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Recruiting Phase 1, Phase 2 NCT05580601

NCT05580601 Cytokine-Induced Memory-Like Natural Killer Cells (CIML-NK) for Relapsed & Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)

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NCT ID NCT05580601
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 1, Phase 2
Sponsor Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Condition Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 20 participants
Start Date 2023-05-05
Primary Completion 2027-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 2 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
CIML-NK Cells

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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 2023-05-05 with a primary completion date of 2027-01.

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Brief Summary

The objective of this study is to demonstrate that cytokine-induced memory-like natural killer cells can be generated from donor cells and infused safely into patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML). A secondary objective is to assess efficacy of the CIML-NK cells in treating AML.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Of age ≥ 2 years of age at the time of study enrollment * With AML diagnosed per 2016 WHO criteria (11) * With relapsed or refractory AML in their bone marrow * Refractory disease: Patients must have ≥ 5% blasts in the bone marrow after 2 courses of intensive induction treatment * Relapsed disease: Patients must have ≥ 5% blasts in the bone marrow, or reappearance of blasts in the blood, within 6 months of initial CR * With available haploidentical related donors. Donor specific antibody (DSA) testing will be done on the recipient prior to or upon enrollment. * With performance level of ≥ 50% on Karnofsky scale for patients \> 16 years of age and ≥ 50% on Lansky scale for patients ≤ 16 years of age Exclusion Criteria: * Disease: isolated central nervous system (CNS) disease, or isolated extramedullary disease, or diagnosis of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APML). Patients with extramedullary disease in combination with bone marrow disease are eligible for enrollment. * Infectious Disease: Active uncontrolled infection * Cardiac function: Systolic ejection fraction \<45% by echocardiogram * Pulmonary Function: Oxygen saturation \<92% on room air * Hepatic function: Total bilirubin \> 2mg/dL, AST and ALT more than three times the upper limit of normal * Concomitant medications: receiving either \>10mg prednisone equivalent daily, or \>0.5mg/kg prednisone equivalent daily, whichever is less * Concomitant investigational treatments: receiving other investigational therapies * Known allergy or hypersensitivity reaction to IL-2 injections * Pregnant or breastfeeding women will not be entered on this study due to risks of fetal and teratogenic adverse events with lymphodepleting chemotherapy. Pregnancy tests must be obtained for female patients. Males or females of reproductive potential may not participate unless they have agreed to use an effective contraceptive method while on study treatment and for six months following completion. Effective contraceptive methods include oral contraceptive pills, patches, or injections, intrauterine devices, having a tubal ligation, having a partner who has had a vasectomy, or not having sex.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Zahra Hudda

✉ Zahra.Hudda@cchmc.org

📞 917-754-7118

Principal Investigator

Zahra Hudda

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05580601 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 2 Years or older, studying Acute Myeloid Leukemia. 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 NCT05580601 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 NCT05580601 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05580601 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Zahra.Hudda@cchmc.org for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05580601 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Cincinnati, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05580601 clinical trial?

NCT05580601 is sponsored by Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati. The principal investigator is Zahra Hudda at Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati. The trial plans to enroll 20 participants.

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