New treatment option for Autologous Stem Cell Transplant
Official title MT2022-60: Ph 2 Study of Pembro+ BEAM With ASCT for Relapsed Hodgkin Lymphoma
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06377540
What this study is testing
What is Pembrolizumab?
Pembrolizumab is an investigational medicine, given as an infusion into a vein, being studied as a potential treatment for autologous stem cell transplant.
Also referred to as Keytruda; MK-3475.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- This is a Phase 2 single arm study to evaluate efficacy and safety of Pembrolizumab before with BEAM ASCT followed by Pembrolizumab maintenance for 1 year. Patients will receive 200 mg Pembrolizumab Q3week starting at day - 28 before stem cell transplant until 1 year after autologous stem cell transplant.
- Phase 2: a mid-size study of how well it works
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Eligible for autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT) with BEAM conditioning regimen
- KPS greater than 70 or ECOG ≤ 1
- Adequate organ function and blood counts within 14 days of study registration
- Participants who are HBsAg positive are eligible if they have received HBV anti-viral therapy for at least 4 weeks, and have undetectable HBV viral...
- Participants with a history of HCV infection are eligible if HCV viral load is undetectable at screening.
You likely can't join if
- Patients with prior history of any grade 2 or higher autoimmune reaction to PD-1 inhibitors, necessitating permanent discontinuation of the PD-1...
- Has received prior radiotherapy within 2 weeks of start of study intervention or radiation-related toxicities requiring corticosteroids.
- Has received a live vaccine or live-attenuated vaccine within 30 days before the first dose of study intervention. Administration of killed vaccines...
- Has received any chemotherapy within 3 weeks prior to the first dose of study intervention
- Has known active CNS disease.
- History of or active autoimmune disease, or other syndrome that requires systemic steroids or autoimmune agents. Exceptions: Participants with...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Eligible for autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT) with BEAM conditioning regimen
- KPS greater than 70 or ECOG ≤ 1
- Adequate organ function and blood counts within 14 days of study registration
- Participants who are HBsAg positive are eligible if they have received HBV anti-viral therapy for at least 4 weeks, and have undetectable HBV viral load prior to randomization.
- Participants with a history of HCV infection are eligible if HCV viral load is undetectable at screening.
- HIV-infected participants must have well-controlled HIV on ART
- Patients with prior history of any grade 2 or higher autoimmune reaction to PD-1 inhibitors, necessitating permanent discontinuation of the PD-1 inhibitor or necessitating systemic immunosuppressants.
- Has received prior radiotherapy within 2 weeks of start of study intervention or radiation-related toxicities requiring corticosteroids.
- Has received a live vaccine or live-attenuated vaccine within 30 days before the first dose of study intervention. Administration of killed vaccines is allowed.
- Has received any chemotherapy within 3 weeks prior to the first dose of study intervention
- Has known active CNS disease.
- History of or active autoimmune disease, or other syndrome that requires systemic steroids or autoimmune agents. Exceptions: Participants with vitiligo, resolved childhood asthma or atopy, hypothyroidism, or Sjogren's...
- Has had an allogenic tissue/solid organ transplant.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding as agents used in this study are Pregnancy Category D (positive evidence of risk). Females of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test (serum or urine) within 14 days of study...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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