Treatment for MRD-Positive B-ALL Patients Using CAR-T Therapy
Official title: A Clinical Study of Inaticabtagene Autoleucel (Inati-cel; CNCT19) Treatment for B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia(B-ALL) Patients in First Complete Remission (CR1),Minimal Residual Disease(MRD) Positive
Run by Ruijin Hospital · NCT06718244 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new CAR-T therapy to see if it can help adults with a specific type of leukemia who still have some cancer cells left after their first treatment.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 2 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 16 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Ruijin Hospital Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | CAR-T, chemotherapy, CAR T |
| Locations | 1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 10, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2029 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2029 |
| Registry record updated | May 23, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06718244 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 16 to 70 with newly diagnosed Ph-negative or Ph-positive B-ALL in first complete remission and MRD positivity.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with advanced disease stages, significant comorbidities, or those outside the specified age range 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 clinical trial evaluates the safety and efficacy of Inaticabtagene autoleucel (Inati-cel; CNCT19) CAR-T therapy in adults with minimal residual disease (MRD) positive B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) who are in their first complete remission. The study will enroll 20 participants who will undergo leukapheresis followed by lymphodepleting chemotherapy and a single infusion of Inati-cel. Participants will be monitored for MRD negativity rates, overall survival, relapse-free survival, and adverse events at various time points after treatment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly improve outcomes for patients with MRD-positive B-ALL by achieving sustained remission.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies using CAR-T therapy for B-ALL have shown promising results, indicating a potential for success in this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age between ≥16 and ≤70 years at screening, no gender restrictions * ECOG score of 0-1 at screening * Newly diagnosed Ph-negative B-ALL, MRD positive(bone marrow MRD ≥0.01% by flow cytometry) in CR1 (with \<5% blasts in bone marrow, no blasts in peripheral blood, no extramedullary disease)after induction chemotherapy or consolidation chemotherapy. * Newly diagnosed Ph-positive B-ALL, MRD positive(bone marrow MRD ≥0.01% by flow cytometry or BCR-ABL1 \>0.01% detected by qPCR) in CR1 (with \<5% blasts in bone marrow, no blasts in peripheral blood, no extramedullary disease) . * At diagnosis of B-ALL,CD19 expression of leukemic cells is positive by flow cytometry in bone marrow or peripheral blood. * Appropirate organ function, meeting the following criteria: 1. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ≤3 times the upper limit of normal (ULN); 2. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) ≤3 times ULN; 3. Total bilirubin ≤2 times ULN (for patients with Gilbert's syndrome, total bilirubin ≤3.0 times ULN and direct bilirubin ≤1.5 times ULN); 4. Serum creatinine ≤1.5 times ULN, or creatinine clearance ≥60 mL/min (using the Cockcroft-Gault formula); 5. International Normalized Ratio (INR) ≤1.5 times ULN and activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) ≤1.5 times ULN; 6. Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≥50%; 7. Minimum pulmonary reserve, with oxygen saturation \>91% on room air; * Meets leukapheresis standard of the study center, with no contraindications for blood cell separation; * Voluntarily agrees to participate in this study and signs on the informed consent form(ICF). Exclusion Criteria: * Received CAR-T cell therapy before screening; * Inherited bone marrow failure syndrome(IBMFS) or any other known bone marrow failure syndromes; * Active systemic autoimmune diseases requiring treatment; * Any of the following conditions: 1. HBsAg and/or HBeAg positive; 2. HBe-Ab and/or HBc-Ab positive with HBV-DNA levels above the lower limit of quantification; 3. HCV-Ab positive; 4. TP-Ab positive; 5. HIV antibody positive; 6. EBV-DNA or CMV-DNA levels above the lower limit of quantification; * Active infection at screening. * Any other malignancy within the past five years before screening, excluding cases where the patient has been disease-free for more than 5 years after curative treatment or has a low risk of relapse as assessed by the investigator; * Any of the following cardiac conditions: 1. NYHA Class III or IV congestive heart failure; 2. Severe arrhythmia requiring treatment; 3. Uncontrolled hypertension or pulmonary hypertension despite standard therapy; 4. Unstable angina; 5. Myocardial infarction, bypass surgery, or stent placement within six months before cell retransfusion; 6. Clinically significant valvular disease; 7. Other cardiac conditions deemed unsuitable by the investigator; * History of epilepsy, cerebellar disease, or other active central nervous system disorders; * Uncontrolled diabetes; * History of symptomatic deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism within six months before screening that is not well controlled; * History of hypersensitivity to any component of the investigational product. * Received a live vaccine within six weeks before screening; * Life expectancy of less than three months; * Participation in another interventional clinical trial and receiving investigational drugs within three months (for unapproved drugs) or within five half-lives (for approved drugs) before cell infusion, or plans to participate in another clinical trial or receive anti-cancer therapy outside the study protocol during the study period; * Other conditions deemed unsuitable for participation in this clinical trial by the investigator.
Where it's running
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Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jiayi Ren, MD
- Email: renjiayi94@163.com
- Phone: +86 13651996101
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.