Evaluating sarcopenia in lymphoma patients receiving CAR-T therapy

SARcopenia and Simplified Geriatric Assessment in Lymphoma Patients Undergoing CAR-T Cell Therapy: the FIL_SAR-CAR Project

Observational Fondazione Italiana Linfomi - ETS · NCT06156774

This study is trying to see if measuring muscle loss and overall health can help predict how well CAR-T therapy works and what side effects it might cause in adults with B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment130 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorFondazione Italiana Linfomi - ETS Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsCAR-T, CART
Locations21 sites (Alessandria and 20 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06156774 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This multicenter observational study aims to assess sarcopenia and simplified geriatric assessment (sGA) as potential predictors of treatment efficacy and toxicity in adult patients with B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma undergoing CAR-T cell therapy. Participants will be evaluated based on their physical condition and treatment outcomes, utilizing pre-treatment imaging to gather relevant data. The study seeks to identify factors that may influence the success of CAR-T therapy in this patient population.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma scheduled to receive CAR-T cell therapy.

Not a fit: Patients who do not meet the eligibility criteria or those with conditions unrelated to sarcopenia or lymphoma may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help identify patients at risk for poor outcomes from CAR-T therapy, allowing for tailored treatment approaches.

How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of assessing sarcopenia in this context may be novel, similar studies have shown the importance of physical condition in treatment outcomes for cancer therapies.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult patients (≥ 18 years old).
* Patients with B-cell non-Hodgkin Lymphoma scheduled to received CAR-T cell product according to Agenzia Italiana del Farmaco (AIFA) indications and technical data sheet of the drug
* Availability of a 18F-FDG PET/CT scan or a full dose CT scan (without contrast media) pre-treatment with CART
* Written informed consent voluntarily provided

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients not fulfilling the eligibility criteria

Where this trial is running

Alessandria and 20 other locations

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 Non-hodgkin Lymphoma,B CellCAR-TSarcopenia
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