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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

A Phase 2 Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Pacritinib in Relapsed or Refractory Waldenström Macroglobulinemia

A Phase 2 Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Pacritinib in Relapsed or Refractory Waldenström Macroglobulinemia (NCT06986174) is a Phase 2 interventional studying Waldenström Macroglobulinemia and Lymphoplasmacytic Lymphoma, sponsored by Shayna Sarosiek, Md. 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 study is being done to examine the safety and effectiveness of pacritinib as a possible treatment for participants with Waldenström macroglobulinemia (WM). The name of the study drug involved in this study is: -Pacritinib (a type of kinase inhibitor)

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Waldenström Macroglobulinemia 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.

With a target enrollment of 30 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: - Age ≥18 years - ECOG performance status ≤2 - Clinicopathological diagnosis of Waldenström Macroglobulinemia - Symptomatic disease meeting criteria for treatment using consensus panel criteria from the Second International Workshop on Waldenström macroglobulinemia. At least one of the following: - constitutional symptoms: recurrent fever, night sweats, fatigue or 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 - Serum IgM level ≥ 2 times the upper limit of normal - Participants must meet the following organ and marrow functions as defined below: - absolute neutrophil count ≥0.5 k/uL without growth factor within 7 days - platelet count ≥50 k/uL without platelet transfusion within 7 days - total bilirubin ≤1.5 times the upper limit of normal or ≤3 times the upper limit of normal with documented liver involvement, hemolysis or Gilbert's disease - AST (SGOT) and ALT (SGPT) ≤2.5 times the upper limit of normal or ≤5 times the upper limit of normal with documented liver involvement - kidney function (creatinine clearance) at least 30 ml/min using Cockcroft/Gault equation - Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written willing to sign a consent form document. (Providing consents in as many languages as possible is encouraged) - At least 2 prior lines of treatment for Waldenström Macroglobulinemia. Participants must either be BTK inhibitor exposed or not be a candidate for BTK therapy. - Women of childbearing potential: Females of childbearing potential (FCBP) will be required to use two highly effective forms of contraception simultaneously or will remain abstinent from heterosexual intercourse during the following periods related to this study: ...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: * Age ≥18 years * ECOG performance status ≤2 * Clinicopathological diagnosis of Waldenström Macroglobulinemia * Symptomatic disease meeting criteria for treatment using consensus panel criteria from the Second International Workshop on Waldenström macroglobulinemia. At least one of the following: * constitutional symptoms: recurrent fever, night sweats, fatigue or 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 * Serum IgM level ≥ 2 times the upper limit of normal * Participants must meet the following organ and marrow functions as defined below: * absolute neutrophil count ≥0.5 k/uL without growth factor within 7 days * platelet count ≥50 k/uL without platelet transfusion within 7 days * total bilirubin ≤1.5 times the upper limit of normal or ≤3 times the upper limit of normal with documented liver involvement, hemolysis or Gilbert's disease * AST (SGOT) and ALT (SGPT) ≤2.5 times the upper limit of normal or ≤5 times the upper limit of normal with documented liver involvement * Creatinine clearance ≥30 ml/min using Cockcroft/Gault equation * Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document. (Providing consents in as many languages as possible is encouraged) * At least 2 prior lines of treatment for Waldenström Macroglobulinemia. Participants must either be BTK inhibitor exposed or not be a candidate for BTK therapy. * Women of childbearing potential: Females of childbearing potential (FCBP) will be required to use two highly effective forms of contraception simultaneously or will remain abstinent from heterosexual intercourse during the following periods related to this study: 1. while participating in the study; and 2) for at least three months (90 days) after discontinuation from the study. FCBP must be referred to a qualified provider of contraceptive methods if needed. Exclusion Criteria: * Current history of uncontrolled HIV * Patients with a known history of HIV must have a viral load assessed for eligibility and must be on a stable antiretroviral regimen that can be administered concurrent with pacritinib. * Known active hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection based on criteria below * Hepatitis B virus (HBV): Patients with positive hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) are excluded. Patients with positive hepatitis B core antibody (antiHBc) and negative HBsAg require hepatitis B polymerase chain reaction (PCR) evaluation before enrollment. Patients who are hepatitis B PCR positive will be excluded. * Hepatitis C virus (HCV): positive hepatitis C antibody. If positive hepatitis C antibody result, patient will need to have a negative result for hepatitis C ribonucleic acid (RNA) before enrollment. Patients who are hepatitis C RNA positive will be excluded. * Participants with chronic liver disease and hepatic impairment meeting Child-Pugh class B or C (Appendix B) * Participants who are pregnant, breast feeding, or planning to become pregnant while enrolled in this study or within 3 month after last study dose (2 weeks for breastfeeding) * Current CNS involvement by WM * Active alcohol or drug abuse * Concurrent administration of medications that are moderate or strong inhibitors or inducers of CYP3A within 14 days or 5 half-lives, whichever is shorter, prior to first dose of study drug. * Concurrent participation in another therapeutic clinical trial * History of another malignancy, except adequately treated local basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, cervical carcinoma in situ, superficial bladder cancer, localized prostate cancer, or other adequately treated cancer currently in complete remission * Prior or ongoing clinically significant illness, including active infections requiring antibiotics, of medical condition that, in the investigator's opinion, could affect the safety of the patient; alter the absorption, distribution, metabolism or excretion of the study drug; or impair the assessment of study results * Inability to swallow pills * Significant cardiovascular disease defined as: * Unstable angina, or * History of myocardial infarction within 6 months prior to planned start * Previously documented left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) by any method of ≤ 45% in the 12 months prior to planned start; assessment of LVEF via echocardiogram or multigated acquisition (MUGA) scan during screening should be performed in selected patients as medically indicated, or * Any Class 3 or 4 cardiac disease as defined by the New York Heart Association Functional Classification, or * Uncontrolled or symptomatic arrhythmias * Prolonged QT Interval with baseline QTc \>480 msec using the Bazette formula * Ongoing, active infection. * Active bleeding requiring blood transfusion or other medical intervention. Participants requiring anticoagulation therapy are not excluded.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Pacritinib

Kinase inhibitor, capsule, taken orally per protocol.

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.

Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, Massachusetts, United States

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06986174), the sponsor (Shayna Sarosiek, Md), 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 NCT06986174 clinical trial studying?

This study is being done to examine the safety and effectiveness of pacritinib as a possible treatment for participants with Waldenström macroglobulinemia (WM). The name of the study drug involved in this study is: -Pacritinib (a type of kinase inhibitor) The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06986174?

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 NCT06986174?

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 NCT06986174. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06986174. 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.