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NX-5948

Phase 3

B-cell Lymphoma | Small molecule | Oncology |Nurix Therapeutics, Inc.|Last Updated: Aug 31, 2026

Target and mechanism

Molecular targetBTK
ModalitySmall molecule

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Trial Design

RandomizedCONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment770

FDA Designations

FAST_TRACK

Clinical trial landscape

NX-5948 · 6 trials · 13 indications

Phase 3 1Phase 2 1Phase 1 4
NCT07516093Study of NX-5948 Versus Pirtobrutinib in R/R CLL/SLLB-cell Lymphoma
RECRUITING620 Analytics
PHASE3RECRUITING
Study of NX-5948 Versus Pirtobrutinib in R/R CLL/SLL
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Progression-free survival (PFS) as assessed by Independent Review Committee (IRC)
Up to approximately 3.5 years

Time from randomization to disease progression per 2018 International Workshop on CLL (iwCLL) or death due to any cause, whichever is earlier

Objective response rate (ORR) without partial response with lymphocytosis (PR-L) as assessed by IRC
Up to approximately 2.5 years

Percentage of participants with best overall response of complete response (CR)/CR with incomplete marrow recovery (CRi), partial response (PR), or nodular PR, as assessed per 2018 iwCLL guidelines

Objective response rate without partial response with lymphocytosis (PR-L) as determined by an Independent Review Committee (IRC)
Up to approximately 5 years

The percentage of participants with response as determined according to 2018 International Workshop on CLL (iwCLL) guidelines. Response will include complete response (CR)/CR with incomplete marrow recovery (CRi), partial response (PR), and nodular PR.

Number of participants with treatment-emergent adverse events
Up to approximately 7 years
Area under the concentration-time curve from time 0 to last observed non-zero concentration (AUC0-t): NX-5948
9 weeks

NX-5948 administered as a tablet or capsule under fasting and fed conditions; with and without esomeprazole, famotidine, or quinidine

Area under the concentration-time curve from time 0 extrapolated to infinity (AUC0-inf): NX-5948
9 weeks

NX-5948 administered as a tablet or capsule under fasting and fed conditions; with and without esomeprazole, famotidine, or quinidine

Maximum observed concentration (Cmax): NX-5948
9 weeks

NX-5948 administered as a tablet or capsule under fasting and fed conditions; with and without esomeprazole, famotidine, or quinidine

AUC0-t: Midazolam, rosuvastatin, or digoxin
9 weeks

Midazolam, rosuvastatin, or digoxin administered with and without NX-5948

AUC0-inf: Midazolam, rosuvastatin, or digoxin
9 weeks

Midazolam, rosuvastatin, or digoxin administered with and without NX-5948

Cmax: Midazolam, rosuvastatin, or digoxin
9 weeks

Midazolam, rosuvastatin, or digoxin administered with and without NX-5948

Placebo-corrected change from baseline QT interval (QTc) as measured by electrocardiogram
Baseline, 9 weeks
Characterize Area Under the Curve (AUC0-inf), Half-life (T1/2) after IV dosing of NX-5948
9 weeks

Characterize the Area Under the Curve (AUC0-inf), Half-life (T1/2) of a single IV dose of NX-5948 in healthy adult male subjects.

Evaluation of metabolite after oral dosing with [14C]-NX-5948
9 weeks

Identify major metabolite and its AUC in plasma following a single oral dose of \[14C\]-NX-5948 in healthy adult male subjects.

Assessment of bioavailability with oral dosing of NX-5948
9 weeks

Determine the absolute bioavailability (ABA) of an oral formulation of \[NX-5948C\]- in healthy adult male subjects.

Assessment of total radioactivity after oral dosing with NX-5948
9 weeks

Determine the recovery of total radioactivity (TRA; mass balance) as a percentage of the administered dose after a single oral dose of \[14C\]-NX-5948 in healthy adult male subjects.

Assessment of whole blood to plasma ratio for TRA after oral dosing with NX-5948
9 weeks

Characterize whole blood to plasma ratio for TRA following a single oral dose of \[14C\]-NX-5948 in healthy adult male subjects (i.e., whole blood:plasma partitioning ratio).

Characterize the Clearance (CL) after IV dosing of NX-5948
9 weeks

Character the Clearance (CL) after IV dosing of NX-5948in healthy adults male subjects.

Characterize the Volume of distribution (Vz) after IV dosing of NX-5948
9 weeks

Character the Volume of distribution (Vz) after IV dosing of NX-5948in healthy adults male subjects.

