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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 1INTERVENTIONAL

Clinical Trial Using CAR- T Cells for Treatment of Patients With Refractory or Relapsed CD19-positive B Lymphoid Malignancies

A Phase I Clinical Trial Using Genetically Engineered Autologous T Cells to Express Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) for Treatment of Patients With Refractory or Relapsed CD19-positive B Lymphoid Malignancies

Clinical Trial Using CAR- T Cells for Treatment of Patients With Refractory or Relapsed CD19-positive B Lymphoid Malignancies (NCT05705570) is a Phase 1 interventional studying Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, in Relapse and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Refractory, sponsored by Nelson Hamerschlak. 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 phase l, single arm, prospective open, dose-escalation study in patients with relapsed or refractory CD19-positive B cell malignancies (ALL, NHL, CLL). The trial will include adult and pediatric patients. There will be three individual cohorts, defined by disease biology: pediatric ALL and aggressive pediatric NHL (Cohort 1), adult ALL (Cohort 2) and adult NHL/CLL (Cohort 3).

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 1 trials test a new treatment for the first time in humans, focusing on safety, dosing, and how the body processes the drug. For Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, in Relapse, a Phase 1 study typically enrolls a small number of participants — often healthy volunteers or patients who have exhausted standard treatment options. Phase 1 results determine whether a treatment moves into larger Phase 2 efficacy studies.

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 30 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)

