Plain-English translation of NCT04840602 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Phase 2 — Testing in a bigger group (up to a few hundred people) to see if the treatment actually works and is still safe.
This study is testing whether a treatment approach using and works better than the standard approach using plus or alone for people with Waldenström's macroglobulinemia, a rare blood cancer. Researchers want to know which combination helps more patients achieve a strong response to treatment and how well each treatment works over time.
Waldenström's macroglobulinemia is a rare cancer that has limited treatment options. Doctors want to find out whether , a newer medication, could be a better choice than current standard treatments for patients who have never received treatment before.
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You will be randomly assigned to receive either the standard treatment ( plus or alone) or the newer combination ( with ). You'll take your assigned medication by mouth daily for cycles of 28 days, with some infusions given at the clinic during certain weeks. Over about 2 years, you'll have regular blood tests, imaging scans, and bone marrow biopsies to monitor how you're responding. If your cancer stops responding to your first treatment, you may be able to switch to the other treatment approach.
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