Clinical Research Directory

A Study of Pembrolizumab in Japanese Pediatric Participants With Solid Tumors or Lymphomas and Japanese Adult Participants With Merkel Cell Carcinoma (MK-3475-G21/KEYNOTE-G21)

Researchers are looking for new ways to treat people with solid tumors, lymphomas (blood cancers), and a certain type of skin cancer. The goals of this study are to learn: * About the safety of pembrolizumab (the study medicine) and if people tolerate it * What happens to different doses of pembrolizumab in a person's body over time * How the cancer responds (gets smaller or goes away) to treatment

Stem Cell Transplantation for Participants With Germline RUNX1 Associated Blood Cancers

Background: Some blood cancers can be caused by germline variants (changes) in a person s RUNX1 gene. Germline variants are genetic inherited changes a person is born with. Stem cell transplants are used to treat many diseases including blood cancers. Stem cell transplantation for patients with germline RUNX1 mutation driven blood cancers is standard of care and available in most major medical centers. The difference with this transplantation protocol is that it is prospective, only available to participants with germline RUNX1 variants and designed to determine the extent to which tailoring chemotherapy and supportive care medication doses for each individual patient may improve outcomes compared to data derived from retrospective transplantation protocols for patients with RUNX1 varinats which is less accurate. Objective: The primary objective of this protocol is to determine how tailored doses of chemotherapy and supportive care medications may improve disease free survival as compared to historical/expected disease free survival. Eligibility: People aged 4 to 70 years with blood cancer caused by a RUNX1 gene mutation. Other participants are also needed: (1) stem cell donors; (2) relatives who do not have a mutation in the RUNX1 gene; and (3) healthy volunteers. Design: Participants with blood cancer will be screened during approximately 1-3 months before transplatation. They will have blood tests and tests of their heart and lung function. A sample of bone marrow may be taken. A flexible tube (central line) will be inserted into a vein in participants chest or lower neck. This line will remain in place during the hospitalization and be used to draw blood and administer drugs. These lines are almost always transitioned to a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line at the time of hospital discharge. Participants will be inpatient for 4 to 5 weeks. They will receive drugs to prepare their body for the stem cell transplant. Some may also receive radiation treatment. Other tests will include imaging scans. The stem cell transplant will be given through the central line. After discharge from the clinic, participants will have follow-up visits at least once per week for approximately 100 days. Then they will have follow-up clinic visits for 3 years. Donors, relatives, and healthy volunteers may provide samples of blood, stool, and saliva. Adults may also opt to provide samples of skin and bone marrow.

A Study of Brentuximab Vedotin in Combination With Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin (Hydroxydaunorubicin), Prednisone (CHP) in Chinese Participants With CD30-Positive (CD30+) Peripheral T-Cell Lymphomas (PTCL)

This study will use a combination of Brentuximab vedotin with CHP to treat adult Chinese participants with CD30+ PTCL. The main aims of the study are to evaluate: * Side effect from the A+CHP * Check how much A+CHP stays in their blood over time. This will help Takeda to work out the best dose to give people in the future. * If A+CHP improves outcome of newly diagnosed CD30+ PTCL Brentuximab vedotin will be given through vein on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle. Cyclophosphamide and doxorubicin will be given through vein. Prednisone will be given orally daily on Days 1 through 5.

Increasing Resiliency Among Early Post-Treatment Lymphoma Survivors

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a mind body resilience group program can help increase lymphoma survivors' ability to cope with and manage the challenges that come with the transition into early post treatment survivorship.

In Vitro Expanded Allogeneic Epstein-Barr Virus Specific Cytotoxic T-Lymphocytes (EBV-CTLs) Genetically Targeted to the CD19 Antigen in B-cell Malignancies

The purpose of this study is to test the safety of giving the patient special cells from a donor called "Modified T-cells". The goal is to assess the toxicities of T-cells for patients with relapsed B cell leukemia or lymphoma after a blood SCT organ SCT or for patients who are at high risk for relapse of their B cell leukemia or lymphoma.

