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Richter SyndromePhase 3NCT07220187

Adding Pirtobrutinib to the Usual Treatment for People With Newly Diagnosed Richter Transformation, The PIRAMID Trial

A Phase 3 study testing Biospecimen Collection, Computed Tomography and Cyclophosphamide in people with Richter Syndrome and Transformed Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia to Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma, run by SWOG Cancer Research Network at 62 sites in United States.

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Trial summary

This phase III trial compares the effect of adding pirtobrutinib to the usual treatment with rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine and prednisone (R-CHOP) to R-CHOP alone for the treatment of Richter transformation, which is when chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma turns into… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
What is being tested?
Biospecimen Collection, Computed Tomography and Cyclophosphamide
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
102 participants
Where
62 sitesUnited States
Study dates
4 Aug 2026to Oct 2036
Phase
Phase 3
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Participants must have been diagnosed with Richter Transformation (RT) (CLL/small lymphocytic lymphoma [SLL] to LBCL)
  • Participants must have histologically or cytologically confirmed LBCL
  • Participants must have measurable disease determined by PET/CT or hematopathology (by morphology or flow cytometry) assessment within 42 days prior to registration
  • Participants must have staging PET/CT imaging performed within 42 days prior to registration
  • Participants are allowed prior treatments for CLL/SLL or its complications (autoimmune hemolytic anemia [AIHA], immune thrombocytopenic purpura [ITP]), with the exception of pirtobrutinib
  • Participants must not have prior treatment for Richter transformation except for corticosteroids up to equivalent dose of prednisone 700 mg total for less than 7 days for disease control. Treatment for CLL/SLL with CLL/SLL directed drugs (including BTK inhibitors with the exception of pirtobrutinib) after the Richter transformation diagnosis is allowed for the purpose of disease control. CLL targeted therapies must be stopped within 3 days before initiation of therapy on protocol. Chemotherapy or anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody therapy must be stopped within 2 weeks before initiation of therapy on protocol
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  • Participants must not have contraindication for receiving anthracycline. Participants must not have received more than a cumulative dose of 100mg/m^2 in those participants who will receive R-CHOP or not more than 250 mg/m^2 in those participants who will receive R-mini-CHOP of prior doxorubicin (or equivalent dose of another anthracycline, such as epirubicin) therapy (at any time prior to registration)
  • Patients requiring strong CYP3A inducers are not eligible and can only be enrolled if
  • an alternative treatment to the strong CYP3A inducer is available for them and
  • the last dose of the strong CYP3A inducer is administered at least 7 days before initiation of pirtobrutinib for patients in safety run-in and arm 1
  • Participant must be ≥ 18 years old at the time of registration
  • Participant must have Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG)/Zubrod Performance Status of 0-2
  • Participant must have a complete medical history and physical exam within 28 days prior to registration
  • Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 0.75 x 10^3/µL or ≥ 0.50 x 10^3/µL in participants with suspected marrow involvement considered to impair hematopoiesis (within 28 days prior to registration)
  • Platelets ≥ 50 x 10^3/µL or ≥ 30 x 10^3/µL in participants with suspected marrow involvement considered to impair hematopoiesis (within 28 days prior to registration)
  • Hemoglobin ≥ 8 g/dL (≥ 80 g/L) or ≥ 6 g/dL in participants with suspected bone marrow involvement considered to impair hematopoiesis (within 28 days prior to registration)
  • Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 x institutional upper limit of normal (ULN) or ≤ 3 x ULN with documented liver involvement and/or Gilbert's disease (within 28 days prior to registration)
  • Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) / alanine aminotransferase (ALT) ≤ 3 × institutional ULN or ≤ 5 ULN with documented liver involvement (within 28 days prior to registration)
  • Participants must have a calculated creatinine clearance ≥ 30 mL/min using the Cockcroft-Gault Formula. This specimen must have been drawn and processed within 28 days prior to registration. For the Cockcroft-Gault formula for calculated creatinine clearance, see the tools on the CRA Workbench https://txwb.crab.org/TXWB/Tools.aspx
  • Participants must have a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≥ 45% as measured by echocardiogram or radionuclide (MUGA) ventriculography within 56 days prior to registration
  • Participants with known history or current symptoms of cardiac disease, or history of treatment with cardiotoxic agents, must have a clinical risk assessment of cardiac function using the New York Heart Association Functional Classification. To be eligible for this trial, participants must be class 2B or better
  • HIV-infected patients on effective anti-retroviral therapy with undetectable viral load within 6 months are eligible for this trial. Participants' HIV-directed therapy cannot have known interactions with pirtobrutinib
  • Participants with a known history of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection must have undetectable HBV viral load while on suppressive therapy on the most recent test results obtained within 6 months prior to registration
  • Participants with a known history of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection must have been treated and cured. Participants currently being treated for HCV infection must have undetectable HCV viral load test on the most recent test results obtained within 6 months prior to registration
  • Participants must be able to swallow and retain oral medications and have no known gastrointestinal disorders likely to interfere with absorption of oral medications
  • Participants must not have a prior or concurrent malignancy in addition to CLL/SLL and Richter transformation whose natural history or treatment (in the opinion of the treating physician) has the potential to interfere with the safety or efficacy assessment of the investigational regimen
  • Participants must not have had major surgery within 28 days prior to registration
  • Participants must not have experienced a major bleeding event or grade ≥ 3 arrhythmia on prior treatment with a BTK inhibitor.
  • NOTE: Major bleeding is defined as bleeding having one or more of the following features: potentially life-threatening bleeding with signs or symptoms of hemodynamic compromise; bleeding associated with a decrease in the hemoglobin level of at least 2g per deciliter; or bleeding in a critical area or organ (e.g., retroperitoneal, intraarticular, pericardial, epidural, or intracranial bleeding or intramuscular bleeding with compartment syndrome
  • Participants must not be pregnant or nursing (nursing includes breast milk fed to an infant by any means, including from the breast, milk expressed by hand, or pumped). Individuals who are of reproductive potential must have agreed to use an effective contraceptive method with details provided as a part of the consent process. A person who has had menses at any time in the preceding 12 consecutive months or who has semen likely to contain sperm is considered to be of "reproductive potential." In addition to routine contraceptive methods, "effective contraception" also includes refraining from sexual activity that might result in pregnancy and surgery intended to prevent pregnancy (or with a side-effect of pregnancy prevention) including hysterectomy, bilateral oophorectomy, bilateral tubal ligation/occlusion, and vasectomy with testing showing no sperm in the semen
  • Participants must be offered the opportunity to participate in specimen banking
  • Participants must agree to have blood and lymphatic tissue specimens submitted for the integrated translational medicine study
  • For randomized participants only: Participants who can complete PRO-CTCAE and FACIT GP5 questionnaires forms in English or Spanish must be offered the opportunity to participate in the patient-reported outcome

