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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

Acalabrutinib Plus Rituximab for the Treatment of Elderly or Low- to Intermediate-Risk Younger Untreated Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Acalabrutinib Plus Rituximab for the Treatment of Elderly or Low- to Intermediate-Risk Younger Untreated Mantle Cell Lymphoma: A Single-Arm, Open-Label, Multicenter, Phase II Study

Acalabrutinib Plus Rituximab for the Treatment of Elderly or Low- to Intermediate-Risk Younger Untreated Mantle Cell Lymphoma (NCT06846489) is a Phase 2 interventional studying Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), sponsored by Sun Yat-sen University. 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 II study to evaluate Acalabrutinib plus Rituximab for the treatment of elderly or low- to intermediate-risk younger untreated mantle cell lymphoma

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL) and continue monitoring side effects. Phase 2 enrolls larger groups (typically 100–300 patients) and produces the first real efficacy signal. A successful Phase 2 readout is what unlocks the much larger Phase 3 confirmatory trials needed for FDA approval.

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.

Target enrollment of 50 participants puts this in the typical range for a Phase 2-style efficacy study or a moderate Phase 3 trial in a focused Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL) subpopulation. At this scale, the study has enough statistical power to detect a clear treatment effect but is not the largest cohort in the field.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Key Who May Qualify: 1. Age ≥18 years. 2. diagnosed by tissue sample (biopsy-confirmed) CD20+ mantle cell lymphoma. 3. No prior anti-lymphoma treatment. 4. Ann Arbor stage II-IV. 5. You should be able to carry out daily activities with 0 level of ability (ECOG 0)-2, no deterioration \>2 weeks before baseline or first dose. 6. Younger subjects (\<65) must meet: 1. Low to intermediate risk sMIPI (0-5) 2. Ki67 \< 50% 3. No TP53 mutation (NGS) 4. Lesion diameter ≤5 cm 5. Non-blastoid, polymorphic disease 7. At least one assessable lesion per Lugano 2014 criteria. 8. Adequate organ and bone marrow function during screening. 9. Female subjects must use contraception as per local regulations. 10. Male subjects must agree to avoid sperm donation during the study and for 12 months post-rituximab. 11. Willing to undergo all required assessments and procedures, including swallowing capsules/tablets. 12. Able to understand the study's purpose and risks, and provide signed willing to sign a consent form with authorization for the use of personal health information. Key Who Should NOT Join This Trial: 1. Participants with tumor burden reduction prior to stem cell transplantation. 2. History of active lymphoma central nervous system (CNS) involvement, leptomeningeal disease, or spinal cord compression. 3. Any disease evidence deemed by the investigator to be detrimental to the patient's participation or likely to affect protocol adherence (e.g., severe or uncontrolled systemic disease, including uncontrolled hypertension or kidney transplant). 4. History of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) or current diagnosis of PML. 5. Received any investigational drug within 30 days (or 5 half-lives, whichever is shorter) prior to the first dose of the investigational drug. ...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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Key inclusion Criteria: 1. Age ≥18 years. 2. Histologically confirmed CD20+ mantle cell lymphoma. 3. No prior anti-lymphoma treatment. 4. Ann Arbor stage II-IV. 5. ECOG performance status 0-2, no deterioration \>2 weeks before baseline or first dose. 6. Younger subjects (\<65) must meet: 1. Low to intermediate risk sMIPI (0-5) 2. Ki67 \< 50% 3. No TP53 mutation (NGS) 4. Lesion diameter ≤5 cm 5. Non-blastoid, polymorphic disease 7. At least one assessable lesion per Lugano 2014 criteria. 8. Adequate organ and bone marrow function during screening. 9. Female subjects must use contraception as per local regulations. 10. Male subjects must agree to avoid sperm donation during the study and for 12 months post-rituximab. 11. Willing to undergo all required assessments and procedures, including swallowing capsules/tablets. 12. Able to understand the study's purpose and risks, and provide signed informed consent with authorization for the use of personal health information. Key exclusion Criteria: 1. Participants with tumor burden reduction prior to stem cell transplantation. 2. History of active lymphoma central nervous system (CNS) involvement, leptomeningeal disease, or spinal cord compression. 3. Any disease evidence deemed by the investigator to be detrimental to the patient's participation or likely to affect protocol adherence (e.g., severe or uncontrolled systemic disease, including uncontrolled hypertension or kidney transplant). 4. History of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) or current diagnosis of PML. 5. Received any investigational drug within 30 days (or 5 half-lives, whichever is shorter) prior to the first dose of the investigational drug. 6. Underwent major surgery within 30 days prior to the first dose of the investigational drug. Note: If the participant has undergone major surgery, they must be fully recovered from any toxicity and/or complications related to the surgery before the first dose. 7. A history of malignancy that could affect protocol adherence or interpretation of results, except for: a. Basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, cervical carcinoma in situ, or prostate carcinoma in situ treated curatively at any time before the study. b. Other cancers that were treated surgically and/or with radiation, with no disease for ≥3 years without further treatment. 8. Significant cardiovascular disease, such as symptomatic arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, or myocardial infarction within 6 months before screening, or any NYHA Class 3 or 4 heart disease during screening. Note:Participants with well-controlled, asymptomatic atrial fibrillation are allowed. 9. Refractory nausea and vomiting, difficulty swallowing formulations, or malabsorption syndrome; chronic gastrointestinal disease, gastric bypass, or weight-loss surgery (e.g., Roux-en-Y); partial or complete bowel obstruction, or previous major intestinal surgery that may interfere with the absorption, distribution, metabolism, or elimination of the investigational drug. 10. Received a live-virus vaccine within 28 days prior to the first dose of the investigational drug. 11. Known HIV infection. 12. Any active major infection (e.g., bacterial, viral, or fungal, including subjects with positive CMV DNA PCR). 13. Serologic evidence of active hepatitis B or C infection. 14. History of stroke or intracranial hemorrhage within 6 months prior to the first dose of the investigational drug. 15. History of bleeding disorders (e.g., hemophilia, Von Willebrand disease). 16. Requires or is receiving anticoagulation therapy with warfarin or equivalent vitamin K antagonists. 17. Requires strong CYP3A inhibitors or inducers. The use of strong CYP3A inhibitors within 1 week or strong CYP3A inducers within 3 weeks before the first dose of the investigational drug is prohibited. 18. Pregnancy or breastfeeding. 19. Participation in another therapeutic clinical trial. 20. Requires proton pump inhibitor therapy (e.g., omeprazole, esomeprazole, lansoprazole, dexlansoprazole, rabeprazole, or pantoprazole). 21. Currently has a life-threatening disease, medical condition, or organ system dysfunction that, in the investigator's judgment, may compromise the participant's safety or place the study at risk.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Acalabrutinib

100 mg bid po, continue treatment until disease progression, intolerable toxicity, or completion of 24 months of treatment.

DRUG

Rituximab

375 mg/m² IV, once weekly during the first cycle, then once monthly for 12 months, followed by once every 2 months, for a maximum of 24 months

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.

Sun yat-sen university cancer center, Sun yat-sen university
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06846489), the sponsor (Sun Yat-sen University), 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 NCT06846489 clinical trial studying?

This is a single- arm, open-label, multicenter, phase II study to evaluate Acalabrutinib plus Rituximab for the treatment of elderly or low- to intermediate-risk younger untreated mantle cell lymphoma The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06846489?

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 NCT06846489?

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 NCT06846489. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06846489. 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 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.