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Olaparib

Phase 2

Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin | Small molecule | Oncology |Pfizer, Inc.|Last Updated: Mar 27, 2026

Target and mechanism

Molecular targetPARP1, PARP3, PARP2
Target classInhibitor
ModalitySmall molecule

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Trial Design

CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment720

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Olaparib · 1 trial · 3 indications

Phase 2 1
NCT03297606Canadian Profiling and Targeted Agent Utilization Trial (CAPTUR)Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin
RECRUITING720 Analytics
PHASE2RECRUITING
Canadian Profiling and Targeted Agent Utilization Trial (CAPTUR)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Objective response rate defined as the number of patients with complete response or partial response
4 years

over the total number of patients in a given cohort.

Secondary Endpoints

Number and severity of adverse events grade >3, or of lesser grade resulting in discontinuation, delay or reduction in dose of study drug
4 years
Progression-free survival by disease-appropriate objective criteria
4 years
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Group 1 - Arm CLOSED, no patients recruitedEXPERIMENTALVEGFR1, VEGFR2, VEGFR3
Group 2 - Arm CLOSED, no patients recruitedEXPERIMENTALBCR-ABL, SRC
Group 3 - Arm CLOSEDEXPERIMENTALALK, ROS1, MET
Group 4 - Arm CLOSED, no patients recruitedEXPERIMENTALKIT, PDGFRA, PDGFRB, ABL1
Group 5 - Arm CLOSEDEXPERIMENTALEGFR
Group 6 - Arm CLOSEDEXPERIMENTALhigh mutation burden, POLE, POLD1
Group 7 - Arm CLOSEDEXPERIMENTALBRCA1, BRCA2, mutations in HRD
Group 8 - Arm CLOSEDEXPERIMENTALCDKN2A, CDK4, CCND1, SMARCA4
Group 9 Arm CLOSEDEXPERIMENTALCSF1R, PDGFRA, PDGFRB,VEGFR1, VEGFR2, VEGFR3, KIT, FLT3, RET, FGFR1, FGFR2, FGFR3, VHL
Group 10 Arm CLOSEDEXPERIMENTALAKT1, AKT2, AKT3, FBXW7, FLCN, mTOR, NF1, NF2, NTRK3, PIK3CA, PIK3R1, PTEN, RHEB, STK11, TSC1, TSC2
Group 11 - Arm CLOSEDEXPERIMENTALERBB2
Group 12 - Arm CLOSEDEXPERIMENTALBRAFV600
Group 13 - Arm CLOSEDEXPERIMENTALPTCH1, SMO
Group 14EXPERIMENTALERBB2

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
OlaparibDRUG300mg taken twice daily
DasatinibDRUG100mg administered orally once daily
Nivolumab plus IpilimumabDRUG* Combination Phase - 3mg/kg nivolumab administered as an intravenous infusion over 30 minutes every 3 weeks for the first 4 doses in combination with ipilmumab 1mg/kg administered intravenously over 30 minutes, followed by the single-agent phase. * Single-Agent Phase - 480mg nivolumab administered as an intravenous infusion over 30 minutes every 4 weeks.
AxitinibDRUG5mg orally twice daily
BosutinibDRUG500mg orally once daily
CrizotinibDRUG250mg orally twice daily
PalbociclibDRUG125mg orally once daily for 21 consecutive days followed by 7 days off treatment to comprise a complete cycle of 28 days
SunitinibDRUG50mg orally once daily on a schedule of 4 weeks on treatment followed by 2 weeks off
TemsirolimusDRUG25mg infused over a 30-60 minute period once a week
ErlotinibDRUG150mg orally, once daily
Trastuzumab plus PertuzumabDRUGTrastuzumab = 3-weekly dose schedule. The recommended initial loading dose is 8mg/kg administered as a 90-minute infusion followed by 3-weekly maintenance dose of 6mg/kg administered as 90-minute infusion. Pertuzumab = 840mg administered as a 60-minute intravenous infusion, followed every 3 weeks thereafter by a dose of 420mg administered over a period of 30-60 minutes.
Vemurafenib plus CobimetinibDRUGVemurafenib = 960 mg orally every 12 hours. Cobimetinib = 60 mg orally once daily for 21 days, followed by 7 days of rest
VismodegibDRUG150mg taken orally, once daily
TucatinibDRUG300mg taken orally, twice daily
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites10

Inclusion Criteria: (screening step - non-drug specific) * Adult (≥ 18 yrs) patient with a histologically-proven incurable metastatic solid tumour (excluding primary brain tumours), multiple myeloma or B cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (excluding CLL, SLL and HCL), for whom there is no standard treatment...

Countries:Canada
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Frequently asked questions about Olaparib

What is Olaparib used for in lymphoma?

Olaparib is being studied for the treatment of lymphoma, including non-Hodgkin lymphoma, as part of an ongoing clinical trial. It is an investigational small molecule in Phase 2 development for this indication. The drug is also being evaluated in other advanced solid tumors and multiple myeloma within the same trial.

Who makes Olaparib?

Olaparib is being developed by Pfizer, Inc., which trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol PFE. The company is conducting clinical research to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy in patients with lymphoma and other advanced cancers.

What does Olaparib target?

Olaparib belongs to the PARP inhibitor class of drugs, which target poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase enzymes. These enzymes are involved in DNA repair, and inhibiting them can affect cancer cell survival. The drug is being investigated for its potential role in treating lymphoma and other malignancies.

What phase is Olaparib in for lymphoma?

Olaparib is currently in Phase 2 clinical development for the treatment of lymphoma, including non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The drug is investigational and has not yet been approved for this indication. It is being evaluated in an ongoing clinical trial that is actively recruiting participants.

What clinical trials is Olaparib in?

Olaparib is being studied in clinical trial NCT03297606, titled "Canadian Profiling and Targeted Agent Utilization Trial (CAPTUR)." This Phase 2 trial is recruiting 720 participants in Canada and includes patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and advanced solid tumors. The trial is open to adults aged 18 years and older.

Is Olaparib the same as other PARP inhibitors?

Olaparib is a PARP inhibitor, a class of drugs that includes other agents with similar mechanisms of action. However, olaparib is a distinct drug compound developed by Pfizer. Its specific chemical structure and clinical profile differentiate it from other PARP inhibitors, though they share a common target.