Who cannot join

None listed.

Trial locations and contacts

62 sites in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

62 sites in 1 country

United States62 sites, 62 recruiting
  • Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group

    Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70808

    Site Public Contact, 225-765-7659, research@ololrmc.com

    Nakhle S. Saba

    Recruiting
  • FHCC Overlake

    Bellevue, Washington, 98004

    Site Public Contact, 425-454-2148

    Jason Comer

    Recruiting
  • Illinois CancerCare-Bloomington

    Bloomington, Illinois, 61704

    Site Public Contact, 309-243-3605, andersonj@illinoiscancercare.com

    Bryan A. Faller

    Recruiting
  • Trinity Health IHA Medical Group Hematology Oncology - Brighton

    Brighton, Michigan, 48114

    Site Public Contact, 734-712-7251, MCRCwebsitecontactform@stjoeshealth.org

    Tareq Al baghdadi

    Recruiting
  • Illinois CancerCare-Canton

    Canton, Illinois, 61520

    Site Public Contact, 309-243-3605, andersonj@illinoiscancercare.com

    Bryan A. Faller

    Recruiting
  • Trinity Health IHA Medical Group Hematology Oncology - Canton

    Canton, Michigan, 48188

    Site Public Contact, 734-712-7251, MCRCwebsitecontactform@stjoeshealth.org

    Tareq Al baghdadi

    Recruiting
  • Illinois CancerCare-Carthage

    Carthage, Illinois, 62321

    Site Public Contact, 309-243-3605, andersonj@illinoiscancercare.com

    Bryan A. Faller

    Recruiting
  • UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599

    Site Public Contact, 877-668-0683, cancerclinicaltrials@med.unc.edu

    Christopher E. Jensen

    Recruiting
  • Trinity Health IHA Medical Group Hematology Oncology - Chelsea Hospital

    Chelsea, Michigan, 48118

    Site Public Contact, 734-712-7251, MCRCwebsitecontactform@stjoeshealth.org

    Tareq Al baghdadi

    Recruiting
  • Siteman Cancer Center at Saint Peters Hospital

    City of Saint Peters, Missouri, 63376

    Site Public Contact, 800-600-3606, info@siteman.wustl.edu

    Dilan A. Patel

    Recruiting
  • Siteman Cancer Center at West County Hospital

    Creve Coeur, Missouri, 63141

    Site Public Contact, 800-600-3606, info@siteman.wustl.edu

    Dilan A. Patel

    Recruiting
  • Carle at The Riverfront

    Danville, Illinois, 61832

    Site Public Contact, 800-446-5532, Research@Carle.com

    Suparna Mantha

    Recruiting
  • Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois - Decatur

    Decatur, Illinois, 62526

    Site Public Contact, 217-876-4762, morganthaler.jodi@mhsil.com

    Bryan A. Faller

    Recruiting
  • Decatur Memorial Hospital

    Decatur, Illinois, 62526

    Site Public Contact, 217-876-4762, morganthaler.jodi@mhsil.com

    Bryan A. Faller

    Recruiting
  • Duke University Medical Center

    Durham, North Carolina, 27710

    Site Public Contact, 888-275-3853

    Andrea Sitlinger

    Recruiting
  • Carle Physician Group-Effingham

    Effingham, Illinois, 62401

    Site Public Contact, 800-446-5532, Research@carle.com

    Suparna Mantha

    Recruiting
  • Illinois CancerCare-Eureka

    Eureka, Illinois, 61530

    Site Public Contact, 309-243-3605, andersonj@illinoiscancercare.com

    Bryan A. Faller

    Recruiting
  • Illinois CancerCare-Galesburg

    Galesburg, Illinois, 61401

    Site Public Contact, 309-243-3605, andersonj@illinoiscancercare.com

    Bryan A. Faller

    Recruiting
  • UCI Health - Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and Ambulatory Care

