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A Study of Nemtabrutinib Plus Venetoclax vs Venetoclax + Rituximab (VR) in Second-line (2L) + Relapsed/Refractory (R/R) Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (CLL/SLL) (MK-1026-010/BELLWAVE-010).

Is NCT05947851 recruiting? Yes, currently enrolling (May 2026). This Phase 3 trial studies multiple treatments including Rituximab and Nemtabrutinib for leukemia, lymphocytic, chronic, b-cell.

Phase 3RecruitingMerck Sharp & Dohme LLCNCT05947851Data as of May 2026

Treatment: Nemtabrutinib · Venetoclax · RituximabThe purpose of this study is to assess the safety and tolerability and to confirm the dose of nemtabrutinib in combination with venetoclax in participants with R/R CLL/SLL. The primary study hypotheses are that the combination of nemtabrutinib plus venetoclax is superior to VR with respect to progression-free survival (PFS) per 2018 International Workshop on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (iwCLL) criteria as assessed by blinded independent central review (BICR).

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Extracted eligibility criteria

Cancer type

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Performance status

ECOG 0–2(Ambulatory, capable of self-care)

Prior therapy

Min 1 prior line

Must have received: systemic anticancer therapy

Relapsed or refractory to at least 1 prior available therapy

Cannot have received: BCL2 inhibitor

Has received prior B-cell lymphoma 2 inhibitor(s) (BCL2i) within ≤ 12 months before randomization

Cannot have received: radiotherapy

has received prior radiotherapy within 2 weeks of start of study intervention, or radiation related toxicities, requiring corticosteroids

Cannot have received: systemic anticancer therapy

Has received prior systemic anticancer therapy within 5 half-lives or 4 weeks (if prior therapy was a monoclonal antibody) before randomization

Cannot have received: investigational agent

Has received an investigational agent or has used an investigational device within 4 weeks before study intervention administration

Lab requirements

Blood counts

adequate organ function with specimens collected within 7 days before the start of study intervention

Kidney function

adequate organ function with specimens collected within 7 days before the start of study intervention

Liver function

adequate organ function with specimens collected within 7 days before the start of study intervention

Participants with adequate organ function with specimens collected within 7 days before the start of study intervention

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US trial sites

  • Highlands Oncology Group ( Site 5405) · Springdale, Arkansas
  • MemorialCare Health System - Long Beach Medical Center ( Site 5421) · Long Beach, California
  • Memorial Hospital West ( Site 5410) · Pembroke Pines, Florida
  • Oregon Health and Science University ( Site 5425) · Portland, Oregon
  • Medical Oncology Associates, PS ( Site 5406) · Spokane, Washington

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