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Diffuse Large B Cell LymphomaNCT04319237

Axicabtagene Ciloleucel:Neurocognitive and Patient-Reported Outcomes

An observational study of Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma and Transformed Lymphoma, run by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of the study is to assess self-reported side effects and neurocognitive (brain, mood and thinking) functioning among patients treated with commercial axi-cel therapy. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
What is being tested?
Handgrip strength test, Neuropsychological Assessment - Wechsler Test of Adult Reading (WTAR) and Neuropsychological Assessment - Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Status (RBANS)
How many people
60 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
10 Mar 2020to 31 Jul 2023
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

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

Study population: Patients who are scheduled to receive axi-cel therapy at Moffitt Cancer Center.

Who may be able to join

  • Diagnosed with diffuse large b-cell lymphoma, primary mediastinal b-cell lymphoma or transformed follicular lymphoma
  • Scheduled to receive commercial axi-cel at Moffitt Cancer Center
  • Able to speak and read standard english
  • Have no documented or observable psychiatric or neurological diagnoses that interfere with study participation (e.g., schizophrenia)
  • Have no history of traumatic brain injury, stroke, or dementia
  • Able to provide informed consent

Who cannot join

None listed.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Moffitt Cancer Center

    Tampa, Florida, 33612

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About this study

The purpose of the study is to assess self-reported side effects and neurocognitive (brain, mood and thinking) functioning among patients treated with commercial axi-cel therapy.

Being tested
Handgrip strength test, Neuropsychological Assessment - Wechsler Test of Adult Reading (WTAR), Neuropsychological Assessment - Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Status (RBANS), Neuropsychological Assessment - Color Trails, Neuropsychological Assessment -Stroop Color and Word Test
Keywords
Axi-cel therapy, CAR-T
Medical subject headings
Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse

What participants receive

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

  • Handgrip strength testOther

    The purpose of this test is to measure the maximum isometric strength of the hand and forearm muscles.

  • Neuropsychological Assessment - Wechsler Test of Adult Reading (WTAR)Behavioural

    The Wechsler Test of Adult Reading (WTAR) is a neuropsychological assessment tool used to provide a measure of Intellectual function. Participants are presented with 50 irregularly spelled words and prompted to pronounce each; the irregular grapheme-to-phoneme translations (such as the "gh" in the word tough) in the prompts make it difficult to pronounce without having previously learned the word. A high WTAR score is correlated with higher general intelligence as measured by the Wechsler intelligence scales.

  • Neuropsychological Assessment - Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Status (RBANS)Behavioural

    The Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status (RBANS) consists of twelve subtests which give five scores, one for each of the five domains tested (immediate memory, visuospatial/constructional, language, attention, delayed memory).

  • Neuropsychological Assessment - Color TrailsBehavioural

    The Color Trails test measures sustained attention and sequencing. Numbered circles are printed with vivid pink or yellow backgrounds that are perceptible to color-blind individuals. Participants rapidly connect circles numbered 1-25 in sequence and rapidly connect numbered circles in sequence, but alternates between pink and yellow. The length of time to complete each trial is recorded, along with qualitative features of performance indicative of brain dysfunction, such as near-misses, prompts, number sequence errors, and color sequence errors.

  • Neuropsychological Assessment -Stroop Color and Word TestBehavioural

    The Stroop Color and Word Test is based on the observation that individuals can read words much faster than they can identify and name colors. The test-taker reads color words or names ink colors from different pages as quickly as possible within a time limit. The test yields three scores based on the number of items completed on each of the three stimulus sheets. An Interference score is useful in determining the individual's cognitive flexibility, creativity, and reaction to cognitive pressures.

  • Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System-29 (PROMIS-29) QuestionnaireBehavioural

    The PROMIS-29 questionnaire assesses each of 7 domains (Depression, Anxiety, Physical Function, Pain Interference, Fatigue, Sleep Disturbance, and Ability to Participate in Social Roles and Activities). A higher score equals more of the concept being measured.