    Irvine, California, 92612

    Site Public Contact, 877-827-8839, ucstudy@uci.edu

    Catherine C. Coombs

    Recruiting
  • Illinois CancerCare-Kewanee Clinic

    Kewanee, Illinois, 61443

    Site Public Contact, 309-243-3605, andersonj@illinoiscancercare.com

    Bryan A. Faller

    Recruiting
  • FHCC at EvergreenHealth

    Kirkland, Washington, 98034

    Site Public Contact, 425-899-6000

    Vikram Raghunathan

    Recruiting
  • UCI Health Laguna Hills

    Laguna Hills, California, 92653

    Site Public Contact, 877-827-8839, ucstudy@uci.edu

    Catherine C. Coombs

    Recruiting
  • Trinity Health Saint Mary Mercy Livonia Hospital

    Livonia, Michigan, 48154

    Site Public Contact, 734-712-7251, MCRCwebsitecontactform@stjoeshealth.org

    Tareq Al baghdadi

    Recruiting
  • Illinois CancerCare-Macomb

    Macomb, Illinois, 61455

    Site Public Contact, 309-243-3605, andersonj@illinoiscancercare.com

    Bryan A. Faller

    Recruiting
  • Carle Physician Group-Mattoon/Charleston

    Mattoon, Illinois, 61938

    Site Public Contact, 800-446-5532, Research@carle.com

    Suparna Mantha

    Recruiting
  • Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital

    Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, 53051

    Site Public Contact, 262-257-5100

    Gulrayz Ahmed

    Recruiting
  • Medical College of Wisconsin

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226

    Site Public Contact, 414-805-3666

    Gulrayz Ahmed

    Recruiting
  • ProHealth D N Greenwald Center

    Mukwonago, Wisconsin, 53149

    Site Public Contact, research.institute@phci.org

    Timothy R. Wassenaar

    Recruiting
  • Froedtert and MCW Moorland Reserve Health Center

    New Berlin, Wisconsin, 53151

    Site Public Contact, 414-805-0505

    Gulrayz Ahmed

    Recruiting
  • Carle BroMenn Medical Center

    Normal, Illinois, 61761

    Site Public Contact, 800-446-5532, Research@Carle.com

    Suparna Mantha

    Recruiting
  • Carle Cancer Institute Normal

    Normal, Illinois, 61761

    Site Public Contact, 800-446-5532, Research@Carle.com

    Suparna Mantha

    Recruiting
  • Cancer Care Center of O'Fallon

    O'Fallon, Illinois, 62269

    Site Public Contact, 217-876-4762, morganthaler.jodi@mhsil.com

    Bryan A. Faller

    Recruiting
  • HSHS Saint Elizabeth's Hospital

    O'Fallon, Illinois, 62269

    Site Public Contact, 217-876-4762, morganthaler.jodi@mhsil.com

    Bryan A. Faller

    Recruiting
  • Drexel Town Square Health Center

    Oak Creek, Wisconsin, 53154

    Site Public Contact, 414-805-0505

    Gulrayz Ahmed

    Recruiting
  • ProHealth Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital

    Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, 53066

    Site Public Contact, 262-928-7878

    Timothy R. Wassenaar

    Recruiting
  • UC Irvine Health/Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Orange, California, 92868

    Site Public Contact, 877-827-8839, ucstudy@uci.edu

    Catherine C. Coombs

    Recruiting
  • Illinois CancerCare-Ottawa Clinic

    Ottawa, Illinois, 61350

    Site Public Contact, 309-243-3605, andersonj@illinoiscancercare.com

    Bryan A. Faller

    Recruiting
  • Illinois CancerCare-Pekin

    Pekin, Illinois, 61554

    Site Public Contact, 309-243-3605, andersonj@illinoiscancercare.com

    Bryan A. Faller

    Recruiting
  • Illinois CancerCare-Peoria

    Peoria, Illinois, 61615

    Site Public Contact, 309-243-3605, andersonj@illinoiscancercare.com

    Bryan A. Faller

    Recruiting
  • Illinois CancerCare-Peru

    Peru, Illinois, 61354

    Site Public Contact, 309-243-3605, andersonj@illinoiscancercare.com

    Bryan A. Faller

    Recruiting
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107

    Site Public Contact, 215-600-9151, ONCTrialNow@jefferson.edu

    Michael Wysota

    Recruiting
  • Trinity Health Saint Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital

    Pontiac, Michigan, 48341

    Site Public Contact, 734-712-7251, MCRCwebsitecontactform@stjoeshealth.org

    Tareq Al baghdadi

    Recruiting
  • Illinois CancerCare-Princeton

    Princeton, Illinois, 61356

    Site Public Contact, 309-243-3605, andersonj@illinoiscancercare.com

    Bryan A. Faller

    Recruiting
  • VCU Massey Cancer Center at Stony Point

    Richmond, Virginia, 23235

    Site Public Contact, ctoclinops@vcu.edu

    Victor Y. Yazbeck

    Recruiting
  • VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Richmond, Virginia, 23298

