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GVHD Prophylaxis With Post-transplantation Bendamustine in Refractory Leukemia

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Mixed-Lineage Acute Leukemias
Leukemia, Acute Lymphoblastic
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Interventions
Procedure: Allogeneic stem cell transplantation
Registration Number
NCT02799147
Lead Sponsor
St. Petersburg State Pavlov Medical University
Brief Summary

Several groups have demonstrated very low incidence of acute and chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) with post-transplantation cyclophosphamide (PTCy) in haploidentical, unrelated and related allogeneic stem cell transplantation (SCT). Nonetheless for majority of the grafts, except for 10/10 HLA-matched bone marrow, with this type of prophylaxis require concomitant administration of calcineurin inhibitors±MMF, which delays immune reconstitution and development of graft-versus-leukemia (GVL) effect. So, despite reduction of transplant-related mortality, use of PTCy doesn't lead to the reduction of relapse incidence. This is particularly important for relapsed or refractory acute leukemia patients, where, despite all efforts to intensify conditioning regimens, relapses after SCT occur in more than 50% of patients, and long-term survival rarely exceeds 10-20%. In preclinical model of haploidentical SCT the substitution of post-transplantation cyclophosphamide with bendamustine, led to comparable GVHD control, but significantly augmented GVL effect. To test this hypothesis and improve the outcome of allogeneic SCT in refractory acute leukemia patients we initiated a pilot trial with high-dose post-transplantation bendamustine for GVHD prophylaxis. The selection of doses is based on the previous dose-escalation studies. Additional immunosuppression could be added for mismatched grafts.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
27
Inclusion Criteria
  • Diagnosis: Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Mixed-Lineage Acute Leukemias
  • Disease, refractory to at list one course of induction chemotherapy or immunotherapy
  • More than 5% clonal blasts in the bone marrow or peripheral blood at the time of inclusion
  • Signed informed consent
  • Matched related, 8-10/10 HLA-matched unrelated or haploidentical donor available. The HLA typing is performed by the following genetic loci: HLA-A, HLA-B, HLA-Cw, HLA-DRB1, and HLA-DQB1.
  • No second tumors
  • No severe concurrent illness
  • No previous autologous or allogeneic stem cell transplantations
Exclusion Criteria
  • Karnofsky index <70%
  • Moderate or severe cardiac dysfunction, left ventricular ejection fraction <50%
  • Moderate or severe decrease in pulmonary function, FEV1 <70% or DLCO<70% of predicted
  • Respiratory distress >grade I
  • Severe organ dysfunction: AST or ALT >5 upper normal limits, bilirubin >1.5 upper normal limits, creatinine >1.5 upper normal limits
  • Creatinine clearance < 60 mL/min
  • Uncontrolled bacterial or fungal infection at the time of enrollment, defined by CRP level >70 mg/L or positive procalcitonin in patient with adequate empirical antibacterial and antifungal therapy.
  • Requirement for vasopressor support at the time of enrollment
  • Pregnancy
  • Somatic or psychiatric disorder making the patient unable to sign informed consent

