Distinguished in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)

Dr. Nakhle S. Saba

Hematology Oncology | Transplant Surgery
Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group LLC
2647 S Saint Elizabeth Blvd, 
Gonzales, LA 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 4 Trials
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Distinguished in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group LLC
2647 S Saint Elizabeth Blvd, 
Gonzales, LA 
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Overview

Nakhle Saba is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Transplant Surgeon in Gonzales, Louisiana. Dr. Saba is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). His top areas of expertise are Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Saba is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 57 peer reviewed articles and participating in 14 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 15 articles and participated in 1 clinical trial in the study of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL).

Specialties
Hematology Oncology
Transplant Surgery
Licenses
Specialist in LA
Hospital Affiliations
Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

OUR LADY OF THE LAKE PHYSICIAN GROUP LLC
2647 S Saint Elizabeth Blvd, Gonzales, LA 70737
Other Locations
OUR LADY OF THE LAKE PHYSICIAN GROUP LLC
5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
OUR LADY OF THE LAKE PHYSICIAN GROUP LLC
7777 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

14 Clinical Trials

Randomized Phase II/III Trial of Adjuvant Radiation Therapy With Cisplatin, Docetaxel-Cetuximab, or Cisplatin-Atezolizumab in Pathologic High-Risk Squamous Cell Cancer of the Head and Neck
Randomized Phase II/III Trial of Adjuvant Radiation Therapy With Cisplatin, Docetaxel-Cetuximab, or Cisplatin-Atezolizumab in Pathologic High-Risk Squamous Cell Cancer of the Head and Neck
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: October 14, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Other, Radiation, Biological
Study Drugs: Atezolizumab, Cetuximab, Cisplatin, Docetaxel
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
A Phase 2/3, Multicenter Randomized Study of Rituximab-Gemcitabine-Dexamethasone-Platinum (R-GDP) With or Without Selinexor in Patients With Relapsed/Refractory Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma (RR DLBCL)
A Phase 2/3, Multicenter Randomized Study of Rituximab-Gemcitabine-Dexamethasone-Platinum (R-GDP) With or Without Selinexor in Patients With Relapsed/Refractory Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma (RR DLBCL)
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: October 03, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Selinexor, Rituximab, Gemcitabine, Dexamethasone, Cisplatin
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
Daratumumab to Enhance Therapeutic Effectiveness of Revlimid in Smoldering Myeloma (DETER-SMM)
Daratumumab to Enhance Therapeutic Effectiveness of Revlimid in Smoldering Myeloma (DETER-SMM)
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: September 25, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Biological, Drug
Study Drugs: Daratumumab, Dexamethasone, Lenalidomide
Study Phase: Phase 3
Randomized Phase III Trial Incorporating Apalutamide and Advanced Imaging Into Salvage Treatment for Patients With Node-Positive Prostate Cancer After Radical Prostatectomy (INNOVATE*) *INtensifying Treatment for NOde Positive Prostate Cancer by VArying the Hormonal ThErapy
Randomized Phase III Trial Incorporating Apalutamide and Advanced Imaging Into Salvage Treatment for Patients With Node-Positive Prostate Cancer After Radical Prostatectomy (INNOVATE*) *INtensifying Treatment for NOde Positive Prostate Cancer by VArying the Hormonal ThErapy
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: September 08, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Drug, Radiation
Study Drugs: Abiraterone acetate, Apalutamide, Hormone therapy, Prednisone
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized, Phase II/III Study of Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin and CTEP-Supplied Atezolizumab Versus Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin, CTEP-Supplied Bevacizumab and CTEP-Supplied Atezolizumab Versus Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin and CTEP-Supplied Bevacizumab in Platinum Resistant Ovarian Cancer
A Randomized, Phase II/III Study of Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin and CTEP-Supplied Atezolizumab Versus Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin, CTEP-Supplied Bevacizumab and CTEP-Supplied Atezolizumab Versus Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin and CTEP-Supplied Bevacizumab in Platinum Resistant Ovarian Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 22, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Atezolizumab, Bevacizumab, Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin hydrochloride
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
NCI COVID-19 in Cancer Patients Study (NCCAPS): A Longitudinal Natural History Study
NCI COVID-19 in Cancer Patients Study (NCCAPS): A Longitudinal Natural History Study
