Using patients' own modified immune cells to treat relapsed B-ALL
Official title: A Phase II/III Prospective, Open Label Study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of Intravenous Autologous CD19 CAR-T Cells for Relapsed/ Refractory B-Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia
Run by National University of Malaysia · NCT03937544 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if using patients' own modified immune cells can help people with relapsed B-ALL feel better and improve their chances of recovery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase2; Phase3 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 13 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 10 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | National University of Malaysia Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | Chemotherapy, immunotherapy, CAR-T |
| Locations | 1 site (Bandar Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 19, 2019 |
| Main results expected | January 18, 2027 |
| Study ends | March 18, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | May 29, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT03937544 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are patients aged 13 to 65 with relapsed or refractory B-ALL and adequate organ function.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with advanced CNS leukaemia or those with active graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) may not benefit from this treatment.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This Phase II/III clinical trial evaluates the safety and efficacy of intravenous autologous CD19 CAR-T cells in patients with relapsed or refractory B-Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (B-ALL). The study involves a single-arm, open-label design where patients receive their own modified T cells, which are engineered to target and eliminate cancer cells. Participants will also receive chemotherapy agents, Cyclophosphamide and Fludarabine, to prepare their immune systems for the CAR-T cell infusion. The trial aims to assess how well this treatment can improve outcomes for patients who have not responded to standard therapies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a new, effective option for patients with difficult-to-treat B-ALL.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies using CAR-T cell therapy for B-ALL have shown promising results, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with relapsed/refractory B-ALL in accordance with World Health Organization (WHO) classification by virtue of BM morphology, flow cytometry, cytogenetics and molecular genetics * Age between ≥13 to ≤ 65 years * No detectable leukaemia in the CSF (CNS-1) * CNS leukaemia without clinically evident neurological symptoms (CNS-2; with \<5 WBC per μL and cytology positive for blasts) * Adequate organ function as defined by a creatinine clearance \> 50 ml/min, serum total bilirubin \< 5 times the normal value, left ventricular ejection fraction \> 40% * ECOG performance status ≤ 2 * Life expectancy \> 3 months * Post allogeneic HSCT must be ≥ Day +100 with no evidence of active GVHD and not receiving immunosuppression * Female patients of child bearing age must have negative pregnancy test and is on highly effective contraception methods * Male patients must use highly effective contraception methods Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with CNS-3 leukaemia. * Active cancer (other than B-ALL). * Evidence of severe lung, heart (NYHA class III/IV, arrhythmia, AV block, uncontrolled hypertension), liver, or renal failure or severe neurologic disorder. * Presence of active autoimmune disease or atopic allergy. * HIV serology positivity. * Active Hepatitis B or C infection as evidenced by quantitative viral PCR assay. * Uncontrolled sepsis * Pregnant / nursing female. * Ongoing prednisolone \> 1mg/kg daily or equivalent. * Chemotherapy immunotherapy in the recent 4 weeks such as allogeneic cellular therapy weeks, anti-GVHD therapy.
Where it's running
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UKM Medical Centre
Bandar Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: S Fadilah Abdul Wahid, MD, DrIntMed, PhD
- Email: sfadilah@ppukm.ukm.edu.my
- Phone: +60391456450
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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.