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Testing the Addition of an Immunotherapy Agent, Atezolizumab, When Given With the Usual Chemo-Immunotherapy Drug Combination (Rituximab Plus Gemcitabine and Oxaliplatin) for Relapsed/Refractory (That Has Come Back or Not Responded to Treatment) Transformed Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
NCT03321643 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
This pilot phase I trial studies the side effects of atezolizumab, gemcitabine, oxaliplatin, and rituximab and to see how well they work in treating patients with transformed diffuse large B-cell lymphoma that has come back (relapsed) or does not respond to treatment (refractory). Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as atezolizumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as gemcitabine and oxaliplatin, work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. Rituximab is a monoclonal antibody. It binds to a protein called CD20, which is found on B cells (a type of white blood cell) and some types of cancer cells. This may help the immune system kill cancer cells. Giving atezolizumab, gemcitabine, oxaliplatin, and rituximab may work better in treating patients with transformed diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Biospecimen Collection
- PROCEDURE Bone Marrow Biopsy
- PROCEDURE Computed Tomography
- DRUG Atezolizumab
- PROCEDURE Biopsy Procedure
Study Locations (4)
California
- City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center — Duarte
- UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center — La Jolla
- University of California Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center — Sacramento
Georgia
- Emory University Hospital/Winship Cancer Institute — Atlanta
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 24 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-09-18 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-06-30 |
| Phase | Phase 1 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03321643
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03321643 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting. It is categorized as Phase 1, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 24 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is National Cancer Institute (NCI), which has 2,390 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 6 conditions, with Recurrent Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 5 interventions — of which Biospecimen Collection is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT03321643 reports 4 study locations spanning 2 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include California, Georgia. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03321643 about?
NCT03321643 is a clinical study titled "Testing the Addition of an Immunotherapy Agent, Atezolizumab, When Given With the Usual Chemo-Immunotherapy Drug Combination (Rituximab Plus Gemcitabine and Oxaliplatin) for Relapsed/Refractory (That Has Come Back or Not Responded to Treatment) Transformed Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma". This pilot phase I trial studies the side effects of atezolizumab, gemcitabine, oxaliplatin, and rituximab and to see how well they work in treating patients with transformed diffuse large B-cell lymphoma that has come back (relapsed) or does not respond to treatment (refractory). Immunotherapy with...
What is the current status of trial NCT03321643?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 24 participants. The study started on 2018-09-18. Estimated completion is 2026-06-30.
What conditions does trial NCT03321643 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Recurrent Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma, Refractory Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma, Richter Syndrome, Recurrent Transformed Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Refractory Transformed Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03321643?
The interventions under investigation include: Biospecimen Collection (PROCEDURE), Bone Marrow Biopsy (PROCEDURE), Computed Tomography (PROCEDURE), Atezolizumab (DRUG), Biopsy Procedure (PROCEDURE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03321643?
This trial is sponsored by National Cancer Institute (NCI), which has 2,390 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT03321643 being conducted?
This trial has 4 study locations across California, Georgia. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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