Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase2; Phase3 Interventional Ages 13 to 65

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

PhasePhase2; Phase3
Study typeInterventional
Ages13 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
Enrollment10 (estimated)
SponsorNational University of Malaysia
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsChemotherapy, immunotherapy, CAR-T
Locations1 site (Bandar Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 19, 2019
Main results expectedJanuary 18, 2027
Study endsMarch 18, 2027
Registry record updatedMay 29, 2025
Trial IDNCT03937544 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

  • UKM Medical Centre
    Bandar Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Recruiting

Study contacts

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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