CLL1 and CD38 dual-target CAR-T treatment for relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia
Official title: A Clinical Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of CLL1 and CD38 Dual-Target CAR-T Cell Injection in the Treatment of Relapsed or Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Run by Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China · NCT06880354 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This trial will test an infusion of CLL1 and CD38 dual-target CAR-T cells in adults with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia to see if it is safe and shows early signs of benefit.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 1 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 37 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | CAR-T, CAR T, prednisone |
| Locations | 1 site (Tianjin) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 22, 2025 |
| Main results expected | March 31, 2028 |
| Study ends | March 31, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | June 3, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06880354 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 18–70 with relapsed or refractory AML (non-APL) who have CLL1 and/or CD38 expression on their leukemia cells, ECOG 0–2, adequate organ function, estimated survival ≥3 months, and a confirmed donor for allogeneic transplant are appropriate candidates.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients without detectable CLL1 or CD38 expression, those with APL, poor organ function, uncontrolled illness, ECOG >2, or life expectancy under three months are unlikely to benefit from this intervention.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is a single-arm, open-label Phase 1 dose-escalation trial that gives autologous CLL1 and CD38 dual-target CAR-T cell infusions to adults with relapsed or refractory AML (excluding APL). The study uses an accelerated titration (ATD) design in the first phase and a standard 3+3 dose-escalation in the second phase to define safety and a recommended dose. Eligible patients must express CLL1 and/or CD38 on their leukemia cells, have ECOG 0–2, adequate organ function, and a confirmed donor for potential subsequent allogeneic stem cell transplant. Investigators will monitor for treatment-related toxicities, responses, and whether CAR-T can induce remissions that allow a bridge to transplant.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this dual-target CAR-T approach could induce remissions in some patients with relapsed/refractory AML and potentially bridge them to curative allogeneic stem cell transplant.
How similar studies have gone: CAR-T therapy in AML has shown limited and mixed results to date, and dual-target CAR-T approaches are experimental but build on early-phase CAR-T experience rather than established success.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. At the time of signing the informed consent, 18-70 years old (including the critical value);
2. Diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (except for APL) based on the World Health Organization (WHO) 2022 criteria and meeting the diagnostic criteria for relapsed/refractory AML (refer to the 2023 Chinese Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of relapsed refractory acute myeloid leukemia);
3. Positive expression of CLL1 and/or CD38 in tumor cells;
4. Estimated survival ≥3 months;
5. Have a confirmed donor for allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. After the CAR-T cells were infused, subjects could undergo potential allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation at any time;
6. ECOG score of 0\~2 during the screening phase;
7. Adequate functional reserve of organs:
1. Alanine aminotransferase/aspartate aminotransferase ≤2.5× ULN;
2. Total serum bilirubin ≤2× ULN, except in subjects with congenital bilirubinemia (direct bilirubin ≤1.5× ULN in subjects with Gilbert's syndrome);
3. Serum creatinine clearance \> 45mL/min (calculated according to Cockcroft-Gault formula);
4. Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≥45%;
5. Basal finger oxygen saturation ≥92% in room air.
8. The ability to discontinue corticosteroids (dexamethasone ≥3mg/ day or other equivalent dose of hormones) from day 7 and continue until 30 days after CAR T cell infusion;
9. Pregnant women of childbearing potential should be negative for HCG (immunofluorescence) tests during screening and baseline. Male subjects must agree not to donate sperm for at least two years after the infusion. Male subjects and his sexual partner with childbearing potential must agree to use highly effective contraception for at least 2 years after the infusion;
10. Agree to follow-up in accordance with the protocol and the requirements outlined in the informed consent form;
11. Voluntarily sign the ICF.
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Known allergy to any of the drug ingredients to be used in this study;
2. With a history of the following concomitant treatments:
1. Received a cumulative dose of prednisone (or equivalent corticosteroids). Greater than or equal to ≥ 70 mg within 7 days prior to apheresis;
2. Based on the investigator's assessment, there is a comorbidity that requires the use of systemic corticosteroids (≥ 70 mg total dose of prednisone or equivalent doses of other corticosteroids) or other immunosuppressive medications within 12 weeks after the study treatment;
3. Received systemic anti-tumor therapy within 14 days before apheresis or within five half-lives of the drug, whichever was shorter, including but not limited to cytotoxic therapy, targeted therapy, or an investigational drug treatment;
4. Received radiotherapy 4 weeks before apheresis;
5. Received donor lymphocyte infusion within 6 weeks before apheresis.
3. Acute promyelocytic leukemia was diagnosed;
4. Have previously been received CAR-T therapy, CAR-NK therapy or any other genetically modified cell therapy;
5. Received allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation within 6 months before screening phase;
6. Active graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) at the time of screening or active acute or chronic GvHD within 4 weeks of enrollment or the need for immunosuppressive drugs;
7. An active infection that requires systemic treatment;
8. Any history of active malignancy (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer, cervical carcinoma in situ, bladder cancer, breast cancer, or other similar cancers, with a disease-free survival period of more than 5 years and no signs of recurrence after curative treatment);
9. Experienced a stroke or seizure within 6 months prior to signing the ICF;
10. Presence of any heart diseases as follows:
1. New York Heart Association (NYHA) Stage III or IV heart failure;
2. Myocardial infarction or coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) ≤ 6 months prior to enrollment;
3. Severe cardiac rhythm or conduction abnormalities, such as ventricular arrhythmia requiring clinical intervention, degree II-III atrioventricular block, and electrocardiographic corrected QTcF interval ≥480 ms;
4. History of severe non-ischemic cardiomyopathy;
5. Cardiac dysfunction (LV \<45%), as assessed by echocardiography or multigated acquisition scanning, or other clinically symptomatic cardiac disease within 6 months before enrollment;
6. Clinically uncontrolled hypertension (systolic blood pressure ≥150 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure ≥100mmHg) (based on the mean of ≥2 measurements).
11. Active or past central nervous system involvement, or clinical manifestations of central involvement in acute myeloid leukemia;
12. Any positive results of the following virological test results:
1. Human immunodeficiency virus antibodies (HIV antibodies);
2. Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) positive; Or hepatitis B core antibody (HBcAb) positive, and hepatitis B virus (HBV) -DNA copy number higher than the lower limit of detection;
3. Hepatitis C virus antibody positive, and hepatitis C virus RNA higher than the lower limit of detection;
4. Treponema pallidum antibody (TPPA antibody).
13. There is pulmonary fibrosis;
14. With active autoimmune diseases (e.g. systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Sjogren's syndrome, etc.);
15. Received live attenuated vaccine within 4 weeks prior to screening;
16. Receipt of major surgery within 4 weeks prior to apheresis or a plan to receive surgeries during the study (except for diagnostic biopsy);
17. Pregnant women or nursing women who do not agree to give up breastfeeding, men and women who plan to have children during the study period or within 2 years after receiving the study treatment;
18. Acute side effects caused by previous treatment did not return to grade 1 or below (except those that the investigators judged to have no safety risk, such as hair loss, stable hypothyroidism after hormone replacement therapy, etc.);
19. According to the investigator's judgment, conditions that interfere with the subject's participation in the entire trial, confound the trial results, or make participation in the trial not in the best interest of the subject.
Where it's running
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Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China
Tianjin, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ying Wang
- Email: wangying1@ihcams.ac.cn
- Phone: 022-23909095
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.