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Updated June 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

CD30 CAR for Relapsed/Refractory CD30+ T Cell Lymphoma

Phase II Study of the Administration of T Lymphocytes Expressing the CD30 Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) for Relapsed/Refractory CD30+ Peripheral T Cell Lymphoma

CD30 CAR for Relapsed/Refractory CD30+ T Cell Lymphoma (NCT04083495) is a Phase 2 interventional studying Peripheral T Cell Lymphoma, sponsored by UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

This is a research study to determine the safety and tolerability of ATLCAR.CD30 for treating relapsed/refractory Peripheral T Cell Lymphoma. Blood samples will be collected from study participants and the immune T cells will be separated. T cells will be genetically modified in a laboratory at UNC-Chapel Hill to enable them to produce CD30 antibody. The modified T cells, called ATLCAR.CD30, will be able to target and attach to lymphoma cancer cells that carry the CD30 antigen. Once they are attached, the hope is that the T cells will attack and destroy the lymphoma cancer cells. To prepare the body for the ATLCAR.CD30 cells, participants will complete lymphodepletion with two chemotherapy agents. Lymphodepletion will happen over three days prior to ATLCAR.CD30 infusion. If participants respond to this treatment, and there are sufficient unused ATLCAR.CD 30 cells, they may be eligible to receive a second infusion. The second infusion will be given after a second lymphodepletion chemotherapy. Most of the clinic visits in this research will last between 1-8 hours. There are risks associated in participating in this research study. Risks of treatment include infection, fever, nausea, vomiting, neurotoxicity, and cytokine release syndrome which can include low blood pressure or difficulty breathing. Other risks are associated with study procedures, such as biopsies, imaging, infusion, and breach of confidentiality.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Peripheral T Cell Lymphoma and continue monitoring side effects. Phase 2 enrolls larger groups (typically 100–300 patients) and produces the first real efficacy signal. A successful Phase 2 readout is what unlocks the much larger Phase 3 confirmatory trials needed for FDA approval.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

With a target enrollment of 20 participants, this is a small study — typical of early-phase research, rare-disease trials, or pilot studies designed to generate preliminary signal before a larger study is launched.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Inclusion Criteria for the Study 1. Written willing to sign a consent form and HIPAA authorization for release of personal health information explained to, understood by and signed by the subject or legally authorized representative. 2. Age ≥ 18 years at the time of consent. 3. Karnofsky score of \>60% 4. Histological or cytological evidence/confirmation of CD30+ peripheral T-cell lymphoma per the 2017 World Health Organization Classification of Haematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues. 5. CD30+ disease determined via archival tissue after the subject's most recent anti-CD30 therapy prior to ATLCAR.CD30 (result can be pending at the time of cell procurement but must be confirmed prior to treatment with the first infusion of ATLCAR.CD30 cells). NOTE: CD30+ disease requires documented CD30 expression by immunohistochemistry based on the institutional hematopathology standard. 6. Any subjects who has received at least two prior lines of therapy for their lymphoma. If transplant is given as a preplanned consolidation in first remission, it will not be counted as a second line of therapy. 7. Any subject who has received one line of therapy who has primary refractory lymphoma or lymphoma that relapsed within 12 months of completing chemotherapy or receiving transplant as long as prior therapy included brentuximab vedotin unless they were not candidates for brentuximab vedotin. 8. Subjects relapsed after autologous stem cell transplant are eligible for this study. 9. Subjects relapsed after allogeneic stem cell transplantation are eligible provided the patient is ≥180 days from transplant, not on immunosuppresive therapy to treat/prevent graft-versus-host disease and has no evidence of active graft-versus-host disease. 10. Subjects with a prior or concurrent malignancy whose natural history or treatment does not have the potential to interfere with the safety or efficacy assessment of the investigational regimen are eligible for this trial. ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria for the Study 1. Written informed consent and HIPAA authorization for release of personal health information explained to, understood by and signed by the subject or legally authorized representative. 2. Age ≥ 18 years at the time of consent. 3. Karnofsky score of \>60% 4. Histological or cytological evidence/confirmation of CD30+ peripheral T-cell lymphoma per the 2017 World Health Organization Classification of Haematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues. 5. CD30+ disease determined via archival tissue after the subject's most recent anti-CD30 therapy prior to ATLCAR.CD30 (result can be pending at the time of cell procurement but must be confirmed prior to treatment with the first infusion of ATLCAR.CD30 cells). NOTE: CD30+ disease requires documented CD30 expression by immunohistochemistry based on the institutional hematopathology standard. 6. Any subjects who has received at least two prior lines of therapy for their lymphoma. If transplant is given as a preplanned consolidation in first remission, it will not be counted as a second line of therapy. 7. Any subject who has received one line of therapy who has primary refractory lymphoma or lymphoma that relapsed within 12 months of completing chemotherapy or receiving transplant as long as prior therapy included brentuximab vedotin unless they were not candidates for brentuximab vedotin. 8. Subjects relapsed after autologous stem cell transplant are eligible for this study. 9. Subjects relapsed after allogeneic stem cell transplantation are eligible provided the patient is ≥180 days from transplant, not on immunosuppresive therapy to treat/prevent graft-versus-host disease and has no evidence of active graft-versus-host disease. 10. Subjects with a prior or concurrent malignancy whose natural history or treatment does not have the potential to interfere with the safety or efficacy assessment of the investigational regimen are eligible for this trial. 11. Female subjects of childbearing potential must have a negative serum pregnancy test within 72 hours prior to cell procurement. Note: Females are considered of childbearing potential unless they are surgically sterile (have undergone a hysterectomy, bilateral tubal ligation, or bilateral oophorectomy) or they are naturally postmenopausal for at least 12 consecutive months. Documentation of postmenopausal status must be provided. 12. Female subjects of childbearing potential must be willing to abstain from heterosexual activity or to use 2 forms of effective methods of contraception from the time of informed consent until 6 months after study treatment discontinuation. The two contraception methods can be comprised of two barrier methods, or a barrier method plus a hormonal method or an intrauterine device that meets \<1% failure rate for protection from pregnancy in the product label. Women of childbearing potential will also be instructed to tell their male partners to use a condom. 13. Subject is willing and able to comply with study procedures based on the judgement of the investigator or protocol designee. Exclusion Criteria for the Study 1. Subject is pregnant or lactating (Note: Breast milk cannot be stored for future use while the mother is being treated on study ). 2. Current use of systemic corticosteroids at doses ≥10 mg prednisone daily or its equivalent; those receiving \<10 mg daily may be enrolled at discretion of investigator. Inhaled steroids are allowed. 3. Active infection with HIV, HTLV, HCV (tests can be pending at the time of cell procurement; only those samples confirming lack of active infection will be used to generate transduced cells). Note: To meet eligibility subjects are required to be negative for HIV antibody, negative for HTLV1 and 2 antibody or PCR negative for HTLV1 and 2, negative for HCV antibody or HCV viral load. 4. Subjects who are positive for hepatitis B surface antigen (can be pending at the time of cell procurement; only those samples confirming lack of active infection will be used to generate transduced cells) are excluded. Subjects who are hepatitis B surface antigen negative but hepatitis B core antibody positive must have their hepatitis B viral load checked. These subjects will be excluded if their viral load is positive at baseline. Subjects who are core antibody positive and viral load negative at baseline will be considered eligible. Eligibility Criteria Prior to Cell Procurement 1. Informed consent to undergo cell procurement understood by and signed by the subject or legally authorized representative; subject and/or legally authorized representative given a copy of informed consent form for cell procurement. 2. Subject has life expectancy ≥ 6 weeks. 3. Subject has evidence of adequate organ function within 7 days of procurement as defined by: * Hemoglobin ≥8.0 g/dL (transfusion is allowed prior to procurement) * Total bilirubin ≤ 2 × ULN, unless attributed to Gilbert's Syndrome * AST ≤ 3 × ULN * ALT \< 3 x ULN * Creatinine ≤ 2 × ULN * Pulse oximetry of \>90% on room air 4. Imaging results from within 90 days prior to procurement to assess presence of active disease. 