Gleevec

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors, Dermatofibrosarcoma, Leukemia + 17 more

Treatment

35 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Gleevec

What is Gleevec

Imatinib

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Imatinib, also known as Gleevec or Glivec, is a medication used to treat cancer. It is a type of small molecule inhibitor that works by blocking certain tyrosine kinase enzymes. Imatinib is most commonly used to treat chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs), and other forms of cancer. It is the first drug of its kind and works differently than other cancer treatments that target rapidly dividing cells.

Gleevec

is the brand name

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Gleevec Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Gleevec

Imatinib

2001

64

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Imatinib, also called Gleevec, is approved by the FDA for 35 uses including Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) and Hypereosinophilic Syndrome .

Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

Hypereosinophilic Syndrome

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors

Leukemia, Myeloid, Accelerated Phase

Hypereosinophilic Syndrome (HES)

FIP1L1-PDGFRα fusion kinase status unknown Chronic eosinophilic leukemia

Myeloproliferative Disorders (MPD)

Accelerated phase chronic myologenic leukemia

Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, Blast Crisis

newly diagnosed, chronic phase Chronic myeloid leukemia

Chronic Eosinophilic Leukemia (CEL)

Metastatic Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)

recurrent Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans

Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma

refractory, chronic phase Chronic myeloid leukemia

metastatic Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans

unresectable Gastrointestinal stromal tumor

cKit mutational status unknown Aggressive systemic mastocytosis

FIP1L1-PDGFRα fusion kinase status unknown Hypereosinophilic syndrome

Systemic Mastocytosis, Aggressive (ASM)

Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma

Blast Phase

Leukemia, Myelogenous, Chronic, BCR-ABL Positive

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors

Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Leukemia

Hypereosinophilic Syndrome

Eosinophilic leukemia

Dermatofibrosarcoma

Dermatofibrosarcoma

Leukemia, Myelogenous, Chronic, BCR-ABL Positive

Mastocytosis, Systemic

Myeloproliferative Disorders

Effectiveness

How Gleevec Affects Patients

Imatinib is a medicine used to treat cancer. It works by blocking a specific type of protein (BCR-ABL) that is often found in cancer cells. This protein helps cancer cells grow, move, and resist death, so blocking it can help stop the spread of cancer. Normal cells have other proteins that can take over if BCR-ABL is blocked, so they are less impacted by imatinib than cancer cells.

How Gleevec works in the body

Imatinib mesylate is a drug that blocks a protein called BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase, which is found in abnormally high levels in cancer cells. This protein is necessary for tumor growth and survival, and Imatinib stops it from working, leading to cell death. Imatinib also blocks other proteins in the body that help regulate cell growth and survival, such as platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) and stem cell factor (SCF). In laboratory tests, Imatinib has been shown to stop the growth of certain cancer cells and cause them to die.

When to interrupt dosage

The measure of Gleevec is contingent upon the diagnosed affliction, including Metastatic Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Hypereosinophilic Syndrome (HES) and Desmoid Tumors. The dosage fluctuates in line with the technique of administration noted in the table below.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Dermatofibrosarcoma

, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution

Leukemia, Myelogenous, Chronic, BCR-ABL Positive

, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution

Leukemia, Myeloid, Accelerated Phase

, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution

Eosinophilic leukemia

, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors

, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution

Myeloproliferative Disorders

, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution

Myelodysplastic Syndrome

, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution

Blast Phase

, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution

Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma

, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution

Chordoma

, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution

Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma

, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution

Hypereosinophilic Syndrome

, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution

Leukemia

, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors

, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors

, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution

Dermatofibrosarcoma

, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution

Hypereosinophilic Syndrome

, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution

Leukemia, Myelogenous, Chronic, BCR-ABL Positive

, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution

Mastocytosis, Systemic

, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution

Metastatic Melanoma

, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution

Warnings

Gleevec Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Gleevec.

Common Gleevec Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

2-Methoxyethanol

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Imatinib is combined with 2-Methoxyethanol.

9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Imatinib is combined with 9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A.

Abetimus

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Imatinib is combined with Abetimus.

Acteoside

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Imatinib is combined with Acteoside.

Aldosterone

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Imatinib is combined with Aldosterone.

