Rituximab

Generic Name
Rituximab
Brand Names
MabThera, Riabni, Rituxan, Rituxan Hycela, Ruxience, Truxima, Blitzima, Rixathon, Riximyo
Drug Type
Biotech
Chemical Formula
-
CAS Number
174722-31-7
Unique Ingredient Identifier
4F4X42SYQ6
Background

Rituximab is a genetically engineered chimeric murine/human monoclonal antibody directed against the CD20 antigen found on the surface of normal and malignant B lymphocytes. The antibody is an IgG1 kappa immunoglobulin containing murine light and heavy-chain variable region sequences and human constant region sequences , . It was originally approved by the U...

Indication

Rituximab is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory, low-grade or follicular, CD20-positive, B-cell non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NHL) as a single agent. Also, it is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with previously untreated follicular, CD20-positive, B-cell NHL in combination with first line chemotherapy and, in pat...

Associated Conditions
Active, Moderate to Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Follicular Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis, Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA), Advanced Burkitt Lymphoma (BL), Advanced Burkitt-like lymphoma, Advanced Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Advanced Mature B-cell type acute leukaemia, Moderate Pemphigus Vulgaris (PV), Non-progressive Low Grade Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL), Refractory Low Grade Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL), Refractory follicular B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Relapsed Low Grade Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL), Relapsed follicular B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Severe Pemphigus Vulgaris (PV)
Associated Therapies
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The Effect of Rituximab on Cognitive and Hand Functions in Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

First Posted Date
2024-09-19
Last Posted Date
2024-09-19
Lead Sponsor
Cairo University
Target Recruit Count
46
Registration Number
NCT06599307
Locations
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Kasr Alainy Multiple Sclerosis Unit (KAMSU), Cairo University hospitals., Giza, Egypt

Open-label Single-Center Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Combining Rituximab and AB-101 in B-cell Associated Autoimmune Diseases.

First Posted Date
2024-09-03
Last Posted Date
2024-09-03
Lead Sponsor
IRIS Research and Development, LLC
Target Recruit Count
30
Registration Number
NCT06581562
Locations
🇺🇸

IRIS Research and Development, LLC, Plantation, Florida, United States

A Phase III Clinical Trial of High-dose Rituximab (500mg/m²) Combined With CHOP Regimen in the Treatment of Male Patient With Newly Diagnosed Advanced DLBCL

Phase 3
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2024-08-27
Last Posted Date
2024-08-27
Lead Sponsor
Xia Yi
Target Recruit Count
428
Registration Number
NCT06573645

Epcoritamab, Zanubrutinib, and Rituximab (EZR) for R/R FL Relapsed or Refractory Follicular Lymphoma

First Posted Date
2024-08-21
Last Posted Date
2024-08-21
Lead Sponsor
Reid Merryman, MD
Target Recruit Count
24
Registration Number
NCT06563596
Locations
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Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

A Study of Vemurafenib and Obinutuzumab Compared to Cladribine and Rituximab in People with Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL)

First Posted Date
2024-08-20
Last Posted Date
2024-10-02
Lead Sponsor
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Target Recruit Count
86
Registration Number
NCT06561360
Locations
🇺🇸

Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Mayo Clinic Cancer Center, Rochester, Minnesota, United States

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Memorial Sloan Kettering at Basking Ridge (All Protocol Activities), Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States

and more 7 locations

Zanubrutinib, Bendamustine, Rituximab Prev. Untreated WM

First Posted Date
2024-08-20
Last Posted Date
2024-12-04
Lead Sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital
Target Recruit Count
55
Registration Number
NCT06561347
Locations
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Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

MRD Guided De-intensification of Bendamustine/Rituximab for Indolent Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Phase 2
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2024-08-16
Last Posted Date
2024-10-10
Lead Sponsor
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Target Recruit Count
24
Registration Number
NCT06557330

A Study of Zanubrutinib in Combination With Polatuzumab Vedotin, Bendamustine and Rituximab in the Treatment of Relapsed/Refractory Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma

First Posted Date
2024-08-15
Last Posted Date
2024-08-15
Lead Sponsor
Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University
Target Recruit Count
36
Registration Number
NCT06554600
Locations
🇨🇳

2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hanzhou, Zhejiang, China

A Study of Pomadomide in Combination With Rituximab and Methotrexate for Newly-diagnosed Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma

Phase 1
Recruiting
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2024-08-15
Last Posted Date
2024-08-15
Lead Sponsor
Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University
Target Recruit Count
43
Registration Number
NCT06554561
Locations
🇨🇳

2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hanzhou, Zhejiang, China

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