are eligible if HCV ribonucleic acid (RNA) viral load is undetectable at screening.
  • Participants with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) who meet ALL eligibility criteria.
What rules you out
  • The main exclusion criteria include but are not limited to the following:
  • Has an active hepatitis B virus/ hepatitis C virus (HBV/HCV) infection.
  • Has gastrointestinal (GI) dysfunction that may affect drug absorption.
  • Has diagnosis of Richter Transformation or active central nervous system (CNS) involvement by CLL/SLL.
  • Has had acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)-defining opportunistic infection in the past 12 months before screening.
  • Has clinically significant cardiovascular disease.
  • Has hypersensitivity to nemtabrutinib or contraindication to ibrutinib or acalabrutinib, or any of the excipients.
  • Has history of severe bleeding disorder.
  • Has known additional malignancy that is progressing or has required active treatment within the past 2 years.
  • Has received any systemic anticancer therapy for CLL/SLL.
  • Is currently being treated with p-glycoprotein (P-gp) substrates with a narrow therapeutic index, cytochrome P450 3A (CYP3A) strong or moderate inducers or CYP3A strong inhibitors.
  • Received prior radiotherapy within 2 weeks of start of study intervention, or radiation-related toxicities, requiring corticosteroids.
  • Received a live or live-attenuated vaccine within 30 days before the first dose of study intervention. Administration of killed vaccines are allowed.
  • Has received an investigational agent or has used an investigational device within 4 weeks before study intervention administration.
  • Has active infection requiring systemic therapy, including intravenous (IV) antibiotics during screening.
  • Participants who have not adequately recovered from major surgery or have ongoing surgical complications.

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • Mobile, Alabama, United States
  • Gilbert, Arizona, United States
  • Phoenix, Arizona, United States
  • Prescott, Arizona, United States
  • Berkeley, California, United States
  • La Jolla, California, United States
  • Pasadena, California, United States
  • Denver, Colorado, United States
  • Golden, Colorado, United States
  • Grand Junction, Colorado, United States
  • Norwich, Connecticut, United States
  • Boca Raton, Florida, United States
  • Clermont, Florida, United States
  • Fort Myers, Florida, United States
  • West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
  • Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
  • Iowa City, Iowa, United States
  • Waukee, Iowa, United States
  • Edgewood, Kentucky, United States
  • Owensboro, Kentucky, United States

+ 161 more site(s).

Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.

Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?

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How long does this study last?

The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.

Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include Mobile, Alabama, United States; Gilbert, Arizona, United States; Phoenix, Arizona, United States; Prescott, Arizona, United States; Berkeley, California, United States; La Jolla, California, United States and 175 more location(s). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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