Using imaging and blood tests to monitor CAR T-cell therapy in lymphoma patients

Radiomics and Metabolomics in the Follow-up of CAR T-cells for Refractory or Relapsed Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Pilot Study

Not applicable Interventional Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice · NCT05422521

This study is testing if special imaging and blood tests can help doctors predict how well CAR T-cell therapy works for patients with tough-to-treat non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment20 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsCAR T
Locations1 site (Nice)
Trial IDNCT05422521 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This pilot study investigates whether radiomic signatures from 18FDG PET-CT scans and serum metabolomic profiles can serve as predictive or prognostic indicators for patients undergoing CAR T-cell therapy for refractory or relapsed non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Patients will undergo imaging and blood tests at various intervals before and after treatment to assess their tumor response and monitor for potential side effects. The study aims to correlate these signatures with progression-free survival and clinical outcomes over a 12-month period.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with refractory or relapsed non-Hodgkin's lymphoma who are eligible for CAR T-cell therapy.

Not a fit: Patients under 18 years old or those with contraindications to PET-CT scans will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a non-invasive method to predict treatment responses and monitor side effects in lymphoma patients receiving CAR T-cell therapy.

How similar studies have performed: While the use of radiomics and metabolomics is gaining traction, this specific approach in the context of CAR T-cell therapy for lymphoma is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Age greater than or equal to 18 years old
* Patients with histologically proven, refractory or relapsed, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma as indicated for CAR T-cell therapy
* ECOG score 0 to 2
* Affiliated patient or beneficiary of a social security scheme
* Patient having signed prior informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Be under 18 years old,
* Contraindication to performing 18FDG PET-CT examinations: severe claustrophobia, unbalanced diabetes during PET-CT examinations (young capillary blood sugar ≥ 11 mmol),
* Any participation in other biomedical studies relating to drugs, medical devices or imaging techniques is prohibited, with the exception of so-called non-health product biomedical studies.
* Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients in the composition of CAR T-cells preparations
* Pregnant or breastfeeding women

Where this trial is running

Nice

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 Refractory or Relapsed Non-Hodgkin's 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.