The purpose of this study is to compare the side effects and effectiveness of treatment with the investigational drug inotuzumab ozogamicin versus conventional therapy in adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) that has persisted or returned despite therapy.
Inotuzumab ozogamicin is an antibody that targets a protein on ALL cells called CD22. The antibody is attached to a toxin called calicheamicin that can enter and kill ALL cells. Half of the patients in this study will be randomly assigned to receive inotuzumab, and the other half will receive one of three standard treatment regimens (chosen by their doctors).
To be eligible for this study, patients must meet several criteria, including but not limited to the following:
For more information about this study and to inquire about eligibility, please contact Dr. Jae Park at 212-639-4048.