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Study of Acalabrutinib and Rituximab in Untreated Elderly and/or Frail Patients With DLBCL

Is NCT05952024 recruiting? Yes, currently enrolling (Jun 2026). This Phase 2 trial studies multiple treatments including Rituximab and Acalabrutinib for diffuse large b-cell lymphoma.

Phase 2RecruitingAstraZenecaNCT05952024Data as of Jun 2026Location: International · 4 countries

Treatment: Acalabrutinib · RituximabThe study will measure the safety, tolerability, and efficacy with acalabrutinib in combination with rituximab in treatment-naïve elderly and/or frail patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), who are otherwise unsuitable for standard front line chemoimmunotherapy treatments.

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Extracted eligibility criteria

Treatments studied

Immunotherapy

Rituximab

Targeted therapy

Acalabrutinib

Cancer type

Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Disease stage

Required: Stage II, III, IV

Performance status

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

Demographics

Ages 65–99

Prior therapy

No prior treatment (treatment-naive required)
Max 0 prior lines

Lab requirements

Blood counts

Adequate organ and marrow function independent of growth factor or transfusion support within 1 week of Screening.

Kidney function

Adequate organ and marrow function independent of growth factor or transfusion support within 1 week of Screening.

Liver function

Adequate organ and marrow function independent of growth factor or transfusion support within 1 week of Screening.

Adequate organ and marrow function independent of growth factor or transfusion support within 1 week of Screening.

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US trial sites

  • Research Site · La Jolla, California
  • Research Site · Orange, California
  • Research Site · Jacksonville, Florida
  • Research Site · Waukee, Iowa
  • Research Site · Baltimore, Maryland

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Frequently asked questions

Is NCT05952024 currently recruiting?

Yes, this trial is currently recruiting patients.

Can patients have received prior systemic therapy?

No. This trial requires treatment-naive patients — prior systemic therapy is an exclusion criterion.

What disease stage is eligible?

Stage II or III or IV is required.

Is there an age limit?

Yes. Patients must be 99 years or younger and at least 65 years old.

Could you qualify for this trial?

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