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Updated June 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

Enhancing CAR-T Cell Therapy Efficacy in B-cell Lymphoma Via Chidamide and PD-1 Inhibitor Combination.

Chidamide-based Combination With PD-1 Blockade: A Synergistic Strategy to Improve CAR-T Cell Therapy Outcomes for B-cell Lymphoma.

Enhancing CAR-T Cell Therapy Efficacy in B-cell Lymphoma Via Chidamide and PD-1 Inhibitor Combination. (NCT07489989) is a Phase 2 interventional studying Relapsed or Refractory Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (R/R DLBCL), sponsored by Daihong Liu. 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

B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (B-NHL) is one of the most common malignancies in China, with approximately 100,000 new cases diagnosed annually. Although immunochemotherapy, novel small-molecule targeted agents, and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation have significantly improved outcomes for patients with B-cell malignancies, nearly half of patients still experience drug resistance and relapse. In high-risk aggressive B-cell lymphoma, the 5-year survival rate remains around 50%. Previous clinical guidelines recommended autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation as first-line consolidation therapy for high-risk patients; however, multiple studies have demonstrated that even after autologous transplantation, nearly half of these patients relapse and succumb to the disease. Chimeric antigen receptor T (CAR-T) cell therapy has achieved objective response rates of approximately 50% in relapsed/refractory lymphoma, particularly in B-cell subtypes. Nevertheless, limitations such as tumor immune antigen escape, immunosuppressive effects of the tumor microenvironment (TME) on CAR-T cells, and T-cell exhaustion continue to restrict the durability and efficacy of CAR-T-mediated cytotoxicity. This study evaluates the incorporation of chidamide (an HDAC inhibitor) combined with a PD-1 inhibitor as maintenance therapy following CAR-T cell immunotherapy in patients with relapsed/refractory high-risk aggressive B-cell lymphoma. By implementing an "early intervention" strategy-prompt administration of CAR-T cell therapy after induction treatment for relapsed/refractory high-risk aggressive B-cell lymphoma-and subsequent maintenance with chidamide plus a PD-1 inhibitor, the approach aims to reduce relapse rates and improve overall survival. These strategies are intended to address the current unmet clinical need for improved outcomes in relapsed/refractory high-risk aggressive B-cell lymphoma, where prognosis remains poor despite existing therapies.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Relapsed or Refractory Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (R/R DLBCL) 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)

