Genetically modified T cells for treating relapsed leukemia or lymphoma in young patients

Pediatric and Young Adult Leukemia Adoptive Therapy (PLAT)-07: A Phase 1/2 Study of CD22-Specific CAR T Cells for CD22+ Leukemia or Lymphoma

Phase1; Phase2 Interventional Seattle Children's Hospital · NCT04571138

This study is testing a new treatment using specially modified T cells to see if it can help young people with relapsed leukemia or lymphoma feel better.

Quick facts

PhasePhase1; Phase2
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment42 (estimated)
AgesN/A to 30 Years
SexAll
SponsorSeattle Children's Hospital Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsCAR T, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, chimeric antigen receptor
Locations5 sites (Los Angeles, California and 4 other locations)
Trial IDNCT04571138 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial focuses on patients aged 30 years or younger who have relapsed or refractory leukemia or lymphoma. The study utilizes T cells harvested from the patients, which are genetically engineered to express a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) that targets CD22, a protein found on the surface of cancer cells. The trial is divided into two phases: the first phase assesses the safety and appropriate dosing of these CAR T cells, while the second phase evaluates their effectiveness in treating the targeted conditions. Both previously treated and untreated patients may be eligible for participation.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are male and female patients aged 30 years or younger with refractory or recurrent CD22+ leukemia or lymphoma.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have CD22+ leukemia or lymphoma or those with a life expectancy of less than 8 weeks may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this therapy could provide a new treatment option for young patients with difficult-to-treat leukemia or lymphoma.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies utilizing CAR T cell therapy have shown promising results, indicating that this approach is gaining traction in the treatment of similar conditions.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Male and female subjects aged ≤ 30 years. First 2 enrolled subjects: age ≥ 18 and ≤ 30 years
* Evidence of refractory or recurrent CD22+ leukemia or lymphoma
* Able to tolerate apheresis, or subject with sufficient existing apheresis product or T cells for manufacturing investigational product.
* Life expectancy ≥ 8 weeks
* Lansky or Karnofsky, as applicable, score ≥ 50
* Recovered from acute toxic effects of all prior chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiotherapy, if the subject does not have a previously obtained apheresis product that is acceptable and available for manufacturing of CAR T cells
* ≥ 7 days post last chemotherapy and biologic therapy, with the exception of intrathecal chemotherapy and maintenance chemotherapy
* ≥ 7 days post last corticosteroid therapy
* ≥ 3 days post Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor (TKI) use
* ≥ 1 day post hydroxyurea
* 30 days post most recent CAR T cell infusion
* Adequate organ function
* Adequate laboratory values, including absolute lymphocyte count ≥ 100 cells/uL
* Subjects of childbearing or child-fathering potential must agree to use highly effective contraception from consent through 12 months following infusion of investigational product on trial
* Subject and/or legally authorized representative has signed the informed consent form for this study

Exclusion Criteria:

* Presence of active malignancy other than disease under study
* History of symptomatic CNS pathology or ongoing symptomatic CNS pathology
* CNS involvement of leukemia or lymphoma that is symptomatic and in the opinion of the investigator, cannot be controlled during the interval between enrollment and CAR T cell infusion
* Subjects with uniform expression of CD19 on their malignant cells who are eligible but have not attempted CD19 directed CAR T cell therapy
* For subjects having had a previous stem cell transplant: presence of active GVHD, or receiving immunosuppressive therapy for treatment or prevention of GVHD within 4 weeks prior to enrollment
* Presence of active severe infection,
* Presence of primary immunodeficiency syndrome
* Subject has received prior virotherapy
* Pregnant or breastfeeding
* Subject and/or legally authorized representative unwilling to provide consent/assent for participation in the 15-year follow-up period, required if CAR T cell therapy is administered
* Presence of any condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would prohibit the subject from undergoing treatment under this protocol

Where this trial is running

Los Angeles, California and 4 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 LeukemiaLymphoma
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.