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B-Cell LymphomaPhase 2NCT05281809

Local Manufacture of CAR T-Cell Products for the Treatment of B-Cell Lymphoma and B-Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

A Phase 2 study testing Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-Cell Product (Autologous) in people with B-Cell Lymphoma and B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, run by John Lister at 1 site in United States.

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Trial summary

This trial aims to demonstrate the feasibility of this approach to reliably generate product and to safely administer the product to patients who have B-Cell Lymphoma and B-Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 79 years
What is being tested?
Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-Cell Product (Autologous)
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
30 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
19 Apr 2022to 1 Dec 2037
Phase
Phase 2
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 18 to 79 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Subjects with CD19+ B-cell lymphoma or B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL) with no currently available curative treatment option (such as autologous or allogeneic Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT)) who have a limited prognosis (<2-year projected survival) will be enrolled. Participation on this trial is permitted as a bridge to HSCT.
  • Peripheral blood CD3 count > 200/µL by flow cytometry. Please note that this test might need to be repeated multiple times as standard practice to optimize collection efficiency.
  • Subjects will have a diagnosis of Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Follicular Lymphoma (FL), Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), CLL, Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL), Lymphoplasmacytic Lymphoma (LPL) or B-ALL and will have failed at least 2 lines of therapy in the case of lymphoma and one line if the diagnosis is B-ALL or be refractory (no response or progressive disease) to first line therapy. A line of therapy must include conventional (immuno) chemotherapy (e.g. rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and prednisone (R-CHOP) or Bendamustine plus Rituximab (BR) in the case of lymphoma) administered for at least 2 cycles. Second or greater lines of therapy must be administered for at least two cycles. Single agent anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody (e.g. rituximab, obinutuzumab) is not considered for the purposes of these criteria to count as a line of therapy. The definition of a line of therapy is taken according to recommended regimens for first and second line therapy in the relevant sections of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines. The most recent version of the guidelines will be used for eligibility determination. In the unlikely event that a subject received a first or second line regimen no longer listed in the most recent guidelines, but previously present in the version of the guidelines active at the time the therapy was administered, then the subject would be deemed to have received a line of therapy.
  • Subjects with pathological and clinical evidence of transformed indolent lymphoma (FL, CLL, MZL or LPL) are eligible for participation on this trial if they have received at least one line of therapy for transformed disease for at least two cycles regardless of response.
  • Demonstration of CD19 expression by immunohistochemistry or flow cytometry on a pathological specimen of lymphoma or ALL cells at any time in the course of prior treatment.
  • Subjects who are unable to receive commercially available CD19-CAR T-cell therapy.
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  • Patients with lymphoma must have measurable or assessable disease. Patients in complete remission with no evidence of disease are not eligible.
  • Patients with B-ALL must have at least measurable detectable disease on two separate occasions at least 2 weeks apart to be eligible.
  • Subjects who relapse at > 100 days after autologous or allogeneic HSCT are eligible for participation on this trial. Allogeneic HSCT recipients must be off all immunosuppression for a minimum of 4 weeks before leukapheresis is performed and be free of active acute and chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD).
  • Subjects will be ≥ 18 and < 80 years of age.
  • Female subjects of childbearing potential must have a negative urine or serum pregnancy test and if sexually active must use an acceptable method of contraception, including abstinence, a barrier method (diaphragm or condom), Depo-Provera, or an oral contraceptive. Active contraception should continue for at least one year after CAR T-cell infusion.
  • Male participants must be willing to practice birth control from the time of enrollment on this study and for 6 months after receiving the preparative regimen.
  • Cardiac ejection fraction ≥ 0.45 by MUGA (multigated acquisition) or echocardiography.
  • No requirement for supplemental oxygen and no dyspnea at rest. DLCO (diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide) and FEV (forced expiratory volume)1 ≥ 0.65 of predicted.
  • Karnofsky performance score ≥ 70.
  • Subjects must have an expected survival > 12 weeks.
  • Subjects must be able to comprehend the risks and methods used in this clinical trial and independently consent to participate.
  • Subjects must consent to anonymous reporting of data to the CIBMTR (Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research).

