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NCT03646123

Clinical Trial of Brentuximab Vedotin in Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma

Terminated Phase 2 Results posted Last updated 28 August 2025
What this trial tests

Phase 2 trial testing brentuximab vedotin in Hodgkin Lymphoma in 255 participants. Terminated before completion.

Timeline
28 January 2019
Primary endpoint
7 November 2022
23 August 2024

Quick facts

Lead sponsorSeagen Inc.
PhasePhase 2
StatusTerminated
Study typeINTERVENTIONAL
Allocationnon randomized
Designparallel
Maskingnone
Primary purposetreatment
Enrollment255
Start date28 January 2019
Primary completion7 November 2022
Estimated completion23 August 2024
Sites76 locations across Italy, Poland, Australia, United States, Spain, Czechia

Drugs / interventions tested

Conditions studied

Sponsor

Seagen Inc. — full company profile →

Who can join

12 and older, any sex, with Hodgkin Lymphoma. Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.

Results — posted to ClinicalTrials.gov

Per-arm endpoint measurements with 95% confidence intervals where reported. Source: trial results section.

Febrile Neutropenia (FN) Rate (Part A) Primary · 7.5 months

The FN rate is defined as the number of participants who experience treatment-emergent FN.

Any treatment-emergent FN
GroupValue95% CI
Part A5
Treatment-related treatment-emergent FN
GroupValue95% CI
Part A5
Grade 3 or higher treatment-emergent FN
GroupValue95% CI
Part A5
Grade 3 or higher treatment-related treatment-emergent FN
GroupValue95% CI
Part A5
Complete Response (CR) Rate at EOT (Parts B and C) Primary · 7.8 months

CR rate at EOT is defined as the percentage of participants with CR at EOT, according to the Lugano Classification Revised Staging System for malignant lymphoma (Cheson 2014) with the incorporation of Lymphoma Response to Immunomodulatory Therapy Criteria (LYRIC) (Cheson 2016), in participants with previously untreated cHL.

GroupValue95% CI
Part B8876.3 – 94.9
Part C9286.0 – 95.4
Number of Participants With Adverse Events of Clinical Interest (AECI) (Part A) Secondary · Approximately up to 7.5 months

An adverse event (AE) was any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical investigational participant administered a medicinal product and which did not necessarily have a causal relationship with the treatment. Participants with peripheral neuropathy (PN) adverse events were summarized under AECI.

GroupValue95% CI
Part A32
Primary Refractory Disease Rate (Part A) Secondary · 10.2 months

The primary refractory disease rate is defined as the percentage of participants with less than complete response or relapse within 3 months of EOT, according to the Lugano Classification Revised Staging System for nodal non-Hodgkin and Hodgkin lymphomas

GroupValue95% CI
Part A102.8 – 23.7
Complete Response Rate (Part A) Secondary · 7.2 months

The complete response rate is defined as the percentage of participants with CR at EOT according to the Lugano Classification Revised Staging System for nodal non-Hodgkin and Hodgkin lymphomas (Cheson 2014).

GroupValue95% CI
Part A8064.4 – 90.9
Physician-reported Progression Free Survival (PFS) (Part A) Secondary · 24 months

The physician-reported PFS rate at 2 years is estimated based on Kaplan-Meier methodology. The determination of antitumor activity will be based on response assessments made according to the Lugano Classification Revised Staging System for nodal non-Hodgkin and Hodgkin lymphomas (Cheson 2014).

GroupValue95% CI
Part A89.2373.76 – 95.82
Number of Participants With Subsequent Anticancer Therapy Utilization (Part A) Secondary · 33.8 months

Number of participants with subsequent anticancer therapy have been reported in this outcome measure.

