๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-02-20

BHB & CAR-T for Lymphomas (NCT06610344)

Preliminary Investigation of ฮฒ-hydroxybutyrate Supplementation for Lymphoma Patients Receiving Anti-CD19 CAR T-cells

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The aim of this study is to assess the feasibility of ฮฒ-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) supplementation in individuals who are receiving therapy for lymphoma with standard-of-care anti-CD19 CAR T-cells (CAR-T) to determine whether BHB supplementation is safe and tolerable in this patient population. Additionally, this study will determine whether BHB supplementation leads to changes the gut microbiome and peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). BHB supplementation will be performed through oral administration of HVMN Ketone-IQ, a commercially available BHB supplement, with an active ingredient of R- 1,3-Butanediol, which is converted to BHB.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Abramson Cancer Center at University of Pennsylvania โ€” Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Abramson Cancer Center at University of Pennsylvania โ€” Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (215) 615-4312

Email: Brittany.Koch@pennmedicine.upenn.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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 ยง 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.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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