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Updated June 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 1 / Phase 2INTERVENTIONAL

Tafasitamab Plus Lenalidomide in Relapsed CNS Lymphoma

A Phase I/II Study of Tafasitamab Plus Lenalidomide in Relapsed CNS Lymphoma

Tafasitamab Plus Lenalidomide in Relapsed CNS Lymphoma (NCT05351593) is a Phase 1 / Phase 2 interventional studying CNS Lymphoma and Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma, sponsored by James Rubenstein. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

This is a single arm open-label multicenter phase I/II investigation of combination lenalidomide/Tafasitamab in patients with relapsed central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma. This is the first study to examine a naked anti-CD19 monoclonal antibody in relapsed CNS lymphoma patients as well as the combination of anti-CD19 antibody plus an Immunomodulatory imide drugs (IMiDs) in CNS lymphomas. This study will also test the novel hypothesis that Tafasitamab enhances blood-brain barrier permeability, a potential property that could have broad clinical implications.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 1 trials test a new treatment for the first time in humans, focusing on safety, dosing, and how the body processes the drug. For CNS Lymphoma, a Phase 1 study typically enrolls a small number of participants — often healthy volunteers or patients who have exhausted standard treatment options. Phase 1 results determine whether a treatment moves into larger Phase 2 efficacy studies.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

