Is NCT06475235 recruiting in Boston, MA?

Yes, NCT06475235 is currently recruiting participants at its Boston, MA location. This lymphoma clinical trial is actively enrolling qualified participants.

How do I join the lymphoma clinical trial in Boston?

To join this clinical trial in Boston, complete the eligibility form on this page. A study coordinator will contact you to discuss next steps and determine if you qualify.

Is participation in this Boston clinical trial free?

Yes, all study-related care is provided at no cost to qualified participants. Many studies also offer compensation for time and travel expenses.

Lymphoma Clinical Trial in Boston, MA

About This Lymphoma Study in Boston

This research study is studying if the investigational drug, Pembrolizumab, in combination with chemotherapy helps primary central nervous system lymphoma with acceptable side effects. This research study involves a combination of the below drugs: * Pembrolizumab (a type of monoclonal antibody) * Methotrexate (a type of anti-metabolite) * Temozolomide (a type of alkylating agent) * Rituximab (a type of antibody)

Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Subjects with pathologically confirmed newly diagnosed primary CNS diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) confirmed by one of the following:

Brain biopsy or resection

Cerebrospinal fluid

Vitreous fluid

Participants must not have any evidence or history of DLBCL outside of the CNS. Participants with prior history of isolated intraocular lymphoma (primary vitreoretinal lymphoma/PVRL) who have received only local therapy are allowed.

Participants must not have received any systemic chemotherapy or whole brain radiation therapy directed to PCNSL.

Age ≥18 years.

ECOG performance status ≤2 (Karnofsky ≥70% will be considered if related to PCNSL, see Appendix A).

Participants must have adequate organ function as defined below.

Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥1000/µL

Platelets ≥100 000/µL

Hemoglobin ≥9.0 g/dL or ≥5.6 mmol/L (Criteria must be met without erythropoietin dependency and without packed red blood cell (pRBC) transfusion within last 2 weeks)

Renal \-- Creatinine ≤1.5 x ULN OR Measured or calculated creatinine clearance ≥40 mL/min for participant with creatinine levels \>1.5 × institutional ULN (Creatinine clearance (CrCl) should be calculated per institutional standard.)

Total bilirubin ≤1.5 x ULN OR direct bilirubin ≤ULN for participants with total bilirubin levels \>1.5 x ULN

AST (SGOT) and ALT (SGPT) ≤2.5 × ULN (≤5 × ULN for participants with liver metastases)

Coagulation --International normalized ratio (INR) OR prothrombin time (PT) and activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) ≤1.5 × ULN unless participant is receiving anticoagulant therapy as long as PT or aPTT is within therapeutic range of intended use of anticoagulants

Participants must have negative HIV serology.

Participants must have no history of organ transplantation or ongoing immunosuppressant therapy.

Women of child-bearing potential (WOCBP), defined as all women physiologically capable of becoming pregnant, must have a negative serum pregnancy within 72 hours prior to registration.

Women in the following categories are not considered WOCBP:

Premenarchal

Premenopausal female with 1 of the following:

Documented hysterectomy

Documented bilateral salpingectomy

Documented bilateral oophorectomy

Note: Documentation can come from the site personnel's review of the participant's medical records, medical examination, or medical history interview.

Post-menopausal female is defined as no menses for 12 months without an alternative medical cause.

A high follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) level in the postmenopausal range may be used to confirm a postmenopausal state in women not using hormonal contraception or hormonal replacement therapy (HRT). However, in the absence of 12 months of amenorrhea, confirmation with two FSH measurements in the postmenopausal range is required.

Females on HRT and whose menopausal status is in doubt will be required to use one of the non-hormonal highly effective contraception methods if they wish to continue their HRT during the study. Otherwise, they must discontinue HRT to allow confirmation of postmenopausal status before study enrollment.

Women of child-bearing potential (WOCBP; see definition above), must agree to use a highly effective method of contraception consistently and correctly as described below during study treatment and for 120 days after study discontinuation.

1\. Highly Effective Contraceptive Methods That Are User Dependent (Failure rate of \< 1% per year when used consistently and correctly.)

a. Combined (estrogen- and progestogen- containing) hormonal contraception

ii. Intravaginal

iii. Transdermal

iv. Injectable

b. Progestogen-only hormonal contraception b, c

ii. Injectable

2\. Highly Effective Methods That Have Low User Dependency (Failure rate of \<1% per year when used consistently and correctly)

a. Progestogen- only contraceptive implant b, c

b. Intrauterine hormone-releasing system (IUS) b

c. Intrauterine device (IUD)

d. Bilateral tubal occlusion

e. Vasectomized partner: A vasectomized partner is a highly effective contraception method provided that the partner is the sole male sexual partner of the WOCBP and the absence of sperm has been confirmed. If not, an additional highly effective method of contraception should be used.

f. Sexual abstinence: Sexual abstinence is considered a highly effective method only if defined as refraining from heterosexual intercourse during the entire period of risk associated with the study treatment. The reliability of sexual abstinence needs to be evaluated in relation to the duration of the study and the preferred and usual lifestyle of the participant.

