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ACALABRUTINIB

Phase 2

Refractory Aggressive B-cell Lymphomas | Small molecule | Oncology |Johnson & Johnson|Last Updated: Jan 29, 2026

Target and mechanism

Molecular targetBTK
Target classInhibitor
ModalitySmall molecule

Success Probability

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Trial Design

UNCONTROLLEDDMCBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment28

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Clinical trial landscape

ACALABRUTINIB · 1 trial · 13 indications

Phase 2 1
NCT05583149Acalabrutinib + Liso-Cel In R/R Aggressive B-Cell LymphomasRefractory Aggressive B-cell Lymphomas
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING28 Analytics
PHASE2ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
Acalabrutinib + Liso-Cel In R/R Aggressive B-Cell Lymphomas
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Complete Response Rate (CRR)
1 year 8 months

The CRR is defined as the percentage of subjects achieving an objective response of complete response (CR) according to the Lugano Classification (Chesson et al., 2014), prior to start of another non-study anticancer therapy. CR is defined as a complete metabolic and radiologic response (Lugano score 1-3, target nodes/nodal masses must regress to ≤ 1.5 cm in longest diameter.)

Secondary Endpoints

Overall Response Rate
3 Months
Progression Free Survival
as the time from registration to the earlier of progression or death due to any cause. Participants alive without disease progression are censored at date of last disease evaluation up to 15 years
Overall Survival
defined as the time from registration to death due to any cause, or censored at date last known alive up to 15 years
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
ACALABRUTINIB and LISOCABTAGENE MARALEUCELEXPERIMENTALThe research study procedures include screening for eligibility and study treatment including evaluations and follow up visits, as tolerated for one year * Liso-cel * Acalabrutinib

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
ACALABRUTINIBDRUGOral, twice daily, timing and dosage per protocol
LISOCABTAGENE MARALEUCELDRUGvia IV timings and dosage per protocol
Lymphodepleting chemotherapyDRUGlymphodepleting chemotherapy with cyclophosphamide and fludarabine once a day for 3 days via IV about 2-4 hours. This will occur only once prior to lisocabtagene maraleucel infusion.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites2

Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients ≥18 years with histologically confirmed aggressive B-cell NHL including diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), either de novo or transformed from any indolent B-cell lymphoma, and including DLBCL NOS, T cell/histiocyte-rich large B-cell lymphoma, Epstein-Barr vi...

Countries:United States
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

LOWMay 24, 2026NCT05583149studyFirstPostDate: changed

Frequently asked questions about ACALABRUTINIB

What is acalabrutinib used for in refractory aggressive B-cell lymphomas?

Acalabrutinib is being studied for the treatment of refractory aggressive B-cell lymphomas, including refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), and other aggressive subtypes. It is currently in Phase 2 clinical development as an investigational therapy for these conditions.

What does acalabrutinib target?

Acalabrutinib targets Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) and acts as a BTK inhibitor. By inhibiting BTK, it interferes with B-cell receptor signaling, which is relevant in the treatment of B-cell malignancies such as refractory aggressive B-cell lymphomas.

Who makes acalabrutinib?

Acalabrutinib is being developed by Johnson & Johnson (ticker: JNJ). The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug as a treatment for refractory aggressive B-cell lymphomas.

What phase is acalabrutinib in?

Acalabrutinib is in Phase 2 clinical development for refractory aggressive B-cell lymphomas. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by the FDA for this indication. The ongoing trial is active but not recruiting participants.

What clinical trials is acalabrutinib in?

Acalabrutinib is being evaluated in a Phase 2 clinical trial with the identifier NCT05583149, titled 'Acalabrutinib + Liso-Cel In R/R Aggressive B-Cell Lymphomas.' This single-arm, uncontrolled study is enrolling 28 participants in the United States and is currently active but not recruiting.

Is acalabrutinib the same as liso-cel?

No, acalabrutinib is not the same as liso-cel. Acalabrutinib is a small molecule BTK inhibitor, while liso-cel is a CAR-T cell therapy. The two are being studied in combination in the clinical trial NCT05583149 for refractory aggressive B-cell lymphomas.