    Site Public Contact, 804-628-6430, CTOclinops@vcu.edu

    Victor Y. Yazbeck

    Recruiting
  • Huntsman Cancer Institute/University of Utah

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112

    Site Public Contact, 888-424-2100, cancerinfo@hci.utah.edu

    Boyu Hu

    Recruiting
  • Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Seattle, Washington, 98109

    Site Public Contact, 800-804-8824

    Mazyar Shadman

    Recruiting
  • FHCC at Northwest Hospital

    Seattle, Washington, 98133

    Site Public Contact, 206-606-5800

    Paul S. Martin

    Recruiting
  • University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake

    Seattle, Washington, 98195

    Site Public Contact, 800-804-8824

    Mazyar Shadman

    Recruiting
  • Memorial Hospital East

    Shiloh, Illinois, 62269

    Site Public Contact, 314-747-9912, dschwab@wustl.edu

    Dilan A. Patel

    Recruiting
  • Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

    Springfield, Illinois, 62702

    Site Public Contact, 217-545-7929

    Bryan A. Faller

    Recruiting
  • Springfield Clinic

    Springfield, Illinois, 62702

    Site Public Contact, 800-444-7541

    Bryan A. Faller

    Recruiting
  • Springfield Memorial Hospital

    Springfield, Illinois, 62781

    Site Public Contact, 217-528-7541, pallante.beth@mhsil.com

    Bryan A. Faller

    Recruiting
  • Washington University School of Medicine

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110

    Site Public Contact, 800-600-3606, info@siteman.wustl.edu

    Dilan A. Patel

    Recruiting
  • Siteman Cancer Center-South County

    St Louis, Missouri, 63129

    Site Public Contact, 800-600-3606, info@siteman.wustl.edu

    Dilan A. Patel

    Recruiting
  • Siteman Cancer Center at Christian Hospital

    St Louis, Missouri, 63136

    Site Public Contact, 800-600-3606, info@siteman.wustl.edu

    Dilan A. Patel

    Recruiting
  • Carle Cancer Center

    Urbana, Illinois, 61801

    Site Public Contact, 800-446-5532, Research@carle.com

    Suparna Mantha

    Recruiting
  • Illinois CancerCare - Washington

    Washington, Illinois, 61571

    Site Public Contact, 309-243-3605, andersonj@illinoiscancercare.com

    Bryan A. Faller

    Recruiting
  • ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital

    Waukesha, Wisconsin, 53188

    Site Public Contact, 262-928-7632

    Timothy R. Wassenaar

    Recruiting
  • UW Cancer Center at ProHealth Care

    Waukesha, Wisconsin, 53188

    Site Public Contact, 262-928-5539, Chanda.miller@phci.org

    Timothy R. Wassenaar

    Recruiting
  • Froedtert West Bend Hospital/Kraemer Cancer Center

    West Bend, Wisconsin, 53095

    Site Public Contact, 414-805-0505

    Gulrayz Ahmed

    Recruiting
  • Trinity Health IHA Medical Group Hematology Oncology Ann Arbor Campus

    Ypsilanti, Michigan, 48197

    Site Public Contact, 734-712-7251, MCRCwebsitecontactform@stjoeshealth.org

    Tareq Al baghdadi

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: A Randomized Phase III Study of Pirtobrutinib Plus R-CHOP vs. R-CHOP for Participants With Previously Untreated Richter Transformation (PIRAMID)

