Trial Outcomes & Findings for Ibrutinib as Early Therapy in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) (NCT NCT03207555)

NCT ID: NCT03207555

Last Updated: 2025-09-02

Results Overview

Complete Remission (CR): Peripheral blood lymphocytes below 4 x 10\^9/L (4000/ƒÝL), Absence of significant lymphadenopathy (lymph nodes \>1.5 cm in diameter) by CT(or PET) examination of neck, thorax, abdomen and pelvis, No hepatomegaly or splenomegaly by physical examination (and CT/PET if assessment was abnormal before therapy or if physical exam is inconclusive), Absence of constitutional symptoms, Neutrophils more than 1.5 x 10\^9/L (1500/ƒÝL) without need for exogenous growth factors, Platelets more than 100 x 10\^9/L (100 000/ƒÝL) without need for exogenous growth factors, Hemoglobin more than 110 g/L (11.0 g/dL) without red blood cell transfusion or need for exogenous erythropoietin, Bone Marrow aspirate and biopsy, demonstrating at least normocellular for age, with less than 30% of nucleated cells being lymphocytes. Lymphoid nodules should be absent. If the bone marrow is hypocellular, a repeat determination should be made in 4 weeks or when peripheral blood counts have recovered.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

23 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Up to 24 months

Results posted on

2025-09-02

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Ibrutinib
Participants take Ibrutinib by mouth 1 time every day for up to 2 years (24 cycles). Ibrutinib: 420 mg by mouth once daily.
Overall Study
STARTED
23
Overall Study
COMPLETED
23
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Ibrutinib as Early Therapy in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Ibrutinib
n=23 Participants
Participants take Ibrutinib by mouth 1 time every day for up to 2 years (24 cycles). Ibrutinib: 420 mg by mouth once daily.
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
15 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Continuous
60 years
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
11 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
12 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
23 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
23 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 24 months

Population: Of the 23 participants registered on-study, 18 participants were evaluable.

Complete Remission (CR): Peripheral blood lymphocytes below 4 x 10\^9/L (4000/ƒÝL), Absence of significant lymphadenopathy (lymph nodes \>1.5 cm in diameter) by CT(or PET) examination of neck, thorax, abdomen and pelvis, No hepatomegaly or splenomegaly by physical examination (and CT/PET if assessment was abnormal before therapy or if physical exam is inconclusive), Absence of constitutional symptoms, Neutrophils more than 1.5 x 10\^9/L (1500/ƒÝL) without need for exogenous growth factors, Platelets more than 100 x 10\^9/L (100 000/ƒÝL) without need for exogenous growth factors, Hemoglobin more than 110 g/L (11.0 g/dL) without red blood cell transfusion or need for exogenous erythropoietin, Bone Marrow aspirate and biopsy, demonstrating at least normocellular for age, with less than 30% of nucleated cells being lymphocytes. Lymphoid nodules should be absent. If the bone marrow is hypocellular, a repeat determination should be made in 4 weeks or when peripheral blood counts have recovered.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ibrutinib
n=18 Participants
Participants take Ibrutinib by mouth 1 time every day for up to 2 years (24 cycles). Ibrutinib: 420 mg by mouth once daily.
Participants With Complete Remission (CR) at 24 Months
3 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 24 months

Population: Of the 23 participants registered on-study, 18 participants were evaluable.

Partial Remission (PR) at least one of criteria 1-3, and one or more of the features listed in number 4. 1. A decrease lymphocytes by 50% or more from the value before therapy. 2. Reduction in lymphadenopathy, defined by the following: - A decrease in lymph node size by 50% or more either in the sum products of up to 6 lymph nodes, or in the largest diameter of the enlarged lymph node(s) detected prior to therapy. - No increase in lymph node, and no new enlarged lymph node. In small lymph nodes (\</=2 cm), an increase of less than 25% is not considered to be significant. 3. A reduction in enlargement of the spleen or liver by 50% or more. 4. The blood count should show one or more of the following results: - Neutrophils more than 1, without need for exogenous growth factors. - Platelet counts greater than 100 x10\^9/L (100 000/ƒÝL) or 50% improvement over baseline without need for exogenous growth factors. - Hemoglobin greater than 11

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ibrutinib
n=18 Participants
Participants take Ibrutinib by mouth 1 time every day for up to 2 years (24 cycles). Ibrutinib: 420 mg by mouth once daily.
Participants With Partial Remission (PR) at 24 Months
15 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 24 months

Population: Of the 23 participants registered on-study, 18 participants were evaluable.

Time from date of treatment start until the date of progression or death from leukemia.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ibrutinib
n=18 Participants
Participants take Ibrutinib by mouth 1 time every day for up to 2 years (24 cycles). Ibrutinib: 420 mg by mouth once daily.
Progression-Free Survival (PFS) at 24 Months
NA Months
The Progression Free Survival was not met below the level of detection

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 24 months

Population: Of the 23 participants registered on-study, 18 participants were evaluable.