  • European Organization for the Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life QuestionnaireBehavioural

    European Organization for the Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ C-3) and the add-on EORTC QLQ Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (EORTC QLQ-NHL-HG29) module. All scales range from 0-100, a high scale score represents a higher response level. For example, a high functional score represents a high level of functioning.

  • Quality of Life (EQ-5D-5L) QuestionnaireBehavioural

    The EQ-5D-5L questionnaire is a self assessed quality of life questionnaire. The scale measures quality of life on a 5 component scale including mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. The rater selects a number between 1-100 to describe the condition of their health, 100 being the best imaginable.

  • PROMIS Cognitive Function 4a QuestionnaireBehavioural

    The PROMIS measures function, symptoms, behavior and feelings.

  • Comprehensive Score for Financial Toxicity (COST) measureBehavioural

    The COST is a questionnaire made up of 11 statements around topics including costs, concerns and resources and is designed to measure financial toxicity. The user answers questions about their concern over finances numbered from 0-4, with 0 being not at all and 4 being very much.

Study groups in NCT04319237
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
All ParticipantsNot described
Receives: Other: Handgrip strength test; Behavioral: Neuropsychological Assessment - Wechsler Test of Adult Reading (WTAR); Behavioral: Neuropsychological Assessment - Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Status (RBANS); Behavioral: Neuropsychological Assessment - Color Trails; Behavioral: Neuropsychological Assessment -Stroop Color and Word Test; Behavioral: Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System-29 (PROMIS-29) Questionnaire; Behavioral: European Organization for the Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire; Behavioral: Quality of Life (EQ-5D-5L) Questionnaire; Behavioral: PROMIS Cognitive Function 4a Questionnaire; Behavioral: Comprehensive Score for Financial Toxicity (COST) measure

What is being measured

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

  1. Change in total neuropsychological performance after axi-cel therapy - Memory

    Memory changes will be assessed with the Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Status (RBANS) which assesses immediate memory (list learning and story memory), visuospatial/constructional abilities (figure copy and line orientation), language (picture naming and semantic fluency), attention (digit span and coding), and delayed memory (list recall, list recognition, story recall, and figure recall) domains. Both total scores and scaled/percentile group scores are calculated for each test and total scores are derived for each cognitive domain. Total scores for each cognitive domain are then summed together to create a total scale score.

    Measured: Prior to therapy, then at 30, 90 and 360 days

  2. Change in total neuropsychological performance after axi-cel therapy - Attention and Concentration

    Attention and concentration are will be assessed using Part 1 of the Color Trails Test (CTT-1) and the Connors Continuous Performance Test Third Edition (CPT3). The CTT is an analogue of the original Trail Making Test without significant influence of language. CTT-1 consists of a page with scattered circles numbered from 1 to 25.

    Even numbered circles are colored yellow and odd-numbered ones are colored pink.

    Respondents are instructed to connect the circles in consecutive numeric order with a continuous line as quickly as possible. The alternating colors are not mentioned in the instructions. A total score is determined by recording the number of seconds required to complete the task.

    Measured: Prior to therapy, then at 30, 90 and 360 days

  3. Change in total neuropsychological performance after axi-cel therapy - Executive Functioning

    Executive Functioning will be assessed using Part 2 of the Color Trails Test (CTT-2) and the Stroop Color and Word Test. The CTT-2 consists of a page containing 25 pink circles and 25 yellow circles numbered 1 - 50. Participants connect the circles in consecutive order while alternating colors (1 pink, 2 yellow, 3 pink, etc.). A total score is determined by recording the number of seconds required to complete the task. The Stroop Color and Word Test consists of three tasks, a Word Task, a Color Task, and a Color-Word Task. In the Word Task, participants are required to read a list of color words printed in black ink. In the Color Task, participants are presented with rows of X's printed in colored ink, and asked to name the color of each set of X's. In the Color-Word Task, color names are presented in different color ink, and participants are asked to identify the color ink in which each color name is printed. The Stroop yields a score on each task as well as an interference score.