This phase III trial compares the effect of adding pirtobrutinib to the usual treatment with rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine and prednisone (R-CHOP) to R-CHOP alone for the treatment of Richter transformation, which is when chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma turns into large B-cell lymphoma, a more aggressive (faster-growing) form of lymphoma. Pirtobrutinib may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. 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. Cyclophosphamide is in a class of medications called alkylating agents. It works by damaging the cell's DNA and may kill cancer cells. It may also lower the body's immune response. Doxorubicin is in a class of medications called anthracyclines. Doxorubicin damages the cell's DNA and may kill cancer cells. It also blocks a certain enzyme needed for cell division and DNA repair. Vincristine is in a class of medications called vinca alkaloids. It works by stopping cancer cells from growing and dividing and may kill them. Prednisone is in a class of medications called corticosteroids. It is used to reduce inflammation and lower the body's immune response to help lessen the side effects of chemotherapy drugs. Adding pirtobrutinib to R-CHOP may kill more cancer cells than R-CHOP alone in patients with Richter transformation.

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PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

  1. In participants aged 74 and younger, to evaluate the safety of the addition of pirtobrutinib to R-CHOP before initiating randomization in participants with untreated Richter Transformation to large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL). (Safety run-in) II. In participants aged 75 and older, to evaluate the safety of the addition of pirtobrutinib to R-mini-CHOP before initiating randomization in this patient population. (Safety run-in) III. To evaluate whether the addition of pirtobrutinib to R-CHOP improves investigator-assessed progression-free survival (PFS) compared to R-CHOP alone in this patient population. (Randomized comparison) IV. If investigator-assessed PFS is improved with the addition of pirtobrutinib, then to evaluate whether the addition of pirtobrutinib improves overall survival (OS) in this patient population. (Randomized comparison-hierarchical testing)

TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:

  1. To evaluate the association between high-risk Richter-associated mutations (presence vs. absence of at least one of: TP53, CDK2NA, or MYC pathway alterations as assessed by targeted next generation sequencing (NGS) panel and whole exome sequencing of baseline tumor tissue) and overall survival (OS) within treatment arms in this patient population.

SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:

  1. To estimate and compare the rate of investigator-assessed complete response (CR) after treatment between the randomized arms.

II. To estimate the frequency and severity of adverse events in both arms.

TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:

  1. To evaluate the association between high-risk Richter-associated mutations and overall response rate (ORR [complete and partial response], PFS and complete response [CR]) across treatment arms in this patient population.

II. To descriptively report the interaction between high-risk Richter-associated mutations and randomized arm and the outcomes CR, ORR, PFS, and OS.

III. To descriptively report the mutational landscape (as assessed by targeted NGS panel and whole exome sequencing of baseline tumor tissue and at the time of progression) in this patient population.

IV. In mutations present in at least 5 patients, to descriptively report CR, ORR, PFS, and OS by mutation status across treatment arms.

  1. To evaluate associations between minimal residual disease (MRD) status (as assessed by circulating tumor deoxyribonucleic acid [ctDNA]) and OS and PFS.

VI. To evaluate associations between clonal relatedness and OS and PFS across treatment arms.

ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVES:

  1. To compare OS of participants receiving stem cell transplant versus those who did not receive transplant.

II. To compare the OS of participants receiving chimeric antigen receptor t cell (CAR-T) therapy versus those who did not receive CAR-T therapy.

III. To evaluate the association between Bruton Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) resistance mutations on clinical outcomes (PFS and OS).

IV. To evaluate the association of clonal relatedness between chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and LBCL and clinical outcomes (PFS and OS).

PATIENT-REPORTED OUTCOMES OBJECTIVE:

  1. To compare participant-reported symptoms (PROs) between arms as measured by PRO-Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) items and the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy (FACIT) single-item GP5 question.

BANKING OBJECTIVE:

  1. To bank specimens for future correlative studies.

OUTLINE: Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 arms.

