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Umbilical & Cord Blood (CB) Derived CAR-Engineered NK Cells for B Lymphoid Malignancies

Primary Purpose

B-Lymphoid Malignancies, Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 1
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Fludarabine
Cyclophosphamide
Mesna
iC9/CAR.19/IL15-Transduced CB-NK Cells
AP1903
Sponsored by
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
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Eligibility
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Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for B-Lymphoid Malignancies focused on measuring B-Lymphoid Malignancies, Relapsed/Refractory, Acute lymphocytic leukemia, ALL, Chronic lymphocytic leukemia, CLL, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, NHL, (CAR).CD19-CD28-zeta-2A-iCasp9-IL15-transduced cord blood natural killer cells, CB-NK cells, Fludarabine, Fludarabine phosphate, Fludara, Cyclophosphamide, Cytoxan, Neosar, AP1903, Mesna, Mesnex

Eligibility Criteria

7 Years - 80 Years (Child, Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Patients with history of CD 19 positive B-lymphoid malignancies (ALL, CLL, NHL) who have received at least 2 lines of standard chemoimmunotherapy or targeted therapy and have persistent disease.
  2. Patients with ALL, CLL, NHL with relapsed disease following standard therapy or a stem cell transplant.
  3. Patients at least 3 weeks from last cytotoxic chemotherapy at the time of starting lymphodepleting chemotherapy. Patients may continue tyrosine kinase inhibitors or other targeted therapies until at least two weeks prior to administration of lymphodepleting chemotherapy.
  4. Karnofsky/Lansky Performance Scale > 70.
  5. Adequate organ function: a. Renal: Creatinine clearance (as estimated by Cockcroft Gault) >/= 60 cc/min. b. Hepatic: ALT/AST </= 2.5 x ULN or </= 5 x ULN if documented liver metastases, Total bilirubin </= 1.5 mg/dL, except in subjects with Gilbert's Syndrome in whom total bilirubin must be </= 3.0 mg/dL. c. Cardiac: Cardiac ejection fraction >/= 50%, no evidence of pericardial effusion as determined by an ECHO or MUGA, and no clinically significant ECG findings. d. Pulmonary: No clinically significant pleural effusion, baseline oxygen saturation > 92% on room air.
  6. Able to provide written informed consent.
  7. 7-80 years of age.
  8. All participants who are able to have children must practice effective birth control while on study. Acceptable forms of birth control for female patients include: hormonal birth control, intrauterine device, diaphragm with spermicide, condom with spermicide, or abstinence, for the length of the study. If the participant is a female and becomes pregnant or suspects pregnancy, she must immediately notify her doctor. If the participant becomes pregnant during this study, she will be taken off this study. Men who are able to have children must use effective birth control while on the study. If the male participant fathers a child or suspects that he has fathered a child while on the study, he must immediately notify his doctor.
  9. Signed consent to long-term follow-up protocol PA17-0483.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Positive beta HCG in female of child-bearing potential defined as not postmenopausal for 24 months or no previous surgical sterilization or lactating females.
  2. Known positive serology for HIV.
  3. Presence of Grade 3 or greater toxicity from the previous treatment.
  4. Presence of fungal, bacterial, viral, or other infection requiring IV antimicrobials for management. Note: Simple UTI and uncomplicated bacterial pharyngitis are permitted if responding to active treatment.
  5. Presence of active neurological disorder(s).
  6. Concomitant use of other investigational agents.

Sites / Locations

  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm Type

Experimental

Arm Label

Fludarabine + Cyclophosphamide + CAR-NK Cells

Arm Description

On Days -5, -4, and -3, participants receive Fludarabine and Cyclophosphamide. Participants also receive Mesna before and after the cyclophosphamide dose. On Day 0, participants receive genetically modified NK cells as a cell infusion. If participant has graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) or cytokine release syndrome after the NK cell infusion, they receive AP1903 by vein and possibly steroids by mouth or by vein.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Optimal NK Cell Dose Level of Chimeric Antigen Receptors (CAR).CD19-CD28-zeta-2A-iCasp9-IL15-Transduced Cord Blood Natural Killer (CB-NK) Cells in Patients with Relapsed/Refractory CD19+ B Lymphoid Malignancies
Dose-finding done using the sequentially adaptive phase I-II EffTox trade-off-based design. Toxicity is defined as a grade 3 or 4 GVHD within 45 days of NK cell infusion.
Toxicity of Chimeric Antigen Receptors (CAR).CD19-CD28-zeta-2A-iCasp9-IL15-Transduced Cord Blood Natural Liller (CB-NK) Cells in Patients with Relapsed/Refractory CD19+ B Lymphoid Malignancies
Toxicity defined as cytokine release storm (CRS) within 2 weeks of NK cell infusion requiring transfer to intensive care.
Efficacy of Chimeric Antigen Receptors (CAR).CD19-CD28-zeta-2A-iCasp9-IL15-Transduced Cord Blood Natural Killer (CB-NK) Cells in Patients with Relapsed/Refractory CD19+ B Lymphoid Malignancies
Efficacy defined as the patient being alive and in remission at day 30 post NK cell infusion.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Response of Chimeric Antigen Receptors (CAR).CD19-CD28-zeta-2A-iCasp9-IL15-Transduced Cord Blood Natural Killer (CB-NK) Cells in Patients with Relapsed/Refractory CD19+ B Lymphoid Malignancies
Unadjusted distributions of the time-to-event outcomes estimated using the method of Kaplan and Meier and their relationship to prognostic covariates and NK cell dose level evaluated by Bayesian piecewise exponential survival regression.

