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B-Cell Lymphoma, Unclassifiable, With Features Intermediate Between Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma and Classic Hodgkin LymphomaPhase 1NCT02153580

Cellular Immunotherapy Following Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Recurrent Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, or B-Cell Prolymphocytic Leukemia

A Phase 1 study testing Autologous CD19CAR-CD28-CD3zeta-EGFRt-expressing Tn/mem-enriched T-lymphocytes, Bendamustine Hydrochloride and Cyclophosphamide in people with B-Cell Lymphoma, Unclassifiable, With Features Intermediate Between Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma and Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma and B-Cell Prolymphocytic Leukemia, run by City of Hope Medical Center at 1 site in United States.

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Trial summary

This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of cellular immunotherapy following chemotherapy in treating patients with non-Hodgkin lymphomas, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, or B-cell prolymphocytic leukemia that has come back. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
What is being tested?
Autologous CD19CAR-CD28-CD3zeta-EGFRt-expressing Tn/mem-enriched T-lymphocytes, Bendamustine Hydrochloride and Cyclophosphamide
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
37 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
24 Sep 2014to 11 Aug 2027
Phase
Phase 1

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • SCREENING INCLUSION CRITERIA:
  • COH pathology review confirms that research participant's diagnostic material is consistent with recurrent/progressive/residual B cell lymphoproliferative neoplasms as listed below AND the research participant is not eligible for or declines COH IRB Protocol No. 13277; additionally, CD19 positivity must be documented in a pathology report if the research participant previously received CD19-targeted therapy; however, it is not a requirement that the CD19 testing be performed by a COH pathologist
  • Disease stratum 1 (NHL): Unclassifiable high grade lymphoma, mantle cell lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) and all its subtypes, Burkitt lymphoma (BL), marginal zone B-cell lymphoma, hairy cell leukemia, lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma, B cell lymphoma unclassifiable with features intermediate between DLBCL and BL, B cell lymphoma unclassifiable with features intermediate between DLBCL and classical Hodgkin lymphoma, and those research participants who either declined or were not eligible for COH IRB Protocol No. 13277, or who collected autologous T cells for COH IRB Protocol No. 13277 but then became ineligible for autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) or participants who have relapsed following prior T cell therapy on either COH IRB Protocol No. 09174 or 12224 may be enrolled on this study
  • Disease stratum 2 (CLL/PLL/SLL): chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), and B-cell prolymphocytic leukemia (PLL), and small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL)
  • Karnofsky performance status (KPS) of >= 70%
  • Life expectancy >= 16 weeks at time of screening
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  • The effects of CD19R(EQ)28zeta/EGFRt+ TCM or CD19R(EQ)28zeta/EGFRt+ TN/MEM on the developing fetus are unknown; for this reason, women of child-bearing potential and men must agree to use adequate contraception (hormonal or barrier method of birth control or abstinence) prior to study entry and for six months following duration of study participation; should a woman become pregnant or suspect that she is pregnant while participating on the trial, she should inform her treating physician immediately
  • All subjects must have the ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent
  • Note: For research participants who do not speak English, a short form consent may be used with a COH certified interpreter/translator to proceed with screening and leukapheresis, while the request for a translated full consent is processed; however, the research participant is allowed to proceed with lymphodepletion and T cell infusion only after the translated full consent form is signed
  • PROTOCOL-SPECIFIC CRITERIA:
  • COH pathology review confirms that research participant's diagnostic material is consistent with a lymphoproliferative B-cell neoplasm
  • Documentation of recurrence/progression/residual disease following prior therapy
  • Negative serum pregnancy test for women of childbearing potential
  • A pretreatment creatinine clearance (CrCl) of >= 60 mL/minute (min), calculated by Cockcroft Gault
  • Patients must have a serum bilirubin =< 2.0 mg/dl
