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Efficacy and Safety of Low-dose Chemotherapy Plus Immuno-targeted Drugs in Newly Diagnosed Elderly/Unfit Ph- B-ALL

Registration Number
NCT06387121
Lead Sponsor
Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China
Brief Summary

In the treatment of Ph-negative (Ph-) B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL), despite the achievements of chemotherapy and immunotherapy, the therapeutic outcomes are unsatisfactory in elderly or unfit patients. In recent years, tumor immunotherapy has demonstrated a high safety and efficacy profile in refractory Ph- B-ALL patients. These findings suggest that the advancement of immunotherapy application may be an important approach to improve patient survival. In this study, we propose a treatment approach that combines immuno-targeted drugs with low-dose chemotherapy for newly diagnosed elderly or unfit patients with Ph- B-ALL, aiming to enhance the measurable residual disease (MRD)-negative complete remission (CR) rate measured through flow cytometry following induction therapy, reduce the risk of relapse, and ultimately improve patients' overall survival.

Detailed Description

In this open-label, single-arm, Phase II study, prospective clinical trial, a total of 53 Ph-negative (Ph-) B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) patients will be enrolled. The primary endpoint is measurable residual disease (MRD)-negative complete remission (CR) rate after induction therapy.

The first cycle of induction therapy is administered with Inotuzumab ozogamicin (INO), Venetoclax (VEN), and a combination of low-dose chemotherapy. The second cycle of induction therapy is Blinatumomab (Blino) plus VEN regimen. Alternatively, the first cycle of induction therapy is a combination of VEN and low-dose chemotherapy, and the second cycle of induction therapy is methotrexate (MTX) plus cytarabine (Ara-C) plus VEN regimen. Subsequent consolidation and maintenance therapy consist of low-dose chemotherapy, Blino, and VEN. Patients can receive chimeric antigen receptor T-Cell (CAR-T) Immunotherapy or allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) or receive autologous HSCT whenever possible during their first CR. Otherwise, they will finish the consolidation chemotherapy. Study patients are scheduled for follow-up for at least 5 years after the end of maintenance therapy.