Number of participants with protocol specified dose-limiting toxicities
Up to 24 months

Phase 1a

To establish the maximum tolerated dose and/or recommended Phase 1b dose(s)
Up to 24 months

Phase 1a

To evaluate the anti-tumor activity of NX-5948 in the dose levels selected for Phase 1b safety expansion based on overall response rate (ORR) as assessed by Investigator
Up to 3 years

Phase 1b Part 1

Number of participants with treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs); Grade 3, 4, 5 TEAEs, serious adverse events (SAEs), TEAEs leading to study drug discontinuation, deaths due to TEAEs, and all deaths
Up to 6 years

Phase 1a / Phase 1b Part 1

To further evaluate the anti-tumor activity of NX-5948 in patients with CLL/SLL at the dose identified in Phase 1b Part 1 based on overall response rate (ORR) as assessed by Investigator
Up to 3 years

Phase 1b Part 2

Secondary Endpoints

Overall survival
Up to approximately 7 years
PFS as assessed by the investigator
Up to approximately 3.5 years
Objective response rate (ORR) with and without partial response with lymphocytosis (PR-L) as assessed by IRC and investigator
Up to approximately 3.5 years
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Arm A: NX-5948EXPERIMENTAL -
Arm B: PirtobrutinibEXPERIMENTAL -
NX-5948EXPERIMENTAL -
NX-5948 + venetoclaxEXPERIMENTAL -
NX-5948 + venetoclax + rituximabEXPERIMENTAL -
NX-5948 + venetoclax + obinutuzumabEXPERIMENTAL -
NX-5948 tablet and capsule under fasting and fed conditions; with and without placeboEXPERIMENTAL -
NX-5948 tablet and capsule with and without esomeprazole under fasting and fed conditionsEXPERIMENTAL -
NX-5948 with and without famotidine under fasting and fed conditionsEXPERIMENTAL -
Midazolam with and without NX-5948EXPERIMENTAL -
Digoxin with and without NX-5948EXPERIMENTAL -
Rosuvastatin with and without NX-5948EXPERIMENTAL -
NX-5948 with and without quinidineEXPERIMENTAL -
Active Treatment Arm IV and OralEXPERIMENTALThis single Arm will include a single dose by IV and a single dose given by mouth for all 8 subjects.
Phase 1a Dose EscalationEXPERIMENTALMultiple dose levels of NX-5948 to be evaluated; determination of Maximum Tolerated Dose/Phase 1b recommended dose(s)
Phase 1b Part 1 Cohort 1 in CLL or SLL with prior BTKi and BCL2iEXPERIMENTALCLL or SLL with prior exposure to both a Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitor (BTKi) and BCL-2 inhibitor, unless previously deemed ineligible for a BCL-2i. Patients enrolled in CLL/SLL arm will be randomized to one of two dose levels.
Phase 1b Part 1 Cohort 2 in CLL/SLL with non-C481S BTK mutationsEXPERIMENTALPrior exposure to both BTKi and BCL-2i (unless deemed ineligible for BCL-2i by Investigator at the time of study enrollment) and documented BTK mutation other than C481S within 6 months prior to study entry
Phase 1b Part 1 Cohort 3 in CLL/SLL with prior non-covalent BTKiEXPERIMENTALCLL/SLL with prior exposure to ncBTKi and are BCL-2i naïve.
Phase 1b Part 1 Cohort 4 in CLL/SLL with TP53 or 17p deletion, 2L, prior BTKiEXPERIMENTALPatients with documented TP53 mutation or 17p deletion and 1 prior line of therapy that included a BTKi and are BCL-2i naïve.
Phase 1b Part 1 Cohort 5 in CLL/SLL with 2L+, prior BTKiEXPERIMENTALPatients with at least 1 prior line of therapy that included a BTKi and are BCL-2i naïve.
Phase 1b Part 1 Cohort 6 in MCLEXPERIMENTALNon-blastoid MCL with prior exposure to a BTKi and an anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody (mAb)-based chemoimmunotherapy regimen
Phase 1b Part 1 Cohort 7 in MZLEXPERIMENTALMZL (EMZL, MALT, NMZL, SMZL) with prior exposure to an anti-CD20 mAb-based chemo-immunotherapy regimen and an additional line of therapy
Phase 1b Part 1 Cohort 8 in WM (3L+)EXPERIMENTALWM with prior exposure to a BTKi and at least an additional line of therapy
Phase 1b Part 1 Cohort 9 in WM (2L)EXPERIMENTALWM following upfront therapy with a BTKi
Phase 1b Part 1 Cohort 10 in DLBCLEXPERIMENTALDLBCL which transformed from indolent lymphoma or Richters transformation with prior exposure to an anthracycline (unless previously deemed ineligible to receive), an anti-CD20 mAb-based chemoimmunotherapy regimen, and an additional line of therapy
Phase 1b Part 1 Cohort 11 in FLEXPERIMENTALFL (grade 1-3a) with prior exposure to an anti-CD20 mAb-based chemoimmunotherapy regimen and an additional line of therapy
Phase 1b Part 1 Cohort 12 in PCNSL/SCNSLEXPERIMENTALPCNSL following at least 1 prior line of therapy that included a BTKi (2L+) or following 2 or more prior lines of therapy (3L+), or SCNSL patients meeting criteria for a non-CLL/SLL cohort enrolling that disease with secondary CNS involvement of lymphoma
Phase 1b Part 1 Cohort 13 in PCNSLEXPERIMENTALPCNSL following upfront therapy and with no prior exposure to a BTKi (2L).
Phase 1b Part 2 in CLL or SLL with prior BTKi and BCL-2iEXPERIMENTALCLL or SLL with prior exposure to both a Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitor (BTKi) and BCL-2 inhibitor
Phase 1b Part 1 Cohort 14 in first-line WMEXPERIMENTALTreatment-naïve WM deemed unfit for chemoimmunotherapy
Phase 1b Part 1 Cohort 15 in BTKi-naive CLL/SLLEXPERIMENTALFirst-line (1L) or second-line+ (2L)+ CLL/SLL with no prior exposure to a BTKi
Phase 1b Part 1 Cohort 16 in CLL/SLL with secondary warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia (wAIHA)EXPERIMENTALBTKi-exposed R/R CLL or SLL with secondary wAIHA
Phase 1b Part 1 Cohort 17 in CLL/SLL with CNS involvementEXPERIMENTALBTKi-exposed R/R CLL or SLL with CNS involvement