  • Patients must have an alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) =< 2.5 times the institutional upper limits of normal
  • Ejection fraction measured by echocardiogram or multi gated acquisition scan (MUGA) > 45% (evaluation within 6 weeks of screening does not need to be repeated)
  • ELIGIBILITY TO PROCEED WITH PERIPHERAL BLOOD MONONUCLEAR CELL (PBMC) COLLECTION
  • Research participant must have appropriate venous access
  • Research participant must be at least 2 weeks from having received the last dose of immunosuppressant medications (e.g. calcineurin inhibitors, methotrexate, immunosuppressive antibodies, etc)
  • The last dose of prior chemotherapy, immunotherapy or radiation must be at least 2 weeks before the leukapheresis procedure
  • The last dose of cytotoxic chemotherapeutic agents that are not considered lymphotoxic must be at least one week before the leukapheresis procedure; oral chemotherapeutic agents, including lenalidomide and ibrutinib, are allowed if at least 3 half-lives have elapsed prior to leukapheresis
  • The last dose of lymphotoxic chemotherapeutic agents (e.g. cyclophosphamide, ifosofamide, bendamustine, etc) must be at least 2 weeks before the leukapheresis procedure
  • The last dose of investigational agents must be at least 2 weeks before leukapheresis procedure unless no response or disease progression is documented on the experimental therapy and at least 3 half-lives must have elapsed prior to leukapheresis
  • Note: exceptions may be made at the discretion of the principal investigator (PI)/study team
  • ELIGIBILITY TO UNDERGO LYMPHODEPLETION:
  • Research participant has a released cryopreserved T cell product for T cell infusions on approximately day 0
  • Research participant must be at least 2 weeks out from having received the last dose of investigational agent
  • The last dose of cytotoxic chemotherapeutic agents that are not considered lymphotoxic must be at least one week before lymphodepletion; oral chemotherapeutic agents, including lenalidomide and ibrutinib, are allowed if at least 3 half-lives have elapsed prior to lymphodepletion
  • The last dose of lymphotoxic chemotherapeutic agents (e.g. cyclophosphamide, ifosofamide, bendamustine, etc) must be at least 2 weeks before lymphodepletion
  • Toxicity related to prior therapy must either have returned to =< grade 3, baseline, or deemed irreversible
  • KPS >= 70%
  • Participants of reproductive potential must agree to use and utilize an adequate method of contraception throughout treatment and for at least 8 weeks after T cell infusion
  • Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) > 0.75
  • Platelets > 50 K without growth factor or transfusion support for a week at least
  • Not requiring supplemental oxygen or mechanical ventilation, oxygen saturation 90% or higher on room air
  • Not requiring pressor support, not having symptomatic cardiac arrhythmias
  • Preservation of renal function, serum creatinine did NOT increase by more than 2 fold above the normal range
  • Total bilirubin =< 2.0 mg/dL
  • Research participant without clinically significant encephalopathy/new focal deficits
  • No clinical evidence of uncontrolled active infectious process
  • (ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AT TIME OF INFUSION OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED AUTOLOGOUS T CELLS): Research participant has completed prescribed lymphodepletion
  • (ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AT TIME OF INFUSION OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED AUTOLOGOUS T CELLS): Not requiring supplemental oxygen or mechanical ventilation, oxygen saturation 90% or higher on room air
  • (ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AT TIME OF INFUSION OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED AUTOLOGOUS T CELLS): Not requiring pressor support, not having symptomatic cardiac arrhythmias
  • (ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AT TIME OF INFUSION OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED AUTOLOGOUS T CELLS): Preservation of renal function, serum creatinine did NOT increase by more than 2 fold above the normal range
  • (ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AT TIME OF INFUSION OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED AUTOLOGOUS T CELLS): Total bilirubin =< 2.0 mg/dL
  • (ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AT TIME OF INFUSION OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED AUTOLOGOUS T CELLS): Research participant without clinically significant encephalopathy/new focal deficits
  • (ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AT TIME OF INFUSION OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED AUTOLOGOUS T CELLS): No clinical evidence of uncontrolled active infectious process