Gleevec Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Taking Voltaren can lead to side effects such as swelling, nausea, vomiting, muscle cramps, pain, diarrhea, rash, fatigue, and abdominal pain. In animal studies, long-term use of Voltaren has been linked to liver, kidney, and heart damage, as well as a weakened immune system and an increased risk of infection. Additionally, studies in rats have found that taking Voltaren may reduce the lifespan of males at high doses and both males and females at lower doses. In terms of fertility, male rats who were given Voltaren had decreased testicular and epididymal weights and reduced numbers of motile sperm,

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Gleevec Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Gleevec?

At present, 290 active studies are being conducted to assess the potential of Gleevec to treat Metastatic Melanoma, unresectable Gastrointestinal stromal tumor and Systemic Mastocytosis.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma

22 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Phase 1

Myelodysplastic Syndrome

132 Actively Recruiting

Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 4

Mastocytosis, Systemic

0 Actively Recruiting

Chordoma

0 Actively Recruiting

Leukemia

0 Actively Recruiting

Leukemia, Myeloid, Accelerated Phase

0 Actively Recruiting

Blast Phase

0 Actively Recruiting

Leukemia, Myelogenous, Chronic, BCR-ABL Positive

0 Actively Recruiting

Myeloproliferative Disorders

2 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 2

Leukemia, Myelogenous, Chronic, BCR-ABL Positive

0 Actively Recruiting

Metastatic Melanoma

0 Actively Recruiting

Dermatofibrosarcoma

5 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Phase 1

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors

3 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Phase 1

Eosinophilic leukemia

0 Actively Recruiting

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors

0 Actively Recruiting

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors

0 Actively Recruiting

Hypereosinophilic Syndrome

0 Actively Recruiting

Dermatofibrosarcoma

0 Actively Recruiting

Hypereosinophilic Syndrome

0 Actively Recruiting

Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma

0 Actively Recruiting

Gleevec Reviews: What are patients saying about Gleevec?

5

Patient Review

12/17/2015

Gleevec for Stromal Tumor of Stomach or Intestines

I've been on Gleevec for four years now. I had a fifteen-centimeter GIST removed, and the drug stopped the growth and killed fifty percent of the cancer cells. Now I'm three and a half years cancer free. The side effects are manageable; mainly abdominal bloating.

5

Patient Review

5/14/2016

Gleevec for Stromal Tumor of Stomach or Intestines

I've only been taking Gleevec for a short while, but it's working great so far. I'm on 400mg per day as a preventative measure against my 9.5cm GIST tumor recurring. The main side effects I've experienced are nausea, fatigue, blurry vision, and muscle/joint pain.

5

Patient Review

10/3/2013

Gleevec for Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia in the Blast Crisis Phase

I've been taking Gleevec for over 17 years now, and it's been a life-saving medication for me. It went into remission early on, and overall I'm very pleased with the results. If I didn't have insurance, the medication would cost $9100 per month—which is absolutely crazy. Thankfully, there are organizations like PSI that help with co-pays. The side effects of the medication can be bothersome—like diarrhea, nausea, and fatigue—but at 69 years old I am grateful for life and for Gleevec. Bone pain, leg cramps, and feet cramps

5

Patient Review

11/1/2013

Gleevec for Chronic Phase Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

I went from having a 100% chance of chronic myeloid leukemia to only a 0.1% in 30 months. The 400mg daily dosage really worked for me, though the side effects were tough to manage at times.

5

Patient Review

7/14/2013

Gleevec for Type of Leukemia - Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia

I experience some side effects from Gleevec, but they are manageable. The drug is otherwise working as intended.

5

Patient Review

8/24/2016

Gleevec for Stromal Tumor of Stomach or Intestines

This drug has, quite literally, been a life-saver. I was able to get back on 400mg after the tumors returned and it's helped shrink them down again. The only downside is that it's pretty expensive; other than that, I couldn't be more grateful.

5

Patient Review

4/28/2022

Gleevec for Chronic Phase Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

Though Gleevec is effectively treating my CML, the side effects are quite difficult to manage. I often experience debilitating fatigue, muscle and bone pain, trouble sleeping, brain fog, confusion, and feelings of weakness. It's tough managing all of this by myself but I remain hopeful. If you're taking this drug, I wish you the best of luck.

5

Patient Review

3/20/2016

Gleevec for Chronic Phase Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

I had some mild stomach issues when I first started taking this medication, but it was generally effective. Over time, my body adjusted to the medicine and I stopped having problems.

