Evaluating the safety of PPMX-T003 for aggressive NK-cell leukemia

Multicenter, Open-label, Dose-escalation Phase I/II Study to Evaluate the Tolerability, Safety, Efficacy and Pharmacokinetics of Repeated Continuous Intravenous PPMX-T003 in Patients With Aggressive NK Cell Leukaemia (ANKL) (Physician-initiated Clinical Trial)

PHASE1; PHASE2 · Hiroshima University Hospital · NCT05863234

This study is testing a new drug called PPMX-T003 to see if it is safe and effective for people with aggressive NK-cell leukemia.

Quick facts

PhasePHASE1; PHASE2
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment7 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 70 Years
SexAll
SponsorHiroshima University Hospital (other)
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations1 site (Hiroshima, Hiroshima)
Trial IDNCT05863234 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This is a Phase I/II dose-escalation study designed to assess the tolerability, safety, efficacy, and pharmacokinetics of the investigational drug PPMX-T003 in patients with aggressive NK-cell leukemia. The study will include patients diagnosed with this condition, regardless of whether it is their first occurrence or a recurrence. The trial aims to gather data on how well the drug works and its safety profile in this specific patient population.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients diagnosed with aggressive NK-cell leukemia who are not eligible for chemotherapy.

Not a fit: Patients who are eligible to receive chemotherapy for their aggressive NK-cell leukemia may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a new treatment option for patients suffering from aggressive NK-cell leukemia.

How similar studies have performed: While this approach is being evaluated in this specific context, similar studies have shown promise in treating other forms of leukemia with novel therapies.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients diagnosed with ANKL (regardless of whether the disease is first or recurrent) based on diagnostic criteria developed with reference to the World Health Organization (WHO) 4th edition (2017) criteria.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients eligible to receive chemotherapy as treatment for ANKL

Where this trial is running

Hiroshima, Hiroshima

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.

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Conditions: Aggressive NK Cell Leukemia, neoplasms

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.