Clinical trial • Phase III • Oncology

Acalabrutinib for Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma | Non-Germinal Center (non-GCB) diffuse large B-cell lymphoma

Phase III trial of Acalabrutinib for Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma | Non-Germinal Center (non-GCB) diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Oncology
Trial Disease
Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma | Non-Germinal Center (non-GCB) diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
Trial Stage
Phase III
Drug Modality
Small molecule | Monoclonal antibody

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
04-04-2024
First CTIS Authorization Date
20-05-2024

Trial design

Randomised, two randomized arms: arm a = acalabrutinib (calquence 100 mg hard capsules) in combination with r-chop; arm b = placebo (100mg hard capsules; identical to imp apart from the active substance) in combination with r-chop. acalabrutinib dosing in dossier described as 100 mg bid (product information indicates same dosage as authorised product). r-chop components (rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, prednisone) are given per standard r-chop regimen as study backbone (individual component doses referenced in product info entries but full schedule not detailed in the part i json).-controlled Phase III trial.

Randomised
Yes
Comparator
Two randomized arms: Arm A = Acalabrutinib (Calquence 100 mg hard capsules) in combination with R-CHOP; Arm B = Placebo (100mg hard capsules; identical to IMP apart from the active substance) in combination with R-CHOP. Acalabrutinib dosing in dossier described as 100 mg BID (product information indicates same dosage as authorised product). R-CHOP components (rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, prednisone) are given per standard R-CHOP regimen as study backbone (individual component doses referenced in product info entries but full schedule not detailed in the Part I JSON).
Biomarker Stratified
True, biomarker: Gene expression profiling (GEP) used to select non-GCB (ABC or unclassified) DLBCL participants
Target Sample Size
405

Eligibility

Recruits 405 Vulnerable population selected (isVulnerablePopulationSelected = true). Participants are adults (≥18 and ≤75 years). Informed consent is provided via subject information sheets and informed consent forms (SIS and ICF). Separate ICFs for pregnant participants/partners and addenda for future research/biosamples/GDPR are provided (documents listed). ICFs are available in multiple languages (examples in the dossier: EN, FR, NL, DE, IT, PL, PT, ES). No assent for minors is described (minors excluded by age criteria)..

Vulnerable Population
Vulnerable population selected (isVulnerablePopulationSelected = true). Participants are adults (≥18 and ≤75 years). Informed consent is provided via subject information sheets and informed consent forms (SIS and ICF). Separate ICFs for pregnant participants/partners and addenda for future research/biosamples/GDPR are provided (documents listed). ICFs are available in multiple languages (examples in the dossier: EN, FR, NL, DE, IT, PL, PT, ES). No assent for minors is described (minors excluded by age criteria).

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Men and women, age ≥18 and ≤75 years"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Pathologically confirmed DLBCL, sufficient diagnostic material should be available to forward to a central laboratory for gene expression profiling and pathology review."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- No prior treatment for DLBCL"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of ≤2."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- International Prognostic Index (IPI) score of 1 to 5"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Disease Stage II to IV by the Ann Arbor Classification"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Adequate organ and marrow function"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Agreement to use highly effective forms of contraception during the study and 12 months after the last dose of rituximab"}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Evidence of severe or uncontrolled systemic diseases"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Malabsorption syndrome, disease significantly affecting gastrointestinal function, resection of the stomach, extensive small bowel resection that is likely to affect absorption, symptomatic inflammatory bowel disease, partial or complete bowel obstruction, or gastric restrictions and bariatric surgery, such as gastric bypass."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Uncontrolled active systemic fungal, bacterial, viral, or other infection"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Prior anthracycline use ≥150 mg/m2"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Known history of a bleeding diathesis (i.e., haemophilia, von Willebrand disease)"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- History of stroke or intracranial hemorrhage in preceding 6 months."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Known CNS lymphoma or leptomeningeal disease"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Known primary mediastinal lymphoma"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Known High-grade B-cell lymphoma with MYC and BCL2 and/or BCL6 rearrangements"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Prior history of indolent lymphoma or CLL"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- History of or ongoing confirmed PML"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Significant cardiovascular disease such as uncontrolled or symptomatic arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, or myocardial infarction within 6 months of first dose of study drug, or any Class 3 or 4 cardiac disease as defined by the New York Heart Association Functional Classification"}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Progression-free survival (PFS) per the Lugano Classification for NHL in Arm A compared to Arm B","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Per the Lugano Classification for non-Hodgkin lymphoma; primary objective and endpoint measured as PFS based on investigator-assessed response."}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Investigator-assessed event-free survival (EFS) for NHL in Arm A compared to Arm B","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Investigator-assessed event-free survival (EFS) comparison between arms."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Percentage of Participants Who Achieved a Complete Response (CR) per 2014 Lugano Classification for NHL","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Proportion of participants achieving complete response (CR) according to 2014 Lugano Classification for NHL; assessed at end of treatment (per protocol/BICR for some assessments as indicated in objectives)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Overall survival in Arm A compared to Arm B","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Overall survival (OS) comparison between arms."}