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
NX-5948DRUGAdministered orally once daily
PirtobrutinibDRUGAdministered orally once daily per prescribing information
venetoclaxDRUGAdministered orally once daily as a tablet per prescribing information
rituximabDRUGAdministered as an intravenous (IV) infusion per prescribing information
obinutuzumabDRUGAdministered as an IV infusion per prescribing information
EsomeprazoleDRUGAdministered orally in capsule form
PlaceboDRUGAdministered orally matching NX-5948 tablets
FamotidineDRUGAdministered orally in tablet form
MidazolamDRUGAdministered orally in syrup form
DigoxinDRUGAdministered orally in tablet form
RosuvastatinDRUGAdministered orally in tablet form
QuinidineDRUGAdministered orally in tablet form
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites6

Key Inclusion Criteria: * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 to 2 * Adequate organ and bone marrow function * Confirmed diagnosis of CLL/SLL that meets iwCLL 2018 criteria for diagnosis and systemic treatment * Received at least 1 prior line of therapy for CLL/SLL tha...

Countries:United StatesFranceItalyPolandUnited KingdomNetherlandsSpainSwitzerland
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Competitive Landscape -Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma 3 trials (matched to "B-cell Lymphoma")

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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

MEDIUMAug 31, 2026NCT07516093Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING → RECRUITING
MEDIUMAug 31, 2026NCT07516093Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING → RECRUITING
MEDIUMAug 28, 2026NCT06717269TRIAL_REMOVED: changed
LOWAug 28, 2026NCT07520006Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING → RECRUITING
MEDIUMAug 28, 2026NCT06717269TRIAL_REMOVED: changed
LOWAug 28, 2026NCT07520006Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING → RECRUITING
MEDIUMAug 28, 2026NCT06717269TRIAL_REMOVED: changed
MEDIUMAug 28, 2026NCT06717269TRIAL_REMOVED: changed
LOWAug 20, 2026NCT07221500lastUpdatePostDate: changed
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LOWAug 4, 2026NCT07221500lastUpdatePostDate: changed
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HIGHJul 28, 2026NCT06717269Status: RECRUITING → COMPLETED
HIGHJul 28, 2026NCT06717269Status: RECRUITING → COMPLETED
LOWJul 2, 2026NCT07221500lastUpdatePostDate: changed

Frequently asked questions about NX-5948

What is NX-5948 used for?

NX-5948 is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of B-cell malignancies, including B-cell lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), and small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). It is also being evaluated in healthy volunteers for pharmacokinetic studies. The drug is in clinical development and has not been approved by the FDA.

What does NX-5948 target?

NX-5948 targets Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK), a protein involved in B-cell receptor signaling. By inhibiting BTK, the drug aims to disrupt the survival and proliferation of malignant B-cells. This mechanism is being investigated in clinical trials for B-cell lymphomas and chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Who is developing NX-5948?

NX-5948 is being developed by Nurix Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol NRIX. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy in patients with B-cell malignancies and in healthy volunteers.

What phase is NX-5948 in?

NX-5948 is in Phase 3 clinical development for relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia and small lymphocytic lymphoma. It has received Fast Track designation from the FDA. The drug is investigational and not yet approved for any indication.

What clinical trials is NX-5948 in?

NX-5948 is being studied in several trials, including NCT07520006, a Phase 1 combination study in B-cell malignancies; NCT07516093, a Phase 3 trial versus pirtobrutinib in relapsed/refractory CLL/SLL; NCT07221500, a Phase 2 trial in CLL/SLL after prior BTK and BCL-2 inhibitor treatment; and NCT06717269, a completed Phase 1 study in healthy volunteers.

Is NX-5948 the same as pirtobrutinib?

No, NX-5948 is not the same as pirtobrutinib. NX-5948 is an investigational BTK inhibitor developed by Nurix Therapeutics. Pirtobrutinib is a different BTK inhibitor. The two drugs are being compared directly in a Phase 3 clinical trial for relapsed or refractory CLL/SLL.