Who cannot join

  • SCREENING EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
  • Research participants who received memory-enriched CD19R(EQ):CD28:zeta/EGFRt+ on IRB#13277
  • Research participants with any uncontrolled illness including ongoing or active infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, poorly controlled pulmonary disease or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements
  • Research participants with known active hepatitis B or C infection; research participants who are human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) seropositive based on testing performed within 4 weeks of screening; research participants with any signs of symptoms of active infection, positive blood cultures or radiological evidence of infections
  • Research participants with presence of other active malignancy; however, research participants with history of prior malignancy treated within 2 years with curative intent and in a complete remission are eligible
  • Pregnant and lactating women
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  • STUDY-SPECIFIC EXCLUSIONS:
  • Failure of research participant to understand the basic elements of the protocol and/or the risks/benefits of participating in this phase I study
  • Research participants with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma or plasma cell dyscrasias
  • Any known contraindications to cyclophosphamide, fludarabine, etoposide, bendamustine, cetuximab or tocilizumab
  • Dependence on corticosteroids
  • Steroid dependence can be defined as a medical need to be greater than 5 mg of prednisone (or equivalent doses of other systemic steroids) a day, chronically; higher doses need to be avoided for at least 3 days prior to leukapheresis and, again, for at least 3 days prior to T cell infusion and up to at least 3 months after T cell infusion unless medically indicated to treat a new toxicity
  • Note: topical and inhaled corticosteroids in standard doses and physiologic replacement for subjects with adrenal insufficiency are allowed
  • Active autoimmune disease requiring systemic immunosuppressive therapy
  • Subjects, who in the opinion of the investigator, may not be able to comply with the safety monitoring requirements of the study

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site

  • City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Duarte, California, 91010

Other trials in United States

About this study

Official title: Phase I Study to Evaluate Cellular Immunotherapy Using Memory-Enriched T Cells Lentivirally Transduced to Express a CD19-Specific, Hinge-Optimized, CD28-Costimulatory Chimeric Receptor and a Truncated EGFR Following Lymphodepleting Chemotherapy in Adult Patients With CD19+ B-Cell Lymphoproliferative Neoplasms

This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of cellular immunotherapy following chemotherapy in treating patients with non-Hodgkin lymphomas, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, or B-cell prolymphocytic leukemia that has come back. Placing a modified gene into white blood cells may help the body build an immune response to kill cancer cells.

Read the detailed description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

  1. To assess the safety of adoptive therapy using ex vivo expanded autologous memory T cells (central memory T cells [Tcm] or naive and memory T-cells [Tn/mem]) that are enriched and genetically modified to express a cluster of differentiation (CD)19-specific, hinged optimized, CD28-costimulatory chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) as well as a truncated human epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) (CD19R[EQ]28zeta/truncated EGFR [EGFRt]+ Tcm or CD19R[EQ]28zeta/EGFRt+ Tn/mem) shortly following lymphodepletion for adults with recurrent/progressive/residual CD19 + B-cell lymphoproliferative neoplasms (non-Hodgkin lymphoma [NHL], chronic lymphocytic leukemia [CLL]/prolymphocytic leukemia [PLL]) and who are not eligible for or decline City of Hope (COH) Institutional Review Board (IRB) Protocol Number (No.) 13277.

II. To determine the recommended Phase II dose (RP2D) in the two Tn/mem strata (NHL; CLL/PLL).

SECONDARY OBJECTIVE:

  1. To study antitumor activity of CD19R(EQ)CD28zeta/EGFRt+Tcm or CD19R[EQ]28zeta/EGFRt+ Tn/mem (e.g., detection of CAR+ T cells, B cells, and tumor burden).

OUTLINE: This is a dose-escalation study of autologous CD19CAR-CD28-CD3zeta-EGFRt-expressing enriched T cells (T-cell infusion). Participants are assigned to 1 of 2 groups based on disease status.

GROUP I (NON-HODGKIN LYMPHOMA [NHL]):

LYMPHODEPLETING REGIMEN: Patients receive a chemotherapy regimen based on disease type and extent of disease comprising of cyclophosphamide, bendamustine hydrochloride, fludarabine phosphate, etoposide.