The purpose of current study is to determine the efficacy and safety of low-dose chemotherapy combined with immuno-targeted drugs in newly diagnosed elderly or unfit patients with Ph- B-ALL.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
53
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Newly diagnosed Ph-negative B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia according to World Health Organization (WHO) 2016 criteria
  2. CD22 positive tumor cells
  3. ≥60 years of age, or 18 to 59 years of age, with at least one of the following: Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 2 - 3; severe heart, lung, liver, or kidney disease; presence of comorbidities that are not suitable for intensive chemotherapy in the physician's judgment
  4. Estimated survival ≥3 months
  5. Consent and effective contraception for men and women of childbearing potential
  6. Understanding and signing of informed consent forms and agreement to comply with study requirements.
Exclusion Criteria
  1. Burkitt lymphoma/leukemia
  2. acute leukemias of ambiguous lineage
  3. pregnant women
  4. severe uncontrolled active infection
  5. previous history of chronic liver disease (e.g. cirrhosis) or venous occlusive liver disease (VOD) or sinus obstruction syndrome (SOS)
  6. History of clinically significant ventricular arrhythmia, syncope of unknown origin (not vasovagal) or sinoatrial block or higher degree atrioventricular (AV) block Chronic bradycardia state (unless permanent pacemaker implanted)
  7. New or chronic hepatitis B or C infection (positive for hepatitis B surface antigen and anti-hepatitis C antibody, respectively) or known HIV seropositivity. HIV testing may need to be performed according to local regulations or practices
  8. Psychiatric disorders likely to prevent the subject from completing treatment or informed consent
  9. Other conditions considered unsuitable for the study by the investigator.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
low-dose chemotherapy, Venetoclax combined with immuno-targeted drugsVincristineThe cycle of induction therapy is administered with immuno-targeted drugs (including Inotuzumab ozogamicin and/or Blinatumomab), a combination of low-dose chemotherapy (including vincristine, cyclophosphamide, dexamethasone, methotrexate and cytarabine) and Venetoclax (VEN).
low-dose chemotherapy, Venetoclax combined with immuno-targeted drugsVenetoclaxThe cycle of induction therapy is administered with immuno-targeted drugs (including Inotuzumab ozogamicin and/or Blinatumomab), a combination of low-dose chemotherapy (including vincristine, cyclophosphamide, dexamethasone, methotrexate and cytarabine) and Venetoclax (VEN).
low-dose chemotherapy, Venetoclax combined with immuno-targeted drugsInotuzumab ozogamicinThe cycle of induction therapy is administered with immuno-targeted drugs (including Inotuzumab ozogamicin and/or Blinatumomab), a combination of low-dose chemotherapy (including vincristine, cyclophosphamide, dexamethasone, methotrexate and cytarabine) and Venetoclax (VEN).
low-dose chemotherapy, Venetoclax combined with immuno-targeted drugsBlinatumomabThe cycle of induction therapy is administered with immuno-targeted drugs (including Inotuzumab ozogamicin and/or Blinatumomab), a combination of low-dose chemotherapy (including vincristine, cyclophosphamide, dexamethasone, methotrexate and cytarabine) and Venetoclax (VEN).
low-dose chemotherapy, Venetoclax combined with immuno-targeted drugsMethotrexateThe cycle of induction therapy is administered with immuno-targeted drugs (including Inotuzumab ozogamicin and/or Blinatumomab), a combination of low-dose chemotherapy (including vincristine, cyclophosphamide, dexamethasone, methotrexate and cytarabine) and Venetoclax (VEN).
low-dose chemotherapy, Venetoclax combined with immuno-targeted drugsCytarabineThe cycle of induction therapy is administered with immuno-targeted drugs (including Inotuzumab ozogamicin and/or Blinatumomab), a combination of low-dose chemotherapy (including vincristine, cyclophosphamide, dexamethasone, methotrexate and cytarabine) and Venetoclax (VEN).
low-dose chemotherapy, Venetoclax combined with immuno-targeted drugsPrednisoneThe cycle of induction therapy is administered with immuno-targeted drugs (including Inotuzumab ozogamicin and/or Blinatumomab), a combination of low-dose chemotherapy (including vincristine, cyclophosphamide, dexamethasone, methotrexate and cytarabine) and Venetoclax (VEN).
low-dose chemotherapy combined with VenetoclaxVincristineThe cycle of induction therapy is administered with a combination of low-dose chemotherapy and VEN.
low-dose chemotherapy combined with VenetoclaxCyclophosphamideThe cycle of induction therapy is administered with a combination of low-dose chemotherapy and VEN.
low-dose chemotherapy combined with VenetoclaxDexamethasoneThe cycle of induction therapy is administered with a combination of low-dose chemotherapy and VEN.
low-dose chemotherapy combined with VenetoclaxVenetoclaxThe cycle of induction therapy is administered with a combination of low-dose chemotherapy and VEN.
low-dose chemotherapy combined with Venetoclax6-mercaptopurineThe cycle of induction therapy is administered with a combination of low-dose chemotherapy and VEN.
low-dose chemotherapy combined with VenetoclaxMethotrexateThe cycle of induction therapy is administered with a combination of low-dose chemotherapy and VEN.
low-dose chemotherapy combined with VenetoclaxCytarabineThe cycle of induction therapy is administered with a combination of low-dose chemotherapy and VEN.
low-dose chemotherapy combined with VenetoclaxPrednisoneThe cycle of induction therapy is administered with a combination of low-dose chemotherapy and VEN.
low-dose chemotherapy, Venetoclax combined with immuno-targeted drugsDexamethasoneThe cycle of induction therapy is administered with immuno-targeted drugs (including Inotuzumab ozogamicin and/or Blinatumomab), a combination of low-dose chemotherapy (including vincristine, cyclophosphamide, dexamethasone, methotrexate and cytarabine) and Venetoclax (VEN).
low-dose chemotherapy, Venetoclax combined with immuno-targeted drugsCyclophosphamideThe cycle of induction therapy is administered with immuno-targeted drugs (including Inotuzumab ozogamicin and/or Blinatumomab), a combination of low-dose chemotherapy (including vincristine, cyclophosphamide, dexamethasone, methotrexate and cytarabine) and Venetoclax (VEN).
low-dose chemotherapy, Venetoclax combined with immuno-targeted drugs6-mercaptopurineThe cycle of induction therapy is administered with immuno-targeted drugs (including Inotuzumab ozogamicin and/or Blinatumomab), a combination of low-dose chemotherapy (including vincristine, cyclophosphamide, dexamethasone, methotrexate and cytarabine) and Venetoclax (VEN).
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
MRD-negative complete remission rate measured by flow cytometry.After induction (4 week)

No immature cells were detected by flow cytometry when CR criteria were met after induction therapy.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
MortalityDay 30 and Day 60 of induction therapy initiation
Complete remission (CR) ratean expected average of 3 months
Overall survival (OS)Up to 5 years post-registration

From the date of registration to the date of death resulting from any cause.

Relapse free survival (RFS)Up to 5 years post-registration

From the date of complete remission (CR) until the date of documented relapse or death due to any cause or last follow-up.

Disease-free Survival (DFS)Up to 5 years post-registration

From CR1 to relapse, death from any cause or last follow-up.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital

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Tianjin, Tianjin, China

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