NCT03719105 · New York Medical College
Chemoimmunotherapy and Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant for NK T-cell Leukemia/Lymphoma
What this study is about
Patients are in 2 cohorts: group of participants 1: dexamethasone, methotrexate, ifosfamide, pegaspargase, and etoposide (modified SMILE) chemotherapy regimen alone and pembrolizumab in children, adolescents, and young adults with advanced stage NK lymphoma and leukemia group of participants 2: combining pralatrexate (PRX) (Cycles 1, 2, 4, 6) and brentuximab vedotin (BV) (Cycles 3, 5) to cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and prednisone in children, adolescent, and young adults with advanced peripheral T-cell lymphoma (non-anaplastic large cell lymphoma or non-NK lymphoma/leukemia) . Both groups proceed to allogeneic stem cell transplant with disease response.
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Patients are in 2 cohorts: Cohort 1: dexamethasone, methotrexate, ifosfamide, pegaspargase, and etoposide (modified SMILE) chemotherapy regimen alone and pembrolizumab in children, adolescents, and young adults with advanced stage NK lymphoma and leukemia Cohort 2: combining pralatrexate (PRX) (Cycles 1, 2, 4, 6) and brentuximab vedotin (BV) (Cycles 3, 5) to cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and prednisone in children, adolescent, and young adults with advanced peripheral T-cell lymphoma (non-anaplastic large cell lymphoma or non-NK lymphoma/leukemia) . Both groups proceed to allogeneic stem cell transplant with disease response.
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
- Patients must weigh at least 10 kilograms at the time of the study enrollment.
- Diagnosis Newly diagnosed patients with histologically proven mature T- and NK- cell neoplasms: COHORT 1
- Aggressive NK cell leukemia (ICD-O code 9948/3)
- Extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma, nasal type (ICD-O code 9719/3) COHORT 2
- Enteropathy-associated T-cell lymphoma (ICD-O code 9717/3)
- Hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma (ICD-O code 9716/3)
- Peripheral T-cell lymphoma, non-otherwise specified (ICD-O code 9702/3)
- Angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma (ICD-O code 9705/3)
- Other mature T- and NK-cell neoplasm histologies will considered after case-by-case discussion with Study Chairs and executive Vice-Chair Patients with lymphoma must have stage III or IV disease (See Appendix III for Staging).
- Organ Function Requirements Adequate liver function defined as:
- Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN) for age.
- ALT (SGPT) \< 3 x ULN for age. Adequate cardiac function defined as:
- Shortening fraction of ≥ 27% by echocardiogram, or
- Ejection fraction of ≥ 50% by radionuclide angiogram. Adequate pulmonary function defined as: • Patients with a history of pulmonary dysfunction must have no evidence of dyspnea at rest, no exercise intolerance due to pulmonary insufficiency, and a pulse oximetry \> 92% while breathing room air unless current dysfunction is due to the lymphoma, in which case the patient is eligible.
Exclusion criteria
- Alk+ or Alk- Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL)
- Patients with active CNS disease.
- Patients with stage I or stage II disease (See Appendix III for Staging).
- Patients who have received any prior cytotoxic chemotherapy for the current diagnosis of NHL.
- Previous steroid treatment and/or radiation treatment are not allowed unless they are used for emergency management. Patients who have received emergency irradiation and/or steroid therapy will be eligible only if started on protocol therapy not more than one week from the start of radiotherapy or steroids.
- Female patients who are pregnant. Pregnancy tests must be obtained in girls who are post menarchal.
- Lactating females, unless they have agreed not to breastfeed their infants.
- Patients with Down syndrome.
- Patients taking CYP3A4 substrates with narrow therapeutic indices. Patients (COHORT 2 ONLY) chronically receiving medications known to be metabolized by CYP3A4 and with narrow therapeutic indices (See Appendix V). The topical use of these medications (if applicable) is allowed.
- Patients taking CYP3A4 inhibitors. Patients (COHORT 2 ONLY) chronically receiving drugs that are known potent CYP3A4 inhibitors within 7 days prior to study enrollment (See Appendix V). The topical use of these medications (if applicable) is allowed.
- Patients taking CYP3A4 inducers. Patients (COHORT 2 ONLY) chronically receiving drugs that are known potent CYP3A4 inducers within 12 days prior to study enrollment (See Appendix V).
Where
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Orange, California
- San Francisco, California
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Valhalla, New York
- Columbus, Ohio
Frequently asked questions
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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?
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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 Aug 8, 2025 · Source of record for eligibility and locations