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Copanlisib

Phase 1

Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma | Small molecule | Oncology |AbbVie Inc.|Last Updated: Jan 7, 2026

Target and mechanism

Molecular targetPIK3CA, PIK3CD
Target classInhibitor
ModalitySmall molecule

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Trial Design

CONTROLLEDDMCBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment48

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Clinical trial landscape

Copanlisib · 1 trial · 3 indications

Phase 1 1
NCT04572763Copanlisib Plus Venetoclax in R/R DLBCLDiffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING48 Analytics
PHASE1ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
Copanlisib Plus Venetoclax in R/R DLBCL
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Maximum tolerated dose of venetoclax in combination with copanlisib (recommended phase II dose (RP2D) - Phase 1
28 Days up to 1 year

The highest dose of the drug combination that does not cause unacceptable side effects as assessed by protocol-specified DLT criteria.

Overall response rate (ORR) - Phase II
28 Days

Defined as the partial response (PR) and complete response (CR) rate, according to the Lugano criteria.

Secondary Endpoints

Partial response Rate (PR)
28 Days
Complete response Rate (CR)
28 Days
Duration of response (DOR)
Every 3 months to 1 year
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Dose Escalation Copanlisib + VenetoclaxEXPERIMENTALPhase 1 * Dose escalation will occur using a 3+3 design * Copanlisib will be administered IV on days 1, 8 and 15 in 28 day cycle * Venetoclax will be administered orally daily for each 28-day cycle. During cycle 1, a venetoclax dose ramp-up is performed in the outpatient setting
Recommended phase II dose (RP2D) Copanlisib + VenetoclaxEXPERIMENTALPatients will be treated with copanlisib in combination with venetoclax, administered at the Recommended phase II dose (RP2D).

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
CopanlisibDRUGIntravenous infusion
VenetoclaxDRUGTablet taken orally
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites3

Inclusion Criteria: * A confirmed diagnosis of DLBCL according to the 2016 WHO classification. Patients with high-grade B-cell lymphoma with translocations of MYC and BCL-2 and/or BCL-6 are eligible * Relapsed after autologous stem cell transplantation or chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell ther...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Copanlisib

What is Copanlisib used for?

Copanlisib is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), specifically in patients with relapsed or refractory disease. It is currently in Phase 1 clinical development and has not been approved by the FDA.

What does Copanlisib target?

Copanlisib targets phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K), as indicated by its '-lisib' suffix. It is being evaluated in combination with venetoclax in a Phase 1 trial for relapsed or refractory Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma.

Who makes Copanlisib?

Copanlisib is being developed by AbbVie Inc. (NYSE: ABBV). The company is conducting a Phase 1 clinical trial of the drug in patients with relapsed or refractory Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma.

What phase is Copanlisib in?

Copanlisib is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by the FDA. The ongoing Phase 1 trial is active but not recruiting participants.

What clinical trials is Copanlisib in?

Copanlisib is being studied in the clinical trial NCT04572763, titled 'Copanlisib Plus Venetoclax in R/R DLBCL'. This Phase 1 trial is enrolling 48 participants with relapsed or refractory Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma in the United States.

Is Copanlisib the same as venetoclax?

No, Copanlisib is not the same as venetoclax. Copanlisib is a PI3K inhibitor, while venetoclax is a BCL-2 inhibitor. They are being studied in combination in a Phase 1 trial for relapsed or refractory Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma.