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Monoclonal Antibodies
Tocilizumab for Graft-versus-Host Disease Prevention
Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Led By Ioannis Politikos, MD
Research Sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
I. Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML)
IV. Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)/ Myeloproliferative Disorders (MPD) other than myelofibrosis:
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 100 days post treatment
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial is testing whether the addition of the drug tocilizumab to the standard approach for GVHD prevention can reduce the risk of developing GVHD and GVHD-related complications. Tocilizumab works by blocking the effect of Interleukin-6, a protein that is elevated in the blood during periods of inflammation. This could potentially decrease the risk of developing GVHD and GVHD-associated complications.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for people with certain blood cancers or disorders who haven't had recent immunosuppressive chemo, stem cell transplants within specific time frames, or high-dose radiation. They need to be in good health otherwise, not pregnant or breastfeeding, and able to follow the study plan.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial tests if Tocilizumab can make cord blood transplants safer by lowering the risk of Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD). It's given alongside standard GVHD prevention treatments like Mycophenolate Mofetil and Cyclosporine.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Tocilizumab might cause allergic reactions, liver issues, lowered immune response making infections more likely, and changes in blood test results. Other drugs used may also contribute to side effects such as kidney damage and mouth sores.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I have acute myelogenous leukemia.
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My condition is MDS/MPD, but not myelofibrosis.
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My blood disorder has genetic markers indicating a high risk of turning into acute leukemia.
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My cancer remains after treatment.
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I have AML and chose a stem cell transplant over chemotherapy.
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My cancer has high-risk genetic changes.
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My aggressive cancer type is in complete remission.
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My condition involves high-risk genetic changes.
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My leukemia was found outside my bone marrow at diagnosis.
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My lymphoma is at high risk of getting worse if not in remission.
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I needed 2 or more treatments to first achieve complete remission.
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My leukemia has returned or didn't respond to treatment, but less than 5% of my cells are abnormal before a transplant.
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I'm sorry, I think you accidentally left out the criterion you wanted me to summarize. Could you please provide it so I can assist you better?
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I am 50 years or older with newly diagnosed acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
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I have been diagnosed with MDS or a myeloproliferative disorder before.
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My leukemia is caused by previous cancer treatments.
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My cord blood unit matches at least half of my HLA markers.
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My AML didn't respond well to initial treatment or has come back, but with less than 10% cancer cells before transplant.
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I have life-threatening low blood cell counts.
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I have an overlap syndrome of MDS/MPN without myelofibrosis.
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My condition is acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).
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My cancer did not fully respond after 4 weeks of initial treatment.
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My Hodgkin's lymphoma hasn't worsened after my last treatment, and I don't have any tumors larger than 5cm.
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My leukemia is of a specific type or has relapsed with certain cell changes.
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My cancer is in its second complete remission.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 100 days post treatment
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~100 days post treatment
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Incidence of grade II-IV aGVHD by day 100 after study treatment
Side effects data
From 2017 Phase 4 trial • 59 Patients • NCT0203447411%
Low ANC
5%
nausea
5%
Inpatient admission
5%
fatigue
5%
agranulocytosis
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Tocilizumab
Placebo
Trial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Adult Participants With High Risk Hematologic MalignanciesExperimental Treatment5 Interventions
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Tocilizumab
2012
Completed Phase 4
~1840
Mycophenolate Mofetil
1997
Completed Phase 4
~2380
Total Body Irradiation
2006
Completed Phase 3
~820
Cyclosporine
1997
Completed Phase 3
~1830
Filgrastim
2000
Completed Phase 3
~3670
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterLead Sponsor
1,933 Previous Clinical Trials
585,576 Total Patients Enrolled
Ioannis Politikos, MDPrincipal InvestigatorMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