Overall Response is participants who achieve Complete Remission (CR) or Partial Remission (PR) at 24 months of treatment.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ibrutinib
n=18 Participants
Participants take Ibrutinib by mouth 1 time every day for up to 2 years (24 cycles). Ibrutinib: 420 mg by mouth once daily.
Overall Response at 24 Months
18 Participants

Adverse Events

Ibrutinib

Serious events: 6 serious events
Other events: 23 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Ibrutinib
n=23 participants at risk
Participants take Ibrutinib by mouth 1 time every day for up to 2 years (24 cycles). Ibrutinib: 420 mg by mouth once daily.
Infections and infestations
Infections and infestations - Other, specify
8.7%
2/23 • Number of events 2 • through 24 months
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps) - Other, specify
13.0%
3/23 • Number of events 3 • through 24 months
Nervous system disorders
Syncope
4.3%
1/23 • Number of events 1 • through 24 months
Eye disorders
Blurred vision
4.3%
1/23 • Number of events 1 • through 24 months

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Ibrutinib
n=23 participants at risk
Participants take Ibrutinib by mouth 1 time every day for up to 2 years (24 cycles). Ibrutinib: 420 mg by mouth once daily.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain
8.7%
2/23 • Number of events 2 • through 24 months
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Allergic rhinitis
34.8%
8/23 • Number of events 10 • through 24 months
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anemia
13.0%
3/23 • Number of events 3 • through 24 months
Psychiatric disorders
Anxiety
8.7%
2/23 • Number of events 2 • through 24 months
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia
47.8%
11/23 • Number of events 16 • through 24 months
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back pain
17.4%
4/23 • Number of events 5 • through 24 months
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Bruising
56.5%
13/23 • Number of events 16 • through 24 months
General disorders
Chills
8.7%
2/23 • Number of events 2 • through 24 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
21.7%
5/23 • Number of events 5 • through 24 months
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough
26.1%
6/23 • Number of events 6 • through 24 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
21.7%
5/23 • Number of events 7 • through 24 months
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
8.7%
2/23 • Number of events 2 • through 24 months
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Dry skin
17.4%
4/23 • Number of events 4 • through 24 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dysphagia
8.7%
2/23 • Number of events 2 • through 24 months
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnea
8.7%
2/23 • Number of events 2 • through 24 months
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Ear and labyrinth disorders - Other, specify
8.7%
2/23 • Number of events 2 • through 24 months
General disorders
Edema limbs
8.7%
2/23 • Number of events 2 • through 24 months
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Epistaxis
17.4%
4/23 • Number of events 5 • through 24 months
Eye disorders
Eye disorders - Other, specify
13.0%
3/23 • Number of events 3 • through 24 months
General disorders
Fatigue
73.9%
17/23 • Number of events 17 • through 24 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
13.0%
3/23 • Number of events 3 • through 24 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastrointestinal disorders - Other, specify
8.7%
2/23 • Number of events 3 • through 24 months
General disorders
General disorders and administration site conditions - Other, specify
17.4%
4/23 • Number of events 4 • through 24 months
Nervous system disorders
Headache
21.7%
5/23 • Number of events 6 • through 24 months
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperglycemia
8.7%
2/23 • Number of events 2 • through 24 months
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Hyperhidrosis
8.7%
2/23 • Number of events 2 • through 24 months
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperkalemia
8.7%
2/23 • Number of events 3 • through 24 months
Vascular disorders
Hypertension
30.4%
7/23 • Number of events 11 • through 24 months
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperuricemia
8.7%
2/23 • Number of events 2 • through 24 months
Infections and infestations
Infections and infestations - Other, specify
21.7%
5/23 • Number of events 6 • through 24 months
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications - Other, specify
30.4%
7/23 • Number of events 8 • through 24 months
General disorders
Malaise
8.7%
2/23 • Number of events 2 • through 24 months
Nervous system disorders
Memory impairment
8.7%
2/23 • Number of events 2 • through 24 months
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Metabolism and nutrition disorders - Other, specify
13.0%
3/23 • Number of events 3 • through 24 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
Mucositis oral
13.0%
3/23 • Number of events 4 • through 24 months
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorder - Other, specify
13.0%
3/23 • Number of events 3 • through 24 months
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Myalgia
39.1%
9/23 • Number of events 13 • through 24 months
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Nasal congestion
30.4%
7/23 • Number of events 8 • through 24 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
13.0%
3/23 • Number of events 3 • through 24 months
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Neck pain
8.7%
2/23 • Number of events 2 • through 24 months
General disorders
Pain
8.7%
2/23 • Number of events 2 • through 24 months
Cardiac disorders
Palpitations
17.4%
4/23 • Number of events 4 • through 24 months
Nervous system disorders
Paresthesia
26.1%
6/23 • Number of events 6 • through 24 months
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Postnasal drip
17.4%
4/23 • Number of events 4 • through 24 months
Psychiatric disorders
Psychiatric disorders - Other, specify
34.8%
8/23 • Number of events 9 • through 24 months
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders - Other, specify
8.7%
2/23 • Number of events 2 • through 24 months
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders - Other, specify
39.1%
9/23 • Number of events 15 • through 24 months
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Tinnitus
8.7%
2/23 • Number of events 2 • through 24 months
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Upper respiratory infection
8.7%
2/23 • Number of events 2 • through 24 months
Infections and infestations
Urinary tract infection
8.7%
2/23 • Number of events 2 • through 24 months
Renal and urinary disorders
Urinary urgency
8.7%
2/23 • Number of events 2 • through 24 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
8.7%
2/23 • Number of events 2 • through 24 months

Additional Information

Jan Burger, MD/Professor

The University of Texas MD Anderson

Phone: 713-563-1487

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place