    Measured: Prior to therapy, then at 30, 90 and 360 days

  4. Change in total neuropsychological performance after axi-cel therapy - Hand grip strength

    The hand grip test assesses hand and forearm strength using a hand dynamometer. Participants without a history of arthritis or hand surgery will be asked to squeeze the dynamometer twice using each hand for a total of two bilateral measurements.

    Measured: Prior to therapy, then at 30, 90 and 360 days

  5. Change in patient-reported outcomes after axi-cel therapy -PROMIS-29 Questionnaire

    Change in patient-reported outcomes measured using the Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System-29 (PROMIS-29) Questionnaire, which is a 29 item questionnaire assessing aspects of quality of life in the past 7 days on 7 4-item subscales: depression, anxiety, physical function, pain interference, fatigue, sleep disturbance and ability to participate in social activities. Patients rate functioning on a 5-point Likert scale. Higher scores indicate more of the attribute being measured.

    Measured: Prior to therapy, then at 30, 90 and 360 days

  6. Change in patient-reported outcomes after axi-cel therapy - EORTC-QOL Questionnaire

    Change in patient-reported outcomes measured using the European Organization for the Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30) which assess quality of life and symptomatology in the past week using a 4 point Likert scale (1=not at all, 4=very much). Higher scores on the quality of life subscales indicate better quality of life. Higher scores on the symptom items and subscales indicate greater symptomatology.

    Measured: Prior to therapy, then at 14, 30, 60, 90 180 and 360 days

  7. Change in patient-reported outcomes after axi-cel therapy - QOL Questionnaire

    Change in patient-reported outcomes measured using the Quality of Life (EQ-5D-5L) Questionnaire, which is a 5-item measure that can be used to describe and value current overall health consisting of 5 items assessing mobility, self care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Participant chooses from 1 of 5 categories (e.g.; "I have no problems washing or dressing myself" to "I am unable to wash or dress myself"). Higher scores indicate worse overall health.

    Measured: Prior to therapy, then at 7, 14, 30, 60, 90, 180 and 360 days

  8. Change in patient-reported outcomes after axi-cel therapy - Everyday Cognition Questionnaire

    Change in patient-reported outcomes measured using the Everyday Cognition Questionnaire (ECog) assess the subjective evaluation of cognitive function in routine daily activities. 40 items yield scores for 7 domains (Everyday Memory, Language, Visuospatial Abilities, Planning, Organization, and Divided Attention) and a total score. Items evaluate current cognition compared to 10 years ago; responses are evaluated on a 5-point Likert scale ("better or no change" to "consistently much worse") Higher scores indicate worse subjective cognitive function.

    Measured: Prior to therapy, then at 30, 90 and 360 days

  9. Change in patient-reported outcomes after axi-cel therapy - PROMIS 4a Questionnaire

    Change in patient-reported outcomes measured using the PROMIS Cognitive Function 4a Questionnaire asks about cognition in the past 7 days using a 5-point Likert scale (1=very often, several times a day; 5=never). Higher scores indicate better overall perceived cognition.

    Measured: Prior to therapy, then at 30, 90 and 360 days

  10. Change in patient-reported outcomes after axi-cel therapy - Comprehensive Score for Financial Toxicity

    Change in patient-reported outcomes measured using the Comprehensive Score for Financial Toxicity (COST). Financial toxicity is assessed using an 11-item patient-reported measure of financial stress used in cancer patients. The COST yields a total score with higher scores indicating less financial toxicity in the past week.

    Measured: Prior to therapy, then at 90 days

Timeline

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

  1. First posted24 Mar 2020
  2. Study start10 Mar 2020
  3. Primary completion14 Jul 2023
  4. Study completion31 Jul 2023

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More details

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

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Case only
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
60 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04319237
Sponsor's protocol ID
MCC-20372
Status last verified
Feb 2026
First submitted
17 Mar 2020
Last updated
2 Mar 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma and Transformed Lymphoma, run by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 0 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 Mar 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change in total neuropsychological performance after axi-cel therapy - Memory (time frame: Prior to therapy, then at 30, 90 and 360 days). The study lists 10 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 2 Mar 2026.

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