Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase 1 Interventional Ages 18 to 75

CD123-targeted CAR-NK therapy for relapsed/refractory AML or BPDCN

Official title: Clinical Study of CD123 Targeting Chimeric Antigen Receptor NK Cells (CAR-NK) in the Treatment of Relapse/Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)or Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm(BPDCN)

Run by Chongqing Precision Biotech Co., Ltd · NCT06690827 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new treatment using special immune cells to see if it can help people with relapsed or hard-to-treat acute myeloid leukemia or blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 1
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
Enrollment30 (estimated)
SponsorChongqing Precision Biotech Co., Ltd
Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations1 site (Wuhan, Hubei)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 12, 2024
Main results expectedJune 30, 2027
Study endsOctober 31, 2028
Registry record updatedAugust 28, 2026
Trial IDNCT06690827 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 75 with CD123-positive relapsed or refractory AML or BPDCN.

Probably not a fit

Patients who do not express CD123 on their tumor cells or are outside the age range may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates the safety and efficacy of anti-CD123 CAR-NK cell therapy in patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN). It is a single-arm, open-label, dose-finding trial that includes three dose groups of CAR-positive cells. Patients will receive two infusions of CAR-NK cells, with the second dose potentially adjusted based on their condition. The primary goal is to determine the recommended dose for effective treatment.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this therapy could provide a new treatment option for patients with difficult-to-treat forms of leukemia.

How similar studies have gone: While CAR-NK therapies are a novel approach, similar studies targeting other antigens have shown promising results.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients of any gender, aged between 18 and 75 years (inclusive);
2. Positive expression of CD123 on tumor cells detected by flow cytometry;
3. Patients with a confirmed diagnosis of CD123-positive relapsed/refractory AML or BPDCN:

(1) For AML patients:

* Relapsed refers to the reappearance of leukemic cells in peripheral blood after complete remission (CR), or ≥5% blasts in bone marrow (excluding other reasons such as bone marrow regeneration after consolidation chemotherapy), or the presence of leukemic cell infiltration outside the marrow;
* Refractory refers to patients who have not responded to two courses of standard treatment; patients who have relapsed within 12 months after CR and consolidation/intensification therapy; patients who have relapsed after 12 months but have not responded to conventional chemotherapy; patients with two or more relapses; patients with persistent extramedullary leukemia;

  (2) For BPDCN patients: Patients who have not responded to or cannot tolerate the recommended salvage treatment according to guidelines, and have persistent or recurrent disease in any of the following: peripheral blood, bone marrow, lymph nodes, spleen, skin lesions, or other sites.

  4\. Expected survival time of more than 12 weeks;

  5\. ECOG score of 0-2 (Appendix 2);

  6\. No severe mental disorders;

  7\. Basic normal function of important organs:
  1. Blood routine: white blood cells \>1.0×109/L, neutrophils \>0.5×109/L, lymphocytes \>0.5×109/L, platelets \>50×109/L;
  2. Cardiac function: echocardiography indicates a left ventricular ejection fraction ≥50%, and no significant abnormalities on electrocardiogram;
  3. Renal function: serum creatinine ≤2.0×ULN;
  4. Liver function: ALT and AST ≤3.0×ULN (for patients with liver invasion

     * 5.0×ULN);
  5. Total bilirubin ≤2.0×ULN (for patients with Gilbert's syndrome ≤3.0×ULN);
  6. Blood oxygen saturation \>92%. 8. The patient or their legal guardian agrees to participate in this clinical trial and signs the ICF, indicating their understanding of the purpose and procedures of the clinical trial and willingness to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Presence of active central nervous system invasion during screening;
2. Receipt of anti-tumor therapies prior to screening, including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or other experimental drug treatments within 14 days or at least 5 half-lives (whichever is shorter), except for those who have confirmed disease progression after treatment;
3. Occurrence of cerebrovascular accident or epileptic seizure within 6 months prior to screening;
4. Presence of active or uncontrolled infection requiring systemic treatment within 1 week prior to screening;
5. Presence of any of the following cardiac diseases:

   1. Congestive heart failure at New York Heart Association (NYHA) class III or IV;
   2. Myocardial infarction or coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) within 6 months prior to enrollment;
   3. Clinically significant ventricular arrhythmia, or history of unexplained syncope (excluding cases caused by vasovagal or dehydration);
   4. History of severe non-ischemic cardiomyopathy;
6. Combination with active autoimmune diseases requiring long-term immunosuppressive therapy;
7. Presence of other malignancies, except for adequately treated carcinoma in situ of the cervix, basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, localized prostate cancer after radical surgery, and ductal carcinoma in situ after radical surgery.
8. Receipt of live attenuated vaccines within 4 weeks prior to screening;
9. Pregnant or breastfeeding women, as well as male or female subjects who plan to have children within 1 year after receiving CAR-NK cell infusion;
10. Other conditions that the investigator deems unsuitable for participation in the study.

Where it's running

  • Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology.
    Wuhan, Hubei, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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