Recruiting PHASE1, PHASE2 B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

New treatment option for B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Official title Substudy 01A: Zilovertamab Vedotin in Pediatric and Young Adult Participants With Hematologic Malignancies or Solid Tumors (MK-9999-01A/LIGHTBEAM-U01)

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06395103

What this study is testing

What is Zilovertamab vedotin?

Zilovertamab vedotin is an investigational medicine, given as an infusion into a vein, being studied as a potential treatment for b-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

Also referred to as MK-2140, VLS-101.

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
Substudy 01A is part of a platform study. The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of zilovertamab vedotin in pediatric participants with relapsed or refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL), diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL)/Burkitt lymphoma, or neuroblastoma and in pediatric and young adult participants with Ewing sarcoma.
  • 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 6 to 25

You may be able to join if

  • The main inclusion and

You likely can't join if

  • include but are not limited to the following: Inclusion Criteria:
  • For hematological malignancies: Confirmed diagnosis of B-precursor B-ALL or DLBCL/Burkitt lymphoma according to World Health Organization (WHO)...
  • For solid tumor malignancies: Histologically confirmed diagnosis of neuroblastoma or Ewing sarcoma. Exclusion Criteria:
  • History of solid organ transplant.
  • Clinically significant (ie, active) cardiovascular disease.
  • Known history of liver cirrhosis.
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • The main inclusion and
What rules you out
  • include but are not limited to the following: Inclusion Criteria:
  • For hematological malignancies: Confirmed diagnosis of B-precursor B-ALL or DLBCL/Burkitt lymphoma according to World Health Organization (WHO) classification of neoplasms of the lymphoid tissues.
  • For solid tumor malignancies: Histologically confirmed diagnosis of neuroblastoma or Ewing sarcoma. Exclusion Criteria:
  • History of solid organ transplant.
  • Clinically significant (ie, active) cardiovascular disease.
  • Known history of liver cirrhosis.
  • Ongoing Grade \>1 peripheral neuropathy.
  • Demyelinating form of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.
  • Diagnosed with Down syndrome.
  • Ongoing graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) of any grade or receiving systemic GVHD treatment or prophylaxis.
  • History of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.
  • Contraindication or hypersensitivity to any of the study intervention components.
  • Received prior radiotherapy within 4 weeks of start of study intervention. Participants must have recovered from all radiation-related toxicities.
  • Ongoing, chronic corticosteroid therapy (exceeding 10 mg daily of prednisone equivalent). Prednisone equivalent dosing must have been stable for at least 4 weeks before Cycle 1 Day 1 (C1D1).
  • Received a strong cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) inhibitor within 7 days or a strong CYP3A4 inducer within 14 days before the start of study intervention or expected requirement for chronic use of a strong CYP3A4...
  • Received prior systemic anticancer therapy including investigational agents within 4 weeks before the first dose of study intervention (except for prophylactic intrathecal chemotherapy and/or cytoreductive therapy with...
  • Received a live or live-attenuated vaccine within 30 days before the first dose of study intervention. Administration of killed vaccines is allowed.
  • Has received an investigational agent or has used an investigational device within 4 weeks prior to study intervention administration.
  • Known additional malignancy that is progressing or has required active treatment within the past 1 year.
  • Active infection requiring systemic therapy.
  • Known history of Hepatitis B or known active Hepatitis C virus infection.
  • Participants who have not adequately recovered from major surgery or have ongoing surgical complications.

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Aurora, Colorado, United States
  • New Haven, Connecticut, United States
  • St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
  • Iowa City, Iowa, United States
  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States
  • Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
  • Kansas City, Missouri, United States
  • New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
  • New York, New York, United States
  • Valhalla, New York, United States
  • Fargo, North Dakota, United States
  • Portland, Oregon, United States
  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
  • Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
  • Houston, Texas, United States
  • Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
  • Randwick, New South Wales, Australia
  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

+ 48 more site(s).

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, 6 months to 25 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include Los Angeles, California, United States; Aurora, Colorado, United States; New Haven, Connecticut, United States; St. Petersburg, Florida, United States; Iowa City, Iowa, United States; Boston, Massachusetts, United States and 62 more location(s). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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