Who May Qualify: 1. Subjects must have relapsed or refractory ALL, lymphoma or CLL treated with at least two lines of therapy. Disease must have either progressed after the last regimen or presented failure to achieve partial or complete remission with the last regimen. Subjects with Philadelphia Chromosome positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ALL) subjects are eligible if they progressed, had stable disease or relapsed after two lines of therapy, including tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). Subjects with DLBCL must have progressed, had SD, or recurred after initial treatment regimens that include an anthracycline and an anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody. Subjects with transformed FL, MZL, or CLL/SLL must have progressed, had SD or recurred with transformed disease after initial treatment for DLBCL. Subjects who relapse ≥12 months after therapy should have progressed after autologous transplant or been ineligible for autologous transplant. 2. 2\. The patient's disease must be CD19 positive, either by immunohistochemistry or flow cytometry analysis on the last biopsy available. 3. Age 2 to 70 years. 4. Performance status: Adult Subjects: ECOG ≤ 2 for patients ≥ 16 years; Subjects \< 16 years of age: lansky ≥ 50% 5. Normal Organ and Marrow Functioning (supportive treatment is allowed according to institutional standards, i.e. filgrastim, transfusion) ...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: 1. Subjects must have relapsed or refractory ALL, lymphoma or CLL treated with at least two lines of therapy. Disease must have either progressed after the last regimen or presented failure to achieve partial or complete remission with the last regimen. Subjects with Philadelphia Chromosome positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ALL) subjects are eligible if they progressed, had stable disease or relapsed after two lines of therapy, including tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). Subjects with DLBCL must have progressed, had SD, or recurred after initial treatment regimens that include an anthracycline and an anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody. Subjects with transformed FL, MZL, or CLL/SLL must have progressed, had SD or recurred with transformed disease after initial treatment for DLBCL. Subjects who relapse ≥12 months after therapy should have progressed after autologous transplant or been ineligible for autologous transplant. 2. 2\. The patient's disease must be CD19 positive, either by immunohistochemistry or flow cytometry analysis on the last biopsy available. 3. Age 2 to 70 years. 4. Performance status: Adult Subjects: ECOG ≤ 2 for patients ≥ 16 years; Subjects \< 16 years of age: lansky ≥ 50% 5. Normal Organ and Marrow Functioning (supportive treatment is allowed according to institutional standards, i.e. filgrastim, transfusion) • Total Bilirubin ≤ 2; AST (SGOT) ≤ 5 times the upper limit of normal; ALT (SGTP) ≤ 5 times the upper limit of normal; Serum creatinine ≤ 1.5; Pulse oximetry \>91% on room air; No dyspnea or mild dyspnea (≤ Grade 1); Forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1) ≥50% or carbon monoxide diffusion test (DLCO) ≥50% of predicted level; Left ventricular ejection fraction ≥ 45% confirmed by echocardiogram; Subjects must have the following hematologic function parameters: Neutrophils \> 1000/uL; Absolute Lymphocyte Count \> 100/uL; Platelets ≥ 50,000/L Patient should not be excluded if change of the above parameters due to spinal cord disease infiltration; 6. Prior therapy wash-out - At least 2 weeks or 5 half-lives, whichever is shorter, must have elapsed since any prior systemic therapy at the time the subject is planned for leukapheresis, except for systemic inhibitory/stimulatory immune checkpoint therapy, which requires 5 half-lives, Blinatumomab with 4 months prior CAR-T infusion. 7. For women of reproductive potential: use a highly effective contraceptive for at least 1 month prior to screening and agree to use a method during study participation and for an additional 4 months after CAR T-cell administration has ended. 8. Subjects must have the ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Autologous transplant within 6 weeks of planned CAR-T cell infusion; 2. History of allogeneic stem cell transplant 4 months prior CAR T cell infusion. 3. Use of immunosuppression therapy; • Patients must have completed immunosuppression therapy; Systemic corticosteroid therapy must be stopped more than 72 hours after infusion; Systemic drugs for graft-versus-host disease should be withheld at least 4 weeks prior to infusion; 4. Presence of graft-versus-host disease Grade ≥ 2; 5. Receiving CAR T cell treatment outside of this protocol; 6. Active central nervous system or meningeal involvement by tumor. Subjects with untreated brain metastases/CNS disease will be excluded from this clinical trial because of their poor prognosis and because they often develop progressive neurologic dysfunction that would confound the evaluation of neurologic and other adverse events. Patients with a history of CNS or meningeal involvement must be in a documented remission by CSF evaluation and contrast-enhanced MRI imaging for at least 90 days prior to registration. 7. History of active malignancy other than non-melanoma skin cancer, carcinoma in situ (e.g. cervix, bladder, breast). 8. HIV infection; HTLV 9. Subjects with uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to ongoing or active infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, pulmonary abnormalities or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements. 10. Pregnant or breastfeeding women are excluded from this study because CAR-T cell therapy may be associated with the potential for teratogenic or abortifacient effects. 11. Evidence of myelodysplasia or cytogenetic abnormality indicative of myelodysplasia on any bone marrow biopsy prior to initiation of therapy 12. Serologic status reflecting active hepatitis B or C infection. Patients that are positive for hepatitis B core antibody, hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), or hepatitis C antibody must have a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) prior to enrollment. (PCR positive patients will be excluded.) 13. Serious and/or potentially fatal medical conditions 14. Patients with history of clinically relevant CNS pathology such as epilepsy, seizure disorders, paresis, aphasia, uncontrolled cerebrovascular disease, severe brain injuries, dementia and Parkinson's disease. 15. History of autoimmune disease (i.e. rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus) with requirement of immunosuppressive medication within 6 months. 16. Hypersensitivity against any drug or its ingredients/impurities that is scheduled or likely to be given during trial participation, e.g. as part of the mandatory lymphodepletion protocol, pre-medication for infusion, rescue medication/salvage therapies for treatment related toxicities;

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Cyclophosphamide

Cyclophosphamide 60mg/Kg on day -6

DRUG

Fludarabine

Fludarabine 25mg/m\^2 IV on days -5 to -3

BIOLOGICAL

Chimeric antigen receptor T cells to be implemented in a "3 + 3" design on day 0

Level -1 (1 x 105 cells/kg) Level 1 \[Starting dose\] (5 x 105 cells/kg) Level 2 (1 x 106 cells/kg) Level 3 (2 x 106 cells/kg)

Locations (1)

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.

Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT05705570), the sponsor (Nelson Hamerschlak), 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 NCT05705570 clinical trial studying?

This is a phase l, single arm, prospective open, dose-escalation study in patients with relapsed or refractory CD19-positive B cell malignancies (ALL, NHL, CLL). The trial will include adult and pediatric patients. There will be three individual cohorts, defined by disease biology: pediatric ALL and aggressive pediatric NHL (Cohort 1), adult ALL (Cohort 2) and adult NHL/CLL (Cohort 3). The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT05705570?

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 NCT05705570?

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 NCT05705570. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT05705570. 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 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.