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Multilayer Biological Characterization of Advanced Follicular Lymphoma: a Translational Study From FIL_FOLL12 Trial

Recruiting
Conditions
Follicular Lymphoma
Interventions
Diagnostic Test: EZH2 mutations/CNAs by droplet digital PCR (ddPCR)
Diagnostic Test: EZH2-derived gene expression signature by RNA-Seq
Registration Number
NCT05816850
Lead Sponsor
Fondazione Italiana Linfomi - ETS
Brief Summary

This is a Multicenter, Retrospective, Biological study ancillary to FOLL12 trial to evaluate the role of EZH2 aberrations in patient with FL treated with immunochemotherapy. Moreover, several novel biomarkers of FL will be investigated.

Detailed Description

Current standard first-line treatment for advanced follicular lymphoma (FL) is still represented by chemoimmunotherapy combinations, with CHOP/CVP or bendamustine (B) as the main regimens with no standard criteria to prefer one over another.

EZH2 mutations have been associated with longer progression-free survival (PFS) in patients treated with CHOP/CVP regimens, but not with Bendamustine (independently from the type of anti-CD20 therapy received).

The FIL_FOLL12 trial (NCT02063685), a large phase III trial (with a pre-planned biological material sampling) enrolling 807 advanced FL patients treated with front-line R-CHOP or bendamustine-rituximab (BR), appears an ideal platform to validate the predictive value of EZH2 and its applicability to the clinical practice.

The aim of this study is to provide to clinicians a useful and practical biomarker to guide the choice of the most effective chemotherapy backbone (in addition to anti-CD20 immunotherapy) for first line treatment of patients with advanced FL (e.g. R-CHOP for EZH2 aberrated vs BR for EZH2 wild type patients).

Moreover, to implement an Italian network of laboratories able to provide these translational outputs within a rapid turnaround time.

Finally, taking advantage of the already collected BM and PB samples, several novel biomarkers of FL heterogeneity will be investigated, in particular: EZH2 protein expression in tumor samples, alternative molecular markers for minimal residual disease (MRD), clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP), pharmacogenomics and constitutional genomics as well as microbiome profiles.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
654
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patient enrolled in the FIL_FOLL12 trial (documented by the signature of the study informed consent);
  • Availability of biological samples: bone marrow aspirate, peripheral blood and/or FFPE diagnostic sample (nodal or extranodal);
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Exclusion Criteria
  • None
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Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Patients enrolledEZH2-derived gene expression signature by RNA-SeqPatient affected by advanced Follicular Lymphoma treated with immunochemotherapy in the FIL_FOLL12 trial
Patients enrolledEZH2 mutations/CNAs by droplet digital PCR (ddPCR)Patient affected by advanced Follicular Lymphoma treated with immunochemotherapy in the FIL_FOLL12 trial
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Progression free survivalFrom treatment start up to 43 months

Time between the treatment start and the first documentation of recurrence, progression or death from any cause

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Concordance between EZH2 gene mutations/gains and EZH2-related gene expression signatureBefore treatment start

Concordance between EZH2 gene mutations/gains and EZH2-related gene expression signature

Response rateFrom treatment start to 7 months (R-Bendamustine) or from treatment start to 5,6 months (R-CHOP)

Response rate (complete metabolic response/minimal residual disease (MRD) negativity) at the end of induction.

Trial Locations

Locations (26)

A.O. SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo, S.C. Ematologia

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Alessandria, Italy

Nuovo Ospedale degli Infermi, SSD Ematologia

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Biella, Italy

ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia - Ematologia

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Brescia, Italy

Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico - S. Marco, UOC di Ematologia

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Catania, Italy

A.O. S. Croce e Carle, S.C. di Ematologia e Trapianto di Midollo Osseo

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Cuneo, Italy

Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Careggi - Unità funzionale di Ematologia

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Firenze, Italy

Ospedale Policlinico San Martino S.S.R.L. - IRCCS per l'Oncologia, Ematologia e terapie cellulari

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Genova, Italy

IRCCS Istituto Romagnolo per lo studio dei Tumori "Dino Amadori" - IRST S.R.L., Ematologia

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Meldola, Italy

ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, SC Ematologia

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Milano, Italy

Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori di Milano, Ematologia

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Milano, Italy

Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico di Modena, U.O. Oncologia

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Modena, Italy

Fondazione IRCCS San Gerardo dei Tintori - Ematologia

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Monza, Italy

AOU Maggiore della Carità di Novara, SCDU Ematologia

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Novara, Italy

Presidio ospedaliero "A. Tortora", U.O. Onco-ematologia

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Pagani, Italy

A.O. Ospedali Riuniti Villa Sofia-Cervello, Divisione di Ematologia

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Palermo, Italy

IRCCS Policlinico S. Matteo di Pavia, Divisione di Ematologia

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Pavia, Italy

Ospedale Guglielmo da Saliceto, U.O. Ematologia

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Piacenza, Italy

Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Bianchi Melacrino Morelli - Ematologia

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Reggio Calabria, Italy

Ospedale degli Infermi di Rimini, U.O. di Ematologia

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Rimini, Italy

Policlinico Umberto I - Università "La Sapienza", Istituto Ematologia -Dipartimento di Medicina Traslazionale e di Precisione

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Roma, Italy

Istituto Clinico Humanitas, U.O. Ematologia

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Rozzano, Italy

A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Ematologia Universitaria

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Torino, Italy

A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, S.C. Ematologia

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Torino, Italy

A.O. C. Panico, U.O.C Ematologia e Trapianto

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Tricase, Italy

Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale (ASU FC), SOC Clinica Ematologica

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Udine, Italy

Ospedale di Circolo - U.O.C Ematologia

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Varese, Italy

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