Inclusion Criteria \- The patient must meet all of the following Who May Qualify: 1. diagnosed by tissue sample (biopsy-confirmed) CD19 and/or CD22-positive large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL) according to the WHO 2016 classification, including diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), high-grade B-cell lymphoma (HGBL), and related entities, with one of the following: 1. Partial response (PR) after induction therapy with a standard first-line chemotherapy regimen (e.g., R-CHOP for 4-6 cycles); or 2. Complete response (CR) after standard first-line induction therapy, but with high-risk features present at initial diagnosis. 2. Presence of high-risk features at initial diagnosis, defined as at least one of the following: 1. High-grade B-cell lymphoma with MYC and BCL2 and/or BCL6 rearrangements ("double-hit" or "triple-hit") confirmed by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH); 2. High-grade B-cell lymphoma with 11q aberration (Burkitt-like lymphoma with 11q aberration); 3. International Prognostic Index (IPI) score of 2-5; age-adjusted IPI (aa-IPI) score of 2-3; or National Comprehensive Cancer Network-IPI (NCCN-IPI) score of 4-8; 4. CD5 positivity by immunohistochemistry; 5. Dual expression of MYC and BCL2 by immunohistochemistry (recommended thresholds: MYC ≥ 40% and BCL2 ≥ 50%); 6. TP53 mutation detected by gene sequencing; 7. Molecular subtype MCD or N1 by next-generation sequencing (NGS); 8. Relapsed/refractory B-cell lymphoma, meeting one of criteria ①-④ plus criterion ⑤: - Less than 50% tumor reduction or disease progression after ≥4 cycles of standardized chemotherapy; - Relapse within 6 months after achieving CR with standard regimen; - ≥2 relapses after CR; - Relapse after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation; - Must have received adequate prior therapy, including at least an anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody and anthracycline-containing combination chemotherapy. 3. Age 18 to 85 years, male or female. ...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 \- The patient must meet all of the following inclusion criteria: 1. Histologically or cytologically confirmed CD19 and/or CD22-positive large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL) according to the WHO 2016 classification, including diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), high-grade B-cell lymphoma (HGBL), and related entities, with one of the following: 1. Partial response (PR) after induction therapy with a standard first-line chemotherapy regimen (e.g., R-CHOP for 4-6 cycles); or 2. Complete response (CR) after standard first-line induction therapy, but with high-risk features present at initial diagnosis. 2. Presence of high-risk features at initial diagnosis, defined as at least one of the following: 1. High-grade B-cell lymphoma with MYC and BCL2 and/or BCL6 rearrangements ("double-hit" or "triple-hit") confirmed by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH); 2. High-grade B-cell lymphoma with 11q aberration (Burkitt-like lymphoma with 11q aberration); 3. International Prognostic Index (IPI) score of 2-5; age-adjusted IPI (aa-IPI) score of 2-3; or National Comprehensive Cancer Network-IPI (NCCN-IPI) score of 4-8; 4. CD5 positivity by immunohistochemistry; 5. Dual expression of MYC and BCL2 by immunohistochemistry (recommended thresholds: MYC ≥ 40% and BCL2 ≥ 50%); 6. TP53 mutation detected by gene sequencing; 7. Molecular subtype MCD or N1 by next-generation sequencing (NGS); 8. Relapsed/refractory B-cell lymphoma, meeting one of criteria ①-④ plus criterion ⑤: * Less than 50% tumor reduction or disease progression after ≥4 cycles of standardized chemotherapy; * Relapse within 6 months after achieving CR with standard regimen; * ≥2 relapses after CR; * Relapse after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation; * Must have received adequate prior therapy, including at least an anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody and anthracycline-containing combination chemotherapy. 3. Age 18 to 85 years, male or female. 4. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0-2. 5. Expected survival of \>3 months from the date of signing informed consent. 6. Hemoglobin (HGB) ≥60 g/L (transfusion permitted). 7. Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥1,000/μL and platelet count ≥45,000/μL. 8. Adequate hepatic, renal, cardiac, and pulmonary function, meeting \*\*all\*\* of the following: 1. Total bilirubin (TBIL) ≤1.5 × upper limit of normal (ULN) (except for patients with Gilbert's syndrome); 2. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ≤2.5 × ULN; 3. Serum creatinine (Cr) ≤1.5 × ULN \*\*or\*\* creatinine clearance (CCr) ≥60 mL/min (estimated by Cockcroft-Gault formula); 4. Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≥50% by echocardiogram (ECHO), with no pericardial effusion and no clinically significant arrhythmias; 5. Baseline oxygen saturation by pulse oximetry \>92% on room air; 6. No clinically significant pleural effusion. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients eligible for CAR-T cell immunotherapy must \*\*NOT\*\* meet any of the following exclusion criteria: 1. Prior treatment with any form of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy or other genetically modified T-cell therapy. 2. History of severe immediate-type hypersensitivity reaction to aminoglycoside antibiotics or other drugs. 3. Known history of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, active hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, or any uncontrolled active systemic infection requiring intravenous antibiotics. (Active HBV infection is defined as meeting \*\*all\*\* of the following: a) HBV DNA ≥ 2000 IU/mL; b) ALT ≥ 2 × upper limit of normal (ULN); c) hepatitis not attributable to other causes such as the underlying disease or medications. Patients with active HBV at initial diagnosis who achieve non-active HBV status after adequate anti-HBV treatment may be eligible under continued effective anti-HBV therapy.) 4. Non-hematologic malignancy-related hepatic or renal impairment, including any of the following: ALT \> 3 × ULN, AST \> 3 × ULN, total bilirubin (TBIL) \> 2 × ULN, or creatinine clearance \< 30 mL/min. 5. History of myocardial infarction, percutaneous coronary intervention (including coronary angioplasty or stenting), unstable angina, active arrhythmia, or other clinically significant cardiovascular disease within the past 12 months. 6. Any other serious medical condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, may interfere with the study treatment or increase risk to the patient (e.g., poorly controlled diabetes, active peptic ulcer disease, severe respiratory or circulatory disease, severe autoimmune disease, congenital immunodeficiency, uncontrolled severe infection, or other conditions with high risk of clinical deterioration). 7. History of severe immediate-type hypersensitivity reaction to any medication required during the treatment process, or history of severe allergy to biologics (including antibiotics). 8. Female patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding (preconditioning chemotherapy regimen poses potential risk to the fetus or infant). 9. In the opinion of the investigator, the patient is unlikely to comply with all required study visits, procedures, or long-term follow-up; has poor willingness or ability to participate and cooperate fully; or has insufficient compliance (as judged by the patient and/or family). 10. History of other malignancy, unless the patient has been disease-free and has received no antitumor therapy for at least 3 years (exceptions: non-melanoma skin cancer, and carcinoma in situ of the cervix, bladder, or breast). 11. Receipt of a live vaccine within 6 weeks prior to initiation of the preconditioning regimen. 12. Major surgery (excluding lymph node biopsy) within the past 14 days, or anticipated need for major surgery during the treatment period. 13. Any other serious physical or psychiatric illness, or clinically significant laboratory abnormality, that may increase the risk associated with study participation, interfere with the interpretation of study results, or render the patient unsuitable for participation in the opinion of the investigator.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

CAR-T Cell Therapy + Chidamide and PD-1 Inhibitor Maintenance

Patients will receive maintenance therapy consisting of Chidamide combined with a PD-1 inhibitor following CAR-T cell infusion. This intervention is designed to upregulate target antigen expression on tumor cells and mitigate antigen escape. By synergistically enhancing the cytotoxic activity and persistence of CAR-T cells, the regimen aims to reduce the risk of relapse and improve long-term clinical outcomes

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.

Chinese PLA General Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT07489989), the sponsor (Daihong Liu), 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 NCT07489989 clinical trial studying?

B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (B-NHL) is one of the most common malignancies in China, with approximately 100,000 new cases diagnosed annually. Although immunochemotherapy, novel small-molecule targeted agents, and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation have significantly improved outcomes for patients with B-cell malignancies, nearly half of patients still experience drug resistance and relapse. In high-risk aggressive B-cell lymphoma, the 5-year survival rate remains around 50%. Previous clinical guidelines recommended autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation as first-line consolida… The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT07489989?

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 NCT07489989?

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.

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Last updated 2026-06-26 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.