5. Negative serum pregnancy test within 72 hours prior to procurement or documentation that the subject is post-menopausal. Post-menopausal status must be confirmed with documentation of absence of menses for \>1 year, or documentation of surgical menopause (have undergone a hysterectomy, bilateral tubal ligation, or bilateral oophorectomy) or they are naturally postmenopausal for at least 12 consecutive months. Eligibility Criteria Prior to Lymphodepletion #1 1. Written informed consent explained to, understood by and signed by the subject or legally authorized representative; subject and/or legally authorized representative given a copy of informed consent form. 2. Imaging results from within 10 days prior to lymphodepletion. Imaging must occur at least 3 weeks after most recent therapy (used as baseline measure for documentation of progression before the lymphodepletion) to document measurable or assessable disease. 3. Subject must demonstrate adequate organ function prior to lymphodepletion as defined below. All tests must be obtained within 72 hours prior to lymphodepletion: * Absolute neutrophil count ≥ 1.0 × 10\^9/L * Platelet count ≥ 50 × 10\^9/L * Total bilirubin \< 2 x ULN unless attributed to Gilbert's syndrome * AST ≤ 5 x ULN * ALT ≤ 5 x ULN * Creatinine ≤ 3 x ULN * Pulse Oximetry of \>90% on room air 4. Subject must have available autologous transduced activated T cells product at a dose of 2x10\^8 cells/m\^2 and meets the Certificate of Analysis acceptance criteria. 5. No major surgery within 28 days prior to lymphodepletion. 6. Negative serum pregnancy test within 72 hours prior to lymphodepleting therapy for female participants of childbearing potential. Note: Females are considered of childbearing potential unless they are surgically sterile (have undergone a hysterectomy, bilateral tubal ligation, or bilateral oophorectomy) or they are naturally postmenopausal for at least 12 consecutive months. 7. Subject has not received any investigational agents or any tumor vaccines within the previous six weeks prior to lymphodepletion. 8. Subject has not received anti-CD30 antibody-based therapy within the previous 4 weeks prior to lymphodepletion. 9. Subject has not received chemotherapy within the previous 3 weeks prior to lymphodepletion. 10. Subject does not have rapidly progressive disease, per treating oncologist's discretion. 11. Subject is a good candidate for CAR T cell therapy, per treating oncologist's discretion. 12. Subjects on strong inhibitors of CYP1A2 (e.g., fluvoxamine, ciprofloxacin) as these may increase plasma concentrations of bendamustine, and decrease plasma concentrations of its metabolites. See http://medicine.iupui.edu/clinpharm/ddis/ for an updated list of strong inhibitors of CYP1A2. (This applies to subjects who receive bendamustine for lymphodepletion (required) up through 72 hours after the last dose of bendamustine.) 13. Subject is not taking a prohibited or contraindicated medication prior to lymphodepletion. 14. Current use of systemic corticosteroids at doses ≥10 mg prednisone daily or its equivalent; those receiving \<10 mg daily may be enrolled at discretion of investigator. Inhaled steroids are allowed. Eligibility Criteria Prior to Cell Product Administration #1 1. Subject has no evidence of uncontrolled infection or sepsis. 2. Negative serum pregnancy within 7 days of cell product administration for females of childbearing potential (does not need to be repeated if pre-lymphodepletion pregnancy test is within window). Note: Females are considered of childbearing potential unless they are surgically sterile (have undergone a hysterectomy, bilateral tubal ligation, or bilateral oopherectomy) or they are naturally postmenopausal for at least 12 consecutive months. 3. Evidence of adequate organ function as defined by: * Total bilirubin ≤ 2 × ULN, unless attributed to Gilbert's syndrome * AST ≤ 5 × ULN * ALT ≤ 5 × ULN * Creatinine ≤ 3 × ULN * Pulse Oximetry of \>90% on room air 4. Subject has no clinical indication of rapidly progressing disease in the opinion of the clinical investigator. 5. Subject is a good candidate for treatment with ATLCAR.CD30 cell product per the clinical investigator's discretion. Eligibility Criteria Prior to Lymphodepletion #2 1. Imaging results from within 21 days prior to lymphodepletion to confirm that the subject has derived clinical benefit from the initial infusion as assessed by the investigator. Clinical benefit will be defined as: 1. Subject with stable disease or better after the first ATLCAR.CD30 infusion without subsequent progressive disease. 2. Subjects that had a PR or CR and progressed after the first ATLCAR 30 infusion and prior to second lymphodepletion. A second infusion will be made available to the subject, if the subject chooses, if the treating investigator suspects the subject would obtain clinical benefit from a second infusion and all other eligibility criteria are met. 2. Subjects who experienced Grade 4 CRS or Grade 4 ICANS as a result of the initial ATLCAR.CD30 infusion are only eligible for a second round of lymphodepletion and infusion if they have partial response or better to the initial ATLCAR.CD30 infusion. 3. Subject must demonstrate adequate organ function prior to lymphodepletion as defined below. All tests must be obtained within 24 hours prior to lymphodepletion: * Absolute neutrophil count ≥ 1.0 × 10\^9/L * Platelet count ≥ 50 × 10\^9/L * Total bilirubin ≤ 2 × ULN, unless attributed to Gilbert's syndrome * AST ≤ 5 × ULN * ALT ≤ 5 × ULN * Creatinine ≤ 3 × ULN * Pulse Oximetry of \>90% on room air 4. Subject must have available autologous transduced activated T cells product at a dose of 2x10\^8 cells/m\^2 and meets the Certificate of Analysis acceptance criteria. 5. Negative serum pregnancy test within 72 hours prior to lymphodepleting therapy for female participants of childbearing potential. Note: Females are considered of childbearing potential unless they are surgically sterile (have undergone a hysterectomy, bilateral tubal ligation, or bilateral oophorectomy) or they are naturally postmenopausal for at least 12 consecutive months. 6. Subject does not have evidence of uncontrolled infection or sepsis. 7. Subject is not receiving a prohibited medication at time of starting lymphodepletion up through 72 hours after the last dose of cyclophosphamide. 8. Subject is a good candidate for CAR T cell therapy, per treating oncologist's discretion. 9. Current use of systemic corticosteroids at doses ≥10 mg prednisone daily or its equivalent; those receiving \<10 mg daily may be enrolled at discretion of investigator. Inhaled steroids are allowed. Eligibility Criteria Prior to Cell Product Administration #2 1. Subject has no evidence of uncontrolled infection or sepsis. 2. Negative serum pregnancy within 7 days of cell product administration for females of childbearing potential (does not need to be repeated if pre-lymphodepletion pregnancy test is within window). Note: Females are considered of childbearing potential unless they are surgically sterile (have undergone a hysterectomy, bilateral tubal ligation, or bilateral oophorectomy) or they are naturally postmenopausal for at least 12 consecutive months. 3. Evidence of adequate organ function as defined by: * Total bilirubin ≤ 2 × ULN, unless attributed to Gilbert's syndrome * AST ≤ 5 × ULN * ALT ≤ 5 × ULN * Creatinine ≤ 3 × ULN * Pulse Oximetry of \>90% on room air 4. Subject has no clinical indication of rapidly progressing disease in the opinion of the clinical investigator. 5. Subject is a good candidate for treatment with ATLCAR.CD30 cell product per the clinical investigator's discretion.

