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NCT05480449 · Stephan Grupp MD PhD

Autologous HuCART19 T Cells Manufactured Using the CliniMACS Prodigy Platform for Pediatric B-ALL (huCART19 Prodigy)

What this study is about

This study will determine the safety and effectiveness of moving to a second-generation manufacturing process using the CliniMACS Prodigy platform to manufacture huCART19 cells for patients with B cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL).

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This study will determine the safety and efficacy of moving to a second-generation manufacturing process using the CliniMACS Prodigy platform to manufacture huCART19 cells for patients with B cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL).

Interventions

BIOLOGICAL

Autologous Humanized CD19-Directed Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cells (huCART19)

The investigational agent in this protocol is humanized CART19 cells (huCART19). Autologous T cells will be engineered to express an extracellular single chain antibody (scFv) with specificity for CD19. This will be expected to redirect specificity of the transduced T cells for cells that express CD19, a molecule that is restricted in expression on the surface of the malignant cells and on normal B cells.

Primary outcome measures

Safety of huCART19 Administration

Time frame: 5 years

The safety of the administering Humanized Cd19-Directed Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cells (huCART9) will be measured by the monitoring the frequency and severity of adverse events in patients with advanced or refractory CD19+ hematologic malignancies, including those previously treated with cell therapy.

Efficacy of huCART19 Administration

Time frame: 5 years

The efficacy of huCART9 will be measured by the evaluating the overall response rate in patients with advanced or refractory CD19+ hematologic malignancies, including those previously treated with cell therapy.

Who can participate

This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.

Inclusion criteria

  • Signed Informed Informed Consent
  • Subjects with documented CD19+ ALL or Lly: a. Cohort A: Subjects with relapsed or refractory ALL or Lly who have not previously received CAR T-cell Therapy: i. 2nd or greater relapse (marrow or extramedullary) OR ii. Any relapse after allogeneic HSCT and ≥4 months from HSCT at enrollment OR iii. Refractory disease defined as having not achieved an MRD-negative (by multiparameter flow cytometry) or CSF-negative CR after ≥2 chemotherapy regimens/cycles of frontline therapy, or 1 cycle of reinduction therapy for subjects in first relapse OR iv. Newly diagnosed NCI high-risk B-ALL with induction failure, defined as a M3 bone marrow (≥25%) blasts at the end of induction chemotherapy OR v. First bone marrow relapse of B-ALL at \<36 months after initial diagnosis OR vi. First or greater CNS relapse of B-ALL vii. Ineligible for allogeneic HSCT because of at least one of the following: 1\. Comorbid disease 2. Other contraindications to HSCT conditioning regimen 3. Lack of suitable donor 4. Prior HSCT 5. Declines HSCT as the therapeutic option after documented discussion, with expected outcomes, and the role of HSCT with a BMT physician not a part of the study team. b. Cohort B: Subjects with poor response to prior B cell directed engineered cell therapy, defined as any one of the following: i. Partial response or no response to prior cell therapy ii. CD19+ relapse after prior cell therapy, defined as bone marrow blasts \> 0.01% by multiparameter flow cytometry or evidence of extramedullary disease iii. Demonstrated early (approximately 6 months from infusion) B cell recovery suggesting loss of engineered cells 3\. Subjects with prior or current history of CNS3 disease will be eligible if Central Nervous System (CNS) disease is responsive to therapy. 4\. Documentation of CD19 tumor expression in bone marrow, peripheral blood, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), or tumor tissue by flow cytometry. If the subject has received CD19-directed therapy, flow cytometry should be obtained after this therapy to demonstrate CD19 expression. 5\. Age 0-29 years 6\. Adequate organ function. a. Serum creatinine based on age/gender b. Adequate liver function: i. ALT within 5x ULN in the absence of ALL infiltration of the liver ii. Bilirubin ≤3x the upper limit of normal iii. ALT and/or bilirubin results that exceed this range are acceptable if, in the opinion of the physician-investigator (or as confirmed by liver biopsy), the abnormalities are directly related to ALL infiltration of the liver. c. Must have a minimum level of pulmonary reserve defined as ≤ Grade 1 dyspnea and \< Grade 3 hypoxia; DLCO ≥ 40% (corrected for anemia if necessary) if PFTs are clinically appropriate as determined by the investigator. d. Left Ventricular Shortening Fraction (LVSF) ≥28% or Ejection Fraction (LVEF) ≥45% confirmed by echocardiogram or another scan. In cases where quantitative assessment of LVSF/LVEF is not possible, a statement by the cardiologist that the ECHO shows qualitatively normal ventricular function will suffice. 7\. Adequate performance status defined as Lanksy or Karnofsky performance score ≥50 8\. Subjects of reproductive potential must agree to use acceptable birth control methods.

Exclusion criteria

  • Active hepatitis B or active hepatitis C
  • HIV infection
  • Active acute or chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) requiring systemic therapy.
  • Concurrent use of systemic steroids or immunosuppression at the time of cell infusion or cell collection, or a condition, in the treating physician's opinion, that is likely to require steroid therapy or immunosuppression during collection or after infusion. Steroids for disease treatment at times other than cell collection or at the time of infusion are permitted. Use of physiologic replacement hydrocortisone or inhaled steroids is permitted as well.
  • CNS disease that is progressive on therapy, or with CNS parenchymal lesions that might increase the risk of CNS toxicity.
  • Subjects who are pregnant or nursing.
  • Uncontrolled active infection.
  • History of seizure disorder that requires ongoing anti-epileptic therapy.
  • If the subject has received previous CAR T cell therapies, history of grade 3 or higher ICANS following administration of a CAR T cell product.

Where

  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Collaborators

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Related conditions & keywords

B Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL)B Lineage Lymphoblastic Lymphoma

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Potential Benefits

  • Access to new treatment approaches before public availability
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  • Study-related care provided at no cost
  • Contribute to medical research for B Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL)

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  • You can withdraw at any time

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Study identifier: NCT05480449. For complete study details, visit ClinicalTrials.gov. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making decisions about your medical care or participating in clinical research.