This is a multicenter, open-label Phase 1 study of acalabrutinib, a selective and irreversible Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitor, in Japanese adult patients with advanced B-cell malignancies. This study is divided into 3 parts: Part 1 (dose-confirmation phase), Part 2 (dose-expansion phase) and Part 3 (dose-confirmation phase for combination therapy).
Phase 1 trials primarily test safety and dosing in a small number of participants (typically 20–100). Results do not yet speak to efficacy. FDA approval is typically many years away from this stage.
Enrollment is complete. The trial is in its follow-up or data collection phase — a readout may occur on or near the primary completion date.
AstraZeneca (AZN) is the sponsoring company for this trial. BiotechSign currently grades this company F (16/100) based on composite catalyst signals across its full pipeline. This trial is one data point in that overall catalyst picture.