A Study of Nemtabrutinib (MK-1026) Versus Comparator (Investigator's Choice of Ibrutinib or Acalabrutinib) in First Line (1L) Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)/ Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL) (MK-1026-011/BELLWAVE-011) (NCT06136559)
A Phase 3, Randomized Study to Compare Nemtabrutinib Versus Comparator (Investigator's Choice of Ibrutinib or Acalabrutinib) in Participants With Untreated Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (BELLWAVE-011)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this study is to evaluate nemtabrutinib compared with investigator's choice of ibrutinib or acalabrutinib in participants with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)/small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) who have not received any prior therapy. The primary hypotheses are that (1) nemtabrutinib is non-inferior to ibrutinib or acalabrutinib with respect to objective response rate (ORR) per International Workshop on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (iwCLL) Criteria 2018 by blinded independent central review (BICR) and (2) nemtabrutinib is superior to ibrutinib or acalabrutinib with respect to progression free survival (PFS) per iwCLL Criteria 2018 by BICR.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: USA Mitchell Cancer Institute ( Site 0014) — Mobile, Alabama
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (201 Sites)
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- USA Mitchell Cancer Institute ( Site 0014) — Mobile, Alabama
- Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center ( Site 0059) — Gilbert, Arizona
- Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center - University Medical Center Phoenix ( Site 0051) — Phoenix, Arizona
- Arizona Oncology Associates - NAHOA ( Site 8007) — Prescott, Arizona
- Alta Bates Summit Medical Center ( Site 0004) — Berkeley, California
- Moores Cancer Center ( Site 0003) — La Jolla, California
- Care Access - South Pasadena ( Site 0070) — Pasadena, California
- Saint Joseph Hospital ( Site 0026) — Denver, Colorado
- Lutheran Medical Center ( Site 0027) — Golden, Colorado
- Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional Hospital ( Site 0025) — Grand Junction, Colorado
- Eastern CT Hematology & Oncology Associates ( Site 0033) — Norwich, Connecticut
- Lynn Cancer Center at Boca Raton Regional Hospital ( Site 0063) — Boca Raton, Florida
- Clermont Oncology Center ( Site 0046) — Clermont, Florida
- Florida Cancer Specialists - South ( Site 7001) — Fort Myers, Florida
- Florida Cancer Specialists - East ( Site 7002) — West Palm Beach, Florida
- Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center ( Site 0067) — Boise, Idaho
- Parkview Research Center at Parkview Regional Medical Center ( Site 0002) — Fort Wayne, Indiana
- University of Iowa Health Care. ( Site 0017) — Iowa City, Iowa
- University of Iowa Health Care. ( Site 0057) — Waukee, Iowa
- Saint Elizabeth Healthcare ( Site 0041) — Edgewood, Kentucky
- Owensboro Medical Health System ( Site 0066) — Owensboro, Kentucky
- Corewell Health-Lemmon Holton Cancer Pavilion ( Site 0011) — Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Regions Hospital ( Site 0042) — Saint Louis Park, Minnesota
- MidAmerica Cancer Care, LLC ( Site 0043) — Kansas City, Missouri
- Intermountain Health St. Vincent Regional Hospital - Cancer Centers of Montana ( Site 0052) — Billings, Montana
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (888) 577-8839
Email: Trialsites@msd.com
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.