CAR-T Followed by Bispecific Antibodies
Launched by ABRAMSON CANCER CENTER AT PENN MEDICINE · May 14, 2021
Trial Information
Current as of July 09, 2025
Recruiting
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
This clinical trial is looking at how safe and effective two new treatments, mosunetuzumab or a combination of obinutuzumab and glofitamab, are when given to patients who have already received CAR T-cell therapy for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). The goal is to see if these treatments can help patients whose cancer has returned or didn’t respond to earlier treatments. To participate, patients need to have a life expectancy of at least 12 weeks and a history of relapsed lymphoma. They must also have measurable cancer that was confirmed through imaging tests before and after their CAR T-cell treatment.
Participants in the study will receive either mosunetuzumab or the combination therapy based on their cohort. They will need to be at least 30 days post-CAR T-cell therapy before joining the trial. Throughout the study, patients will be monitored closely for their health and any side effects from the treatments. It’s important to know that there are certain health conditions and recent treatments that could exclude someone from participating in this trial. If you or a loved one are considering joining, it’s a good idea to discuss it with your healthcare provider for more personalized information.
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Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Life expectancy of at least 12 weeks
- • History of relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma (including transformed follicular lymphoma, and follicular lymphoma Grade 3B) who have relapsed after or failed to respond to at least one prior standard systemic treatment regimen that contains an anthracycline and at least one containing an anti-CD20-directed therapy and for whom there is no available therapy expected to improve survival (e.g., standard chemotherapy, autologous or allogeneic stem cell transplant).
- • PET/CT scan (preferred), diagnostic CT scan, or MRI prior to CAR-T cell therapy, with at least one bi-dimensionally measurable lesion (≥ 1.5 cm for nodal lesion or ≥ 1cm for extra-nodal lesions in largest dimension by low-dose computerized tomography \[CT\] scan with FDG-uptake ≥ liver); this imaging must have been obtained within 56 days of receiving CAR T cell therapy.
- • PET/CT scan (preferred), diagnostic CT scan, or MRI with at least one bi-dimensionally measurable lesion (≥ 1.5 cm for nodal lesion or ≥ 1cm for extra-nodal lesions in largest dimension by low-dose computerized tomography \[CT\] scan with FDG-uptake ≥ liver); this imaging documenting measurable disease must be obtained at least day +30 after CAR T cell infusion and prior to cycle 1 day 1.
- • Be at least 30 days after CAR T-cell infusion at time of study enrollment.
- • Adequate laboratory studies,
- • Ability and willingness to take proper contraceptive precautions
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Had \> Grade 3 cytokine release syndrome (CRS) by ASTCT criteria32 after CAR-T therapy or who have unresolved CRS after CAR-T therapy
- • Had ≥ grade 2 neurologic toxicity by ASTCT criteria after CAR-T therapy or who have active neurologic toxicity after CAR-T therapy
- • Inability to comply with protocol-mandated hospitalization and activities restrictions in the investigators' decision
- • Pregnant or lactating, or intending to become pregnant during the study or within 3 months after the last dose of bispecific antibody or 18 months of obinutuzumab, whichever comes later
- • Prior solid organ transplantation
- • History of autoimmune disease, including but not limited to myocarditis, autoimmune pneumonitis, myasthenia gravis, myositis, autoimmune hepatitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, vascular thrombosis associated with antiphospholipid syndrome, Wegener's granulomatosis, Sjögren's syndrome, Guillain-Barré syndrome, multiple sclerosis, uveitis, vasculitis, or glomerulonephritis
- • History of confirmed progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML)
- • History of severe allergic or anaphylactic reactions to monoclonal antibody therapy (or recombinant antibody-related fusion proteins)
- • History of other malignancy that could affect compliance with the protocol or interpretation of results Significant cardiovascular disease such as New York Heart Association Class III or IV cardiac disease, myocardial infarction within the last 6 months, unstable arrhythmias, or unstable angina)
- • Significant active pulmonary disease (e.g., bronchospasm and/or obstructive pulmonary disease) requiring oxygen or corticosteroid use.
- • Known active bacterial, viral, fungal, mycobacterial, parasitic, or other infection (excluding fungal infections of nail beds) at study enrollment, or any major documented infection requiring treatment with IV antibiotics or hospitalization within 2 weeks prior to first mosunetuzumab or glofitamab administration. Empiric or prophylactic antibiotics administered during neutropenia or neutropenic fever without microbiologic evidence of infection do not exclude patients.
- • Recent major surgery within 4 weeks prior to first mosunetuzumab or glofitamab administration
- • Active or chronic infection(s) would have increased risks for toxicity if treated with bispecific antibody therapy, thus will be excluded.
- • Administration of a live, attenuated vaccine within 4 weeks before first dose of study treatment or anticipation that such a live attenuated vaccine will be required during the study
- • Received systemic immunosuppressive medications (including but not limited to cyclophosphamide, azathioprine, methotrexate, thalidomide, and anti-tumor necrosis factor agents) with the exception of corticosteroid treatment \< 20 mg/day prednisone or equivalent within 2 weeks prior to first dose of bispecific antibody
- • History of drug or alcohol abuse within 12 months prior to screening in the investigator's judgment
- • Any serious medical condition or abnormality in clinical laboratory tests that, in the investigator's and/or Medical Monitor's judgment, precludes the patient's safe participation in and completion of the study, or which could affect compliance with the protocol or interpretation of results
About Abramson Cancer Center At Penn Medicine
The Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine is a leading academic institution dedicated to advancing cancer research, treatment, and prevention. As part of the University of Pennsylvania, the center integrates cutting-edge scientific discovery with comprehensive clinical care, offering patients access to innovative therapies and clinical trials. Renowned for its multidisciplinary approach, the Abramson Cancer Center collaborates with experts across various specialties to deliver personalized treatment plans while fostering a supportive environment for patients and their families. Committed to improving outcomes and quality of life for cancer patients, the center is at the forefront of groundbreaking research initiatives and educational programs aimed at transforming cancer care.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Stephen J. Schuster, MD
Principal Investigator
University of Pennsylvania
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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