Comparison of the Treatments of Obinutuzumab + Venetoclax Versus Obinutuzumab + Chlorambucil in Patients With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

This open-label, multicenter, randomized Phase III study is designed to compare the efficacy and safety of a combined regimen of obinutuzumab and venetoclax versus obinutuzumab + chlorambucil in participants with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and coexisting medical conditions. The time on study treatment was approximately one year and the follow-up period will be up to 9 years

Sex

All

Minimum age

18 Years

Inclusion Criteria:

* Documented previously untreated CLL according to the International Workshop on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (IWCLL) criteria
* CLL requiring treatment according to IWCLL criteria
* Total Cumulative Illness Rating Scale (CIRS score) greater than (\>) 6
* Adequate marrow function independent of growth factor or transfusion support within 2 weeks of screening as per protocol, unless cytopenia is due to marrow involvement of CLL
* Adequate liver function
* Life expectancy \> 6 months
* Agreement to use highly effective contraceptive methods per protocol

Exclusion Criteria:

* Transformation of CLL to aggressive Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (Richter's transformation or pro-lymphocytic leukemia)
* Known central nervous system involvement
* Participants with a history of confirmed progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML)
* An individual organ/ system impairment score of 4 as assessed by the CIRS definition limiting the ability to receive the treatment regimen of this trial with the exception of eyes, ears, nose, throat organ system
* Participants with uncontrolled autoimmune hemolytic anemia or immune thrombocytopenia
* Inadequate renal function
* History of prior malignancy, except for conditions as listed in the protocol if participants have recovered from the acute side effects incurred as a result of previous therapy
* Use of investigational agents or concurrent anti-cancer treatment within the last 4 weeks of registration
* Participants with active bacterial, viral, or fungal infection requiring systemic treatment within the last two months prior to registration
* History of severe allergic or anaphylactic reactions to humanized or murine monoclonal antibodies or known sensitivity or allergy to murine products
* Hypersensitivity to chlorambucil, obinutuzumab, or venetoclax or to any of the excipients
* Pregnant women and nursing mothers
* Positive test results for chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection (defined as positive hepatitis B surface antigen \[HBsAg\] serology) or positive test result for hepatitis C (hepatitis C virus \[HCV\] antibody serology testing)
* Participants with known infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or human T-cell leukemia virus-1 (HTLV-1)
* Requires the use of warfarin, marcumar, or phenprocoumon
* Received agents known to be strong and moderate Cytochrome P450 3A inhibitors or inducers within 7 days prior to the first dose of study drug

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