A Study of PET Adapted Therapy and Non-invasive Monitoring for Previously Untreated Limited Stage Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma

February 4, 2026 updated by: Carla Casulo, University of Rochester

A Phase II Study of PET Adapted Therapy and Non-invasive Monitoring for Previously Untreated Limited Stage Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma

The overarching goals of this study are to measure levels of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) in patients with early stage diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL), to assess the change in ctDNA during treatment in order to prospectively identify markers of treatment failure, and to use ctDNA as a future tool for response adapted therapy.

Study Overview

Status

Status

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Recruiting

Conditions

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

The long-term objective of this proposal is to determine the correlation between FDG-PET and MRD, as measured by ctDNA in patients with early stage DLBLC.

Patients will be treated with standard chemoimmunotherapy and radiation based on the recently completed SWOG S1001 study, however no radioimmunotherapy will be used (NCT01359592). Response to treatment will be determined by contemporary Deauville criteria. Assessment of ctDNA (non-invasive disease monitoring) will be determined at diagnosis and will continue at pre-defined specific time points after therapy is complete.

Study Type

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

Enrollment

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40

Phase

Phase

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  • Phase 2

Contacts and Locations

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Study Contact

Study Contact

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Study Locations

  • United States
    • New York
      • Rochester, New York, United States, 14642
        • Recruiting
        • University of Rochester
        • Contact:
          • Andrew Bui

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Previously untreated limited stage non bulky DLBCL; defined as limited stage by routine staging criteria in lymphoma involving FDG-PET and bone marrow biopsies (the Lugano criteria)[21]
  • Patients with grade 3B follicular lymphoma and transformed indolent lymphoma are included
  • Ages ≥ 18
  • Measurable disease, assessable by radiographic examination with FDG-PET showing involvement
  • Access to archived or fresh/frozen tumor biopsies
  • No uncontrolled medical comorbidities
  • Adequate cardiac function (EF > or equal to 50%), no unstable angina
  • Adequate renal function (GFR > 60)
  • Adequate liver function (liver function tests should be no greater than 2 x upper limit of normal) including normal bilirubin levels, no greater than 2 x upper limit of normal unless patient has a history of Gilbert's disease
  • Adequate marrow reserves as indicated by complete blood count in the judgment of the treating investigator

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnancy, positive serum HCG within 28 days of enrollment, or breast-feeding
  • Bulky disease greater than 10 cm in any dimension

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

A process or action that is the focus of a clinical study. Interventions include drugs, medical devices, procedures, vaccines, and other products that are either investigational or already available. Interventions can also include noninvasive approaches, such as education or modifying diet and exercise.
Experimental: Baseline PET
R-CHOP
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Drug: Cyclophosphamide
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Drug: Doxorubicin
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Drug: Vincristine
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Drug: Prednisone
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What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Correlation between fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) and MRD, as measured by circulating tumor plasma DNA (ctDNA) in patients with early stage diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL).
Time Frame: 5 years
5 years

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, a planned outcome measure that is not as important as the primary outcome measure for evaluating the effect of an intervention but is still of interest. Most clinical studies have more than one secondary outcome measure.
Outcome Measure
Time Frame
PET CR rate
Time Frame: 5 years
5 years
Change in minimal residual disease (MRD) from baseline to time of re-staging PET
Time Frame: 5 years
5 years
Re-staging Deauville score of 1, 2, or 3 (negative PET scan)
Time Frame: 5 years
5 years
Following 3 cycles of R-CHOP, if PET scan demonstrates complete response, defined by Deauville score of 1, 2, or 3 (negative PET scan), radiation therapy will not be required moving forward
Time Frame: 5 years
5 years
Toxicity rates using CTCAE v4.03
Time Frame: 5 years
5 years
Changes in quality of life using PROMIS scale 10 scale will be administered to patients at the time of diagnosis, at the conclusion of all therapy, and at 12 month intervals
Time Frame: 5 years
5 years
Overall survival (OS) of patients through two years of follow-up.
Time Frame: Patients will be assessed by physical exam and routine bloodwork every 3 months in the 1st year after conclusion of treatment, and every 6 months in the second year following treatment. They will be assessed yearly during years 3, 4 and 5.
Patients will be assessed by physical exam and routine bloodwork every 3 months in the 1st year after conclusion of treatment, and every 6 months in the second year following treatment. They will be assessed yearly during years 3, 4 and 5.
Progression free survival (PFS)
Time Frame: From time of baseline scan through two years of follow-up
From time of baseline scan through two years of follow-up

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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University of Rochester

Investigators

Investigators

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  • Principal Investigator: Carla Casulo, University of Rochester

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

Study Start

The actual date on which the first participant was enrolled in a clinical study. The "anticipated" study start date is the date that the researchers think will be the study start date.
May 8, 2019

Primary Completion (Estimated)

Primary Completion

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June 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

Study Completion

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June 1, 2027

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

First Submitted

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November 15, 2018

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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November 28, 2018

First Posted (Actual)

First Posted

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November 29, 2018

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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February 9, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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February 4, 2026

Last Verified

Last Verified

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February 1, 2026

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • ULYM18040

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

UNDECIDED

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

Yes

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

Yes

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