Siltuximab for CRS and ICANS Related to CAR-T Therapy
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial requires a washout period (time without taking certain medications) for some therapies before starting CAR T-cell infusion. Systemic therapy must be stopped 2 weeks before, radiation therapy 1 week before, and corticosteroids 5 days before the infusion. If you are on these treatments, you may need to stop them temporarily.
Is siltuximab safe for treating CRS and ICANS related to CAR-T therapy?
Siltuximab, an IL-6 inhibitor, has been used in some cases to treat cytokine release syndrome (CRS) and immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS) related to CAR-T therapy. While reports on its use are limited, it has been administered alongside other treatments like high-dose steroids and anakinra in patients with severe cases, suggesting it is considered safe enough for use in these contexts.12345
How is the drug siltuximab different from other treatments for CRS and ICANS related to CAR-T therapy?
What is the purpose of this trial?
This study will evaluate the use of siltuximab to decrease the severity of cytokine release syndrome (CRS) and immune effector cell-associated neurological syndrome (ICANS) in patients who will receive chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy for the treatment of hematological malignancies.
Research Team
Mayur Narkhede, MD
Principal Investigator
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for patients with certain blood cancers who are getting CAR-T cell therapy and can handle a washout period before treatment. They must have good liver, kidney, and blood function, not be pregnant or HIV positive, and agree to use effective contraception.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive CAR T-cell therapy and are monitored for CRS and ICANS. Siltuximab is administered upon development of these syndromes.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for resolution of CRS and ICANS, and for adverse events from Siltuximab.
Long-term follow-up
Participants are monitored for response to CAR T-cell therapy and overall outcomes.
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Siltuximab
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Lead Sponsor