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Recruiting Phase 1, Phase 2 NCT05143996

NCT05143996 CLN-049 in Patients With Relapsed/Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) or Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)

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NCT ID NCT05143996
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 1, Phase 2
Sponsor Cullinan Therapeutics Inc.
Condition Relapsed/Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 275 participants
Start Date 2021-11-18
Primary Completion 2029-12-30

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
CLN-049

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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 275 participants in total. It began in 2021-11-18 with a primary completion date of 2029-12-30.

⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.

Brief Summary

CLN-049-001 is a Phase 1/2, open-label, multicenter, first-in-human trial of CLN-049 in patients with Relapsed/Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) or Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Aged ≥ 18 years of age. 2. Patient has a confirmed diagnosis of recurrent or refractory AML or MDS: Parts A, B, C: i. AML either de novo or secondary ii. MDS with at least 5% blasts that is relapsed after or refractory to hypomethylating agent (HMA) therapy iii. Patient has received, and has progressed, recurred, or is intolerant of approved therapeutic options that are available or declines treatment with these therapies Part D: i. Confirmed diagnosis of de novo or secondary R/R AML (includes patients with MDS/AML) ii. Patient has received no more than 2 prior lines of therapy iii. Patients must have exhausted, be ineligible for, be intolerant of, or otherwise not be considered appropriate candidates for available therapies considered suitable for the individual patient (including targeted therapies) iv. Patients must have a recent assessment of TP53 mutation status by an approved local laboratory. Part E: i. Patient has a confirmed diagnosis of de novo or secondary newly diagnosed AML (includes patients with MDS/AML) with no prior lines of AML-directed therapy ii. Patient must have evidence of a positive recent assessment of TP53 mutation status 3. White blood cell (WBC) count at the time of the first dose is \< 20,000/uL 4. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status is 0 to 2. 5. Toxicities related to prior study therapy should have resolved to Grade 1 or less according to criteria of NCI CTCAE v5.0 6. The patient's laboratory values meet the following criteria: 1. Creatinine clearance (CrCl) as calculated by the Cockcroft-Gault formula must be ≥ 45 mL/min; 2. Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 × ULN. 3. AST and ALT ≤ 3.0 × ULN (unless attributed to leukemic involvement). Exclusion Criteria: 1. Diagnosis of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) 2. Active central nervous system (CNS) leukemia. 3. Isolated extramedullary relapse 4. Prior organ allograft 5. Prior history of allogeneic hematopoietic transplantation: 1. In Parts A, B, and C: Prior history of allogeneic hematopoietic transplantation within six months of treatment or with clinical or laboratory evidence of GVHD, or requiring ongoing treatment with immune suppression 2. In Parts D and E: Prior history of allogeneic hematopoietic transplantation within twelve months of treatment or with clinical or laboratory evidence of GVHD, or requiring ongoing treatment with immune suppression 6. Treatment with any of the following: 1. Radiation therapy (XRT) within 28 days of the first dose of CLN-049, or craniospinal XRT within 8 weeks of the first dose of CLN-049, or history of total body irradiation (TBI). 2. Prior immunotherapy with checkpoint inhibitors ≤ 42 days prior to the first dose of CLN-049. 3. Prior history of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR-T) cell therapy or other modified T cell therapy. 4. Anti-leukemic therapy except hydroxyurea for cytoreduction, and intrathecal chemotherapy ≤ 14 days or 5 half-lives, whichever is shorter, prior to the first dose of CLN-049. 5. Short-acting hematopoietic growth factors ≤ 7 days prior to the first dose of CLN-049 6. Long-acting growth factors ≤ 14 days prior to the first dose of CLN-049. 7. Systemic glucocorticoid therapy (except equivalent of \< 10 mg prednisone daily) or other immune-suppressive drugs ≤ 14 days prior to the first dose of CLN-049 8. Prior treatment with a FLT3-directed bispecific molecule, or a FLT3-targeted antibody. 7. Currently participating/previously participated in an interventional study and received an investigational drug within 14 days (or five half-lives, whichever is longer) prior to the first dose of CLN-049. 8. Patients with concomitant second malignancies requiring active treatment in the past 12 months, or if additional therapy is required or anticipated during study participation. 9. Patients with any active autoimmune disease or a history of known or suspected autoimmune disease, or history of a syndrome that requires systemic corticosteroids or immunosuppressive medications 10. A serious uncontrolled medical disorder that would impair the ability of the patient to receive protocol therapy or whose control may be jeopardized by the complications of this therapy. 11. Any concurrent condition, therapy, or laboratory abnormality that, in the opinion of the investigator, might compromise patient safety or interfere with the evaluation of the safety of the drug. 12. Active uncontrolled infection within seven days of first dose of CLN-049. 13. Has a history of, or a positive test for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) 1/2 or primary immunodeficiency disease such as HIV. 14. Known history of hepatitis B (with positive testing for either hepatitis B surface antigen \[HBsAg\] or hepatitis B core Ab), hepatitis C (HCV) infection (with positive testing for HCV antibody and/or HCV ribonucleic acid \[RNA\] in serum), or acute hepatitis A (with positive testing for hepatitis A IgM). 15. Active severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection 16. History of the following events in conjunction with prior treatment with immunotherapy: Grade 3 or greater neurotoxicity, ocular toxicity, pneumonitis, myocarditis, or colitis; liver dysfunction meeting the laboratory criteria for Hy's Law. 17. Live virus vaccines within 28 days of the first dose of CLN-049, during treatment, and until the end of last dose of CLN-049. 18. QT interval corrected for heart rate using Fridericia's formula (QTcF) of ≥ 480 milliseconds. 19. Patient has history of drug-related anaphylactic reactions to any components of CLN-049. History of Grade 4 anaphylactic reaction to any bispecific molecule or monoclonal antibody therapy. 20. Known history of prior human anti-human antibody response. Patients will not be screened for human anti-human antibody prior to study participation.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Timna Serino

✉ ClinOps@cullinantx.com

📞 +1 617 410 4650

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05143996 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Relapsed/Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). 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 NCT05143996 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 NCT05143996 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05143996 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at ClinOps@cullinantx.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05143996 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Birmingham, United States, Phoenix, United States, Duarte, United States, Los Angeles, United States and 11 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05143996 clinical trial?

NCT05143996 is sponsored by Cullinan Therapeutics Inc.. The trial plans to enroll 275 participants.

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