4.7

Patient Review

11/26/2013

Gleevec for Stromal Tumor of Stomach or Intestines

In 2009, I was diagnosed with a gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) that had spread to various organs. I underwent surgery and started treatment with the drug Gleevec. The side effects were harsh, but I'm grateful to say that four years later, I'm doing much better.

4.3

Patient Review

3/19/2014

Gleevec for Chronic Phase Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

I've been taking gleevec for six years and it's been great, but this year I've developed some serious side effects like blurred vision, bacterial pneumonia, and blood clots in my lungs. I'm just praying that these go away soon.

4

Patient Review

12/12/2021

Gleevec for Stromal Tumor of Stomach or Intestines

I had a whipple procedure in 2013 and didn't start taking medication until 2020 when we found a large tumor on my liver. I started taking Gleevec, which worked very soon. The bulging tumor reduced quickly, but I have been told that I will need to take the medication for the rest of my life.

4

Patient Review

2/27/2017

Gleevec for Chronic Phase Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

Sprycel worked well for me for 16 months, but then I experienced effusion in my heart and lungs. So, my doctor switched me to Gleevec. Six weeks in, I started experiencing a rash, stained teeth, dry eye, and chronic conjunctivitis. It's too soon to tell how effective this new drug is going to be; I'm due for a BAL (bronchoalveolar lavage) next month.

3.7

Patient Review

1/29/2018

Gleevec for Chronic Phase Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

The side effects I experience from Gleevec are joint pain, severe leg cramps, and anxiety.

3.7

Patient Review

5/9/2013

Gleevec for Philadelphia Chromosome Positive Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia

I have an Epson 9 mutation, so I intake 800mg per day. side effects are notably strong, that is edema, anemia but...are there ways to reduce these side effects?

3

Patient Review

2/1/2013

Gleevec for Philadelphia Chromosome Positive Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

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Patient Q&A Section about gleevec

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is Gleevec and how does it work?

"Gleevec works by slowing or stopping the growth of certain cancer cells by inhibiting specific enzymes in the body called tyrosine kinases. Tyrosine kinase enzymes are involved in many cell functions, including cell signaling (communication), growth, and division."

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What type of cancer does Gleevec target?

"Imatinib (often called "Gleevec" or "Glivec"), a drug that inhibits the activity of a certain enzyme, was hailed as a "miracle drug" when it revolutionized the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in 2001."

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How long can you stay on Gleevec?

"The drug Gleevec has been shown to be effective in treating chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), with 83% of patients taking the drug surviving for 10 years or more. The drug does have some side-effects, including a rash, nausea, and fatigue."

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Is Gleevec a chemotherapy?

"Gleevec is a targeted treatment that inhibits the tyrosine kinase made by the BCR-ABL1 gene in leukemia cells, which slows or stops the bone marrow from making abnormal white blood cells."

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What kind of drug is Gleevec?

"Gleevec is a targeted therapy that inhibits signal transduction by protein-tyrosine kinase."

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Clinical Trials for Gleevec

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In-Home Treatment for Cancer

18+
All Sexes
Jacksonville, FL

This phase II trial studies whether providing cancer treatment in the home is preferred over the traditional clinic setting and if it improves treatment satisfaction in cancer patients living in the Florida Panhandle and surrounding areas. Typically, drug-related cancer care is provided at a medical center which causes patients to have to spend considerable time away from their family, friends, and familiar surroundings. This may add to the physical, emotional, social, and financial burden for patients and their families during this difficult time in their lives. The Cancer Connected Access and Remote Expertise (CARE) Beyond Walls (CCBW) program uses a specialized care team trained to provide cancer treatment in the patient's home setting. It is designed to support remote connection between the home health team and providers and Mayo clinic. This may be preferred over the traditional clinic setting which may improve treatment satisfaction in cancer patients living in the Florida Panhandle and surrounding areas.