NOTES: Use should be consistent with local regulations regarding the use of contraceptive methods for participants of clinical studies.

a. Typical use failure rates are lower than perfect-use failure rates (i.e. when used consistently and correctly).

b. If hormonal contraception efficacy is potentially decreased due to interaction with study treatment, condoms must be used in addition to the hormonal contraception during the treatment period and for at least during study treatment and for 120 days after study discontinuation after the last dose of study treatment.

c. If locally required, in accordance with Clinical Trial Facilitation Group (CTFG) guidelines, acceptable contraceptive implants are limited to those which inhibit ovulation.

Male participants must to use at least one of the following methods of contraception starting with the first dose of study therapy through 120 days after the last dose of therapy:

Be abstinent from penile-vaginal intercourse as their usual and preferred lifestyle (abstinent on a long term and persistent basis) and agree to remain abstinent

Use a male condom plus partner use of a contraceptive method with a failure rate of \<1% per year as described in Eligibility criterion 3.1.11 when having penile-vaginal intercourse with a woman of childbearing potential who is not currently pregnant.

Note: Men with a pregnant or breastfeeding partner must agree to remain abstinent from penile- vaginal intercourse or use a male condom during each episode of penile penetration.

Exclusion Criteria

Participants who cannot undergo MRI

Intraocular PCNSL without evidence of brain or spinal cord disease.

Participants who are receiving any other investigational agents.

History of allergic reactions or severe hypersensitivity reactions (≥grade 3) attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to study agent and/or any of its excipients.

Has received prior therapy with an anti-PD-1, anti-PD-L1, or anti-PD-L2 agent or with an agent directed to another stimulatory or co-inhibitory T-cell receptor (eg, CTLA-4, OX-40, CD137)

Has active autoimmune disease requiring immunosuppressives or steroids

Has received a live vaccine within 30 days prior to the first dose of study drug. Examples of live vaccines include, but are not limited to, the following: measles, mumps, rubella, varicella/zoster (chicken pox), yellow fever, rabies, Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG), and typhoid vaccine. Seasonal influenza vaccines for injection are generally killed virus vaccines and are allowed; however, intranasal influenza vaccines (eg, FluMist®) are live attenuated vaccines and are not allowed. COVID19 vaccines are allowed.

Has a known additional malignancy that is progressing or has required active treatment within the past 3 years. Note: Participants with basal cell carcinoma of the skin, squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, transitional cell carcinoma of urothelial cancer, or carcinoma in situ (e.g. breast carcinoma, cervical cancer in situ) that have undergone potentially curative therapy are not excluded.

Has a history of (non-infectious) pneumonitis that required steroids or has current pneumonitis.

Patient has poorly controlled diabetes mellitus with a glycosylated hemoglobin \>8% or poorly controlled steroid-induced diabetes mellitus with a glycosylated hemoglobin of \>8%.

Unable to swallow capsules or disease significantly affecting gastrointestinal function, such as malabsorption syndrome, resection of the stomach or small bowel, or complete bowel obstruction.

Enzyme-inducing antiepileptic drugs (EIAED) need to be discontinued and switched to a non-EIAED 2 weeks prior to starting on trial drugs

Has a known history of Hepatitis B (defined as Hepatitis B surface antigen \[HBsAg\] reactive) or known active Hepatitis C virus (defined as HCV RNA \[qualitative\] is detected) infection.

Has a known history of active TB (Bacillus Tuberculosis)

Has a diagnosis of immunodeficiency or is receiving chronic systemic steroid therapy (in dosing exceeding 10 mg daily of prednisone equivalent)

Patients who have undergone prior allogeneic stem cell transplant

Patients who have large pleural effusions, ascites or full body edema

Has known psychiatric or substance abuse disorders that would interfere with cooperation with the requirements of the trial

Is pregnant or breastfeeding or expecting to conceive or father children within the projected duration of the study, starting with the screening visit through 120 days after the last dose of trial treatment

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Boston?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT06475235) has an active research site in Boston, MA that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Lymphoma Treatment Options in Boston, MA

If you're searching for lymphoma treatment options in Boston, MA, this clinical trial (NCT06475235) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Boston research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced lymphoma specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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