Kefar Sava

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of BGB-16673 compared to pirtobrutinib in adults with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia CLL or small lymphocytic lymphoma SLL who have previously been treated with a covalent Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor cBTKi. The study is a phase 3, open-label, randomized trial sponsored by BeOne Medicines, aiming to assess treatment options for these patients. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either BGB-16673 or pirtobrutinib, both taken orally. This parallel assignment design compares these two drugs directly. The treatments continue with monitoring up to approximately three years to observe progression-free survival and other outcomes. The study began in September 2025 and is expected to complete in April 2028. During the trial, participants will undergo regular assessments including imaging scans to measure disease status, quality of life questionnaires, and monitoring for adverse events. Outcomes such as overall survival, response rates, duration of response, and time to next treatment are tracked. Safety and quality of life will be evaluated throughout the study period, which may last up to about three years for each participant.