Who cannot join

  • Infection with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and active viral replication. Patients with an undetectable viral load on ART (antiretroviral treatment) can be considered for participation on this protocol.
  • Infection with hepatitis B and active viral replication.
  • Infection with hepatitis C and active viral replication.
  • Active untreated CNS (central nervous system) leukemia or lymphoma. Patients with treated CNS leptomeningeal or parenchymal disease might be eligible if the CNS disease is inactive. The CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) must be clear on two separate occasions at least 4 weeks apart. Brain imaging must demonstrate no evidence of progressive disease on two separate occasions at least 4 weeks apart.
  • Active bacterial, fungal or viral infection.
  • Concurrent second malignancy requiring active therapy. Patients with breast or prostate cancer stable on hormonal therapy might be considered for participation if otherwise unimpaired.
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  • Documented myocardial infarction within 6 months of study participation and/or symptomatic coronary artery or valvular disease or uncontrolled arrhythmia.
  • Investigational drug use within 30 days before leukapheresis.
  • Anti-cancer therapy administration within 4 weeks of leukapheresis including antiCD19 directed therapy, monoclonal antibody therapy, bi-specific T-cell engager therapy and targeted therapy such as Abelson tyrosine kinase inhibitors, Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitors, venetoclax and Lenalidomide or other IMiD (Immunomodulatory Drug).
  • Involved field radiation therapy is permitted if it terminates at least 15 days before leukapheresis and associated toxicity is grade 2 or less. Radiation therapy within 14 days of leukapheresis would make the subject ineligible.
  • Checkpoint inhibitor therapy within 4 weeks before leukapheresis.
  • Corticosteroid therapy at pharmacological dose (> 10 mg of prednisone or biological equivalent) within 4 weeks before leukapheresis.
  • Immunosuppressive therapy that cannot be stopped for 4 weeks prior to leukapheresis as deemed by the prescribing physician.
  • Laboratory abnormalities that indicate clinically significant hematological, hepatobiliary, or renal disease:
  • AST (Aspartate transaminase)/SGOT(serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase) > 2.0 times the upper limit of normal ALT (alanine aminotransferase)/SGPT (serum glutamic-pyruvic transaminase) > 2.0 times the upper limit of normal Total bilirubin > 2.0 times the upper limit of normal, unless subject has Gilbert's Syndrome (>3.0 times the upper limit of normal) Hemoglobin < 8 gm/dL or dependent upon transfusion to maintain ≥ 8 gm/dL White blood cell count < 2,000/mm3 Platelet count < 50,000/mm3 or dependent upon transfusion to maintain ≥ 50,000 mm Creatinine > 2.0 times the upper limit of normal or calculated creatinine clearance ≤ 40 mL/min.
  • Pregnant or lactating females.
  • Subjects who, in the opinion of the Investigator, will be non-compliant with study schedules or procedures.
  • Subjects who belong to a vulnerable population such as the homeless, the developmentally disabled and prisoners or have any condition that impairs their ability to provide informed consent or comply with study schedules or procedures.

Trial locations and contacts

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

John Lister, MD contact

412-578-4484

john.lister@ahn.org

United States1 site, 1 recruiting
  • AHN Cancer Institute - West Penn Hospital

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15224

    John Lister, MD, 4125784484, john.lister@ahn.org

    AHN Clinical Trials Contact, 412-330-6011, clinicaltrials@ahn.com

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: A Feasibility Study Following a Phase 2a Design to Demonstrate Successful Local Manufacture of Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-Cell Products for the Treatment of B-Cell Lymphoma and B-Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

This trial aims to demonstrate the feasibility of this approach to reliably generate product and to safely administer the product to patients who have B-Cell Lymphoma and B-Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.

Read the detailed description

On this study the following procedures are sequentially performed: eligibility determination and informed consent; cell collection by apheresis; CAR T-cell manufacturing and lymphodepleting chemotherapy all followed by CAR T-cell infusion on day 0. The first 3 subjects will be followed in hospital from day 0 until +14 for CRS, ICANS and other toxicity. The PI and two physicians not affiliated with the study (Nathan Bahary, MD, PhD and Gene Finley, MD) will review the outcome of the first three patients to assure the interim analysis meets criteria for continuing accrual. This analysis will be submitted to the IRB prior to continuing with accrual. The toxicity profile of the first three subjects will be scrutinized. Should toxicity be minimal with CRS ≤ 2 and ICANS grade ≤1 then the PI might propose modification to hospitalization between days 0 and +14 according to comparison with prior experience with commercially available product. A protocol amendment would be submitted in this case. Should no CAR T-cell related toxicity be identified on day +15, the subject will be discharged from the hospital and followed in the Medical Short Stay Unit (or designated substitute inpatient unit) daily to day 30. At the discretion of the Investigator (based upon each subject's medical condition or status), this follow-up could be reduced to thrice weekly basis (e.g. Monday-Wednesday-Friday). CAR T-cell monitoring by flow cytometry will occur on day +30 and day +100. Response will be assessed at day +30 and the subject will be discharged for outpatient follow up. Response will be assessed monthly by clinical examination to day +100 and then every 3 months to day +730. Thereafter, clinical follow up will occur every 6 months to five years and then yearly up to 15 years, or until death (whichever occurs first). All subjects treated on this study must consent to reporting of de-identified data to the Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplantation Research (CIBMTR). (See Table 1: Schedule of Study Procedures, Figure 1: Study Diagram, Table 2: Laboratory Investigation and Table 3: Response Evaluation for details of study conduct.) The clinical care of subjects enrolled on this study is entirely within the standard of care employed for patients who receive commercial product. There are no drugs, surgical procedures, radiological investigations, laboratory tests or examinations that are considered experimental except for a peripheral blood sample to detect CAR T-cells (by flow cytometry) and the actual production/manufacture of CAR T-cells occurring in the local Cell Processing Laboratory.

