Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase1; Phase2 Interventional Ages 16 to 80

CD30-targeted CAR T-cell therapy for relapsed and refractory lymphomas

Official title: CD30-directed Chimeric Antigen Receptor T (CART30) Therapy in Relapsed and Refractory CD30 Positive Lymphomas

Run by Chinese PLA General Hospital · NCT02259556 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new treatment using modified T cells to see if it can help people with relapsed or hard-to-treat Hodgkin's and Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Quick facts

PhasePhase1; Phase2
Study typeInterventional
Ages16 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
Enrollment30 (estimated)
SponsorChinese PLA General Hospital
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, CART, Chimeric antigen receptor, cyclophosphamide, fludarabine
Locations1 site (Beijing, Beijing Municipality)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 2014
Main results expectedOctober 2018
Study endsOctober 2029
Registry record updatedJanuary 28, 2016
Trial IDNCT02259556 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include individuals with CD30 positive Hodgkin's lymphoma or Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma who have relapsed after autologous stem-cell transplantation or are refractory to standard treatments.

Probably not a fit

Patients with CD30 negative lymphomas or those who are not eligible for the specified inclusion criteria 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 investigates the use of CD30-directed chimeric antigen receptor T (CART30) therapy for patients with relapsed or refractory Hodgkin's lymphoma and Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Patients will undergo a conditioning regimen with cyclophosphamide and fludarabine before receiving infusions of their own modified T cells that target CD30. The trial aims to assess the safety and efficacy of this innovative treatment approach, with additional monitoring of the persistence of CART30 cells in the body.

Why it matters

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

How similar studies have gone: Other studies utilizing CAR T-cell therapy have shown promising results, indicating potential for success with this specific approach targeting CD30.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Male and female subjects with CD30+ Hodgkin lymphoma and Non-Hodgkin lymphoma relapsing after autologous stem-cell transplantation (ASCT), or refractory to 2 multidrug regimens and/or anti-CD30 antibody treatment.
* Newly diagnosed CD30+ Hodgkin lymphoma and Non-Hodgkin lymphoma patients who are unable to receive or complete standard chemotherapy.
* Karnofsky or Lansky score greater than 60%.
* Expected survival\>12 weeks.
* Creatinine\<2.5mg/dl.
* ALT (alanine aminotransferase)/AST (aspartate aminotransferase)\<3 fold normal.
* Bilirubin\<2.5mg/dl.
* Pulse oximetry of \>90% on room air.
* Adequate pulmonary function with FEV1, FVC and DLCO greater than or equal to 50% of expected corrected for hemoglobin.
* Available autologous T cells with 10% or more expression of CD30 CAR determined by flow-cytometry.
* Patients or legal guardians must sign an informed consent indicating that they are aware this is a research study and have been told of its possible benefits and toxic side effects. Patients or their guardians will be given a copy of the consent form.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Active infection such as hepatitis B or C.
* Receive anti-CD30 antibody-based therapy within recent 6 weeks.
* Current use of systemic corticosteroids.
* Pregnant or lactating.
* Confirmed tumor in pulmonary and archenteric tissues.

Where it's running

  • Chinese PLA General Hospital
    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 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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