With a target enrollment of 35 participants, this is a small study — typical of early-phase research, rare-disease trials, or pilot studies designed to generate preliminary signal before a larger study is launched.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: 1. Participants must have relapsed primary or secondary CNS lymphoma, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) type, based on radiographic, ophthalmologic, or CSF criteria (evidence of malignant cells based on CSF studies: cytospin/cytology and flow-cytometry). 1. Concomitant systemic lymphoma as well as transformation from follicular lymphoma and/or Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) to an aggressive B-cell histology is allowed. 2. Participants are eligible with disease in each CNS compartment: brain, leptomeninges/CSF and intraocular compartment. 2. Age \>= 18 years. 3. Anticipated survival \> 2 months, as determined by the investigator. 4. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status \<=1 (Karnofsky performance status \>= 70%) 5. Demonstrates your organs (liver, kidneys, etc.) are working well enough based on blood tests as defined below: 1. Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1.5 X 10\^9/ L (1,500/ microliter (mcL), growth factors permitted). 2. Platelets \>= 50 X 10\^9 / L (50,000/ mcL, platelet transfusion independent). 3. Total bilirubin \<= 1.5 x institutional upper limit of normal,unless elevated due to Gilbert's syndrome. 4. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)/serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT) \<=3 X institutional upper limit of normal. 5. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)/serum glutamic-pyruvic transaminase (SGPT) \<=3 X institutional upper limit of normal. d. Creatinine clearance (CrCl, calculated) \>= 60 mL/min/1.73 m\^2, calculated using the Cockcroft-Gault equation. CrCl \> 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 is requisite for eligibility for the phase I dose-escalation phase of the study. 6. Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written willing to sign a consent form document. ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Participants must have relapsed primary or secondary CNS lymphoma, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) type, based on radiographic, ophthalmologic, or CSF criteria (evidence of malignant cells based on CSF studies: cytospin/cytology and flow-cytometry). 1. Concomitant systemic lymphoma as well as transformation from follicular lymphoma and/or Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) to an aggressive B-cell histology is allowed. 2. Participants are eligible with disease in each CNS compartment: brain, leptomeninges/CSF and intraocular compartment. 2. Age \>= 18 years. 3. Anticipated survival \> 2 months, as determined by the investigator. 4. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status \<=1 (Karnofsky performance status \>= 70%) 5. Demonstrates adequate organ function as defined below: 1. Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1.5 X 10\^9/ L (1,500/ microliter (mcL), growth factors permitted). 2. Platelets \>= 50 X 10\^9 / L (50,000/ mcL, platelet transfusion independent). 3. Total bilirubin \<= 1.5 x institutional upper limit of normal,unless elevated due to Gilbert's syndrome. 4. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)/serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT) \<=3 X institutional upper limit of normal. 5. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)/serum glutamic-pyruvic transaminase (SGPT) \<=3 X institutional upper limit of normal. d. Creatinine clearance (CrCl, calculated) \>= 60 mL/min/1.73 m\^2, calculated using the Cockcroft-Gault equation. CrCl \> 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 is requisite for eligibility for the phase I dose-escalation phase of the study. 6. Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document. 7. For participants with evidence of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, the HBV viral load must be undetectable on suppressive therapy, if indicated. If a HBV test comes up positive due to Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) and the participant has no prior history of HBV, then perform a HBV PCR to confirm. undetectable disease. 8. Individuals with a history of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection must have been treated and cured. For individuals with HCV infection who are currently on treatment, they are eligible if they have an undetectable HCV viral load. 9. Individuals with a prior or concurrent malignancy whose natural history or treatment does not have the potential to interfere with the safety or efficacy assessment of the investigational regimen are eligible for this trial. 10. The effects of the study drugs on the developing human fetus are unknown. For this reason, and because the teratogenic effect of lenalidomide in humans cannot be ruled out, females of child-bearing potential (FCBP) and men must agree to use adequate contraception. FCBP must agree to undergo pregnancy testing as required in the study protocol. Should a woman become pregnant or suspect they are pregnant while their partner is participating in this study, they should inform her treating physician immediately. 11. Prior Therapies 1. Participants with CNS lymphoma involving the brain parenchyma must have received at least one prior systemic therapy. 2. Participants with secondary CNS lymphoma must have received prior CNS-directed treatment. 3. There is no limit in terms of prior lines of therapy received. Patients may have progressed after prior treatment with IMiD's (including lenalidomide, pomalidomide and CC122), patients may have had prior rituximab or other anti-CD20 based therapy as well as autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplant. Patients who progress after prior stem cell transplant are immediately eligible whereas patients that progress after anti-CD19-based therapy including CAR-T based therapy are not eligible. 12. Recipients of prior hematopoietic stem cell transplant are eligible as long as the following criteria are met: 1. Absence of graft versus host disease. 2. Discontinuation of systemic immunosuppressant therapy. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Has received systemic anti-cancer therapies within 2 weeks of first dose, radiation within 1 week, antibody therapy within 4 weeks. 2. Has not recovered from adverse events due to prior anti-cancer therapy to ≤ grade 1 or baseline (other than alopecia). 3. Is currently receiving any other investigational agents. 4. Has participated in a study of an investigational product and received study treatment or used an investigational device within four weeks of the first dose of treatment. 5. Has a history of HIV infection. 6. Has CNS post-transplant lymphoproliferative disease (PTLD). 7. Has known hypersensitivity to lenalidomide or Tafasitamab. 8. Pregnant women and women of child-bearing potential who will not using an effective method of birth control (detailed in Appendix 3) are excluded from this study because the study drugs have potential for teratogenic or abortifacient effects. Because there is an unknown but potential risk for adverse events in nursing infants secondary to treatment of the mother with lenalidomide and/or Tafasitamab, breastfeeding should be discontinued if the mother is treated with study drugs. 9. Prior receipt of anti-CD19 based therapy including anti-CD19, Chimeric antigen receptor T cells (CAR-T) therapy is an exclusion criteria. 10. Has any significant medical condition or comorbidity that could compromise patient safety (e.g., uncontrolled serious infection).

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Tafasitamab

Given IV

DRUG

Lenalidomide

Given Orally

Locations (1)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, California, United States

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT05351593), the sponsor (James Rubenstein), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT05351593 clinical trial studying?

This is a single arm open-label multicenter phase I/II investigation of combination lenalidomide/Tafasitamab in patients with relapsed central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma. This is the first study to examine a naked anti-CD19 monoclonal antibody in relapsed CNS lymphoma patients as well as the combination of anti-CD19 antibody plus an Immunomodulatory imide drugs (IMiDs) in CNS lymphomas. This study will also test the novel hypothesis that Tafasitamab enhances blood-brain barrier permeability, a potential property that could have broad clinical implications. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT05351593?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT05351593?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT05351593. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT05351593. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-06-07 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.