Phase 2
Recruiting

Mayo Clinic in Florida

Roxana S. Dronca, MD

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DLI-X for Leukemia

Any Age
All Sexes
Tucson, AZ

The primary objective of this proposal is to conduct the first-in-human randomized clinical trial evaluating prophylactic DLI-X (pro-DLI-X) for relapse prevention following matched sibling donor (MSD) or haploidentical (haplo) hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) in patients with hematologic malignancies. Additionally, the study aims to assess the safety and efficacy of therapeutic DLI-X (t-DLI-X) compared to t-DLI alone in patients with minimal residual disease (MRD+) or overt relapse post-alloHCT. For patients with CD19-positive lymphoid malignancies, the study will incorporate blinatumomab, while those with myeloid or CD19-negative lymphoid malignancies will receive t-DLI-X or t-DLI alone. We hypothesize that both pro-DLI-X and t-DLI-X, with or without blinatumomab, will demonstrate safety and superior efficacy by enhancing graft-versus-leukemia (GvL) effects mediated by natural killer (NK) cells, γδ T cells, and CD8+ T cells, while maintaining manageable and treatment-responsive graft-versus-host disease (GvHD).

Phase 1
Waitlist Available

The University of Arizona Cancer Center

Emmanuel Katsanis, MD

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Fludarabine + Cytarabine + Idarubicin + Venetoclax for Acute Myeloid Leukemia

18 - 65
All Sexes
Portland, OR

This phase II trial compares induction and consolidation therapy with fludarabine, cytarabine, idarubicin, and venetoclax to cytarabine and daunorubicin induction and cytarabine consolidation for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Patients with AML often receive induction and consolidation therapy. Induction therapy is given first to get the patient's AML under control (remission). Consolidation therapy is given after the cancer has disappeared following the initial therapy. Consolidation therapy is used to kill any cancer cells that may be left in the body. Chemotherapy drugs, such as fludarabine, cytarabine, idarubicin, and daunorubicin, work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. Venetoclax is in a class of medications called B-cell lymphoma-2 (BCL-2) inhibitors. It may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking Bcl-2, a protein needed for cancer cell survival. Giving fludarabine, cytarabine, idarubicin, and venetoclax for induction and consolidation therapy may be more effective in treating AML.

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute

Curtis A Lachowiez

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TriCAR19.20.22 T Cells for Blood Cancers

18+
All Sexes
Columbus, OH

This phase I trial tests the safety, side effects and best dose of anti-CD19/20/22 chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells (TriCAR19.20.22 T cells) and how well they work in treating patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) that has come back after a period of improvement (relapsed) or that has not responded to previous treatment (refractory). CAR T-cell therapy is a type of treatment in which a patient's T cells (a type of immune system cell) are changed in the laboratory so they will attack cancer cells. T cells are taken from a patient's blood. Then the gene for a special receptor that binds to a certain protein, such as CD19, CD20 and CD22, on the patient's cancer cells is added to the T cells in the laboratory. The special receptor is called a CAR. Large numbers of the CAR T cells are grown in the laboratory and given to the patient by infusion for treatment of certain cancers. Giving TriCAR19.20.22 T cells may be safe, tolerable, and/or effective in treating patients with relapsed or refractory non-Hodgkin lymphoma, ALL and CLL.

Phase 1
Recruiting

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Sumithira Vasu, MD

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Combination Therapy for Acute Myeloid Leukemia

18+
All Sexes
Seattle, WA

This phase II trial tests the safety, side effects, and how well combination chemotherapy with fludarabine, high-dose cytarabine, granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF), and idarubicin (FLAG-Ida) followed immediately by reduced-intensity total body radiation therapy, called total body irradiation (TBI), and donor hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) works in treating adults age 60 and older with newly diagnosed adverse-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or other high-grade myeloid cancer. Despite advances in supportive care and the approval of more than 10 new drugs since 2017, the outcomes of older adults with adverse-risk acute myeloid leukemia and other high-grade myeloid cancers remains poor. Most patients are expected to die from their cancer or the consequences of treatment-related side effects. Donor HCT is a very important part of any curative-cancer treatment for these patients. However, while accepted as standard care for decades, this treatment exposes patients to long periods of drug-induced low blood cell counts and the problems associated with low blood counts, like infections and bleeding, which are associated with significant risk of chronic side effects and death. This study will use a different approach to the upfront curative-cancer treatment of older adults with an adverse-risk AML or other high-grade myeloid cancer. This study will use intense chemotherapy followed a few days later by lower-dose TBI and donor HCT. Chemotherapy drugs, such as idarubicin, fludarabine, high-dose cytarabine work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. G-CSF helps the bone marrow make more white blood cells in patients with low white blood cell count due to cancer treatment. This approach allows effective treatment of cancer cells and overall reduction of the period of low blood cells counts. This decreases the risk for problems associated with low blood counts, such as infection and chronic side effects. Decreasing these are important for older adults who undergo HCT. This treatment strategy may improve treatment outcomes by allowing more patients to successfully undergo donor HCT and reduce the risk of low blood cell counts and the problems associated with low blood counts. Giving chemotherapy followed immediately by reduced-intensity TBI and donor HCT may be safe, tolerable and/or effective in treating adults age 60 and older with newly diagnosed adverse-risk AML or other high-grade myeloid cancer.

