Clinical trial Recruiting at 11 sites Phase1; Phase2 Interventional Ages 13 to 90

Gene therapy for certain blood cancers

Official title: A Phase 1/2 Safety, Dose-finding, and Pharmacokinetics Study of VNX-101 Gene Therapy in Patients With Relapsed or Refractory CD19-Positive Hematologic Malignancies (SENTRY-CD19)

Run by Vironexis Biotherapeutics Inc. · NCT06533579 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new gene therapy called VNX-101 to see if it can help people with certain types of blood cancers that haven't responded to other treatments.

Quick facts

PhasePhase1; Phase2
Study typeInterventional
Ages13 Years to 90 Years
SexAll
Enrollment32 (estimated)
SponsorVironexis Biotherapeutics Inc.
Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionsChemotherapy, CAR-T
Locations11 sites (Duarte, California and 10 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 30, 2025
Main results expectedJune 2027
Study endsSeptember 2031
Registry record updatedOctober 26, 2026
Trial IDNCT06533579 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-90 or adolescents aged 13-90 with relapsed or refractory CD19-positive leukemia or lymphoma.

Probably not a fit

Patients with significant liver toxicity, certain heart conditions, or those who are pregnant or nursing 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 Phase 1/2 trial evaluates the safety and efficacy of VNX-101, a gene therapy designed to treat relapsed or refractory CD19-positive hematologic malignancies. The therapy uses an adeno-associated virus to deliver a diabody that targets both CD19 and CD3, activating T-cells to eliminate malignant B-cells. The study consists of two parts: the first part focuses on determining the appropriate dosing, while the second part assesses the safety and pharmacokinetics of the recommended dose. Participants may receive standard chemotherapy prior to treatment to meet dosing criteria.

Why it matters

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

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise with similar gene therapy approaches, indicating potential for success in this novel treatment.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Age: Part 1: 18-90 years of age, Part 2: 13-90 years of age
* Relapsed or refractory CD-19 positive leukemia or lymphoma as defined in the protocol
* CD19-positive expression
* AAV specified capsid total antibody per protocol requirement
* Protocol-specified ranges for renal, liver, cardiac and pulmonary function
* Protocol-specified ranges for hematology parameters

Exclusion Criteria:

* Hepatoxicity (AST or ALT \> 2x upper limit of normal)
* History of thrombotic microangiopathy or cardiomyopathy, or evidence of sensory neuropathy
* Pregnant or nursing (lactating) women
* Acute Graft versus Host Disease (GvHD): Grade 2-4 or chronic GvHD of any grade
* History of hypersensitivity to corticosteroids or history of corticosteroid-related toxicity
* Chemotherapy given within the protocol-specified discontinuation timelines

Other Inclusion/Exclusion criteria to be applied per protocol.

Where it's running

  • City of Hope
    Duarte, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Valkyrie Clinical Trials
    Los Angeles, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Colorado Blood Cancer Institute
    Denver, Colorado, United States
    Recruiting
  • Mayo Clinic, Clinical Trials Referral Office
    Jacksonville, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Mayo Clinic, Clinical Trials Referral Office
    Rochester, Minnesota, United States
    Recruiting
  • New York Medical College
    Valhalla, New York, United States
    Recruiting
Show 5 more locations
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill/ University of North Carolina Medical Center
    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
    Recruiting
  • The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
    Columbus, Ohio, United States
    Recruiting
  • Oregon Health & Science University
    Portland, Oregon, United States
    Recruiting
  • TriStar BMT
    Nashville, Tennessee, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
    Houston, Texas, United States
    Recruiting

Study contacts

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.