CELLULAR IMMUNOTHERAPY: Beginning 3-10 days later after lymphodepletion, patients receive autologous CD19CAR-CD28-CD3zeta-EGFRt-expressing Tn/mem-enriched T-lymphocytes IV over 10-15 minutes on day 0. Patients with relapsed, residual or progressive disease may receive an optional second infusion of autologous CD19CAR-CD28-CD3zeta-EGFRt-expressing Tn/mem-enriched T-lymphocytes >= 28 days post T cell infusion.

GROUP II (CHRONIC LYMPHOCYTIC LEUKEMIA [CLL] AND/OR PROLYMPHOCYTIC LEUKEMIA [PLL]):

LYMPHODEPLETING REGIMEN: Patients receive a chemotherapy regimen based on disease type and extent of disease comprising of cyclophosphamide, bendamustine hydrochloride, fludarabine phosphate, etoposide.

CELLULAR IMMUNOTHERAPY: Beginning 3-10 days later after lymphodepletion, patients receive autologous CD19CAR-CD28-CD3zeta-EGFRt-expressing Tn/mem-enriched T-lymphocytes IV over 10-15 minutes on day 0. Patients with relapsed, residual or progressive disease may receive an optional second infusion of autologous CD19CAR-CD28-CD3zeta-EGFRt-expressing Tn/mem-enriched T-lymphocytes >= 28 days post T cell infusion.

After completion of study treatment, patients are followed up at every 2 days for 14 days, weekly for 1 month, monthly for 1 year, and then yearly for at least 15 years.

Being tested
Autologous CD19CAR-CD28-CD3zeta-EGFRt-expressing Tn/mem-enriched T-lymphocytes, Bendamustine Hydrochloride, Cyclophosphamide, Etoposide, Fludarabine Phosphate
Medical subject headings
Lymphoma, B-Cell, Leukemia, Prolymphocytic, B-Cell, Burkitt Lymphoma, Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell, Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse, Lymphoma, Follicular, Leukemia, Hairy Cell, Lymphoma, B-Cell, Marginal Zone

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Autologous CD19CAR-CD28-CD3zeta-EGFRt-expressing Tn/mem-enriched T-lymphocytesBiological

    Also called CD19R(EQ)28zetaEGFRt+ Tn/mem Cells, CD19R(EQ)28zetaEGFRt+ Tn/Tmem

    Given IV

  • Bendamustine HydrochlorideDrug

    Also called Belrapzo, Bendamustin Hydrochloride, Bendeka, Cytostasan Hydrochloride

    Given IV

  • CyclophosphamideDrug

    Also called (-)-Cyclophosphamide, 2H-1,3,2-Oxazaphosphorine, 2-[bis(2-chloroethyl)amino]tetrahydro-, 2-oxide, monohydrate, Carloxan, Ciclofosfamida

    Given IV

  • EtoposideDrug

    Also called Demethyl Epipodophyllotoxin Ethylidine Glucoside, EPEG, Lastet, Toposar

    Given IV

  • Fludarabine PhosphateDrug

    Also called 2-F-ara-AMP, 9H-Purin-6-amine, 2-fluoro-9-(5-O-phosphono-.beta.-D-arabinofuranosyl)-, Beneflur, Fludara