Full Information

First Posted
February 14, 2017
Last Updated
April 4, 2023
Sponsor
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT03056339
Brief Title
Umbilical & Cord Blood (CB) Derived CAR-Engineered NK Cells for B Lymphoid Malignancies
Official Title
Dose Escalation Study Phase I/II of Umbilical Cord Blood-Derived CAR-Engineered NK Cells in Conjunction With Lymphodepleting Chemotherapy in Patients With Relapsed/Refractory B-Lymphoid Malignancies
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
April 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
June 21, 2017 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
March 6, 2023 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
March 6, 2023 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
Yes
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
If you are reading and signing this form on behalf of a potential participant, please note: Any time the words "you," "your," "I," or "me" appear, it is meant to apply to the potential participant. The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if giving genetically changed immune cells, called CAR-NK cells, after chemotherapy will improve the disease in stem cell transplant patients with relapsed (has returned) and/or refractory (has not responded to treatment) B-cell lymphoma or leukemia. Also, researchers want to find the highest tolerable dose of CAR-NK cells to give to patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell lymphoma or leukemia. The safety of this treatment will also be studied. This is an investigational study. The making of and infusion of genetically changed NK cells and the drug AP1903 (if you receive it, explained below) are not FDA approved or commercially available for use in this type of disease. They are currently being used for research purposes only. The chemotherapy drugs in this study (fludarabine, cyclophosphamide, and mesna) are commercially available and FDA approved. Up to 36 patients will take part in this study. All will be enrolled at MD Anderson.
Detailed Description
Objectives: Primary objective: To determine the safety and relative efficacy of Chimeric antigen receptors (CAR).CD19-CD28-zeta-2A-iCasp9-IL15-transduced cord blood natural killer (CB-NK) cells in patients with relapsed/refractory CD19+ B lymphoid malignancies. Secondary Objectives: To assess the overall response rate (complete and partial response rates). To quantify persistence of infused allogeneic donor CAR-transduced CB-derived NK cells in the recipient. To conduct comprehensive immune reconstitution studies.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
B-Lymphoid Malignancies, Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Non-hodgkin Lymphoma
Keywords
B-Lymphoid Malignancies, Relapsed/Refractory, Acute lymphocytic leukemia, ALL, Chronic lymphocytic leukemia, CLL, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, NHL, (CAR).CD19-CD28-zeta-2A-iCasp9-IL15-transduced cord blood natural killer cells, CB-NK cells, Fludarabine, Fludarabine phosphate, Fludara, Cyclophosphamide, Cytoxan, Neosar, AP1903, Mesna, Mesnex

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 1, Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
N/A
Enrollment
44 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Fludarabine + Cyclophosphamide + CAR-NK Cells
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
On Days -5, -4, and -3, participants receive Fludarabine and Cyclophosphamide. Participants also receive Mesna before and after the cyclophosphamide dose. On Day 0, participants receive genetically modified NK cells as a cell infusion. If participant has graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) or cytokine release syndrome after the NK cell infusion, they receive AP1903 by vein and possibly steroids by mouth or by vein.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Fludarabine
Other Intervention Name(s)
Fludarabine phosphate, Fludara
Intervention Description
30 mg/m2 by vein on Days -5 to -3.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Cyclophosphamide
Other Intervention Name(s)
Cytoxan, Neosar
Intervention Description
300 mg/m2 by vein on Days -5 to -3.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Mesna
Other Intervention Name(s)
Mesnex
Intervention Description
300 mg/m2 by vein on Days -5 to -3 before and after the cyclophosphamide dose.
Intervention Type
Biological
Intervention Name(s)
iC9/CAR.19/IL15-Transduced CB-NK Cells
Other Intervention Name(s)
NK cells
Intervention Description
Infusion of iC9/CAR.19/IL15-transduced CB-NK cells on Day 0 by vein. Starting dose: 10E5
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
AP1903
Intervention Description
If participant has graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) or cytokine release syndrome after the NK cell infusion, they will receive AP1903 0.4 mg/kg administered as an intravenous infusion.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Optimal NK Cell Dose Level of Chimeric Antigen Receptors (CAR).CD19-CD28-zeta-2A-iCasp9-IL15-Transduced Cord Blood Natural Killer (CB-NK) Cells in Patients with Relapsed/Refractory CD19+ B Lymphoid Malignancies
Description
Dose-finding done using the sequentially adaptive phase I-II EffTox trade-off-based design. Toxicity is defined as a grade 3 or 4 GVHD within 45 days of NK cell infusion.
Time Frame
45 days
Title
Toxicity of Chimeric Antigen Receptors (CAR).CD19-CD28-zeta-2A-iCasp9-IL15-Transduced Cord Blood Natural Liller (CB-NK) Cells in Patients with Relapsed/Refractory CD19+ B Lymphoid Malignancies
Description
Toxicity defined as cytokine release storm (CRS) within 2 weeks of NK cell infusion requiring transfer to intensive care.
Time Frame
2 weeks after NK cell infusion
Title
Efficacy of Chimeric Antigen Receptors (CAR).CD19-CD28-zeta-2A-iCasp9-IL15-Transduced Cord Blood Natural Killer (CB-NK) Cells in Patients with Relapsed/Refractory CD19+ B Lymphoid Malignancies
Description
Efficacy defined as the patient being alive and in remission at day 30 post NK cell infusion.
Time Frame
30 days after NK cell infusion
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Response of Chimeric Antigen Receptors (CAR).CD19-CD28-zeta-2A-iCasp9-IL15-Transduced Cord Blood Natural Killer (CB-NK) Cells in Patients with Relapsed/Refractory CD19+ B Lymphoid Malignancies
Description
Unadjusted distributions of the time-to-event outcomes estimated using the method of Kaplan and Meier and their relationship to prognostic covariates and NK cell dose level evaluated by Bayesian piecewise exponential survival regression.
Time Frame
100 days after NK cell infusion