1 Previous Clinical Trials
54 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I have acute myelogenous leukemia.My condition is MDS/MPD, but not myelofibrosis.My blood disorder has genetic markers indicating a high risk of turning into acute leukemia.I do not have an active, uncontrolled infection at the time of transplantation.My cancer remains after treatment.I have AML and chose a stem cell transplant over chemotherapy.You cannot handle the chemotherapy treatment that your doctor thinks is best for you.I cannot handle the standard follow-up chemotherapy.My cancer has high-risk genetic changes.I haven't had immunosuppressive chemotherapy in the last 3 months.I have received radiation therapy with a dose of 400cGy or more.I am HIV positive.My aggressive cancer type is in complete remission.I have been diagnosed with myelofibrosis or another cancer that affects my bone marrow severely.I had a stem cell transplant from a donor within the last 2 years.My B cell NHL has progressed for the 2nd time or more, but no tumor is larger than 5 cm.My cancer is in its second complete remission.My cancer is in early remission but at high risk of coming back.My condition was considered intermediate-2 or high risk when diagnosed.My donor and I will be matched using detailed genetic testing to ensure compatibility.My condition involves high-risk genetic changes.I have had two stem cell transplants.My cord blood unit has the required amount of CD34+ cells for my body weight.I am able to give informed consent and follow the treatment and research requirements.My leukemia was found outside my bone marrow at diagnosis.My lymphoma is at high risk of getting worse if not in remission.My health is too poor for this trial.My bone marrow has less than 10% myeloblasts and my ANC is at least 0.2.I am mostly independent and can care for myself.You are pregnant or breastfeeding.I needed 2 or more treatments to first achieve complete remission.My leukemia has returned or didn't respond to treatment, but less than 5% of my cells are abnormal before a transplant.I'm sorry, I think you accidentally left out the criterion you wanted me to summarize. Could you please provide it so I can assist you better?I am 50 years or older with newly diagnosed acute lymphoblastic leukemia.I have been diagnosed with MDS or a myeloproliferative disorder before.My leukemia is caused by previous cancer treatments.My cord blood unit matches at least half of my HLA markers.My AML didn't respond well to initial treatment or has come back, but with less than 10% cancer cells before transplant.I have life-threatening low blood cell counts.My kidneys are functioning well.I have an overlap syndrome of MDS/MPN without myelofibrosis.My condition is acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).There are other factors that put you at high risk, but they are not specifically listed here.My health score for a specific transplant is 7 or lower.My cord blood unit meets the minimum cell count requirement.My cancer did not fully respond after 4 weeks of initial treatment.I haven't had checkpoint inhibitor therapy in the last year.My Hodgkin's lymphoma hasn't worsened after my last treatment, and I don't have any tumors larger than 5cm.My leukemia is of a specific type or has relapsed with certain cell changes.My slow-growing lymphoma or Hodgkin's has worsened after the latest treatment.I had a stem cell transplant using my own cells within the last year.My heart pumps blood well.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Adult Participants With High Risk Hematologic Malignancies
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.
How can I sign up for this research project?
"You may be eligible for this study if you have myelodysplastic-myeloproliferative diseases, and are between 18-65 years old. Currently, the trial is looking to recruit 46 more patients."
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How many test subjects are involved in this experiment?
"This study is not admitting patients at this time. The trial was first posted on 2/7/2018 and was last updated on 3/16/2022. If you are seeking for other studies, there are currently 3365 trials actively searching for participants with myelodysplastic-myeloproliferative diseases and 388 trials for Tocilizumab actively admitting patients."
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What other scientific papers have been published that mention Tocilizumab?
"There are currently 388 separate medical trials underway studying tocilizumab with 68 of them in the critical third stage. Although a majority of these experiments are based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, there are 7150 total locations running these tests."
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How does Tocilizumab compare in safety to other drugs?
"Tocilizumab's safety is based on data from a Phase 2 trial, which means that while there is evidence that it is safe, its efficacy has not yet been determined."
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If someone is under the age of 85, do they still qualify for this experiment?
"According to the screening process for this study, eligible participants must be between 18-65 years old."
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Are we still enrolling people in this research project?
"Unfortunately, this particular trial is not enrolling patients at the moment. It was last updated on March 16th, 2022 and originally posted February 7th, 2018. For interested parties, there are 3365 studies for myelodysplastic-myeloproliferative diseases and 388 trials for Tocilizumab that are actively looking for participants."
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How is Tocilizumab most commonly employed?
"Tocilizumab is a medication that is usually used to treat lupus nephritis. However, it can also be effective for other conditions like bulla, leukemia, myelocytic, acute rejection, and transplant."
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