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Recruiting Phase 1 NCT03533816

NCT03533816 Expanded/Activated Gamma Delta T-cell Infusion Following Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and Post-transplant Cyclophosphamide

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NCT ID NCT03533816
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 1
Sponsor University of Kansas Medical Center
Condition Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 38 participants
Start Date 2020-01-31
Primary Completion 2027-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 65 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
EAGD T-cell infusion (Phase I)EAGD T-cell infusion (Expansion)

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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 38 participants in total. It began in 2020-01-31 with a primary completion date of 2027-01.

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Brief Summary

Gamma delta T-cells are part of the innate immune system with the ability to recognize malignant cells and kill them. This study uses gamma delta T-cells to maximize the anti-tumor response and minimize graft versus host disease (GVHD) in leukemic and myelodysplastic patients who have had a partially mismatched bone marrow transplant (haploidentical).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: The following criteria are used to enroll patients in the study before transplant. * Patients with neoplastic hematological disorders with indication of allogeneic transplant according to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) or other standard guidelines as follows: * Acute myeloid leukemia \[AML\] in morphologic complete remission with intermediate/high-risk features (per NCCN criteria) or relapsed disease * Chronic myeloid leukemia \[CML\] in any chronic phase. * Myelodysplastic syndrome \[MDS\] with intermediate/high risk features or refractory disease (with bone marrow blast count \<10%). * Acute lymphoblastic leukemia \[ALL\] in morphologic complete remission with high-risk features or relapsed disease. * Negative test for donor-specific antibody within 28 days of starting conditioning regimen. * Age Criteria: 19-65 years. * Organ Function Criteria: The following organ function testing should be done within 35 days before study registration. * Cardiac: Normal left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) (50% or above) as measured by MUGA or Echocardiogram. * Pulmonary: FVC, FEV1 and DLCO (corrected) should be 50% or above of expected. * Renal: serum creatinine level to be \<2 mg/dl AND estimated (Cockcroft-Gault formula) or measured (takes priority if done) creatinine clearance (CrCl) must be equal or greater than 70 mL/min/1.73 m2. * Hepatic: serum bilirubin 1.5 upper limit of normal (ULN), Aspartate transaminase (AST)/alanine transaminase (ALT) 2.5 ULN, and alkaline phosphatase 2.5 ULN. * Performance status: Karnofsky performance score (KPS) or Lansky score: ≥80. * Hematopoietic cell transplant comorbidity index (HCT-CI) \<3. Exception may be made on individual cases after discussion with the primary investigator. * Consent: All patients must be informed of the investigational nature of this study and given written informed consent in accordance with institutional and federal guidelines. The following criteria are required within 48 hours prior to infusion of the EAGD T cell product. * Absence of uncontrolled infection with sepsis syndrome (e.g persistent positive blood culture). * NO hemodynamic instability (due to sepsis or organ dysfunction) or circulatory volume overload. * NO clinically significant organ toxicity that are defined as follows: * Heart failure with subnormal LVEF or clinical fluid overload. * Elevated serum creatinine or subnormal creatinine clearance (either estimated or measured). * Elevated total bilirubin ≥1.5 upper normal level (unless indirect hyperbilirubinemia attributed to non-hepatic pathology), or elevated liver enzymes (ALT, AST, ALP) \>5 x ULN. * Hypoxemia requiring oxygen therapy * NO acute graft versus host disease (any grade). * Neutrophil engraftment. Exclusion Criteria: * Non-compliant patients. * No appropriate caregivers identified. * Uncontrolled medical or psychiatric disorders which may preclude patients to undergo clinical studies (Discretion of the attending physician). * Active central nervous system (CNS) neoplastic involvement. * Morbid obesity with body mass index \>35 (borderline cases may be considered on case-by-case basis after discussion with the primary investigator). * Patients with known allergy to DMSO. * HIV1 (Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1) or HIV2 positive. * Pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

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Principal Investigator

Joseph McGuirk, M.D.

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of Kansas Medical Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT03533816 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 65 Years, 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 NCT03533816 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 NCT03533816 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT03533816 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at ctnursenav@kumc.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT03533816 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Westwood, United States, Columbus, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT03533816 clinical trial?

NCT03533816 is sponsored by University of Kansas Medical Center. The principal investigator is Joseph McGuirk, M.D. at University of Kansas Medical Center. The trial plans to enroll 38 participants.

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