The purpose of this study is to determine the very good partial response (VGPR) or better rate in participants with Waldenström macroglobulinemia (WM).
The names of the study drugs involved in this study are as follows: zanubrutinib, bendamustine, and rituximab.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Clinicopathological diagnosis of waldenström macroglobulinemia (WM) per the second international workshop on waldenström macroglobulinemia (IWWM2) criteria
* Presence of any MYD88 and CXCR4 mutation status, including MYD88 L265P mutation plus CXCR4 wild type, MYD88 L265P mutation plus CXCR4 mutation, or MYD88 wild type
* Meeting criteria for treatment per IWWM2 criteria. At least one of the following:
* Constitutional Symptoms (at least one of the following)
* Recurrent fever
* Night sweats
* Fatigue
* Weight loss
* Progressive or symptomatic lymphadenopathy or splenomegaly
* Hemoglobin ≤ 10 g/dL
* Platelet count ≤ 100 k/uL
* Hyperviscosity syndrome
* Symptomatic peripheral neuropathy
* Systemic amyloidosis
* Renal insufficiency
* Symptomatic cryoglobulinemia or cold agglutinemia
* Treatment naive; must have not received any prior systemic therapy for WM
* Participants with suspected or symptomatic hyperviscosity (e.g. nosebleeds, headaches, blurred vision) must undergo plasmapheresis prior to treatment initiation.
* Adults age ≥18
* ECOG performance status ≤2 (Karnofsky ≥60%, see Appendix A)
* Women of childbearing potential: Females of childbearing potential (FCBP) must agree to use two reliable forms of contraception simultaneously or practice complete abstinence1 from heterosexual intercourse during treatment and for at least 1 week after the last dose of zanubrutinib or at least 12 months after the last dose of r…
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Very Good Partial Response (VGPR) or Better Response Rate