ARM 1: Patients receive pirtobrutinib orally (PO) once daily (QD) on days 1-21 of each cycle, rituximab intravenously (IV) or rituximab and hyaluronidase human (rituximab hyaluronidase) subcutaneously (SC) (starting with cycle 2), cyclophosphamide IV on day 1 of each cycle, doxorubicin IV on day 1 of each cycle, vincristine IV on day 1 of each cycle, and prednisone PO QD on days 1-5 of each cycle. Cycles repeat every 21 days for 6 cycles in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. After completion of cycle 6, patients continue to receive pirtobrutinib PO QD on days 1-21 of each cycle for up to 5 years in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients with progressive disease or symptomatic deterioration may receive 1 additional cycle as long as the participant is continuing to clinically benefit from treatment in the opinion of the treating investigator. Patients undergo echocardiography or multigated acquisition (MUGA) scan and buccal swab collection during screening, as well as computed tomography (CT) scan and/or positron emission tomography (PET)/CT, and blood sample collection throughout the study.

ARM 2: Patients receive rituximab IV or rituximab hyaluronidase SC (starting with cycle 2), cyclophosphamide IV on day 1 of each cycle, doxorubicin IV on day 1 of each cycle, vincristine IV on day 1 of each cycle, and prednisone PO QD on days 1-5 of each cycle. Cycles repeat every 21 days for 6 cycles in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients undergo echocardiography or MUGA scan and buccal swab collection during screening, as well as CT scan and/or PET, and blood sample collection throughout the study.

After completion of study treatment, patients are followed up periodically for until 7 years after registration.

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Biospecimen CollectionProcedure or surgery

    Also called Biological Sample Collection, Biospecimen Collected, Specimen Collection

    Undergo blood and buccal swab sample collection

  • Computed TomographyProcedure or surgery

    Also called CAT, CAT Scan, Computed Axial Tomography, Computerized Axial Tomography

    Undergo CT scan and/or PET/CT scan

  • CyclophosphamideDrug

    Also called (-)-Cyclophosphamide, 2H-1,3,2-Oxazaphosphorine, 2-[bis(2-chloroethyl)amino]tetrahydro-, 2-oxide, monohydrate, Asta B 518, B 518

    Given IV

  • Doxorubicin HydrochlorideDrug

    Also called 5,12-Naphthacenedione, 10-[(3-amino-2,3,6-trideoxy-alpha-L-lyxo-hexopyranosyl)oxy]-7,8, 9,10-tetrahydro-6,8,11-trihydroxy-8-(hydroxyacetyl)-1-methoxy-, hydrochloride, (8S-cis)- (9CI), ADM, Adriacin, Adriamycin

    Given IV

  • Echocardiography TestProcedure or surgery

    Also called EC, Echocardiography

    Undergo echocardiography

  • Multigated Acquisition ScanProcedure or surgery

    Also called Blood Pool Scan, Equilibrium Radionuclide Angiography, Gated Blood Pool Imaging, Gated Heart Pool Scan

    Undergo MUGA scan

  • PirtobrutinibDrug

    Also called 5-Amino-3-(4-((5-fluoro-2-methoxybenzamido)methyl)phenyl)-1-((2S)-1,1,1-trifluoropropan-2-yl)-1h-pyrazole-4-carboxamide, BTK Inhibitor LOXO-305, Jaypirca, LOXO 305

    Given PO

  • Positron Emission TomographyProcedure or surgery

    Also called Medical Imaging, Positron Emission Tomography, PET, PET Scan, Positron emission tomography (procedure)

    Undergo PET/CT scan

  • PrednisoneDrug

    Also called .delta.1-Cortisone, 1, 2-Dehydrocortisone, Adasone, Cortancyl

    Given PO

  • RituximabBiological

    Also called ABP 798, ABP-798, ABP798, BI 695500

    Given IV

  • Rituximab and Hyaluronidase HumanBiological

    Also called Rituxan Hycela, Rituximab Plus Hyaluronidase, Rituximab/Hyaluronidase, Rituximab/Hyaluronidase Human

