Protocol
13-052
Full Title
A Phase I Trial of Autologous T-Lymphocytes Genetically Targeted to the B-Cell Specific Antigen CD19 in Pediatric and Young Adult Patients with relapsed B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Purpose
Patients with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) that has returned after initial treatment have a limited number of treatment options. The goal of this study is to assess the safety of a new therapy that can be given to pediatric and young adult patients with B-ALL that has returned despite prior therapy.
The investigational therapy uses T cells (a type of white blood cell) that have been removed from the patient and genetically modified in the laboratory to recognize a protein on leukemia cells called CD19. The modified T cells are returned to the patient, and it is hoped that they will find and kill leukemia cells. T cells altered in this way were shown to be capable of killing B-cell cancers in laboratory studies and in adults with B-cell ALL that has returned after chemotherapy.
Investigator
Co-Investigators
Eligibility
- Patients must have CD19-positive B-ALL that has returned or persisted despite prior therapy.
- Patients who have had a stem cell transplant may not participate.
- This study is open to patients under age 26. (Patients over the age of 26 should contact Dr. Marco Davilia at 212-639-4056 for information on this treatment option.)
For more information and to inquire about eligibility for this study, please contact Dr. Kevin J. Curran at 212-639-5836.
Disease(s)
Leukemia: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Locations
ClinicalTrials.gov
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