Participants with any subsequent therapy
GroupValue95% CI
Part A6
Consolidative radiotherapy: Radiotherapy
GroupValue95% CI
Part A3
Consolidative radiotherapy: Proton radiation
GroupValue95% CI
Part A1
Immunotherapy: Nivolumab
GroupValue95% CI
Part A1
Maintenance: Nivolumab
GroupValue95% CI
Part A1
Maintenance radiotherapy: Radiation therapy
GroupValue95% CI
Part A1
Systemic therapy for progressive disease: Bendamustine monotherapy
GroupValue95% CI
Part A1
Systemic therapy for relapsed disease: Nivolumab
GroupValue95% CI
Part A1
Actual Dose Intensity: Brentuximab Vedotin (Part A) Secondary · 6.5 months
GroupValue95% CI
Part A0.5± 0.1
Actual Dose Intensity: Doxorubicin, Vinblastine, Dacarbazine (Part A) Secondary · 6.5 months
Doxorubicin
GroupValue95% CI
Part A11.8± 1.0
Vinblastine
GroupValue95% CI
Part A2.7± 0.4
Dacarbazine
GroupValue95% CI
Part A176.3± 15.2
Relative Dose Intensity (Part A) Secondary · 6.5 months
Brentuximab vedotin
GroupValue95% CI
Part A91.0± 10.8
Doxorubicin
GroupValue95% CI
Part A94.2± 8.2
Vinblastine
GroupValue95% CI
Part A89.0± 13.6
Dacarbazine
GroupValue95% CI
Part A94.0± 8.1
Rate of Dose Reduction and Delays: Brentuximab Vedotin (Part A) Secondary · 6.5 months
Participants with any dose modification
GroupValue95% CI
Part A29
Participants with any dose delay
GroupValue95% CI
Part A22
Participants with any dose delay due to AE
GroupValue95% CI
Part A15
Participants with any dose delay due to other reason
GroupValue95% CI
Part A14
Participants with any dose reduction due to AE
GroupValue95% CI
Part A14
Rate of Dose Reduction and Delays: Doxorubicin (Part A) Secondary · 6.5 months
Participants with any dose modification
GroupValue95% CI
Part A25
Participants with any dose delay
GroupValue95% CI
Part A23
Participants with any dose delay due to AE
GroupValue95% CI
Part A15
Participants with any dose delay due to other reason
GroupValue95% CI
Part A15
Participants with any dose reduction due to AE
GroupValue95% CI
Part A7

Adverse events — posted to ClinicalTrials.gov

Time frame: All-Cause Mortality: Up to 54.5 Months, Serious Adverse Events, and Non-Serious Adverse Events were followed for up to 8.9 months.. Reporting threshold: 0%. Adverse-event reports describe events observed during the trial — not all are caused by the drug.

Part A
Serious: 19/40 (48%)
Deaths: 2/40
Part B
Serious: 15/57 (26%)
Deaths: 1/57
Part C
Serious: 29/154 (19%)
Deaths: 1/154

Serious adverse events (71 terms)

ReactionSystemPart APart BPart C
PyrexiaGeneral disorders
Febrile neutropeniaBlood and lymphatic system disorders
PneumoniaInfections and infestations
PneumonitisRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Abdominal painGastrointestinal disorders
NauseaGastrointestinal disorders
VomitingGastrointestinal disorders
PainGeneral disorders
COVID-19 pneumoniaInfections and infestations
Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumoniaInfections and infestations
SepsisInfections and infestations
Alanine aminotransferase increasedInvestigations
Peripheral sensory neuropathyNervous system disorders
Acute kidney injuryRenal and urinary disorders
HypotensionVascular disorders
AnaemiaBlood and lymphatic system disorders
NeutropeniaBlood and lymphatic system disorders
Acute left ventricular failureCardiac disorders
Acute myocardial infarctionCardiac disorders
Cardiac arrestCardiac disorders
Cardiac failure congestiveCardiac disorders
Pericardial effusionCardiac disorders
HypophysitisEndocrine disorders
Abdominal pain upperGastrointestinal disorders
FaecalomaGastrointestinal disorders
Other adverse events (416 terms — click to expand)

