CAR-T therapy for treating B-cell leukemia in the central nervous system

CAR-T Therapy for Central Nervous System B-cell Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia

PHASE1 · Shanghai Unicar-Therapy Bio-medicine Technology Co.,Ltd · NCT03064269

This study is testing a new CAR-T therapy to see if it can help young people with B-cell leukemia in the central nervous system fight the cancer more effectively.

Quick facts

PhasePHASE1
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment10 (estimated)
Ages10 Years to 60 Years
SexAll
SponsorShanghai Unicar-Therapy Bio-medicine Technology Co.,Ltd (industry)
Drugs / interventionsCAR-T, Chimeric antigen receptor
Locations1 site (Suzhou)
Trial IDNCT03064269 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the safety and efficacy of Chimeric Antigen Receptor T cells (CAR-T) specifically targeting CD19 in patients with central nervous system B-cell acute lymphocytic leukemia. The trial aims to determine how well these engineered T cells can combat leukemia cells that have infiltrated the central nervous system. Participants will be monitored for both the effectiveness of the treatment and any potential side effects. The study is designed for patients aged 10 to 60 who meet specific health criteria.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients aged 10 to 60 with CD19 positive central nervous system B-cell acute lymphocytic leukemia.

Not a fit: Patients with active infections, certain viral infections, or those who are pregnant or breastfeeding may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a new therapeutic option for patients with a challenging form of leukemia that affects the central nervous system.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies using CAR-T therapy for hematological malignancies have shown promising results, indicating potential for success in this novel application.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with CD19 positive central nervous system B-cell acute lymphocytic leukemia
2. ALT/ AST 《 3x normal
3. Creatinine 《 3x normal
4. Age:10-60.
5. Signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Active hepatitis B , hepatitis C or HIV infection
2. Uncontrolled active infection
3. Pregnancy or breast-feeding women
4. Survival less than four weeks

Where this trial is running

Suzhou

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: B-cell Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, CNS B cell acute lymphocytic leukemia

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.