Study on Brexucabtagene Autoleucel for Adults with Relapsed/Refractory Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia Using a Drug Combination

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What is this study about?

This clinical trial is focused on studying a rare type of blood cancer called Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia (WM), which is a condition where the body produces too many abnormal white blood cells. The study is testing a treatment called brexucabtagene autoleucel, also known by its code name KTE-X19. This treatment involves using a patient’s own immune cells, which are modified in a lab to better fight cancer cells. The purpose of the study is to evaluate how effective this treatment is in patients with WM.

Participants in the study will receive the treatment through an intravenous infusion, which means it is given directly into the bloodstream. The study will also involve other medications, including ibrutinib, a drug that helps block certain proteins that cancer cells need to grow, and cyclophosphamide, a type of chemotherapy. Additionally, supportive medications like mesna to protect the bladder, methylprednisolone and dexamethasone as corticosteroids to reduce inflammation, and fludarabine, another chemotherapy drug, may be used. Some participants may receive a placebo instead of certain medications to compare the effects.

The study will take place over several months, with regular check-ups to monitor the participants’ health and the effectiveness of the treatment. The goal is to see how well the treatment works in reducing the cancer and improving the patients’ condition. Participants will be closely monitored by healthcare professionals throughout the study to ensure their safety and well-being.

1 initial assessment

Upon joining the study, an initial assessment is conducted to confirm eligibility. This includes a review of medical history and current health status.

Blood tests and other diagnostic procedures may be performed to ensure all criteria are met for participation.

2 leukapheresis

Leukapheresis is a procedure where blood is drawn to collect white blood cells. This is necessary for the preparation of the treatment.

During this process, blood is taken from a vein, processed through a machine to separate the white blood cells, and the remaining blood is returned to the body.

3 lymphodepletion

Before receiving the main treatment, a short course of chemotherapy is administered to prepare the body. This is known as lymphodepletion.

Medications used include cyclophosphamide and fludarabine, given through an intravenous infusion over a few days.

4 brexucabtagene autoleucel infusion

The main treatment involves an infusion of brexucabtagene autoleucel, a type of therapy designed to target specific cancer cells.

This is administered as an intravenous infusion, and the patient is monitored closely during and after the procedure.

5 post-infusion monitoring

After the infusion, regular monitoring is conducted to assess the response to treatment and manage any side effects.

Follow-up visits may include physical exams, blood tests, and imaging studies to evaluate the effectiveness of the therapy.

6 long-term follow-up

Long-term follow-up is essential to track the patient’s health and the lasting effects of the treatment.

This phase involves periodic check-ups and assessments over several months or years, as specified by the study protocol.

Who Can Join the Study?

  • Must be a male or female who is 18 years of age or older.
  • Must have a measurable disease, which means having a certain level of a protein called IgM in the blood that is more than twice the normal limit.
  • Must meet specific requirements about the time between stopping certain treatments and starting the study, except for a drug called ibrutinib, which can be continued until shortly before starting the study treatment.
  • Any side effects from previous treatments must be stable and mild (Grade 1 or lower).
  • Must have an ECOG performance status of 0 or 1, which means being fully active or having some symptoms but still able to carry out light work.
  • Must have adequate blood and organ function.
  • If able to have children and engaging in heterosexual intercourse, must agree to use specified methods of contraception.
  • Must have a confirmed diagnosis of Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia (WM) according to specific guidelines.
  • Must have relapsed or refractory disease, meaning the disease has returned or not responded after at least two different treatments.
  • Previous treatments must have included a BTK inhibitor, and either chemotherapy or a proteasome inhibitor must have been tried, with the disease either progressing or not responding.
  • Must require treatment as defined by specific recommendations for WM.

Who Cannot Join the Study?

  • Patients who have a different type of cancer than the one being studied.
  • Patients who have had a severe allergic reaction to similar treatments in the past.
  • Patients who are currently pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Patients who have an active infection that requires treatment.
  • Patients who have a serious heart condition.
  • Patients who have uncontrolled high blood pressure.
  • Patients who have a history of another serious illness that could interfere with the study.
  • Patients who are currently participating in another clinical trial.
  • Patients who have received certain treatments recently that could affect the study results.
  • Patients who are unable to follow the study procedures for any reason.

Where you can join this trial?

Verified and Recommended Sites

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Verified Sites

Site Name City Country Status
Medical University Of Vienna Vienna Austria
Hospital Universitario De Salamanca Salamanca Spain
Universitaetsklinikum Heidelberg AöR Heidelberg Germany
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire De Lille Lille France
Oncopole Claudius Regaud Toulouse France

Other Sites

Site Name City Country Status
ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda Milan Italy
Region Skane Skanes Universitetssjukhus Lund Sweden
Hopitaux Universitaires Pitie Salpetriere Paris France
Virgen del Rocío University Hospital Sevilla Spain
Fundacio De Recerca Clinic Barcelona-Institut D’Investigacions Biomediques August Pi I Sunyer Barcelona Spain
Institut fuer Klinische Transfusionsmedizin und Immungenetik Ulm gGmbH Ulm Germany
Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud Pierre Benite France
Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Maranon Madrid Spain
Hospital Santa Maria Della Misericordia Perugia Italy
Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Besta Milan Italy
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Trial status

Country Status Recruitment Start
Austria Austria
Not recruiting
01.03.2023
France France
Not recruiting
01.03.2023
Germany Germany
Not recruiting
01.03.2023
Italy Italy
Not recruiting
01.03.2023
Spain Spain
Not recruiting
01.03.2023
Sweden Sweden
Not recruiting
01.03.2023
The Netherlands The Netherlands
Not recruiting
01.03.2023

Trial locations

Brexucabtagene Autoleucel is a type of therapy that uses your own immune cells to fight cancer. In this treatment, some of your white blood cells, called T-cells, are taken from your body and changed in a lab to better recognize and attack cancer cells. After they are modified, these T-cells are put back into your body to help your immune system target and destroy the cancer. This therapy is being tested to see how well it works for people with certain rare types of blood cancer, specifically a condition called Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia, which affects the bone marrow and blood. The goal is to see if this treatment can help reduce the cancer or make it go away completely.

Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia – Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia is a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma characterized by an excess of abnormal white blood cells in the bone marrow. These cells produce large amounts of a protein called monoclonal immunoglobulin M (IgM), which can lead to thickening of the blood. The disease progresses slowly, and symptoms may include fatigue, bleeding, and neurological issues due to the thickened blood. Over time, the accumulation of these abnormal cells can interfere with normal blood cell production, leading to anemia and other blood-related issues. The progression of the disease can vary significantly among individuals, with some experiencing more rapid changes than others.

Trial ID:
2022-501259-10-00
Protocol code:
KT-US-568-0138-A
Trial Phase:
Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II)

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