    Given IV

Study groups in NCT02153580
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Group I (lymphodepletion, cellular immunotherapy)ExperimentalLYMPHODEPLETING REGIMEN: Patients receive a chemotherapy regimen based on disease type and extent of disease comprising of cyclophosphamide, bendamustine hydrochloride, fludarabine phosphate, etoposide. CELLULAR IMMUNOTHERAPY: Beginning 3-10 days later after lymphodepletion, patients receive autologous CD19CAR-CD28-CD3zeta-EGFRt-expressing Tn/mem-enriched T-lymphocytes IV over 10-15 minutes on day 0. Patients with relapsed, residual or progressive disease may receive an optional second infusion of autologous CD19CAR-CD28-CD3zeta-EGFRt-expressing Tn/mem-enriched T-lymphocytes >= 28 days post T cell infusion. Disease status: Patients with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL).
Receives: Biological: Autologous CD19CAR-CD28-CD3zeta-EGFRt-expressing Tn/mem-enriched T-lymphocytes; Drug: Bendamustine Hydrochloride; Drug: Cyclophosphamide; Drug: Etoposide; Drug: Fludarabine Phosphate
Group II (lymphodepletion, cellular immunotherapy)ExperimentalLYMPHODEPLETING REGIMEN: Patients receive a chemotherapy regimen based on disease type and extent of disease comprising of cyclophosphamide, bendamustine hydrochloride, fludarabine phosphate, etoposide. CELLULAR IMMUNOTHERAPY: Beginning 3-10 days later after lymphodepletion, patients receive autologous CD19CAR-CD28-CD3zeta-EGFRt-expressing Tn/mem-enriched T-lymphocytes IV over 10-15 minutes on day 0. Patients with relapsed, residual or progressive disease may receive an optional second infusion of autologous CD19CAR-CD28-CD3zeta-EGFRt-expressing Tn/mem-enriched T-lymphocytes >= 28 days post T cell infusion. Disease status: Patients with Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and/or Prolymphocytic Leukemia (PLL).
Receives: Biological: Autologous CD19CAR-CD28-CD3zeta-EGFRt-expressing Tn/mem-enriched T-lymphocytes; Drug: Bendamustine Hydrochloride; Drug: Cyclophosphamide; Drug: Etoposide; Drug: Fludarabine Phosphate

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Toxicity profile of T-cell infusion as defined by all toxicities associated with T cells at the probably or definite levels

    Assessed using Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 4.0 (v4.0) and modified cytokine release syndrome grading as applicable. Tables will summarize all toxicities and side effects by dose, time post treatment (first 28 days, days 29-60, 61-100, >100 days), organ and severity.

    Measured: Up to 15 years

  2. Dose-limiting toxicity rate at the recommended phase II dose assessed using CTCAE v4.0

    Rates and associated 95% Clopper and Pearson binomial confidence limits will be estimated.

    Measured: Up to 28 days

Secondary outcomes (3)

  1. Detection of transferred T cells in the circulation for at least 28 days by quantitative-polymerase chain reaction

    Rates and associated 95% Clopper and Pearson binomial confidence limits will be estimated.

    Measured: 28 days

  2. Disease response by physical exam, lab data, radiographic imaging and, in the case of stratum 2 (chronic lymphocytic leukemia/prolymphocytic leukemia) and leukemic phase non-Hodgkin lymphoma patients by flow cytometry and bone marrow biopsy

    Rates and associated 95% Clopper and Pearson binomial confidence limits will be estimated.

    Measured: Up to 15 years

  3. CD19 B cell aplasia/immunoglobulin G levels

    Normal CD19+ B cell levels and immunoglobulin G levels will be reported over the study period using both descriptive statistics and graphical methods.

    Measured: Up to 15 years

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted3 Jun 2014 (estimated)
  2. Study start24 Sep 2014
  3. Primary completion11 Aug 2027 (estimated)
  4. Study completion11 Aug 2027 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 1
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Non-randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
37 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02153580
Sponsor's protocol ID
13351
Other IDs
NCI-2014-01168, 114025, 122842, 120574, 111658, 13351/117351, 115691, 13351
Status last verified
Sep 2026
First submitted
30 May 2014
Last updated
2 Oct 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Publications

  • Siddiqi T, Wang X, Blanchard MS, Wagner JR, Popplewell LL, Budde LE, Stiller TL, Clark MC, Lim L, Vyas V, Brown CE, Forman SJ. CD19-directed CAR T-cell therapy for treatment of primary CNS lymphoma. Blood Adv. 2021 Oct 26;5(20):4059-4063. doi: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2020004106.

    PubMed 34492703

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