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Monoclonal Antibodies
Pembrolizumab + Blinatumomab for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Phase 1 & 2
Recruiting
Led By Lihua Budde
Research Sponsored by City of Hope Medical Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Serum creatinine =< 1.5 X upper limit of normal or measured or calculated creatinine clearance >= 60 ml/min for subjects with creatinine levels > 1.5 X institutional ULN
Subjects with detectable lymphoblasts in bone marrow or extramedullary disease that is radiographically measurable and amenable to repeat biopsies
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 1 year
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial is testing the side effects and effectiveness of two cancer drugs, pembrolizumab and blinatumomab, in treating patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia that has returned or is resistant to treatment.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for people with acute lymphoblastic leukemia that's come back or didn't respond to treatment. They must have had prior treatments, be relatively healthy and active (ECOG status 0-1), have good heart and lung function, normal kidney and liver tests, not pregnant or breastfeeding, no HIV/HBV/HCV infections, and willing to use contraception.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing the effectiveness of two monoclonal antibodies—pembrolizumab and blinatumomab—in treating recurrent or unresponsive acute lymphoblastic leukemia. It aims to see how these drugs affect tumor growth.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Possible side effects include allergic reactions to the drugs, potential organ inflammation due to immune response changes caused by pembrolizumab and blinatumomab, fatigue from treatment-related stress on the body, as well as increased risk of infection.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
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My kidney function, measured by creatinine levels, is within the normal range.
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My cancer can be seen in my bone marrow or outside of it and can be measured and biopsied again.
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My blood clotting time is normal or slightly above, unless I'm on blood thinners.
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My heart pumps blood well.
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My cancer did not respond to initial treatment or has come back after treatment.
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I stopped all cancer treatments at least 1 week ago or waited for 5 half-lives of the treatment.
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My blood clotting time is normal or slightly above, unless I'm on blood thinners.
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My leukemia is CD19-positive B-cell ALL.
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I am fully active or can carry out light work.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ up to 1 year
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 1 year
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Incidence of toxicity (Phase 1)
Response (Phase 2)
Secondary outcome measures
Allogeneic stem cell transplantation (SCT) realization rate
Duration of remission
Event-free survival
+6 moreSide effects data
From 2024 Phase 2 trial • 57 Patients • NCT0300418321%
Fatigue
13%
Nausea
11%
Back pain
9%
Shortness of Breath
9%
Anemia
9%
Abdominal pain
9%
Diarrhea
7%
Pneumonia
7%
Kidney Injury and/or Infection
7%
Dyspnea
7%
Weight Loss
5%
Malnutrition, Hypercalcemia and Weakness
5%
Pneumothorax
5%
Intractable pain, back pain, hip pain
5%
Activated partial thromboplastin time prolonged
4%
Pleural effusion
4%
Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response
2%
Thrombocytopenia
2%
Respiratory failure
2%
Skin rash
2%
colitis
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Single Arm
Trial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Treatment (pembrolizumab, blinatumomab)Experimental Treatment3 Interventions
Participants receive pembrolizumab IV over 30 minutes on day 15 of course 1 and days 1 and 22 of courses 2 -4, and blinatumomab IV on days 1-28. Treatment repeats every 35-42 days for up to 4 courses in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Blinatumomab
2014
Completed Phase 3
~1210
Pembrolizumab
2017
Completed Phase 2
~2010
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Who is running the clinical trial?
City of Hope Medical CenterLead Sponsor
565 Previous Clinical Trials
1,921,424 Total Patients Enrolled
National Cancer Institute (NCI)NIH
13,654 Previous Clinical Trials
40,933,117 Total Patients Enrolled
Lihua BuddePrincipal InvestigatorCity of Hope Medical Center
1 Previous Clinical Trials
29 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- My kidney function, measured by creatinine levels, is within the normal range.My cancer can be seen in my bone marrow or outside of it and can be measured and biopsied again.My blood clotting time is normal or slightly above, unless I'm on blood thinners.I do not have a severe illness that could affect my safety or how my body processes pembrolizumab.My heart pumps blood well.I have been diagnosed with mature B-cell ALL or lymphoid blast crisis CML.I have a history of cancer that is not related to lymphoid tissue, with exceptions.I have had lung inflammation not caused by an infection.My cancer did not respond to initial treatment or has come back after treatment.I stopped all cancer treatments at least 1 week ago or waited for 5 half-lives of the treatment.I am on maintenance therapy medications.My blood clotting time is normal or slightly above, unless I'm on blood thinners.I have recently undergone chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or radiation.I have recently received a live vaccine.My leukemia is CD19-positive B-cell ALL.I received chemotherapy directly into my spinal canal no more than 7 days before starting pembrolizumab.My side effects from previous cancer treatments are mild or gone.I have stopped taking biologic medications for the required time.I have had a bone marrow transplant from another person.I am fully active or can carry out light work.I have had myelodysplastic syndrome or an organ transplant.I have been treated with specific medications before.I have a liver condition.I have active or symptomatic brain or spinal cord problems.I am on medication for an autoimmune disease.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Treatment (pembrolizumab, blinatumomab)
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What medical conditions can be alleviated via Pembrolizumab administration?
"Pembrolizumab is a reliable therapeutic option for treating unresectable melanoma. Additionally, this medication can be used to treat or manage microsatellite instability high, refractory b-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia and other conditions with an elevated risk of recurrence."
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Is this research endeavor still accepting new participants?
"Affirmative. The clinicaltrials.gov website corroborates that this medical trial is actively searching for participants, with the initial post being made on August 2nd 2019 and its most recent update occurring on May 19th 2022. 36 individuals are expected to be recruited from a single centre."
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Has Pembrolizumab been explored for medical purposes in prior research?
"According to the available data, there are currently 1006 clinical trials concerning Pembrolizumab in action around the globe. Of these studies, 131 are Phase 3 and Houston, Texas holds a significant number of them. Moreover, 38104 sites across the world are studying this medication."
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How many participants are being enrolled in the research protocol?
"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is currently enrolling; it was first published on August 2nd 2019 and the most recent edit happened on May 19th 2022. 36 participants are needed at a single medical centre."
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