This study is a single-arm, single-center, investigator-initiated clinical trial. The primary objective is to evaluate the safety and preliminary efficacy of administering universal CD19 CAR-T cells to subjects with refractory and relapsed B-cell tumors. Eligible participants will undergo FC lymphodepleting chemotherapy preconditioning after signing an informed consent form, followed by a one-time injection of universal UWD-19 to assess its safety and efficacy. Subjects will be hospitalized for a period, and after discharge, they will undergo periodic efficacy assessments and long-term survival follow-up for at least five years.
This study is a single-arm clinical trial evaluating the universal CD19-targeted CAR-T cell therapy (UWD-CD19) in treating relapsed and refractory B-cell tumors. Initiated by investigators, the study aims to assess the safety and preliminary efficacy of this cell therapy, providing new therapeutic options for patients with B-cell tumors-a class of hematologic malignancies that often recur and resist standard treatments, posing substantial treatment challenges. CD19 is a specific marker predominantly expressed on the surface of B-cells, making it a prime target for CAR-T cell therapies. CAR-T therapy involves extracting T cells from a healthy donor and genetically engineering them to recognize and attack CD19-expressing tumor cells. UWD-CD19, a "universal" CAR-T cell product, seeks to enhance therapy adaptability, allowing it to effectively target B-cell tumors across different patient groups. Study Objectives The primary objective of this study is to observe the therapeutic response in patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell tumors through a single infusion of UWD-CD19, specifically focusing on safety, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy. The research team will also conduct long-term follow-up on patients to assess the durability of treatment effects and survival rates, providing data support for the potential wider application of this novel therapy. Inclusion Criteria: Patients aged between 3 and 70, with no gender restrictions, must meet diagnostic criteria for B-cell lymphoma with CD19-positive tumor cells. Patients should have an evaluable or measurable lesion as defined by the 2014 Lugano criteria. Preconditioning: Eligible patients will receive lymphodepleting chemotherapy with Fludarabine and Cyclophosphamide before cell infusion to suppress the immune system and optimize CAR-T cell performance. CAR-T Cell Infusion: Patients will receive a one-time infusion of UWD-CD19 cells, and their responses will be closely monitored during and after infusion to ensure safety. Follow-up and Efficacy Assessment: Following treatment, patients will be hospitalized for a period and, after discharge, return regularly for follow-up and efficacy evaluations. The research team will conduct survival monitoring for at least five years. Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria To ensure the study's safety and scientific rigor, strict inclusion and exclusion criteria are set. Patients must meet requirements across age, pathology, disease stage, and organ function, and should not have other severe health conditions (e.g., active CNS involvement, severe cardiovascular disease, serious infections) that could confound efficacy assessments or increase patient risk. Potential Impact If results demonstrate good safety and efficacy of UWD-CD19 cell therapy in patients with relapsed and refractory B-cell tumors, this could open a new treatment pathway for this patient population. Universal CAR-T cell therapy could eventually extend to more hematologic malignancies, offering hope and support to patients facing significant treatment barriers. Ethics and Risk Management The study has been approved by the Medical Ethics Committee, and the research team will strictly adhere to ethical standards, ensuring patients provide informed consent and receive adequate medical support. Since CAR-T therapy may present potential side effects (e.g., cytokine release syndrome, neurotoxicity), patients will be under real-time monitoring, with prompt intervention provided as needed. This study aims to provide new insights and therapeutic approaches for B-cell tumor treatment through an in-depth evaluation of UWD-CD19 cell therapy. The research team will continue observing and recording patients' responses, establishing a scientific foundation for future immunotherapies in oncology and offering patients the prospect of long-term health benefits and quality of life improvements.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
30
Eligible participants will undergo FC lymphodepleting chemotherapy preconditioning after signing an informed consent form, followed by a one-time injection of certain dose of universal UWD-19 cells
One day after the completion of fludarabine preconditioning (D-2), initiate oral mycophenolate sodium at a dose of 1440 mg twice daily (BID) for 15 consecutive days, or extend the duration appropriately based on CAR-T cell expansion status (discontinuation may occur at the end of CAR-T cell expansion or on the day of patient discharge). The maximum duration of administration must not exceed 30 days.
First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University
Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD)
The highest dose of UWD-19 CAR-T cells that can be administered without causing unacceptable side effects, measured during the dose escalation phase.
Time frame: [Time Frame: Within the first month post-infusion.]
Dose-Limiting Toxicities (DLT)
The incidence of treatment-related toxicities that prevent further dose escalation.
Time frame: [Time Frame: Within the first month post-infusion.]
Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAE)
The frequency and severity of adverse events that arise following the administration of UWD-19-CAR-T cells.
Time frame: [Time Frame: From the administration of UWD-19 CAR-T cells through six months post-infusion]
Objective Response Rate (ORR)
The proportion of patients with a measurable reduction in tumor size (complete or partial response) following UWD-19 CAR-T therapy.
Time frame: [Time Frame: Measured at 3 and 6 months after treatment.]
Progression-Free Survival (PFS)
The length of time during and after treatment that the patient lives without disease progression.
Time frame: [Time Frame: From the start of treatment up to 5 years.]
Overall Survival (OS)
The duration from the start of treatment to the time of death from any cause.
Time frame: [Time Frame: From the start of treatment up to maximum follow-up period of five years.]
Duration of Response (DOR)
The time from initial tumor response (CR or PR) to disease progression or relapse or any cause of death.
Time frame: [Time Frame: From the administration of UWD-19 CAR-T cells to a maximum follow-up period of five years.]
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