Study of CAR-T Cells Expressing CD30 and CCR4 for r/r CD30+ HL and CTCL

The body has different ways of fighting infection and disease. No single way is perfect for fighting cancer. This research study combines two different ways of fighting disease: antibodies and T cells. Antibodies are proteins that protect the body from disease caused by bacteria or toxic substances. Antibodies work by binding bacteria or substances, which stops them from growing and causing bad effects. T cells, also called T lymphocytes, are special infection-fighting blood cells that can kill other cells, including tumor cells or cells that are infected with bacteria or viruses. Both antibodies and T cells have been used to treat patients with cancers. They both have shown promise, but neither alone has been sufficient to treat cancer. This study will combine both T cells and antibodies in order to create a more effective treatment called Autologous T Lymphocyte Chimeric Antigen Receptor cells targeted against the CD30 antigen (ATLCAR.CD30). Another treatment being tested includes the Autologous T Lymphocyte Chimeric Antigen Receptor cells targeted against the CD30 antigen with CCR4 (ATLCAR.CD30.CCR4) to help the cells move to regions in the patient's body where the cancer is present. Participants in this study will receive either ATLCAR.CD30.CCR4 cells alone or will receive ATLCAR.CD30.CCR4 cells combined with ATLCAR.CD30 cells. Previous studies have shown that a new gene can be put into T cells that will increase their ability to recognize and kill cancer cells. The new gene that is put in the T cells in this study makes an antibody called anti-CD30. This antibody sticks to lymphoma cells because of a substance on the outside of the cells called CD30. Anti-CD30 antibodies have been used to treat people with lymphoma but have not been strong enough to cure most patients. For this study, the anti-CD30 antibody has been changed so instead of floating free in the blood it is now joined to the T cells. When an antibody is joined to a T cell in this way it is called a chimeric receptor. These CD30 chimeric (combination) receptor-activated T cells (ATLCAR.CD30) can kill some of the tumor, but they do not last very long in the body and so their chances of fighting the cancer are unknown. Researchers are working to identify ways to improve the ability of ATLCAR.CD30 to destroy tumor cells. T cells naturally produce a protein called CCR4 which functions as a navigation system directing T cells toward tumor cells specifically. In this study, researchers will also genetically modify ATLCAR.CD30 cells to produce more CCR4 proteins and they will be called ATLCAR.CD30.CCR4. The study team believes that the ATLCAR.CD30.CCR4 cells will be guided directly toward the tumor cells based on their navigation system. In addition, the study team believes the majority of ATLCAR.CD30 cells will also be guided directly toward tumor cells when given together with ATLCAR.CD30.CCR4, increasing their anti-cancer fighting ability. This is the first time ATLCAR\>CD30.CCR4 cells or combination of ATLCAR.CD30.CCR4 and ATLCAR.CD30 cells are used to treat lymphoma. The purpose of this study to determine the following: * What is the safe dose of ATLCAR.CD30.CCR4 cells to give to patients * What is the safe dose of the combination of ATLCAR.CD30 and ATLCAR.CD30.CCR4 cells to give to patients

Leukapheresis for CAR or Adoptive Cell Therapy Manufacturing

Background: Leukapheresis is a procedure to separate and collect white blood cells. It is the first step in a treatment called CAR (chimeric antigen receptor) T-cell therapy. CAR-T therapy may be offered to people when their cancer comes back. The collected T-cells are used to make a special version of T-cells called CARs. Researchers want to collect these cells from people who may become eligible for a CAR T-cell study in the future. Objective: To identify people who have a high likelihood to benefit from CAR T-cell therapy early in their disease course and collect and store a T-cell product. Eligibility: People ages 3-65 with a form of leukemia or lymphoma that has not been cured by standard therapy Design: Participants will be screened with medical history, physical exam, and blood and urine tests. Review of existing MRI, x-ray, pathology specimens/reports or CT images may be done. On this study, participants will have leukapheresis. A needle will be placed into the arm. Blood will be collected and go through a machine. White blood cells will be taken out by the machine. The plasma and red cells will be returned to the participant through a second needle in the other arm. The procedure will take 4-6 hours. Some participants may have a central line (catheter) inserted which is needed to do the leukapheresis procedure, instead of the needles in the arms-especially if they are smaller. For a central line placement, a long thin tube is inserted through a small incision into the main blood vessel leading into the heart that would allow access to the blood to do the leukapheresis procedure. Participants cells will be processed and frozen for future use in a CAR T-cell therapy study. ...

A Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Lisocabtagene Maraleucel (Liso-cel) as First-Line Therapy in Adults With Transplant-Ineligible Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of lisocabtagene maraleucel (Breyanzi/liso-cel/BMS-986387) in adults as first-line treatment in transplant-ineligible Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma (PCNSL).

Cognitive Aftereffects of Neurotoxicity in Children and Young Adults With Relapsed/Refractory Hematologic Malignancies Who Receive CAR T-cell Therapy

Background: CAR T-cell therapy is a promising new treatment for blood cancers. During treatment, a person s T-cells are genetically changed to kill cancer cells. Researchers want to learn more about the effects of potential problems that may be associated with this treatment. We are specifically interested in learning if and how this treatment may affect the brain or your thinking skills. Objective: To learn if CAR T-cell therapy can affect how children and adults think, process, and remember things. Eligibility: People aged 5-35 who have blood cancer that has not responded to treatment, or the blood cancer has come back after treatment, and who will receive CAR T-cell therapy. Caregivers are also needed. All participants must be able to speak and read in English or Spanish. Design: Participants will be screened with a medical history. Information from participants medical records will be collected. Participants will take tests at home or at NIH to see how well they think, read, learn, remember, reason, and pay attention. The tests will be both computerized and paper/pencil. They will take less than 1 hour to complete. Participants and a parent/adult observer will complete a 5-minute Background Information Form and a checklist of nervous system symptoms. If participants are 5 years or older, they will participate in activities to test their ability to do different thinking tasks, like answer questions, complete puzzle patterns, and remember things. Participants and their caregivers will complete questions to see if they are having specific symptoms related to receiving CAR T-cells. The questions will assess their well-being and needs. The questions will take less than 1 hour to complete. Some tests and questions will be repeated at different time points in the study. Participation will last for up to 3 years....

Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network Study for Ontario (MOHCCN-O)

The Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network (MOHCCN) is a national network of cancer centres that pursue collaborative cancer research in precision medicine (an emerging approach for disease treatment and prevention that considers individual variability in DNA, environment and lifestyle) to accelerate the discovery of innovations and improve the health outcomes for cancer patients

Administration of T Lymphocytes for Prevention of Relapse of Lymphomas

The body has different ways of fighting infection and disease. No single way seems perfect for fighting cancer. This research study combines two different ways of fighting disease: antibodies and T cells. Antibodies are proteins that protect the body from disease caused by bacteria or toxic substances. Antibodies work by binding those bacteria or substances, which stops them from growing and causing bad effects. T cells, also called T lymphocytes, are special infection-fighting blood cells that can kill other cells, including tumor cells or cells that are infected. Both antibodies and T cells have been used to treat patients with cancers. They both have shown promise, but neither alone has been sufficient to cure most patients. This study is designed to combine both T cells and antibodies to create a more effective treatment. The treatment that is being researched is called autologous T lymphocyte chimeric antigen receptor cells targeted against the CD30 antigen (ATLCAR.CD30) administration. In previous studies, it has been shown that a new gene can be put into T cells that will increase their ability to recognize and kill cancer cells. A gene is a unit of DNA. Genes make up the chemical structure carrying the patient's genetic information that may determine human characteristics (i.e., eye color, height and sex). The new gene that is put in the T cells in this study makes a piece of an antibody called anti-CD30. This antibody floats around in the blood and can detect and stick to cancer cells called lymphoma cells because they have a substance on the outside of the cells called CD30. Anti-CD30 antibodies have been used to treat people with lymphoma, but have not been strong enough to cure most patients. For this study, the anti-CD30 antibody has been changed so that instead of floating free in the blood part of it is now joined to the T cells. Only the part of the antibody that sticks to the lymphoma cells is attached to the T cells instead of the entire antibody. When an antibody is joined to a T cell in this way it is called a chimeric receptor. These CD30 chimeric (combination) receptor-activated T cells seem to kill some of the tumor, but they do not last very long in the body and so their chances of fighting the cancer are unknown. The purpose of this research study is to determine a safe dose of the ATLCAR.CD30 cells that can be given to subjects after undergoing an autologous transplant. This is the first step in determining whether giving ATLCAR.CD30 cells to others with lymphoma in the future will help them. The researchers also want to find out what side effects patients will have after they receive the ATLCAR.CD30 cells post-transplant. This study will also look at other effects of ATLCAR.CD30 cells, including their effect on your cancer and how long they will survive in your body.

