Intrathecal Chemoprophylaxis to Prevent Neurotoxicity Associated With Blinatumomab Therapy for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Last updated: April 11, 2025
Sponsor: Northside Hospital, Inc.
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

2

Condition

Leukemia

Lymphoproliferative Disorders

Platelet Disorders

Treatment

Methotrexate

Blinatumomab

Clinical Study ID

NCT05519579
NSH 1354
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

Changing the schedule of intrathecal chemotherapy to be given before and during blinatumomab will maintain the anti-leukemic effects of this drug while at the same time adding the benefit of limiting the neurotoxicity associated with cytokine release.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adults receiving first cycle of blinatumomab for relapse/refractory or MRD-positiveB-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

  • Adequate renal and hepatic function

  • Negative for HIV

  • Negative serum pregnancy test, if applicable

  • ECOG 0-2

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Active CNS involvement by ALL

  • Relative CNS disorders (seizure, paresis, aphasia, Cerebrovascularischemia/hemorrhage, severe brain injury, dementia, Parkinson's, cerebellar disease,psychosis, coordination or movement disorder)

  • Contraindication to receive intrathecal methotrexate

  • Prior treatment with blinatumomab

  • Active malignancy other than ALL

  • Active infection or any other concurrent disease or medical condition that wasdeemed to interfere with the conduct of the study as judged by the investigator

Study Design

Total Participants: 20
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Methotrexate
Phase: 2
Study Start date:
June 30, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
December 01, 2025

Connect with a study center

  • Northside Hospital

    Atlanta, Georgia 30342
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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