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Leukemia, B-CellPhase 1TRICAR-ALLNCT05010564

Trivalent CAR-T Cell in Acute B-Lineage Leukemia (TRICAR-ALL)

A Phase 1 study testing Autologous TRICAR-ALL T-cells and lymphodepletion chemotherapy in people with Leukemia, B-Cell, run by Baylor College of Medicine at 1 site in United States.

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Trial summary

This is a gene transfer study for patients with a type of blood cancer called Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) that has come back or has not gone away after treatment. The body has different ways of fighting infection and disease. No single way seems perfect for fighting cancers. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 12 months to 25 years
Conditions the study is for
Leukemia, B-Cell
What is being tested?
Autologous TRICAR-ALL T-cells and lymphodepletion chemotherapy
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
38 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
18 Jul 2023to 29 Mar 2040
Phase
Phase 1
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

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 12 months to 25 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Diagnosis of refractory or recurrent B cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL) with expression of CD19, CD20 and/or CD22
  • Age between 1 and 25 years.
  • Life expectancy of ≥ 8 weeks
  • Weight ≥ 10 kg
  • Subjects ≥ 18 years of age must have the ability to give informed consent according to applicable regulatory and local institutional requirements. Legal guardian's consent must be obtained for subjects < 18 years of age. Assent will be obtained from pediatric subjects and according to applicable regulatory and local institutional requirements. Adults with cognitive impairment who are unable to consent and those with Down's syndrome are also eligible for this protocol with consent/assent according to applicable regulatory and local institutional requirements.
  • The subject must discontinue all anti-cancer agents and, in the opinion of the investigator, has recovered from significant acute toxic effects of: a) Chemotherapy and biologic agents: All chemotherapy and biologic therapy not specifically mentioned below must be discontinued ≥ 7 days prior to collection, with the exception of intrathecal chemotherapy and maintenance chemotherapy being discontinued ≥ 72 hours prior to collection (for the subset of subjects who relapse during maintenance); b) Steroid use: All systemic corticosteroid therapy (unless physiologic replacement dosing of ≤ 12mg/m2/day hydrocortisone or equivalent) must be discontinued ≥ 3 days prior to collection; c) Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor (TKI) use: All TKIs must be discontinued ≥ 3 days prior to collection; d) Hydroxyurea: must be discontinued ≥ 1 day prior to collection; e) Prior CAR-T cell therapy: must be at least 30 days from most recent CAR-T cell infusion prior to collection; f) Immunotherapy directed at leukemia: No antibodies within three (3) half-lives prior to collection (or within 4 weeks) whichever is shorter. This includes Antithymocyte globulin (ATG) formulations; g) Anti T-cell Antibodies, Alemtuzumab: must be discontinued ≥ 8 weeks prior to collection
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  • Diagnosis of refractory or recurrent B cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL) with expression of CD19, CD20 and/or CD22 and meeting any of the following conditions:
  • B-ALL with no prior history of allo-HCT with one of the following:
  • Second or subsequent marrow relapse
  • First marrow relapse if, at the end of re-induction, bone marrow showing ≥ 0.01% blasts by morphology \&/or flow cytometry
  • Primary refractory disease defined by having ≥ 5% blasts in the marrow by morphology and/or minimal residual (MRD) testing after 2 or more separate induction regimens (which may include CD19-targeting therapies)
  • Subject has an indication for allo-HCT but deemed ineligible (including subjects who have persistent MRD prior to allo-HCT)
  • CD19(+) or CD19(-) relapse or refractory ALL after infusion of CD19- CAR-T cells or other CD19-targeting immunotherapies. CD20 or CD22 expression is required for CD19(-) B-ALL.
  • Or
  • B-ALL recurrent after allo-HCT defined as having ≥ 0.01% marrow disease
  • Available transduced T-cells with ≥ 15% expression of CD19, CD20 or CD22 CAR by flow cytometry.
  • Prohibited medications - washout periods (prior to CAR-T cell product infusion): Radiation therapy including TBI and cranial radiation. Local/palliative radiation excluded: ≥ 4 weeks. Cytotoxic chemotherapy: ≥ 2 days. Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors: ≥ 7 days
  • Total Bilirubin: ≤ 3X upper limit of normal (ULN) for age OR conjugated bilirubin ≤ 2mg/dl, except in subjects with Gilbert's syndrome where a total bilirubin level of up to 5.3 mg/dL will be acceptable
  • ALT ≤ 5 times upper limit of normal
  • Adequate renal function defined as serum creatinine that is ≤ maximum based on age/gender (as indicated below) or Creatinine clearance or GFR (as measured or estimated by Cockcroft Gaultor Schwartz) ≥ 50 mL/min/1.73m2
  • Maximum Serum Creatinine (mg/dL):
  • Male and Female: Age 1 to < 2 years: 0.6 Male and Female: Age 2 < 6 years: 0.8 Male and Female: Age 6 to < 10 years: 1.0 Male and Female: Age 10 to < 13 years: 1.2 Male: Age 13 to <16 years 1.5 Female: Age 13 to <16 years 1.4 Male: Age equal to or > 16 years 1.7 Female: Age equal to or > 16 years 1.4
  • Pulse oximetry of ≥ 90% on room air
  • Left ventricular fractional shortening (LVFS) ≥ 28% confirmed by echocardiogram or left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≥ 45% confirmed by echocardiogram (MUGA or MRI heart may replace echocardiogram).
  • Lansky score of ≥ 50% (age ≥1 and < 16 years) or Karnofsky score of ≥ 50% (age ≥ 16 years). Refer to appendix IV
  • Donor lymphocyte infusions (DLI) completed > 6 weeks prior to CAR-T cell infusion
  • Subjects of childbearing/fathering potential must agree to use highly effective contraception (see Appendix IIII for acceptable forms of contraception) from the time of initial T cell infusion through 12 months following the last T cell infusion
  • Subjects > 18 years of age must have the ability to give informed consent according to applicable regulatory and local institutional requirements. Legal guardian's consent must be obtained for subjects < 18 years of age. Assent will be obtained from pediatric subjects and according to applicable regulatory and local institutional requirements. Adults with cognitive impairment who are unable to consent and those with Down's Syndrome are also eligible for this protocol with consent/assent according to applicable regulatory and local institutional requirements.
  • Subject willing to participate in long term follow up for up to 15 years.