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
7 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
80 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Patients with history of CD 19 positive B-lymphoid malignancies (ALL, CLL, NHL) who have received at least 2 lines of standard chemoimmunotherapy or targeted therapy and have persistent disease. Patients with ALL, CLL, NHL with relapsed disease following standard therapy or a stem cell transplant. Patients at least 3 weeks from last cytotoxic chemotherapy at the time of starting lymphodepleting chemotherapy. Patients may continue tyrosine kinase inhibitors or other targeted therapies until at least two weeks prior to administration of lymphodepleting chemotherapy. Karnofsky/Lansky Performance Scale > 70. Adequate organ function: a. Renal: Creatinine clearance (as estimated by Cockcroft Gault) >/= 60 cc/min. b. Hepatic: ALT/AST </= 2.5 x ULN or </= 5 x ULN if documented liver metastases, Total bilirubin </= 1.5 mg/dL, except in subjects with Gilbert's Syndrome in whom total bilirubin must be </= 3.0 mg/dL. c. Cardiac: Cardiac ejection fraction >/= 50%, no evidence of pericardial effusion as determined by an ECHO or MUGA, and no clinically significant ECG findings. d. Pulmonary: No clinically significant pleural effusion, baseline oxygen saturation > 92% on room air. Able to provide written informed consent. 7-80 years of age. All participants who are able to have children must practice effective birth control while on study. Acceptable forms of birth control for female patients include: hormonal birth control, intrauterine device, diaphragm with spermicide, condom with spermicide, or abstinence, for the length of the study. If the participant is a female and becomes pregnant or suspects pregnancy, she must immediately notify her doctor. If the participant becomes pregnant during this study, she will be taken off this study. Men who are able to have children must use effective birth control while on the study. If the male participant fathers a child or suspects that he has fathered a child while on the study, he must immediately notify his doctor. Signed consent to long-term follow-up protocol PA17-0483. Exclusion Criteria: Positive beta HCG in female of child-bearing potential defined as not postmenopausal for 24 months or no previous surgical sterilization or lactating females. Known positive serology for HIV. Presence of Grade 3 or greater toxicity from the previous treatment. Presence of fungal, bacterial, viral, or other infection requiring IV antimicrobials for management. Note: Simple UTI and uncomplicated bacterial pharyngitis are permitted if responding to active treatment. Presence of active neurological disorder(s). Concomitant use of other investigational agents.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Loretta Nastoupil, MD
Organizational Affiliation
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
City
Houston
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
77030
Country
United States

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Citations:
PubMed Identifier
32023374
Citation
Liu E, Marin D, Banerjee P, Macapinlac HA, Thompson P, Basar R, Nassif Kerbauy L, Overman B, Thall P, Kaplan M, Nandivada V, Kaur I, Nunez Cortes A, Cao K, Daher M, Hosing C, Cohen EN, Kebriaei P, Mehta R, Neelapu S, Nieto Y, Wang M, Wierda W, Keating M, Champlin R, Shpall EJ, Rezvani K. Use of CAR-Transduced Natural Killer Cells in CD19-Positive Lymphoid Tumors. N Engl J Med. 2020 Feb 6;382(6):545-553. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1910607.
Results Reference
derived
Links:
URL
http://www.mdanderson.org
Description
MD Anderson Cancer Center

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