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
280 mg/m2 bendamustineAllogeneic stem cell transplantation10 patients Days -7 through -2: Fludarabine 30 mg/m2/day iv x 6 days Days -6 through -3: Busulfan 1 mg/kg po qid №14 Day 0: Infusion of unmanipulated graft Day +3 and +4: Bendamustine 140 mg/m2/day iv.
200 mg/m2 bendamustineAllogeneic stem cell transplantation10 patients Days -7 through -2: Fludarabine 30 mg/m2/day iv x 6 days Days -6 through -3: Busulfan 1 mg/kg po qid №14 Day 0: Infusion of unmanipulated graft Day +3 and +4: Bendamustine 100 mg/m2/day iv
200 mg/m2 bendamustineFludarabine monophosphate10 patients Days -7 through -2: Fludarabine 30 mg/m2/day iv x 6 days Days -6 through -3: Busulfan 1 mg/kg po qid №14 Day 0: Infusion of unmanipulated graft Day +3 and +4: Bendamustine 100 mg/m2/day iv
280 mg/m2 bendamustineFludarabine monophosphate10 patients Days -7 through -2: Fludarabine 30 mg/m2/day iv x 6 days Days -6 through -3: Busulfan 1 mg/kg po qid №14 Day 0: Infusion of unmanipulated graft Day +3 and +4: Bendamustine 140 mg/m2/day iv.
140 mg/m2 bendamustineAllogeneic stem cell transplantation10 patients Days -7 through -2: Fludarabine 30 mg/m2/day iv x 6 days Days -6 through -3: Busulfan 1 mg/kg po qid №14 Day 0: Infusion of unmanipulated graft Day +3, +4: Bendamustine 70 mg/m2/day iv.
140 mg/m2 bendamustineFludarabine monophosphate10 patients Days -7 through -2: Fludarabine 30 mg/m2/day iv x 6 days Days -6 through -3: Busulfan 1 mg/kg po qid №14 Day 0: Infusion of unmanipulated graft Day +3, +4: Bendamustine 70 mg/m2/day iv.
140 mg/m2 bendamustineBusulfan10 patients Days -7 through -2: Fludarabine 30 mg/m2/day iv x 6 days Days -6 through -3: Busulfan 1 mg/kg po qid №14 Day 0: Infusion of unmanipulated graft Day +3, +4: Bendamustine 70 mg/m2/day iv.
280 mg/m2 bendamustineBusulfan10 patients Days -7 through -2: Fludarabine 30 mg/m2/day iv x 6 days Days -6 through -3: Busulfan 1 mg/kg po qid №14 Day 0: Infusion of unmanipulated graft Day +3 and +4: Bendamustine 140 mg/m2/day iv.
280 mg/m2 bendamustineBendamustine10 patients Days -7 through -2: Fludarabine 30 mg/m2/day iv x 6 days Days -6 through -3: Busulfan 1 mg/kg po qid №14 Day 0: Infusion of unmanipulated graft Day +3 and +4: Bendamustine 140 mg/m2/day iv.
200 mg/m2 bendamustineBusulfan10 patients Days -7 through -2: Fludarabine 30 mg/m2/day iv x 6 days Days -6 through -3: Busulfan 1 mg/kg po qid №14 Day 0: Infusion of unmanipulated graft Day +3 and +4: Bendamustine 100 mg/m2/day iv
200 mg/m2 bendamustineBendamustine10 patients Days -7 through -2: Fludarabine 30 mg/m2/day iv x 6 days Days -6 through -3: Busulfan 1 mg/kg po qid №14 Day 0: Infusion of unmanipulated graft Day +3 and +4: Bendamustine 100 mg/m2/day iv
140 mg/m2 bendamustineBendamustine10 patients Days -7 through -2: Fludarabine 30 mg/m2/day iv x 6 days Days -6 through -3: Busulfan 1 mg/kg po qid №14 Day 0: Infusion of unmanipulated graft Day +3, +4: Bendamustine 70 mg/m2/day iv.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Engraftment rate60 days

Engraftment is defined as the first of 3 consecutive days with an ANC\>500 per μl and WBC\>1000 per μl. Platelet engraftment is not mandatory for the endpoint.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Non-relapse mortality analysis365 days
Incidence of acute GVHD, grades II-IV180 days
Infectious complications, including analysis of severe bacterial, fungal and viral infections incidence100 days
Incidence of chronic GVHD, moderate and severe (NIH criteria)365 days
Overall survival analysis365 days
Toxicity (NCI CTCAE 4.03)100 days

Toxicity parameters based on NCI CTCAE 4.03 grades: hepatotoxicity (liver function tests), nephrotoxicity (creatinine), neurotoxicity (attending physician assessment), mucositis (attending physician assessment), hemorrhagic cystitis (attending physician assessment), cardiotoxicity (ECG, echocardiography). Additional toxicity parameters: incidence and severity of veno-occlusive disease, incidence of transplant-associated microangiopathy

Relapse rate analysis365 days
Event-free survival analysis365 days

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

First Pavlov State Medical University of St. Petersburg

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Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation

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