Who cannot join

  • Active malignancy other than disease under study
  • Presence of active severe infection, defined as: a) positive blood culture within 48 hours of collection, OR; b) known history of active viral infections including infection with HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C or HTLV
  • Primary immunodeficiency syndrome
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Presence of any condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would prohibit the subject from undergoing treatment under this protocol
  • Pregnant or lactating
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  • Presence of any condition that, in the opinion of the PI or designee, would prevent the patient from undergoing protocol-based therapy.
  • If history of allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell transplantation (allo-HCT):
  • active GVHD: acute GVHD >/= Grade 2 or chronic GVHD, extensive global severity score, OR
  • actively taking corticosteroids for management of GVHD at a dose of > 0.5 mg/kg/day of prednisone equivalent
  • receiving immunosuppressive therapy for treatment or prevention of GVHD within 4 weeks prior to T-cell infusion.
  • Acute symptomatic CNS pathology requiring active medical intervention, including paresis, aphasia, cerebrovascular ischemia/hemorrhage, severe brain injury, dementia, cerebellar disease, organic brain syndrome, psychosis, coordination or movement disorder. Subjects with chronic, stable neurological conditions such as non-febrile seizure disorder controlled on anti-epileptic medication and without seizure activity within 3 months may be eligible. Subjects with a history of an isolated seizure episode of ≥ 4 weeks (including methotrexate neurotoxicity) without an underlying epileptic disorder are eligible.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Bahey Salem, MD contact

(832)-824-1803

Bahey.Salem@bcm.edu

Nabil Ahmed, MD contact

(832)-824-4611

nahmed@bcm.edu

United States1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Texas Children's Hospital

    Houston, Texas, 77030

    Bahey Salem, MD, (832)-824-1803, Bahey.Salem@bcm.edu

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: (H-49235) Trivalent Autologous T-Lymphocytes Co-Expressing Three Chimeric Antigen Receptors Targeting CD19, CD20 AND CD22 in Acute B-lineage Leukemia (TRICAR-ALL)

This is a gene transfer study for patients with a type of blood cancer called Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) that has come back or has not gone away after treatment.