Phase 2
Recruiting

Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium

Filippo Milano, MD, PhD

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CMV-MVA Triplex Vaccine for Cancer

18 - 75
All Sexes
Duarte, CA

This phase Ib trial tests the safety, side effects, and how well cytomegalovirus (CMV)-modified vaccinia Ankara (MVA) Triplex vaccine works in enhancing CMV-specific immunity and preventing CMV viremia in patients undergoing haploidentical hematopoietic stem cell transplant. Haploidentical stem cell transplantation (haploHCT) has advanced to become the predominant procedure for patients lacking a matched donor. Compared to matched related donor transplants, the rate of significant CMV infection is higher in patients undergoing a haploHCT. Significant CMV infection is associated with an increased risk of complications and death. Vaccination is the main preventative approach to limit complications and death in immunocompromised patients at high risk of post-stem cell transplant infections. CMV-MVA Triplex vaccine, is a CMV vaccine based on the attenuated poxvirus, modified vaccinia Ankara (MVA), developed to enhance CMV-specific immunity in both healthy stem cell transplant donors and stem cell transplant patients to prevent significant CMV infection post-stem cell transplant. Giving CMV-MVA triplex vaccine may be safe, tolerable and/or effective in enhancing cytomegalovirus (CMV)-specific immunity and preventing CMV viremia in patients undergoing a haploHCT.

Phase 1
Waitlist Available

City of Hope Medical Center (+2 Sites)

Ryotaro Nakamura

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EPI-321 for Muscular Dystrophy

18 - 75
All Sexes
Atlanta, GA

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn how safe and tolerable EPI-321 is and whether there may be early signs it is working in male or female adult (18 to 75 years) participants with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) Type 1 condition. The main questions it aims to answer are: How safe is EPI-321 and how well can people handle it over time? How does EPI-321 interact with its target and does it show early signs of working? Participants will receive a single dose of EPI-321 through a vein while being closely watched in a hospital and visit the clinic regularly for tests and checkups for about 5 years after getting EPI-321.

Phase 1 & 2
Recruiting

Rare Disease Research (+3 Sites)

Epicrispr Biotechnologies, Inc.

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Cyclophosphamide-Based Prophylaxis for Leukemia

18 - 66
All Sexes
Houston, TX

The purpose of this clinical trial is to compare drug combinations to learn which drugs work best to prevent graft-versus-host-disease (GVHD) in people who have received a stem cell transplant. The source of stem cells is from someone who is not related and has a different blood cell type than the study participant. The researchers will compare the new drug combination to a standard drug combination. They will also learn about the safety of each drug combination. Participants will: * Receive the standard or new drug combination after transplant * Visit the doctor's office for check-ups and tests after transplant that are routine for most transplant patients * Take surveys about physical and emotional well-being * Give blood and stool samples.

Phase 2
Recruiting

MD Anderson (+2 Sites)

Incyte Corporation

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CAR T Cell Therapy for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

< 65
All Sexes
Memphis, TN

CAR19PK is a research study evaluating the use of lymphodepleting chemotherapy and chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy, a type of cellular therapy, for the treatment of refractory and/or relapsed leukemia. For this type of therapy, peripheral (circulating) immune cells are collected and then modified so that they can recognize an antigen, which is a particle present on the surface of a cancer cell. The CD19-CAR T cell product will be manufactured at the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) facility. The main purpose of this study is to determine: * Evaluate different doses of fludarabine prior CAR T cell infusion * How your body processes fludarabine and cyclophosphamide, * How long the CAR T cells last in the body, * Whether or not treatment with this therapy is effective in treating people with refractory or relapsed leukemia, and * The side effects of this therapy.

Phase 2
Recruiting

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Aimee Talleur, MD

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