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A phase II study of zandelisib in patients with relapsed or refractory indolent non-Hodgkin lymphoma: ME-401-K02
Wataru Munakata1, Takahiro Kumode2, Hideki Goto3
1Department of Hematology, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.
Abstract:
Zandelisib, a selective, potent PI3Kδ inhibitor, demonstrated favourable outcomes in patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma in a global phase II study. This phase II study evaluated the efficacy and safety of zandelisib for relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma or marginal zone lymphoma. Sixty-one patients received zandelisib orally at 60 mg daily continuously in the first two 28-day cycles, followed by intermittent dosing on Days 1-7 following each cycle until progressive disease or unacceptable toxicity. Objective and complete response rates were 75.4% (95% confidence interval [CI], 62.7%-85.5%) and 24.6% (95% CI, 14.5%-37.3%) respectively. Median time to response was 58 days; 70.5% (43/61) of patients achieved their first response by Week 8. At least one Grade ≥ 3 treatment-emergent adverse event (TEAE) occurred in 55.7% of patients: transaminase elevation (8.2%); cutaneous reactions (3.3%); and diarrhoea, enterocolitis and lung infection (1.6% each), defined as adverse events of special interest. The discontinuation rate due to any TEAE was 14.8%. No zandelisib-related death occurred. Zandelisib showed favourable efficacy and tolerability in Japanese patients with relapsed or refractory indolent non-Hodgkin B-cell lymphoma. This unique dosing schedule may maintain efficacy while mitigating the safety issues observed with other PI3Kδ inhibitors (ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT04533581).
Insights
Zandelisib, a PI3Kδ inhibitor, showed positive results in a Phase II trial for relapsed follicular lymphoma. The novel dosing regimen improved efficacy and tolerability in patients with indolent non-Hodgkin B-cell lymphoma.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Follicular lymphoma and marginal zone lymphoma are indolent non-Hodgkin B-cell lymphomas.
- Relapsed or refractory disease presents treatment challenges.
- Phosphoinositide 3-kinase delta (PI3Kδ) inhibitors offer a therapeutic avenue.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of zandelisib, a PI3Kδ inhibitor.
- To assess a novel intermittent dosing schedule for zandelisib.
- To investigate zandelisib in patients with relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma or marginal zone lymphoma.
Main Methods:
- A global Phase II clinical trial (NCT04533581) involving 61 patients.
- Continuous oral zandelisib (60 mg daily) for two cycles, followed by intermittent dosing.
- Monitoring for treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) and response rates.
Main Results:
- Objective response rate of 75.4% and complete response rate of 24.6%.
- Median time to response was 58 days, with 70.5% achieving response by Week 8.
- Common Grade ≥3 TEAEs included transaminase elevation (8.2%); discontinuation rate was 14.8%.
Conclusions:
- Zandelisib demonstrated favorable efficacy and tolerability in patients with relapsed/refractory indolent non-Hodgkin B-cell lymphoma.
- The unique dosing schedule may enhance safety while maintaining effectiveness.
- Zandelisib represents a promising treatment option for this patient population.
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