The body has different ways of fighting infection and disease. No single way seems perfect for fighting cancers. This research study combines two different ways of fighting cancer: antibodies and T cells. Antibodies are types of proteins that protect the body from infectious diseases and possibly cancer. T cells, also called T lymphocytes, are special infection-fighting blood cells that can kill other cells, including cells infected with viruses and tumor cells. Both antibodies and T cells have been used to treat patients with cancers. They have shown promise but have not been strong enough to cure most patients. For example, T lymphocytes can kill cancer cells but there normally are not enough of them to kill all the cancer cells. Some researchers have taken T cells from a person's blood, grown more of them in the laboratory and then given them back to the person.

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The antibody used in this study targets CD19, CD20 and CD22. This antibody sticks to ALL cells because of a substance on the outside of these cells called CD19, CD20 and/or CD22. For this study, the antibody to CD19, CD20 and CD22 has been changed so that instead of floating free in the blood, it is now joined to the T cells. When T-cells contain an antibody that is joined to them, they are called chimeric antigen receptor- T cells or CAR-T cells.

In the laboratory, we have also found that T cells work better if we also add proteins that stimulate them. One such protein is called 4-1BB. Adding the 4-1BB molecule makes the cells grow better and last longer in the body, giving them a better chance of killing the leukemia cells. In this study we are going to attach the CD19/CD20/CD22 chimeric receptor that has 4-1BB added to the patient's T cells. We will then test how long the cells last.

These T cells, called "TRICAR-ALL" T cells are investigational products not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) outside the context of a clinical trial.

Read the detailed description

The TRICAR-ALL T-cells were made in the laboratory by stimulating the patient's blood with growth factors to make the T cells grow. To get the CD19/CD20/CD22 antibody and 4-1BB to attach to the surface of the T cell, we inserted the antibody gene into the T cell. This is done using a virus called a retrovirus that has been made for this study and will carry the antibody gene into the T cell.

Enrolled patients will be assigned a dose of TRICAR-ALL T-cells. Prior to receiving the TRICAR-ALL T-cells patients will receive two chemotherapy medications, cyclophosphamide (for 2 days) and fludarabine (4 days).

An injection of TRICAR-ALL T-cells will be given into a vein through an IV at the assigned dose. The injection will take from 1 to 20 minutes. Before receiving the infusion of TRICAR-ALL T-cells patients may be pre-medicated with diphenhydramine (Benadryl) and acetaminophen (Tylenol). Patients will be monitored for up to 3 hours after the injection, and will have to remain locally for at least 4 weeks.

If after a 4-week evaluation period, the patient has a complete response, they may proceed to bone marrow transplant, and will be removed from the treatment portion of the study.

Before treatment, patients will undergo a series of tests:

  • Physical exam and history
  • Blood tests to measure blood cells, serum chemistry, kidney and liver function
  • Pregnancy test for female patients who are of childbearing potential
  • Measurements of your leukemia tumor cells by bone marrow studies
  • Echocardiogram
  • Imaging such as PET scans, CT scans or MRIs will be obtained if needed

During and after treatment, patients will receive these standard medical tests:

