Pneumococcal Pneumonia Vaccine Series (PCV20 and PPSV23) in Patients With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Associated Immunodeficiency, PROTECT CLL Trial

Phase 2

Recruiting

• Conditions: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia; Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma
• Interventions: Biological: Pneumococcal 20-valent Conjugate Vaccine; Biological: Pneumococcal Polyvalent Vaccine; Other: Questionnaire Administration

• Registration Number: NCT05183854
• Lead Sponsor: University of Utah

Brief Summary

This phase II trial tests whether the pneumococcal pneumonia vaccine series (PCV20 and PPSV23) works to mount an effective immune response in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. PCV20 and PPSV23 are both vaccines that protect against bacteria that cause pneumococcal disease. Giving these vaccinations as series may make a stronger immune response and prevent against pneumococcal infections in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Detailed Description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:

I. To investigate the proportion of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) patients who mount an effective immune response to streptococcus pneumonia after receiving both pneumococcal 20-valent conjugate vaccine (PCV20) and pneumococcal polyvalent vaccine (PPSV23) vaccinations. (Primary Analysis)

SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:

I. To improve the immunoglobulin levels and decrease the incidence of pneumonia in patients with CLL-associated immunodeficiency. (Primary Analysis) II. To evaluate the rate of decreased pneumonia as assessed by an immune response to streptococcus (S.) pneumoniae after PCV20 and PPSV23 series versus PCV20 alone. (Primary Analysis) III. To investigate the immune response to individual S. pneumoniae serotypes included in both the PCV20 and PPSV23 vaccinations. (Primary Analysis) IV. Evaluate the length of time an effective immune response is maintained, and if the recommendation of 5 years is adequate for CLL patients. (Primary Analysis)

EXPLORATORY OBJECTIVES:

I. Assess rate of pneumonia in CLL patients based on therapeutic strategy (i.e., BTKi, venetoclax, chemo-immunotherapy).

II. To evaluate the number of venetoclax treated CLL patients who mount an effective immune response to S. pneumoniae 30 days following both PCV20 and PPSV23 vaccinations. (Pilot Arm)

OUTLINE: Patients are assigned to 1 of 2 arms.

ARM I (PRIMARY ARM): Patients receive pneumococcal 20-valent conjugate vaccine intramuscularly (IM) on day 1 and pneumococcal polyvalent vaccine IM on day 60 in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

ARM II (PILOT ARM): Patients who have received or are receiving venetoclax therapy, receive pneumococcal 20-valent conjugate vaccine IM on day 1 and pneumococcal polyvalent vaccine IM on day 60 in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

After completion of study treatment, patients are followed up at 90 days and then every 6 months for 5 years.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2021-12-21
• Study First Submitted QC: 2021-12-21
• Study First Posted: 2022-01-11
• Study Start: 2022-01-31
• Status Verified: 2025-02
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-02-20
• Last Update Posted: 2025-02-21
• Primary Completion: 2026-01-07
• Study Completion: 2028-01-07

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

• NAIVE COHORT: Subjects must have a confirmed diagnosis of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) (collectively referred to as CLL throughout) according to the 2018 International Workshop on CLL.
• NAIVE COHORT: Male or female subject aged >= 18 years.
• NAIVE COHORT: Subjects must not have received prior therapy for CLL.
• VENETOCLAX-TREATMENT COHORT: Subjects must have a confirmed diagnosis of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) (collectively referred to as CLL throughout) according to the 2018 International Workshop on CLL.
• VENETOCLAX-TREATMENT COHORT: Subjects must have received venetoclax (any dose) for at least 12 months with the last dose =< 12 months prior to registration.

Exclusion Criteria

• Subjects who have experienced a severe allergic reaction to prior pneumococcal vaccination.

• Subjects who have received a PCV13 or PCV20 pneumococcal vaccination in the last five years.

• If they have received PPSV23 in ≥ 1 year and no other pneumococcal vaccine they may be included.

• Active infection requiring systemic antibiotic therapy.

• Current or prior use of immunosuppressive medication within 14 days of cycle one day one, EXCEPT for the following permitted steroids:

  • Intranasal, inhaled, topical steroids, eye drops or local steroid injection (e.g., intra-articular injection);
  • Systemic corticosteroids at physiologic doses =< 10 mg/day of prednisone or equivalent;
  • Steroids as premedication for hypersensitivity reactions (e.g., computed tomography [CT] scan premedication).