Treatments Being Tested

BIOLOGICAL

ATLCAR.CD30 T cells

Autologous T Lymphocyte Chimeric Antigen Receptor cells targeted against the CD30 antigen at dose of 2 × 10\^8 CAR-T/m\^2 with a maximum dose of 5 × 10\^8 CAR-T cells

DRUG

Bendamustine

70 mg/m\^2 administered IV for 3 days for lymphodepletion 2-14 days prior to first cell infusion

DRUG

Fludarabine

30 mg/m\^2 administered IV for 3 days for lymphodepletion 2-14 days prior to first and second cell infusion

DRUG

Cyclophosphamide

300 mg/m\^2 administered IV for 3 days for lymphodepletion 2-14 days prior to second cell infusion and 2-14 days prior to the first cell infusion for subjects who have previously had hypersensitivity to bendamustine

Locations (2)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center at University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT04083495), the sponsor (UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT04083495 clinical trial studying?

This is a research study to determine the safety and tolerability of ATLCAR.CD30 for treating relapsed/refractory Peripheral T Cell Lymphoma. Blood samples will be collected from study participants and the immune T cells will be separated. T cells will be genetically modified in a laboratory at UNC-Chapel Hill to enable them to produce CD30 antibody. The modified T cells, called ATLCAR.CD30, will be able to target and attach to lymphoma cancer cells that carry the CD30 antigen. Once they are attached, the hope is that the T cells will attack and destroy the lymphoma cancer cells. To prepare th… The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT04083495?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT04083495?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT04083495. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT04083495. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-06-07 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.