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Bcl-2 Inhibitor

Venetoclax + Vincristine for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Milwaukee, WI
Phase 1 & 2
Waitlist Available
Led By Neil D Palmisiano
Research Sponsored by ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Adequate liver function with aspartate aminotransferase (AST)/alanine aminotransferase (ALT) less than 3 X upper limit of normal and total bilirubin less than 2 mg/dL within 7 days prior to first dose of study agent
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0-2
Must not have
History of any lymphoproliferative disorder
Patients with poorly controlled human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), or CD4 < 400
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 5 years
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is testing the effects of venetoclax and vincristine liposomal on patients with T-cell or B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

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Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults with T-cell or B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia that has returned or isn't responding to treatment. Participants must not be pregnant, should use effective contraception, and have no severe active infections like poorly controlled HIV. They shouldn't have other serious medical conditions that could affect participation, nor a history of certain cancers unless cured over 5 years ago. Recent chemotherapy recipients and those with high-grade peripheral neuropathy are excluded.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing the combination of venetoclax, which blocks enzymes cancer cells need to grow, and vincristine liposomal, a chemotherapy drug that kills or stops cancer cells from dividing. The goal is to find the best dose of venetoclax and see if this combo works better for relapsed or refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects include risks typical of chemotherapy such as nausea, hair loss, fatigue, increased risk of infection due to low blood cell counts; plus specific ones related to venetoclax like diarrhea and potential liver issues.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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My liver tests are within normal limits.
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I am able to care for myself and perform daily activities.
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I do not have severe heart issues like advanced heart failure or uncontrolled chest pain.
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My kidney function is good, with a creatinine clearance of at least 50 mL/min.
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My cancer has not spread to my brain or testicles.
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I do not have Burkitt's lymphoma/leukemia.
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I am not pregnant or breast-feeding.
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My leukemia has returned or didn't respond to treatment, with more than 5% cancer cells in my bone marrow.
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Exclusion Criteria

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I have a history of disorders related to lymphocyte proliferation.
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My HIV is not well-controlled, or my CD4 count is below 400.
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I have severe nerve damage in my hands or feet.
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Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 5 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 5 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Complete remission (CR) + complete remission incomplete (CRi) rate (Phase II)
Incidence of toxicities (Phase I)
Maximum tolerated dose of venetoclax (Phase I)
Secondary study objectives
Change in intracellular BCL-2 expression (Phase II)
Incidence of toxicities (Phase II)
Overall survival (OS) (Phase II)
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Other study objectives
BH3 profile (Phase II)
Expression of BCL-2 (Phase II)
Genetic signature (Phase II)
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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Phase Ib (venetoclax, vincristine liposomal)Experimental Treatment6 Interventions
Patients receive venetoclax PO QD on days 1-42 of cycle 1 and days 43-70 of cycle 2. Patients also receive vincristine liposomal IV over 1 hour weekly for 4 weeks starting on day 15 of cycle 1. Patients who achieve at least a stable disease response may continue treating at the discretion of the treating physician in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients undergo blood sample collection throughout the trial. Patients may also undergo CT and/or PET scan as well as a lumbar puncture as clinically indicated.
Group II: Phase II (venetoclax, vincristine liposomal/sulfate)Experimental Treatment7 Interventions
Patients receive venetoclax PO QD on days 1-28 of each cycle. Patients also receive vincristine liposomal IV over 1 hour weekly for 4 weeks on day 1 of each cycle or vincristine sulfate IV weekly on days 1, 8, 15, and 22 of cycle 1 and once every 4 weeks on day 1 of each subsequent cycle. Cycles repeat every 28 days. Patients who achieve at least a stable disease response may continue treating at the discretion of the treating physician in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients undergo blood sample collection throughout the trial. Patients may also undergo CT and/or PET scan as well as a lumbar puncture as clinically indicated.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Lumbar Puncture
2016
Completed Phase 3
~540
Biospecimen Collection
2004
Completed Phase 3
~1810
Vincristine Sulfate
2004
Completed Phase 3
~10650
Computed Tomography
2017
Completed Phase 2
~2440
Positron Emission Tomography
2011
Completed Phase 2
~2230
Venetoclax
2019
Completed Phase 3
~2290

Find a Location

Closest Location:Medical College of Wisconsin· Milwaukee, WI

Who is running the clinical trial?

National Cancer Institute (NCI)NIH
14,057 Previous Clinical Trials
41,149,330 Total Patients Enrolled
ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research GroupLead Sponsor
121 Previous Clinical Trials
159,728 Total Patients Enrolled
Neil D PalmisianoPrincipal InvestigatorECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group
Neil PalmisianoPrincipal InvestigatorECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group

Media Library

Venetoclax (Bcl-2 Inhibitor) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT03504644 — Phase 1 & 2
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Clinical Trial 2023: Venetoclax Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT03504644 — Phase 1 & 2
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