• Concurrent illness or condition, which, in the opinion of the treating investigator, would negatively impact the subject's study participation.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Arm I (PCV20, PPSV23)	Pneumococcal Polyvalent Vaccine	Patients receive pneumococcal 20-valent conjugate vaccine IM on day 1. PnumoVax23 will be given as an intramuscular injection on Visit 2 (approximately Day 75)
Arm II (PCV20, PPPSV23)	Questionnaire Administration	Patients who have received or are receiving venetoclax therapy, receive pneumococcal 20-valent conjugate vaccine IM at study visit 1 and pneumococcal polyvalent vaccine IM at study visit 2 in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Arm II (PCV20, PPPSV23)	Pneumococcal Polyvalent Vaccine	Patients who have received or are receiving venetoclax therapy, receive pneumococcal 20-valent conjugate vaccine IM at study visit 1 and pneumococcal polyvalent vaccine IM at study visit 2 in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Arm II (PCV20, PPPSV23)	Pneumococcal 20-valent Conjugate Vaccine	Patients who have received or are receiving venetoclax therapy, receive pneumococcal 20-valent conjugate vaccine IM at study visit 1 and pneumococcal polyvalent vaccine IM at study visit 2 in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Arm I (PCV20, PPSV23)	Questionnaire Administration	Patients receive pneumococcal 20-valent conjugate vaccine IM on day 1. PnumoVax23 will be given as an intramuscular injection on Visit 2 (approximately Day 75)
Arm I (PCV20, PPSV23)	Pneumococcal 20-valent Conjugate Vaccine	Patients receive pneumococcal 20-valent conjugate vaccine IM on day 1. PnumoVax23 will be given as an intramuscular injection on Visit 2 (approximately Day 75)

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Proportion of patients who achieve the protocol defined change in antibody titers	At 30 and 90 days post-PCV20 vaccination	Will examine the proportion of patients who achieve the protocol defined change in antibody titers from baseline in at least 10 of 19 S.pneumoniae serotypes shared between pneumococcal 20-valent conjugate vaccine (PCV20) and pneumococcal polyvalent vaccine (PPSV23) at Study Visit 2 and 3. The observed proportion and an exact 95% binomial confidence interval will be reported. A one sample exact binomial test will be performed at one-sided alpha = 0.05. The null hypothesis is that the proportion is 50% or lower.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Proportion of patients who have a two-fold increase in antibody titers to an individual serotype vaccination	At 30 and 90 days post-PCV20 vaccination	Will examine the proportion of patients who have a two-fold increase in antibody titers to an individual serotype at Study Visit 2 and 3 post PPCV20 vaccination. The observed proportion and 95% exact binomial confidence intervals will be reported for each serotype.
Proportion of patients who maintain adequate immune response	Up to 5 years post PPSV23 vaccination	Will examine the proportion of patients who maintain adequate immune response, defined as two-fold increase in antibody titers from baseline in 10/19 of S. pneumoniae serotypes, from PPSV23 vaccination to time of last follow-up at 5 years. Kaplan-Meier methods will be used to analyze time-to-pneumonia from baseline until five years after PPSV23 vaccination.
Proportion of patients who have a two-fold increase of immunoglobulin levels	Up to 5 years post- PPSV23 vaccination	Will examine the proportion of patients who have a two-fold increase of immunoglobulin levels from baseline at Study Visit 2 and 3 and do not develop pneumonia within five years post-PPSV23 vaccination. The observed proportion and an exact 95% binomial confidence interval will be reported.
Proportion of vaccinated patients who have a two-fold increase in at least 10 of 19 S. pneumonia serotypes shared between PCV20 and PPSV23 vaccines	Up to 5 years post PPSV23 vaccination	Will examine the proportion of vaccinated patients who have a two-fold increase in at least 10 of 19 S. pneumonia serotypes shared between PCV20 and PPSV23 vaccines and do not develop pneumonia within five years post PPSV23 vaccination. The observed proportion and an exact 95% binomial confidence interval will be reported.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Huntsman Cancer Institute/University of Utah; 🇺🇸 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States