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Bi-specific T-cell Engager (BiTE)

Blinatumomab for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Phase 4
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by Amgen
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Hemoglobin level greater than or equal to 90 g/L (transfusion permitted)
B-cell precursor (BCP) acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) with minimal/measurable residual disease defined as hematologic complete remission (CR) with less than 5% bone marrow blasts and meets clinical eligibility criteria to receive blinatumomab as outlined below.
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 6 months
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is testing if a drug called blinatumomab is safe and effective for people with a certain type of leukemia.

Who is the study for?
Adults over 18 with B-precursor Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and minimal residual disease can join. They must have certain blood cell counts, normal liver/kidney function, be in good physical condition (ECOG PS of 0 or 1), not pregnant, able to wear health monitoring devices, and have a caregiver. Exclusions include CNS disorders, autoimmune diseases with CNS involvement, recent chemotherapy, other malignancies within the past two years (with exceptions), active infections or graft versus host disease.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial is testing the safety of outpatient Blinatumomab treatment for leukemia patients with minimal residual disease. It involves wearing a Current Wearable Health Monitoring System to track patient's health status during treatment.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Blinatumomab may cause side effects like allergic reactions to its components, nerve problems that could affect coordination and speech (neurotoxicity), infusion-related reactions such as fever or chills, fatigue, headaches and digestive issues.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check β€œYes” for the criteria below
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My hemoglobin level is at least 90 g/L, transfusions are okay.
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I have B-cell ALL in remission with less than 5% bone marrow blasts and can receive blinatumomab.
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I am fully active or can carry out light work.
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I am 18 years old or older.
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I have a caregiver at home 24/7 who can drive.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 6 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 6 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Cycle 1: Incidence of any adverse events requiring hospitalization
Cycle 1: Incidence of grade 3 and/or 4 adverse events of special interest
Cycle 2: Incidence of any adverse events requiring hospitalization
+1 more
Secondary outcome measures
Change from baseline in European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) QLQ-C30
Incidence of Adverse events of Special interest
Incidence of treatment emergent Adverse events
+7 more

Side effects data

From 2022 Phase 3 trial β€’ 111 Patients β€’ NCT02393859
80%
Pyrexia
43%
Nausea
37%
Headache
31%
Vomiting
24%
Anaemia
22%
Diarrhoea
20%
Stomatitis
17%
Mucosal inflammation
13%
Rash
13%
Abdominal pain
13%
Platelet count decreased
13%
Hypertension
11%
Pruritus
11%
Erythema
11%
Hypokalaemia
11%
Hypogammaglobulinaemia
11%
Hypotension
9%
Neutropenia
9%
Tremor
9%
Epistaxis
9%
Constipation
9%
Neutrophil count decreased
7%
Agitation
7%
White blood cell count decreased
7%
Immunodeficiency
7%
Hypervolaemia
7%
Alanine aminotransferase increased
7%
Anal inflammation
7%
Cough
7%
Thrombocytopenia
7%
Abdominal pain upper
7%
Petechiae
7%
Fluid overload
6%
Decreased appetite
6%
Fatigue
6%
Rash maculo-papular
6%
Paronychia
6%
Back pain
6%
Nasopharyngitis
6%
Febrile neutropenia
6%
Urticaria
4%
Fluid balance positive
4%
Seizure
4%
Oropharyngeal pain
4%
Aplasia
4%
Pain in extremity
4%
Neurological symptom
4%
Aspartate aminotransferase increased
2%
Haematoma
2%
Herpes virus infection
2%
Complication associated with device
2%
Engraftment syndrome
2%
Perineal cellulitis
2%
Klebsiella infection
2%
Nervous system disorder
2%
Catheter placement
2%
Oral pain
2%
Accidental overdose
2%
Neurological examination abnormal
2%
Blood immunoglobulin G decreased
2%
Antithrombin III decreased
2%
Laryngotracheitis obstructive
2%
Pain
2%
Hypertransaminasaemia
2%
Rhinitis
2%
Body temperature increased
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Blinatumomab
HC3 Chemotherapy

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: BlinatumomabExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Blinatumomab
2014
Completed Phase 3
~1210

Find a Location

Who is running the clinical trial?

AmgenLead Sponsor
1,371 Previous Clinical Trials
1,378,061 Total Patients Enrolled
MDStudy DirectorAmgen
914 Previous Clinical Trials
924,534 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Blinatumomab (Bi-specific T-cell Engager (BiTE)) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04506086 β€” Phase 4
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Research Study Groups: Blinatumomab
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Clinical Trial 2023: Blinatumomab Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04506086 β€” Phase 4
Blinatumomab (Bi-specific T-cell Engager (BiTE)) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04506086 β€” Phase 4

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Are any participants in this research older than 25 years old?

"The lower age limit for this particular clinical trial is 18 years old, while the maximum age is 99."

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What are the most recent findings from research on Blinatumomab?

"Blinatumomab was first trialled in 2011 at M D Anderson Cancer Center. In the decade since, there have been 46 live studies and 15 completed trials. Many of these studies are based out of Park Ridge, Illinois."

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Are clinical trials for this medication prominent in Canada?

"To be clear, there are 9 sites running this trial currently. They are in Park Ridge, Omaha, Orange, and 6 other cities. It would be beneficial to choose the location that is closest to you to reduce travel time if you end up participating."

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Who does this trial target as participants?

"This study is seeking 45 individuals with leukemia, lymphocytic, acute, L1 aged 18 and 99. Most importantly, candidates must meet the following criteria:-Subject has provided informed consent prior to initiation of any study-specific activities/procedures OR subject's legally acceptable representative has provided informed consent prior to any study-specific activities/procedures being initiated when the subject has any kind of condition that, in the opinion of the Investigator, may compromise the ability of the subject to give written informed consent-Less than 5% bone marrow blasts-Platelets greater than or equal to"

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~17 spots leftby Dec 2025