This double-blind randomized, parallel group study will evaluate the efficacy and safety
of lenalidomide (Revlimid, CC-5013) in combination with rituximab (MabThera/Rituxan) in
patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma or marginal zone lymphoma.
Patients will be randomized to receive either lenalidomide or placebo for twelve 28-day
cycles in combination with rituximab. Anticipated time on study treatment is 1 year.
Additional locations may be listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for NCT01938001.
See trial information on ClinicalTrials.gov for a list of participating sites.
Indolent lymphoma is a slow growing but incurable lymphoma which includes follicular
lymphoma and marginal zone lymphoma. Follicular lymphoma and marginal zone lymphoma are
cancers of the B lymphocyte, a type of white blood cell. Lenalidomide is an
immunomodulatory drug (a drug that affects the immune system) which alters the body's
immune system and it may also interfere with the development of tiny blood vessels
involved in tumor growth. Therefore, lenalidomide may reduce or prevent the growth of
cancer cells. Lenalidomide has also been shown to restore the immune cells' ability to
attack and kill tumor cells, an ability that may be inhibited by follicular lymphoma and
other lymphomas. The combination of rituximab and lenalidomide may eliminate the cancer
while restoring the immune system's ability to attack tumor cells.
Lead OrganizationCelgene Corporation