  • History and physical examination: pre-infusion of T cells (pre-Day 0), infusion day (Day 0) and on Days 1, 4, 7, 10, 14, 21, 28, 42, 56 post infusion of T- cells. Subsequently, history will be taken at 3-, 6-, and 12-months post infusion of T-cells, and then yearly for a total of 15 years.
  • Blood tests to measure blood cells, serum chemistry, kidney and liver function: pre-infusion of T cells (pre-Day 0), infusion day (Day 0) and on Days 4, 7, 10, 14,21,28,42,56; then at month 3, 6, and 12; then yearly to year 15 (except for blood counts which will be done every 6 months through year 5).
  • Viral PCRs: Pre Chemo, infusion day (Day 0), weeks 1-, 2-, 4- and 8; then at month 3, 6, 9 and 12.
  • Measurements of your leukemia tumor cells by bone marrow studies at week 4 (+/- 3 days) and week 8 (+/- 3 days) after the infusion and then per standard of care.
  • Imaging such as PET scans, CT scans or MRIs will be obtained, if needed, at 4 weeks and again at 8 weeks after T -Cell infusion (+/- 3 days) and then per standard of care.

Blood Draws:

Blood will be taken before the chemotherapy drugs, before T cell infusion, 3-4 hours after the T cell infusion, and on Days 4, 7, 14, 21, 28, 42, 56 ( +/- 3 days) after the infusion; then at month 3, 6, 9, and 12; every 6 months for 4 years, then yearly for a total of 15 years(+/- 2 weeks).

In the event of your death, we will request permission from your next of kin to perform an autopsy to learn more about the effect of this experimental treatment on your cancer.

Being tested
Autologous TRICAR-ALL T-cells and lymphodepletion chemotherapy
Keywords
Relapsed or refractory B-Cell Leukemia, TRICAR ALL T-Cells, Cyclophosphamide, Fludarabine, immunotherapy, immune effector cell
Medical subject headings
Leukemia, B-Cell, Recurrence

What participants receive

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

  • Autologous TRICAR-ALL T-cells and lymphodepletion chemotherapyGenetic

    Also called Cytoxan, Fludara

    Three dose levels will be evaluated with the opportunity to dose de-escalate (dose level -1) for toxicity.

    DL-1: 3x10^6 cells/m2

    DL1: 1×10^7 cells/m2

    DL2: 3×10^7 cells/m2

    DL3: 1×10^8 cells/m2

    Lymphodepletion chemotherapy consisting of Fludarabine 30 mg/m2 IV once daily x 4 doses; and Cyclophosphamide 500mg/m2 IV once daily x 2 doses (starting with the first dose of fludarabine)must be completed greater than or equal to 48 hours prior to infusion of CAR-T cells.

Study groups in NCT05010564
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Autologous TRICAR-ALL T-Cells and lymphodepletion chemotherapyExperimentalThree dose levels will be evaluated. The TRICAR-ALL T-cells will be administered after lymphodepletion chemotherapy with Cyclophosphamide and fludarabine.
Receives: Genetic: Autologous TRICAR-ALL T-cells and lymphodepletion chemotherapy

What is being measured

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

  1. Dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) rate by CTCAE v5.0

    Toxicity for all patients will be evaluated using the NCI common toxicity criteria scale, version 5.0 (https://ctep.cancer.gov) with the exception of CRS and neurological toxicities which will be evaluated based on the ASTCT Consensus Guidelines (Lee et al, BBMT 2019).

    Measured: within 28 days of the TRICAR-ALL T cell infusion.

Timeline

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

  1. First posted18 Aug 2021
  2. Study start18 Jul 2023
  3. Primary completion16 Jul 2028 (estimated)
  4. Study completion29 Mar 2040 (estimated)

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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
Interventional
Phase
Phase 1
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
38 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05010564
Sponsor's protocol ID
H-49235 TRICAR-ALL
Acronym
TRICAR-ALL
Status last verified
Sep 2026
First submitted
11 Aug 2021
Last updated
4 Sep 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1 study testing Autologous TRICAR-ALL T-cells and lymphodepletion chemotherapy in people with Leukemia, B-Cell, run by Baylor College of Medicine 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 29 inclusion and 12 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 4 Sep 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.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

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

Contact Bahey Salem, MD ((832)-824-1803, Bahey.Salem@bcm.edu), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) rate by CTCAE v5.0 (time frame: within 28 days of the TRICAR-ALL T cell infusion.). 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 4 Sep 2026.

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