Evaluating CAR-T Cell Therapy for Relapsed B-Cell Lymphoma

A Phase II Open Label Single-arm Study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of Autologous CD19 CAR-T Cells in Patients With Relapsed/Refractory B- Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Phase 2 Interventional National University of Malaysia · NCT06698484

This study is testing a new CAR-T cell therapy to see if it can help people with relapsed B-cell lymphoma who haven't responded to other treatments and can't have a stem cell transplant.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment20 (estimated)
Ages13 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
SponsorNational University of Malaysia Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsCAR T
Locations1 site (Bandar Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur)
Trial IDNCT06698484 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This Phase II open-label study aims to assess the safety and efficacy of autologous CD19-directed CAR T-cells in patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma who are not eligible for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. The study will involve patients who have histologically confirmed CD19 positive B-cell NHL and have not responded to previous treatments. Participants will receive locally manufactured CAR-T cells and will be monitored for treatment outcomes and safety.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include patients aged 13 to 75 with confirmed CD19 positive B-cell NHL who have relapsed after first-line treatment or are refractory to second-line treatment.

Not a fit: Patients who have not been diagnosed with CD19 positive B-cell NHL or those who are eligible for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this therapy could provide a new treatment option for patients with limited alternatives for relapsed or refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies involving CAR-T cell therapies have shown promising results, indicating potential success for this approach in treating similar conditions.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with histologically confirmed diagnosed with CD19 positive B cell NHL in accordance with WHO classification
* Patients who are refractory to second-line treatment or patients who relapsed after first-line treatment with no available curative options such as autologous or allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) or relapse within one year of autologous HSCT
* At least one measurable lesion according to revised IWG response criteria
* Age between ≥13to ≤75 years
* Adequate organ function as defined by a creatinine clearance \>40 ml/min, serum alanine transaminase (ALT) \< 5 times the normal value, serum bilirubin \< 3 times the normal value, left ventricular ejection fraction\> 45%
* Absolute neutrophil count ≥ 1500/μl, haemoglobin level ≥ 7 g/dl, platelets ≥ 50000/μl.
* Life expectancy \>12 weeks
* Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status ≤ 2
* Female of childbearing age must have a negative pregnancy test and is on two effective contraception methods
* Male patients must use two effective contraception methods

Exclusion Criteria:

* Active central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma (detected by Imaging study or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis)
* Active cancer(other than NHL) or receiving cancer treatment
* Evidence of severe lung, heart (New York Heart Association class III/IV, arrhythmia, heart block, uncontrolled hypertension), liver, or renal failure or severe neurologic disorder
* Presence of active autoimmune disease requiring immunosuppressive therapy
* Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) positivity
* Active Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C infection
* Uncontrolled infection
* Pregnant/nursing female.
* Receiving autologous or allogeneic stem cell transplant within 12 weeks of enrolment

Where this trial is running

Bandar Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur

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.
Conditions Relapsed/Refractory B- Cell Non-Hodgkin LymphomaRR B- NHLCD19 CAR-T cellsmalaysia
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 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.