The goal of this study is to evaluate the safety of a new type of CAR T-cell, UF-KURE-BCMA, for the treatment of patients with advanced multiple myeloma that has not responded to other therapies. The main question is whether the use of these new CAR T-cells is safe for patients with this condition. Secondarily, the study will also look at the response of myeloma to this therapy.
This is a Phase I, single-arm, open-label, dose-escalation study using a 3+3 design that evaluates the safety of UF (ultrafast)- KURE-BCMA for patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma. Eligible patients are adults (≥18 years) with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma after ≥3 prior lines of therapy, including a proteasome inhibitor, an immunomodulatory drug, and an anti-CD38 antibody. The study will accrue a total of 12 patients. The primary objectives of this study are: * To determine the recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D) of UF-KURE-BCMA * To establish the safety profile and identify dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) The secondary objectives: * Manufacturing feasibility * Overall response rate (ORR) per IMWG criteria * Duration of response (DOR) * Progression-free survival (PFS) * Overall survival (OS) The exploratory objectives include: * CAR-T cell persistence and expansion * Replication-competent lentivirus (RCL) testing * Cytokine profiling * CAR-T cell phenotype characterization * Anti-BCMA CAR antibody development * Spatial multi-omics analysis of the bone marrow microenvironment The study endpoints include: Primary Endpoint Incidence of dose-limiting toxicities occurring within 28 days of CAR-T cell infusion Secondary Endpoints * Manufacturing success rate (≥75%) * Treatment-emergent adverse events * ORR, DOR, PFS, and OS per IMWG criteria The Investigational Product is UF-KURE-BCMA, an autologous CAR-T cells manufactured using an ultra-fast process (approximately 17-20 hours), that targets specifically BCMA, a marker expressed on the surface of the myeloma cell. The study will evaluate 3 different dose levels: * Level -1: 3 × 10⁶ cells (≥50 kg) / 2 × 10⁶ cells (\<50 kg) * Level 1 (Starting Dose): 10 × 10⁶ cells (≥50 kg) / 7 × 10⁶ cells (\<50 kg) * Level 2: 15 × 10⁶ cells (≥50 kg) / 10 × 10⁶ cells (\<50 kg) Prior to the cell infusion, the patients will receive a chemotherapy regimen (lymphodepleting regimen) that includes: Cyclophosphamide 300 mg/m² IV plus fludarabine 30 mg/m² IV, administered daily for 3 days (Days -4 to -2) The study will last 28 days, which is Dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) observation period. The follow-up period is 24 months with a long-term safety follow-up of 15 years. The study endpoints: Primary Endpoint Incidence of dose-limiting toxicities occurring within 28 days of CAR-T cell infusion Secondary Endpoints * Manufacturing success rate (≥75%) * Treatment-emergent adverse events * ORR, DOR, PFS, and OS per IMWG criteria Statistical Methods A standard 3+3 dose-escalation design will be used. Safety and efficacy will be summarized using descriptive statistics. Time-to-event endpoints will be analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier method.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
12
The patients will receive one of 3 dose levels as outlined above.
Incidence of dose-limiting toxicities (DLT occurring within 28 days of CAR-T cell infusion)
DLT
Time frame: Within 28 days of CAR-T cell infusion
Manufacturing success rate
Manufacturing success rate is defined as manufacturing process leading to an adequate product per protocol standards. We expect this outcome to occur in ≥75% of the products manufactured.
Time frame: 28 days post infusion
Treatment-emergent adverse events
Treatment adverse events related to the administration of CART-cells
Time frame: At 24 months
ORR per IMWG criteria
Overall response rate
Time frame: At 24 months
DOR
Duration of Response
Time frame: At day 24 months
PFS
Progression-Free Survival
Time frame: At 24 months
OS
Overall Survival
Time frame: At 24 months
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