This is a multicenter, phase 2, randomized trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of obinutuzumab with CHOP versus obinutuzumab with bendamustine in treatment-naïve follicular lymphoma (Grade 3A) patients.

Obinutuzumab is the second next-generation monoclonal anti-CD20 antibody (after ofatumumab) to enter clinical practice in chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Its superiority in association with chlorambucil as compared with chlorambucil alone has led to its approval as a first-line treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, for patients who are not candidates for a more intensive treatment.

In this issue of Blood, Al‐Sawaf et al1 show that a complex karyotype (CKT, defined as 3 or more chromosomal abnormalities in 2 or more metaphases) has predictive value in treatment‐naive patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) who received chlorambucil‐obinutuzumab (ClbG) in the randomized CLL14 trial,2 whereas in patients randomized to receive venetoclaxobinutuzumab (VenG), the CKT did not impact the clinical outcome.

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This study aims to preliminarily explore the efficacy and safety of the combination of Obinutuzumab and Zanubrutinib plus Lenalidomide (ZGR) followed by a short cycle of cytarabine and Obinutuzumab in the induction treatment of newly diagnosed mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) . The investigators propose ZGR followed by a short cycle of Obinutuzumab and cytarabine could be an effective first-line treatment for MCL.

he purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability BGB-3111 plus obinutuzumab versus obinutuzumab alone in participants with relapsed/refractory non-Hodgkin follicular lymphoma.

Background: Rituximab, the first FDA-approved anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody has dramatically improved outcomes for patients with CD20 positive lymphoproliferative disorders for 2 decades. Obinutuzumab was developed to potentiate activity and overcome resistance to rituximab. Clinical data suggest obinutuzumab is superior to rituximab in specific lymphoproliferative disorder, at the potential cost of increased toxicity, especially infections. In order to better define the toxicity profile of obinutuzumab as opposed to rituximab, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of all randomized controlled trials comparing obinutuzumab with rituximab, either alone or combined with chemotherapy for any CD20 positive lymphoproliferative disorder, in order to assess safety. Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted until June 2019. Two reviewers appraised the quality of trials and extracted data. The Primary outcome was grade 3 to 4 infections; secondary outcomes included any adverse events, serious adverse events, and other grade 3 to 4 hematologic toxicity. Relative risks (RRs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were estimated and pooled. A fixed-effect model was used to pool data unless there was significant heterogeneity, in which case a random-effects model was used. Results: Our search yielded 4 randomized controlled trials conducted between the years 2009 and 2014, including 3429 patients. Median age of patients in the trials was 58 to 62 years. The trials included patients with follicular lymphoma (FL) (2 trials), chronic lymphocytic leukemia, (1 trial), and diffuse large B cell lymphoma (1 trial). All trials compared between obinutuzumab and rituximab therapy: in 3 trials the antibody was combined with chemotherapy and in 1 trial it was given alone. In 2 trials, which included FL patients, the antibody was given also as maintenance therapy for up to 2 years. There was a statistically marginally increased rate of grade 3-4 infections (RR 1.17 [95% CI, 1.0-1.36]) and febrile neutropenia (RR 1.23 [95% CI, 1.0-1.5]) and a statistically significant increased rate of grade 3-4 adverse events (RR 1.15 [95% CI, 1.09-1.2]) in the obinutuzumab arm vs rituximab. Also, the obinutuzumab arm showed increased risk of grade 3-4 thrombocytopenia (RR 2.8 [95% CI, 1.92-4.06]), infusion related reactions (RR 2.8 [95% CI, 2.16-3.64]) and cardiac events (RR 1.65 [95% CI, 1.11-2.46]). There was no significant difference in grade 3-4 anemia and neutropenia rates, nor in the mortality rate at 36 months (RR 0.93 [95% CI, 0.78-1.11]). Conclusions: Our systematic review and meta-analysis demonstrates that obinutuzumab has a more severe toxicity profile as compared to rituximab. As better clinical outcomes were reported with obinutuzumab in several CD20 positive lymphoproliferative disorders, but with more toxicity, clinicians are faced with a challenge upon deciding which therapy to choose for their patients. [Formula presented] Disclosures: Gurion: Roche: Consultancy.

Rituximab, the first anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody, has dramatically improved outcomes for patients with B-cell lymphoproliferative disorders. Obinutuzumab was developed to potentiate activity and overcome resistance to rituximab. Clinical data suggest that obinutuzumab is superior to rituximab in follicular lymphoma (FL) and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Yet, it has increased toxicity. This systematic review and meta-analysis compiled all randomized controlled trials comparing obinutuzumab-based regimens with rituximab-based regimens to better assess their toxicity profile. Primary outcome was grade 3-4 infections; secondary outcomes included any adverse events (AE), grade 3-4 AE, drug discontinuation rate and 3-year mortality. Relative risks (RRs) were estimated and pooled using a fixed-effect model, unless there was significant heterogeneity, in which case a random-effects model was used. Our comprehensive search yielded five randomized controlled trials conducted between 2009 and 2014, including 4,247 patients. The trials included FL patients, CLL and diffuse large B cell lymphoma. Monoclonal antibodies were given with different chemotherapy regimens (in four trials) or as monotherapy (in one trial). The point estimate favored increase in both grade 3-4 infections rate (RR 1.17 [95% CI, 1.0-1.36]) and any AE rate (RR 1.05 [95% 1-1.1]) with obinutuzumab, although this was not statistically significant. There was a significantly increased rate of grade 3-4 AE (RR 1.15 [95% CI, 1.09-1.2]), as well as grade 3-4 toxicities including thrombocytopenia (RR 2.8 [95% CI, 1.92-4.06]), infusion related reactions (RR 2.8 [95% CI, 2.16-3.64]) and cardiac events (RR 1.65 [95% CI, 1.11-2.46]). There was no significant difference in grade 3-4 anemia and neutropenia, nor in the 3-year mortality rate. The point estimate favored increase in discontinuation rate due to AE with obinutuzumab, although without statistical significance (RR 1.24 [95% CI, 1.0-1.54]). In conclusion, physicians need to weigh the clinical benefits of this agent against higher toxicity. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Obinutuzumab is a novel therapeutic anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody recently approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in combination with chlorambucil as first-line treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). It is distinguished from other anti-B-lymphocyte antigen CD20 (anti-CD20) therapeutic antibodies in current clinical use by its type II properties and glycoengineered Fc region. In vitro these unique properties translate into higher rates of antibody-dependent cytotoxicity and direct cell death compared to rituximab, and obinutuzumab demonstrates improved efficacy in human lymphoma xenograft models and whole blood lymphocyte depletion assays. FDA approval was based upon results from a randomized phase III trial comparing treatment with single-agent chlorambucil to the combination of chlorambucil and either rituximab or obinutuzu-mab. The obinutuzumab arm resulted in higher rates of complete remission and significant improvements in progression-free survival versus either comparator regimen. The majority of patients in the obinutuzumab and chlorambucil arm finished all six planned treatment cycles, and therapy was well tolerated. Toxicities of obinutuzumab are similar to those of other anti-CD20 antibodies, although infusion-related reactions and neutropenia appear to be more common. This trial establishes chemoimmunotherapy with obinutuzumab and chlorambucil as an attractive treatment option for CLL patients, particularly those with comorbid medical illnesses or advanced age. Obinutuzumab remains under study in combination with both chemotherapy and novel agents for CLL and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, where it is expected to find additional clinical applications.