Using blinatumomab, inotuzumab ozogamicin, and chemotherapy to treat B acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Phase II Study of the Hyper-CVAD Regimen in Sequential Combination With Blinatumomab With or Without Inotuzumab Ozogamicin as Frontline Therapy for Adults With B-Cell Lineage Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia

Phase 2 Interventional M.D. Anderson Cancer Center · NCT02877303

This study is testing a new combination of two immunotherapy drugs and chemotherapy to see if it helps people with newly diagnosed B acute lymphoblastic leukemia live longer and stay cancer-free.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment80 (estimated)
Ages14 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorM.D. Anderson Cancer Center Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, blinatumomab, inotuzumab, Immunotherapy, methotrexate, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, prednisone, ofatumumab, rituximab
Locations1 site (Houston, Texas)
Trial IDNCT02877303 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This phase II trial evaluates the effectiveness of a combination therapy involving blinatumomab, inotuzumab ozogamicin, and standard chemotherapy for patients with newly diagnosed B acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The study aims to assess relapse-free survival and other efficacy endpoints, including overall survival and minimal residual disease negativity. Participants will receive a regimen of chemotherapy drugs alongside the immunotherapy agents to enhance treatment outcomes. The trial also explores genomic alterations that may predict responses to this combination therapy.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients with newly diagnosed, untreated B-lineage ALL or lymphoblastic lymphoma.

Not a fit: Patients with active or co-existing malignancies with a life expectancy of less than 12 months may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment approach could significantly improve survival rates and reduce relapse in patients with B acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with similar immunotherapy approaches, indicating potential for success in this trial.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with newly diagnosed, previously untreated B-lineage ALL or lymphoblastic lymphoma, or having achieved complete remission (CR) with one course of induction chemotherapy; patients who require steroids, cytarabine (ara-c) or hydrea to manage disease symptoms prior to finalization of diagnosis and treatment plan are allowed and eligible
* Failure to one induction course of chemotherapy (these patients will be analyzed separately); patients who require steroids, ara-c or hydrea to manage disease symptoms prior to finalization of diagnosis and treatment plan are allowed and eligible
* Performance status of 0-3
* Creatinine less than or equal to 2.0 mg/dL (unless considered tumor related)
* Bilirubin less than or equal to 2.0 mg/dL (unless considered tumor related)
* Adequate cardiac function as assessed by history and physical examination
* No active or co-existing malignancy with life expectancy less than 12 months, sources for the determination of clinical significance by the treating physician will be included in the subject's medical record

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnant or nursing women
* Known to be human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive
* Philadelphia chromosome (Ph)-positive ALL
* Active and uncontrolled disease/infection as judged by the treating physician, sources for the determination of clinical significance by the treating physician will be included in the subject's medical record
* Unable or unwilling to sign the consent form
* Subjects who have current active hepatic or biliary disease (with exception of patients with Gilbert's syndrome, asymptomatic gallstones, liver metastases or stable chronic liver disease per treating physician assessment), sources for the determination of clinical significance by the treating physician will be included in the subject's medical record
* History or presence of clinically relevant central nervous system (CNS) pathology such as epilepsy, childhood or adult seizure, paresis, aphasia, stroke, severe brain injuries, dementia, Parkinson's disease, cerebellar disease, organic brain syndrome, or psychosis; (Patients with CNS involvement of leukemia are NOT excluded)
* Current autoimmune disease or history of autoimmune disease with potential CNS involvement; auto-immune disease with possible CNS consequences/manifestations such as such as epilepsy, paresis, aphasia, stroke, dementia, Parkinson's disease, cerebellar disease, or psychosis

Where this trial is running

Houston, Texas

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 B Acute Lymphoblastic LeukemiaB Lymphoblastic Lymphoma
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.