Recruitment

Planned Sample Size
405
Recruitment Window Months
107
Consent Approach
Informed consent obtained using Subject Information Sheets (SIS) and Informed Consent Forms (ICF). Multiple ICF documents are provided (including main ICF, pregnant partner/participant ICFs, future research/biosample addenda, GDPR addendum). ICFs are available in multiple languages (EN, FR, NL, DE, IT, PL, PT, ES as shown in published document list). Consent is provided by the participant (adults only); no assent procedures for minors are described.

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
Acerta Pharma B.V.
Organisation Type
Pharmaceutical company
Country Of Registered Address
Netherlands

Contract research organisations

Name
Fortrea Inc.
Responsibilities
Multiple operational responsibilities as per sponsor duties codes listed (e.g. study operations, submissions, safety, data management)

Third parties

  • {"country":"United Kingdom","full_name":"Perceptive Eclinical Limited","duties_or_roles":"Sponsor duties code 3 (role code provided in Part I third parties)","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Medidata Solutions Inc.","duties_or_roles":"Sponsor duties code 7","organisation_type":"Non-Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Perceptive Informatics Inc.","duties_or_roles":"Medical image analysis/ review","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"RWS Life Sciences Inc.","duties_or_roles":"Translation of PROs, patient guide, license procurement","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Eresearchtechnology Inc.","duties_or_roles":"ePRO build, provision of devices, helpdesk support, eCOA query support","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Veracyte Inc.","duties_or_roles":"Provisioning of LympMark Assay kits and training of central lab team to perform the test","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Center For Information And Study On Clinical Research Participation Inc.","duties_or_roles":"Patient material translations","organisation_type":"Patient organisation/association"}
  • {"country":"India","full_name":"Tata Consultancy Services Limited","duties_or_roles":"Data Entry of Case safety reports","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Labcorp Central Laboratory Services LP","duties_or_roles":"Central Laboratory, sample management for GEP testing, PK, biomarkers, NGS-MRD, pharmacodynamics","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Fortrea Inc.","duties_or_roles":"Multiple sponsor duties (codes 1,2,6,7,9,10,11,12 etc.) as listed in Part I","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}

Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
Calquence 100 mg hard capsules
Active Substance
Acalabrutinib
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
Oral use
Route
Oral
Authorisation Status
Authorised product referenced (EU marketing authorisation EU/1/20/1479/001) used as IMP
Starting Dose
100 mg BID (product description indicates dosage 100 mg BID)
Frequency
Twice daily (BID) as per product description
Maximum Dose
200 mg daily (maxDailyDoseAmount 200 mg indicated in product entry)
Investigational Product Name
RITUXIMAB
Active Substance
Rituximab
Modality
Monoclonal antibody
Routes Of Administration
Intravenous use
Route
Intravenous
Authorisation Status
-
Maximum Dose
375 mg (maxDailyDoseAmount 375 mg indicated in product entry)
Investigational Product Name
CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE
Active Substance
Cyclophosphamide
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
Intravenous use
Route
Intravenous
Authorisation Status
-
Maximum Dose
750 mg/m2 (maxDailyDoseAmount indicated)
Investigational Product Name
DOXORUBICIN
Active Substance
Doxorubicin
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
Intravenous use
Route
Intravenous
Authorisation Status
-
Maximum Dose
50 mg/m2 (maxDailyDoseAmount indicated)
Investigational Product Name
VINCRISTINE
Active Substance
Vincristine
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
Intravenous use
Route
Intravenous
Authorisation Status
-
Maximum Dose
2 mg/m2 (maxDailyDoseAmount indicated)
Investigational Product Name
PREDNISONE
Active Substance
Prednisone
Modality
Small molecule (corticosteroid)
Routes Of Administration
Oral use
Route
Oral
Authorisation Status
-
Maximum Dose
100 mg (maxDailyDoseAmount indicated)
Investigational Product Name
Placebo, 100mg hard capsules; Identical to IMP apart from the active substance
Modality
Other
Starting Dose
100 mg (appearance matched to IMP)
Combination Treatment
Yes

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