ReactionSystemPart APart BPart C
NauseaGastrointestinal disorders
FatigueGeneral disorders
Peripheral sensory neuropathyNervous system disorders
ConstipationGastrointestinal disorders
DiarrhoeaGastrointestinal disorders
HeadacheNervous system disorders
AlopeciaSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Alanine aminotransferase increasedInvestigations
Aspartate aminotransferase increasedInvestigations
DyspnoeaRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
VomitingGastrointestinal disorders
COVID-19Infections and infestations
StomatitisGastrointestinal disorders
Decreased appetiteMetabolism and nutrition disorders
PyrexiaGeneral disorders
InsomniaPsychiatric disorders
Rash maculo-papularSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
NeutropeniaBlood and lymphatic system disorders
CoughRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Gastrooesophageal reflux diseaseGastrointestinal disorders
ArthralgiaMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back painMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
DizzinessNervous system disorders
AnxietyPsychiatric disorders
Abdominal painGastrointestinal disorders
DyspepsiaGastrointestinal disorders
Infusion related reactionInjury, poisoning and procedural complications
DysgeusiaNervous system disorders
Oropharyngeal painRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
PruritusSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
RashSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Bone painMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
MyalgiaMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Upper respiratory tract infectionInfections and infestations
Amylase increasedInvestigations
Hot flushVascular disorders
HypothyroidismEndocrine disorders
Weight decreasedInvestigations
Nasal congestionRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dry mouthGastrointestinal disorders

Most-reported serious reactions: Pyrexia, Febrile neutropenia, Pneumonia, Pneumonitis, Abdominal pain, Nausea, Vomiting, Pain.

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03646123 adverse events section.

Sponsor's own description

This trial will study two treatment combinations for classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL). This trial will find out if these two treatment combinations work to treat cHL. It will also find out what side effects occur. A side effect is anything the drug does besides treating cancer. This study will have three parts (Parts A, B, and C). The drugs used in Part A are a combination of targeted anticancer drug (brentuximab vedotin) and three chemotherapy drugs (doxorubicin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine). These four drugs are called "A+AVD." Participants will be treated with granulocyte colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) following every dose of A+AVD for 6 cycles of treatment (12 doses). Part A will look at whether the A+AVD drug combination reduces the number of participants who experience the side effect of febrile neutropenia. Febrile neutropenia is a very low white blood cell count and a fever, which can be life threatening. Parts B and C will use drug combination of brentuximab vedotin, plus nivolumab, doxorubicin, and dacarbazine. These four drugs are called "AN+AD." Parts B and C will study how well the drugs work to treat cHL and what side effects they cause.

Publications & conference data

8 peer-reviewed publications reference this trial (live from Europe PMC):

  1. Brentuximab vedotin plus doxorubicin and dacarbazine in nonbulky limited-stage classical Hodgkin lymphoma.
    Abramson JS, Bengston E, Redd R, Barnes JA, et al · · 2023 · cited 15× · PMID 36053786 · DOI 10.1182/bloodadvances.2022008420
  2. Advances in Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment: From Molecular Biology to Clinical Practice.
    Benevolo Savelli C, Bisio M, Legato L, Fasano F, et al · · 2024 · cited 14× · PMID 38791909 · DOI 10.3390/cancers16101830
  3. Mechanism of action and therapeutic targeting of CD30 molecule in lymphomas.
    Li Z, Guo W, Bai O. · · 2023 · cited 11× · PMID 38188299 · DOI 10.3389/fonc.2023.1301437
  4. Current Status of Novel Agents for the Treatment of B Cell Malignancies: What's Coming Next?
    Tannoury M, Garnier D, Susin SA, Bauvois B. · · 2022 · cited 10× · PMID 36551511 · DOI 10.3390/cancers14246026
  5. Brentuximab vedotin, nivolumab, doxorubicin, and dacarbazine for advanced-stage classical Hodgkin lymphoma.
    Lee HJ, Ramchandren R, Friedman J, Melear J, et al · · 2025 · cited 9× · PMID 39622165 · DOI 10.1182/blood.2024024681
  6. Incorporating novel agents into frontline treatment of Hodgkin lymphoma.
    Thiruvengadam SK, Herrera AF. · · 2022 · cited 3× · PMID 36485085 · DOI 10.1182/hematology.2022000363
  7. Overcoming resistance to antibody-drug conjugates: from mechanistic insights to cutting-edge strategies.
    Zhou K, Liu X, Zhu H. · · 2025 · cited 2× · PMID 41185045 · DOI 10.1186/s13045-025-01752-9
  8. [Advances in the treatment of CD30 positive lymphoma with brentuximab vedotin].
    Cai MC, Xu PP, Zhao WL. · · 2023 · cited 1× · PMID 36987732 · DOI 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0253-2727.2023.01.018

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