Active — Not RecruitingPhase 1

Administration of T Lymphocytes for Prevention of Relapse of Lymphomas

United States18 participantsStarted 2016-06-07

Plain-language summary

The body has different ways of fighting infection and disease. No single way seems perfect for fighting cancer. This research study combines two different ways of fighting disease: antibodies and T cells. Antibodies are proteins that protect the body from disease caused by bacteria or toxic substances. Antibodies work by binding those bacteria or substances, which stops them from growing and causing bad effects. T cells, also called T lymphocytes, are special infection-fighting blood cells that can kill other cells, including tumor cells or cells that are infected. Both antibodies and T cells have been used to treat patients with cancers. They both have shown promise, but neither alone has been sufficient to cure most patients. This study is designed to combine both T cells and antibodies to create a more effective treatment. The treatment that is being researched is called autologous T lymphocyte chimeric antigen receptor cells targeted against the CD30 antigen (ATLCAR.CD30) administration. In previous studies, it has been shown that a new gene can be put into T cells that will increase their ability to recognize and kill cancer cells. A gene is a unit of DNA. Genes make up the chemical structure carrying the patient's genetic information that may determine human characteristics (i.e., eye color, height and sex). The new gene that is put in the T cells in this study makes a piece of an antibody called anti-CD30. This antibody floats around in the blood and can detect and stick to cancer cells called lymphoma cells because they have a substance on the outside of the cells called CD30. Anti-CD30 antibodies have been used to treat people with lymphoma, but have not been strong enough to cure most patients. For this study, the anti-CD30 antibody has been changed so that instead of floating free in the blood part of it is now joined to the T cells. Only the part of the antibody that sticks to the lymphoma cells is attached to the T cells instead of the entire antibody. When an antibody is joined to a T cell in this way it is called a chimeric receptor. These CD30 chimeric (combination) receptor-activated T cells seem to kill some of the tumor, but they do not last very long in the body and so their chances of fighting the cancer are unknown. The purpose of this research study is to determine a safe dose of the ATLCAR.CD30 cells that can be given to subjects after undergoing an autologous transplant. This is the first step in determining whether giving ATLCAR.CD30 cells to others with lymphoma in the future will help them. The researchers also want to find out what side effects patients will have after they receive the ATLCAR.CD30 cells post-transplant. This study will also look at other effects of ATLCAR.CD30 cells, including their effect on your cancer and how long they will survive in your body.

Who can participate

Age range

3 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Informed consent explained to, understood by and signed by patient/guardian; patient/guardian given copy of informed consent. * 3 to 17 years of age for pediatric patients, ≥18 years of age for adults; NOTE: children will not be allowed to enroll in a dose cohort until a minimum of 2 adult subjects are enrolled and complete their DLT assessment follow-up at that dose level * Diagnosis of recurrent HL with a treatment plan that will include high dose chemotherapy with/without total body irradiation and autologous cell transplantation * NHL patients with ALK negative CD30+ anaplastic large-cell lymphomas, CD30+ ALCL regardless of ALK status, with chemotherapy-sensitive relapse, CD30+ high-risk DLBCL, CD30+ cutaneous T cell lymphoma, or CD30+ mycosis fungoides who are otherwise eligible for transplant, are eligible for this study * CD30+ disease (result can be pending at the time of cell procurement, but must be confirmed prior to treatment with ATLCAR.CD30 cells); NOTE: CD30 + disease is defined as requiring documentation of CD30 expression by immunohistochemistry based on the institutional hematopathology standard. * Evidence of adequate organ function as defined by: * The following is required prior to procurement (NOTE: labs do not need to be redrawn if they have already been performed as part of SOC pre-transplant work-up; Subject must be eligible to receive ASCT) * Hgb ≥ 8.0g/dL * Bilirubin ≤1.5 times the upper limit of normal (ULN) *…

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Number of Participants With Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Tolerability of Escalating Doses of Autologous Activated T Lymphocytes

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02663297

SponsorUNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-01-15

Results submitted2025-04-02

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