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 22, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure
Tomosynthesis Mammographic Imaging Screening Trial (TMIST)
Tomosynthesis Mammographic Imaging Screening Trial (TMIST)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 16, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Dual-cohort, Open-label, Phase 2 Study of Brentuximab Vedotin and CHP (A+CHP) in the Frontline Treatment of Subjects With Peripheral T-cell Lymphoma (PTCL) With Less Than 10% CD30 Expression
A Dual-cohort, Open-label, Phase 2 Study of Brentuximab Vedotin and CHP (A+CHP) in the Frontline Treatment of Subjects With Peripheral T-cell Lymphoma (PTCL) With Less Than 10% CD30 Expression
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 12, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Brentuximab vedotin, Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin, Prednisone
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 3 Open-Label, Randomized Study of LOXO-305 Versus Investigator Choice of BTK Inhibitor in Patients With Previously Treated BTK Inhibitor Naïve Mantle Cell Lymphoma (BRUIN MCL-321)
A Phase 3 Open-Label, Randomized Study of LOXO-305 Versus Investigator Choice of BTK Inhibitor in Patients With Previously Treated BTK Inhibitor Naïve Mantle Cell Lymphoma (BRUIN MCL-321)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: May 28, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: LOXO-305, Ibrutinib, Acalabrutinib, Zanubrutinib
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 3 Open-Label, Randomized Study of LOXO-305 Versus Investigator's Choice of Idelalisib Plus Rituximab or Bendamustine Plus Rituximab in BTK Inhibitor Pretreated Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (BRUIN CLL-321)
A Phase 3 Open-Label, Randomized Study of LOXO-305 Versus Investigator's Choice of Idelalisib Plus Rituximab or Bendamustine Plus Rituximab in BTK Inhibitor Pretreated Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (BRUIN CLL-321)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 20, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Pirtobrutinib, Idelalisib, Bendamustine, Rituximab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized Phase III Trial Comparing Axillary Lymph Node Dissection to Axillary Radiation in Breast Cancer Patients (cT1-3 N1) Who Have Positive Sentinel Lymph Node Disease After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
A Randomized Phase III Trial Comparing Axillary Lymph Node Dissection to Axillary Radiation in Breast Cancer Patients (cT1-3 N1) Who Have Positive Sentinel Lymph Node Disease After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: January 13, 2025
Intervention Type: Radiation, Procedure
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 2, Multicenter, Single-arm Study of Retreatment With Brentuximab Vedotin in Subjects With Relapsed or Refractory Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma (cHL) or CD30-expressing Peripheral T Cell Lymphoma (PTCL)
A Phase 2, Multicenter, Single-arm Study of Retreatment With Brentuximab Vedotin in Subjects With Relapsed or Refractory Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma (cHL) or CD30-expressing Peripheral T Cell Lymphoma (PTCL)
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: October 13, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Brentuximab
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized Phase III Double Blinded Placebo Controlled Trial of Aspirin as Adjuvant Therapy for HER2 Negative Breast Cancer: The ABC Trial
A Randomized Phase III Double Blinded Placebo Controlled Trial of Aspirin as Adjuvant Therapy for HER2 Negative Breast Cancer: The ABC Trial
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: April 05, 2023
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drug: Aspirin
Study Phase: Phase 3
An Open Label Phase 2 Study of Denintuzumab Mafodotin (SGN-CD19A) in Combination With RCHOP (Rituximab, Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin, Vincristine, and Prednisone) or RCHP (Rituximab, Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin, and Prednisone) Compared With RCHOP Alone as Frontline Therapy in Patients With Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) or Follicular Lymphoma (FL) Grade 3b
An Open Label Phase 2 Study of Denintuzumab Mafodotin (SGN-CD19A) in Combination With RCHOP (Rituximab, Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin, Vincristine, and Prednisone) or RCHP (Rituximab, Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin, and Prednisone) Compared With RCHOP Alone as Frontline Therapy in Patients With Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) or Follicular Lymphoma (FL) Grade 3b
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: March 11, 2019
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
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57 Total Publications

Zanubrutinib versus acalabrutinib indirect treatment comparison in relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma.
Zanubrutinib versus acalabrutinib indirect treatment comparison in relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma.
Journal: Leukemia & lymphoma
Published: September 01, 2025
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