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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
104 weeks
Total Duration
Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of CAR-2019-T cells expanded with Interleukin-7 and Interleukin-15 IL-7IL-15 in adults with relapsed or refractory B cell malignancies, including various types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia CLL, and central nervous system CNS lymphoma. This Phase 12 study also examines how flexible manufacturing of these CAR-T cells affects treatment feasibility and outcomes. The trial includes several groups to test different manufacturing processes and patient populations. Participants receive a fixed dose of 2.5 million CAR-2019-T cells per kilogram of body weight, expanded with IL-7IL-15. The study has multiple arms, including flexible manufacturing with 8- or 12-day production times, a fixed 12-day manufacturing process, and a group with cryopreserved CAR-T cells before infusion. Separate groups also focus on CLL and CNS lymphoma patients. The Phase 2 portion measures the complete response rate at three months in mantle cell lymphoma MCL patients. During the study, patients undergo detailed assessments including brain MRI and lumbar puncture when needed, disease measurement through scans or biopsies, and blood tests to monitor safety and treatment effects. Researchers track adverse events within the first 28 days after infusion as a primary outcome. Participants are monitored for safety, treatment response, and long-term follow-up. The total study duration and specific procedures depend on the study arm and patient condition.
CONDITIONS
CAR-20/19-T Cells in Patients With Relapsed Refractory B Cell Malignancies
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This table compares participation in this trial with other options available for this condition. The information is drawn from published research and the trial’s study details and is provided for educational purposes only.
| Factors | Bispecific CAR-20/19-T Cells (Investigational, Single-Arm Trial) | CD19 CAR-T Cells (Standard of Care) |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | An investigational therapy using autologous T cells engineered to express a chimeric antigen receptor that targets both CD19 and CD20, designed to treat relapsed or refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma and related malignancies after multiple prior treatments, including those who have relapsed after transplant or other CAR-T therapies. | Commercially available autologous CAR-T cell therapy constructs targeting CD19 only, used as a standard approach for relapsed or refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma after failure of multiple previous lines of therapy. |
| Role in trial | All eligible participants received bispecific CAR-20/19-T cells. No randomized or direct control arm was used. | CD19 CAR-T cells are routinely used outside the trial as the clinical standard for similar patients who have failed or are ineligible for other therapies. |
| Primary use | Intended to treat resistant or relapsed B-cell lymphomas among adults who have failed previous therapies and are ineligible for or have relapsed after transplant, including prior CAR-T therapy (limited number per cohort). | Used to treat relapsed or refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma and mantle cell lymphoma after two or more previous therapies, according to current guideline recommendations. |
| How it is given or performed | Autologous T cells are harvested and genetically modified to express both CD19 and CD20 chimeric antigen receptors, manufactured over 8 or 12 days, then infused at a fixed dose following lymphodepleting chemotherapy. Both fresh and cryopreserved products are explored by cohort. | Autologous T cells are collected, engineered to express a CAR targeting CD19, expanded, and infused following lymphodepleting chemotherapy. Only CD19 targeting is used in current commercial products. |
| Evidence status | Efficacy and safety results of the bispecific CAR-20/19-T product are being investigated; results for this specific trial cohort are not yet established in the registry. | Established as effective in multicenter studies, with durable remissions in a subset of relapsed/refractory B-cell lymphoma patients; long-term outcomes and risks remain under study. |
| Important limitations | Evidence for bispecific CAR-20/19-T therapy is currently limited to interim or early-phase clinical research; optimal patient selection, long-term durability, and risk profile are still unknown. The study is single-arm, limiting direct attributions. | Response durability varies, and relapse or complications such as cytopenia and neurotoxicity occur. Real-world effectiveness may differ by product, center, and eligibility. Not all patients qualify for or respond to commercial CD19 CAR-T therapy. |
Disclaimer: This comparison is created with the help of artificial intelligence(AI) and may contain errors or missing information. It is not medical advice and does not mean one option is better or safer than another. Clinical trials are still being studied, and joining a trial is your choice. Please consult your healthcare professional before making any decisions.
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Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 8 to 12 days or fixed 12 days depending on manufacturing process
Participants undergo cell collection and manufacturing of CAR-20/19-T cells with either 8/12-day flexible or fixed 12-day processes, including cryopreservation for some cohorts.
1 visit for apheresis and manufacturing process
Duration - Single infusion visit followed by monitoring for 28 days post infusion
Participants receive a fixed dose of 2.5 x 10^6 CAR-20/19-T cells/kg expanded with IL-7/IL-15 to treat relapsed or refractory B-cell malignancies.
1 infusion visit plus weekly visits for up to 4 weeks
Duration - Up to 3 months or longer as determined by study
Participants are monitored for safety and efficacy outcomes after CAR-T cell infusion including assessment of adverse events.
Weekly visits for up to 12 weeks
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Model
SEQUENTIAL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
6
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