    Given SC

  • Survey AdministrationOther

    Ancillary studies

  • VincristineDrug

    Also called LCR, Leurocristine, VCR, Vincrystine

    Given IV

Study groups in NCT07220187
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Arm I (pirtobrutinib and R-CHOP)ExperimentalPatients receive pirtobrutinib PO QD on days 1-21 of each cycle, rituximab IV or rituximab hyaluronidase SC (starting with cycle 2), cyclophosphamide IV on day 1 of each cycle, doxorubicin IV on day 1 of each cycle, vincristine IV on day 1 of each cycle, and prednisone PO QD on days 1-5 of each cycle. Cycles repeat every 21 days for 6 cycles in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. After completion of cycle 6, patients continue to receive pirtobrutinib PO QD on days 1-21 of each cycle for up to 5 years in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients with progressive disease or symptomatic deterioration may receive 1 additional cycle as long as the participant is continuing to clinically benefit from treatment in the opinion of the treating investigator. Patients undergo echocardiography or MUGA scan and buccal swab collection during screening, as well as CT scan and/or PET/CT, and blood sample collection throughout the study.
Receives: Procedure: Biospecimen Collection; Procedure: Computed Tomography; Drug: Cyclophosphamide; Drug: Doxorubicin Hydrochloride; Procedure: Echocardiography Test; Procedure: Multigated Acquisition Scan; Drug: Pirtobrutinib; Procedure: Positron Emission Tomography; Drug: Prednisone; Biological: Rituximab; Biological: Rituximab and Hyaluronidase Human; Other: Survey Administration; Drug: Vincristine
Arm II (R-CHOP)Active comparatorPatients receive rituximab IV or rituximab hyaluronidase SC (starting with cycle 2), cyclophosphamide IV on day 1 of each cycle, doxorubicin IV on day 1 of each cycle, vincristine IV on day 1 of each cycle, and prednisone PO QD on days 1-5 of each cycle. Cycles repeat every 21 days for 6 cycles in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients undergo echocardiography or MUGA scan and buccal swab collection during screening, as well as CT scan and/or PET, and blood sample collection throughout the study.
Receives: Procedure: Biospecimen Collection; Procedure: Computed Tomography; Drug: Cyclophosphamide; Drug: Doxorubicin Hydrochloride; Procedure: Echocardiography Test; Procedure: Multigated Acquisition Scan; Procedure: Positron Emission Tomography; Drug: Prednisone; Biological: Rituximab; Biological: Rituximab and Hyaluronidase Human; Other: Survey Administration; Drug: Vincristine

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Progression free survival (PFS)

    Progression free survival: is measured from date of randomization to the first of progression or death from any cause. Participants last known to be alive without progression will be censored at the date of last contact.

    Measured: Up to 7 years

  2. Overall free survival

    Overall free survival: is measured from date of randomization date of death from any cause. Participants last known to be alive will be censored at the date of last contact.

    Measured: Up to 7 years

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Overall Response

    Will estimate outcomes (CR, ORR, MRD) for each arm as proportions with binomial confidence intervals. Proportions will be compared between arms using Fisher's exact test.

    Measured: Up to 7 years

  2. Complete Remission

    Complete disappearance of all measurable and non-measurable disease.

    Measured: Up to 7 years

  3. Incidence of adverse events

    Number of patients with grade 3 through 5 adverse events that are related (possibly, probably, definitely) to protocol therapy

    Measured: Up to 7 years

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted23 Oct 2025
  2. Study start4 Aug 2026
  3. Primary completion1 Oct 2035 (estimated)
  4. Study completionOct 2036 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
102 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07220187
Sponsor's protocol ID
S2504
Other IDs
NCI-2025-06717, S2504, S2504, U10CA180888
Status last verified
Oct 2026
First submitted
6 Oct 2025
Last updated
13 Oct 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing Biospecimen Collection, Computed Tomography and Cyclophosphamide in people with Richter Syndrome and Transformed Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia to Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma, run by SWOG Cancer Research Network at 62 sites in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 33 inclusion and 0 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Oct 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 62 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Each site lists its own contact: choose the nearest one under Trial locations. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Progression free survival (PFS) (time frame: Up to 7 years). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 13 Oct 2026.

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