Pembrolizumab + Chemotherapy in Newly Diagnosed PCNSL

NCT06475235 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: PHASE1 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 15

Last updated 2026-02-20

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Summary

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)

Conditions

Interventions

DRUG

Pembrolizumab

Humanized immunoglobin G4 monoclonal antibody, 4 mL vials, via intravenous infusion (into the vein) per protocol.

DRUG

Methotrexate

Anti-metabolite, 50 mL vials, via intravenous infusion per protocol.

DRUG

Temozolomide

Alkylating agent, 5, 20, 100, 140, 180, or 250 mg capsules, taken orally per protocol.

DRUG

Rituximab

Anti-CD20 antibody, 10 or 50 mL single-use vials, via intravenous infusion per standard of care.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Lakshmi Nayak, MD · Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Study Design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
SEQUENTIAL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-10-18
Primary Completion
2026-12-30
Completion
2027-06-30
FDA Drug
Yes

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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