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Recruiting Phase 1 NCT05043571

NCT05043571 CARTALL: Chimeric-Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-Cell Therapy for Relapsed/ Refractory T-Lineage Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia

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NCT ID NCT05043571
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 1
Sponsor National University Hospital, Singapore
Condition Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Acute, Childhood
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 20 participants
Start Date 2021-09-08
Primary Completion 2026-11-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 6 Months
Max Age 65 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
CAR T-cell therapy

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 1 is the earliest stage of human testing — safety and dosage are the primary focus. Visits are frequent and medical supervision is intensive. You will be among the first people to receive this treatment.

This trial targets 20 participants in total. It began in 2021-09-08 with a primary completion date of 2026-11-01.

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Brief Summary

The objective of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of anti-CD7 CAR T-cells in patients with refractory or relapsed T-lineage acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis/ Disease define as: 1. Relapsed T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia/ lymphoma as defined by: Bone marrow disease = or \> 0.01% by MRD as determined by flow cytometry Or CNS disease as defined as \> 5 WBCs/ uL in CSF with morphological evidence of blasts or biopsy proven recurrence in the eye or brain Or Extramedullary relapse as defined by morphological evidence of blasts in the testis or any other extramedullary sites 2. Induction failure as defined by: MRD = or \> 1% by flow cytometry at the end of induction on day 33 Or Failure to achieve morphological remission defined as \> 5% blasts after standard induction chemotherapy 3. Refractory disease as defined by: MRD = or \> 0.01% by flow cytometry or molecular methods during 2 or more timepoints after induction therapy * Minimum level of pulmonary reserve defined as Grade ≤ 1 dyspnoea and oxygen saturation (SpO2) of \> 95% on room air * Left ventricular systolic function (LVSF) ≥ 28% confirmed by echocardiogram, or left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≥ 45% confirmed by echocardiogram within 3 months of screening * Karnofsky (age ≥ 16 years) or Lansky (age \< 16 years) performance status ≥ 50 at screening * Normal Age-adjusted eGFR Creatinine Clearance within 3 months of screening * Alanine aminotransferase ≤ 5 times the upper limit of normal for age * Patients with \> 99% CD7 expression on blast cells will be eligible for anti-CD7 PEBL-CAR-T cell infusion. Exclusion Criteria: * Failure to meet any of the inclusion criteria * Patients who test positive on urine pregnancy testing and are pregnant or are lactating * Concomitant genetic syndromes associated with bone marrow failure states, such as Fanconi anaemia, Kostmann syndrome, Schwachman syndrome, or any other bone marrow failure syndrome with the exception of Down syndrome * Prior malignancy, except carcinoma in situ of the skin or cervix treated with curative intent and no evidence of active disease * Active or latent hepatitis B or hepatitis C infections within 8 weeks of screening, or any uncontrolled infection at screening * Positive Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) test within 8 weeks of screening * Grade 2 to 4 acute graft-vs-host disease (GVHD) or extensive chronic GVHD * Received an investigational medicinal product within 30 days of screening * Central nervous system : Uncontrolled seizures or status epilepticus; increased intra-cranial pressure as evidenced by papilledema and CSF opening pressure \> 20 cm water; decreased conscious state (any cause)

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Allen Yeoh, M.D

✉ paeyej@nus.edu.sg

📞 +65 6772 2002

Principal Investigator

Allen Yeoh, M.D

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

National University Hospital, Singapore

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05043571 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 6 Months or older, up to 65 Years, studying Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Acute, Childhood. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT05043571 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 1 trials are the first stage of human testing. The primary goal is to assess safety and determine appropriate dosage levels. Participants are closely monitored. These trials typically involve a small number of volunteers.

Is NCT05043571 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05043571 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at paeyej@nus.edu.sg for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05043571 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Singapore, Singapore.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05043571 clinical trial?

NCT05043571 is sponsored by National University Hospital, Singapore. The principal investigator is Allen Yeoh, M.D at National University Hospital, Singapore. The trial plans to enroll 20 participants.

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