NCT07124078 · Incyte Corporation
A Study to Evaluate Axatilimab Versus Best Available Therapy in Pediatric Participants With Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease After at Least 2 Prior Lines of Systemic Therapy (AGAVE-256)
What this study is about
This study will be conducted to compare Axatilimab Versus Best Available Therapy in Pediatric Participants With Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease After at Least 2 Prior Lines of Systemic Therapy.
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This study will be conducted to compare Axatilimab Versus Best Available Therapy in Pediatric Participants With Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease After at Least 2 Prior Lines of Systemic 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
- Aged ≥ 2 to \< 18 years at the time of signing the informed consent.
- Active, moderate to severe cGVHD, requiring systemic immune suppression.
- Participants with refractory or recurrent cGVHD who have received at least 2 lines of systemic therapy, including corticosteroids and ruxolitinib.
- Concomitant use of systemic corticosteroids is allowed. Participants on systemic corticosteroids must be on a stable dose of corticosteroids for at least 2 weeks prior to C1D1. Topical and inhaled corticosteroid agents are allowed.
- Participants must accept to be treated with one of the following BAT options on C1D1: CNI (cyclosporine or tacrolimus), ECP, MMF, an mTOR inhibitor (everolimus or sirolimus), rituximab, imatinib, methotrexate, or ibrutinib.
- History of allo-HCT from any donor HLA type (related or unrelated donor with any degree of HLA matching) using any graft source (bone marrow, peripheral blood stem cells, or cord blood). Recipients of myeloablative, nonmyeloablative, or reduced-intensity conditioning are eligible.
Exclusion criteria
- Receipt of more than 1 prior allo-HCT. Prior autologous HCT is allowed.
- Evidence of relapse of hematologic disease or treatment for relapse after the allo-SCT was performed, including DLI for the treatment of molecular relapse. Note: Participants who have received a scheduled DLI as part of their transplant procedure and not for management of malignancy relapse are eligible.
- Systemic treatment with CNIs or mTOR inhibitors started within 2 weeks prior to C1D1.
- Severe renal impairment, that is, GFR \< 30 mL/min/1.73 m2 as estimated using modified Schwartz formula, or end-stage renal disease on dialysis.
- Impaired liver function, defined as total bilirubin \> 1.5 × ULN and/or ALT and AST \> 3 × ULN in participants with no evidence of liver cGVHD.
- History of acute or chronic pancreatitis.
- Active, symptomatic myositis.
- Female adolescent participants who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Other protocol-defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.
Where
- Duarte, California
- Los Angeles, California
- Palo Alto, California
- Washington D.C., District of Columbia
- Orlando, Florida
- Atlanta, Georgia
- New York, New York
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Durham, North Carolina
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Seattle, Washington
Frequently asked questions
What is a clinical trial?
A clinical trial is a research study that tests new medical treatments, drugs, devices, or procedures to determine their safety and effectiveness. Trials are carefully designed and monitored to protect participants while advancing medical knowledge.
Is it safe to participate?
Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. Trials must be reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals throughout the study. You can withdraw at any time if you choose.
Will I be compensated?
Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time, travel expenses, and inconvenience. The specific compensation varies by study and will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is typically provided at no cost to participants.
Will I receive a placebo instead of treatment?
When effective treatment exists, participants typically receive either the standard treatment plus the study intervention, or the standard treatment plus placebo. You would not be denied effective care. Placebos are primarily used when no proven treatment is available, or in addition to standard care. Your trial consent form will clearly explain what treatments you may receive.
Can I leave a trial if I change my mind?
Absolutely. Participation in clinical trials is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty or loss of benefits to which you are otherwise entitled.
How long does a clinical trial last?
Trial duration varies widely depending on the study design and purpose. Some trials last just a few weeks, while others may continue for months or years. The study coordinator will provide specific timeline information during your screening call.
Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Jun 2, 2026 · Source of record for eligibility and locations