Assessment of the Safety and Efficacy of Balstilimab for the Treatment of Relapsed/Refractory Lymphomas (IMMONC0001)

The goal of this study is to see if the drug balstilimab is safe and effective in participants with relapsed/refractory lymphomas. Participants will receive balstilimab every 3 weeks and their outcomes will be assessed periodically.

Nivolumab in Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)-Positive Lymphoproliferative Disorders and EBV-Positive Non-HodgkinLymphomas

Background: The drug Nivolumab has been approved to treat some cancers. Researchers want to see if it can slow the growth of other cancers. They want to study its effects on cancers that may have not responded to chemotherapy or other treatments. Objectives: To see if Nivolumab slows the growth of some types of cancer or stops them from getting worse. To test the safety of the drug. Eligibility: People 12 and older who have Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)-positive lymphoproliferative disorders or EBV-positive non-Hodgkin lymphomas with no standard therapy Design: Participants will be screened with: Medical history Physical exam Blood and urine tests CAT scan of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis Tumor and bone marrow biopsies (sample taken) Magnetic resonance imaging scan of the brain Lumbar puncture (also known as spinal tap) Positron emission tomography/computed tomography scan with a radioactive tracer Every 2 weeks, participants will get Nivolumab by vein over about 1 hour. They will also have: Physical exam Blood and pregnancy tests Review of side effects and medications During the study, participants will repeat most of the screening tests. They may also have other biopsies. After stopping treatment, participants will have a visit every 3 months for 1 year. Then they will have a visit every 6 months for years 2-5, and then once a year. They will have a physical exam and blood tests.

Exercise as an Immune Adjuvant for Allogeneic Cell Therapies

This study aims to improve the treatment of blood cancer by using exercise to collect healthier immune cells from donors. Allogeneic adoptive cell therapy is a treatment where immune cells from a healthy donor are given to a cancer patient, usually to help prevent or treat cancer relapse after a stem cell transplant. These donor cells can either be directly infused into the patient or grown in a lab to create more specialized immune cells that target and kill cancer. While this therapy has been helpful for many patients, there is a need to make it more effective for a larger group and reduce side effects like graft-versus-host disease (GvHD), where the donor's immune cells attack the patient's healthy tissue. This Early Phase 1 trial will test whether exercise can help produce better immune cells from donors. The investigators will recruit healthy participants for three study groups: 1. Exercise Group: Participants will complete a 20-minute cycling exercise session. The investigators will collect blood samples before, during, and after exercise to study the number and quality of immune cells. The investigators will also use the collected cells to create immune therapies and test their ability to kill cancer cells in the lab and control cancer growth in mice. 2. Exercise and Beta Blocker Group: In this group, participants will complete up to five cycling sessions, with at least a week between each session. Before each session, participants will take either a placebo or a drug (beta blocker) that blocks stress hormones like adrenaline. The investigators will collect blood samples before and during exercise to see how blocking these hormones changes the effect of exercise on immune cells. 3. Isoproterenol Group: Participants in this group will receive a 20-minute infusion of isoproterenol, a drug that mimics the effects of adrenaline. The investigators will collect blood samples before, during, and after the infusion to see if the drug causes similar immune changes to those caused by exercise. Participants can join one, two, or all three groups. This research will help understand whether exercise can improve immune cell therapies for treating blood cancer and reduce the risk of GvHD, making these treatments safer and more effective.