For this reason, the intent of this protocol is to ensure that the standard of care is strictly followed as outlined in the SOP documents, screenshots and documents included in the appendix of this document. Thus, patients receiving commercial product and those treated on this protocol should receive the same supportive care. In addition to immune effector cells, these documents often describe methods and cellular therapy products not relevant to this investigation and for our purpose these sections can be ignored.

Being tested
Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-Cell Product (Autologous)
Keywords
CAR T-cell, CD19 (cluster of differentiation antigen) 19
Medical subject headings
Lymphoma, B-Cell, Burkitt Lymphoma, Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse, Lymphoma, Mantle-Cell, Lymphoma, Follicular, Lymphoma, B-Cell, Marginal Zone, Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell

What participants receive

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

  • Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-Cell Product (Autologous)Drug

    This protocol describes the use of an automated cell processor and culture system, the CliniMACS Prodigy device sold by Miltenyi Biotec, for the local manufacture of CAR T-cells targeting the CD19 antigen. The manufacturing process will use a lentiviral vector (CAR19) provided by Lentigen, a wholly owned subsidiary of Miltenyi Biotec, to transfect T-cells collected from eligible patients. Live cells will be harvested by the device after culture and infused intravenously to the patient from whom the cells were originally obtained.

Study groups in NCT05281809
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Treatment ArmExperimentalCAR -T-cell collection, infusion
Receives: Drug: Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-Cell Product (Autologous)

What is being measured

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

  1. Successful local CAR T-cell manufacturing

    To demonstrate the feasibility of reliably producing CD19-targeted CAR T-cells at our site using the Prodigy device.

    Measured: 48 months

  2. Safety of administration

    To demonstrate the safety of administering the manufactured product to subjects as measured by adverse events.

    Measured: 15 years

  3. Safety of administration

    Cytokine Release Syndrome score

    Measured: 30 days

  4. Safety of administration

    Immune Effector Cell Associated Neurotoxicity Syndrome Grading for Adults (score) - A score of 10 represents no impairment, 7-9 grade 1 ICANS, 3-6 grade 2 ICANS, and 0-2 grade 3 ICANS. A score of 0 due to patient being unarousable and unable to perform assessment corresponds to grade 4 ICANS.

    Measured: 30 days

  5. Safety of administration

    Immune Effector Cell Associated Encephalopathy Score - A score of 10 represents no impairment, 7-9 grade 1 ICANS, 3-6 grade 2 ICANS, and 0-2 grade 3 ICANS. A score of 0 due to patient being unarousable and unable to perform assessment corresponds to grade 4 ICANS.

    Measured: 30 days

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Response to therapy

    Response evaluation according to Lugano criteria for lymphoma and NCCN guidelines for ALL.

    Measured: 48 months

  2. Response to therapy

    Response criteria ALL-E and for MRD (minimal residual disease) ALL-F for B-ALL.

    Measured: 48 months

  3. CAR T-cell kinetics

    CAR T-cell counts by flow cytometry

    Measured: 100 days

Timeline

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

  1. First posted16 Mar 2022
  2. Study start19 Apr 2022
  3. Primary completion5 Aug 2037 (estimated)
  4. Study completion1 Dec 2037 (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 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Model description
administration of locally manufactured cd19-targeted CAR T-cells
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
30 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05281809
Sponsor's protocol ID
2021-114-WPH
Status last verified
Dec 2024
First submitted
8 Mar 2022
Last updated
13 Jan 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-Cell Product (Autologous) in people with B-Cell Lymphoma and B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, run by John Lister 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 18 inclusion and 18 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 13 Jan 2025. 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 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

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 John Lister, MD (412-578-4484, john.lister@ahn.org), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Successful local CAR T-cell manufacturing (time frame: 48 months). The study lists 5 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 13 Jan 2025.

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