Venetoclax, Ibrutinib, Prednisone, Obinutuzumab, and Revlimid (ViPOR) in Relapsed/Refractory B-cell Lymphoma

Background: B-cell lymphoma is a cancer of white blood cells found in the lymph nodes. It affects the system that fights infections and disease. Researchers want to learn how certain drugs work together to treat B-cell lymphomas. The drugs are venetoclax, ibrutinib, prednisone, obinutuzumab, and lenalidomide (ViPOR). Objective: To study the safety of ViPOR for people with B-cell lymphoma. Eligibility: People ages 18 and older with B-cell lymphoma whose cancer has returned or not improved after treatment Design: Participants will be screened with: * Medical history * Physical exam * Blood, urine, and heart tests * Tissue sample from previous procedure * Imaging scans * Registration for counseling on the risks of lenalidomide. They must get counseling at least every 28 days. Participants will have a bone marrow aspiration before treatment. Participants may have tumor samples taken. Participants will get ViPOR in 21-day cycles. For up to 6 cycles: * Participants will get one drug by IV on days 1 and 2. * Participants will take the other four drugs by mouth on most days. After their first dose of venetoclax, they will stay in the clinic for at least 8 hours and return the next day for monitoring. They may be admitted for more drugs or monitoring. Participants will keep a drug diary. Participants will have a physical exam and blood and urine tests at least once per cycle. They will have scans 4 times over 6 cycles. Participants will have a visit about 1 month after their last dose of study drug. They will then have visits every few months for 3 years, and once a year for years 4 and 5. Visits include a physical exam, blood tests, and scans.

Feasibility Study on the Effect of a Methionine-Reduced Diet on Serum Levels in Pts w/ Solid Tumors

This is a pilot clinical trial determining the effect of a Methionine-reduced diet on serum levels in subjects with solid tumors. These are subjects who will receive systemic standard of care cancer therapy.

Pharmacokinetic Study of Venetoclax Tablets Crushed and Dissolved Into a Solution

The use of venetoclax-based therapies for pediatric patients with relapsed or refractory malignancies is increasingly common outside of the clinical trial setting. For patients who cannot swallow tablets, it is common to crush the tablets and dissolve them in liquid to create a solution. However, no PK data exists in adults or children using crushed tablets dissolved in liquid in this manner, and as a result, the venetoclax exposure with this solution is unknown. Primary Objectives • To determine the pharmacokinetics of venetoclax when commercially available tablets are crushed and dissolved into a solution Secondary Objectives * To evaluate the safety of crushed venetoclax tablets administered as an oral solution * To determine the pharmacokinetics of venetoclax solution in patients receiving concomitant strong and moderate CYP3A inhibitors * To determine potential pharmacokinetic differences based on route of venetoclax solution administration (ie. PO vs NG tube vs G-tube) * To determine the concentration of venetoclax in cerebral spinal fluid when administered as an oral solution

Dose-finding and Dose Expansion Study of OSE-279 in Subjects With Advanced Solid Tumors or Lymphomas

This is a phase 1/2, multicenter, dose-finding and dose expansion study of OSE-279, a PD-1 blocking monoclonal antibody, in subjects with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas.

Targeted Therapy Directed by Genetic Testing in Treating Patients With Advanced Refractory Solid Tumors, Lymphomas, or Multiple Myeloma (The MATCH Screening Trial)

This phase II MATCH screening and multi-sub-trial studies how well treatment that is directed by genetic testing works in patients with solid tumors, lymphomas, or multiple myelomas that may have spread from where it first started to nearby tissue, lymph nodes, or distant parts of the body (advanced) and does not respond to treatment (refractory). Patients must have progressed following at least one line of standard treatment or for which no agreed upon treatment approach exists. Genetic tests look at the unique genetic material (genes) of patients' tumor cells. Patients with genetic abnormalities (such as mutations, amplifications, or translocations) may benefit more from treatment which targets their tumor's particular genetic abnormality. Identifying these genetic abnormalities first may help doctors plan better treatment for patients with solid tumors, lymphomas, or multiple myeloma.

A Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Glofitamab + Gemcitabine + Oxaliplatin in U.S. Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma

The purpose of the study is to evaluate glofitamab + gemcitabine + oxaliplatin in participants in the United States, including under-represented racial and ethnic populations, that have relapsed or refractory (R/R) diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL).

Rituximab, Bendamustine Hydrochloride, and Bortezomib Followed by Rituximab and Lenalidomide in Treating Older Patients With Previously Untreated Mantle Cell Lymphoma

RATIONALE: Monoclonal antibodies, such as rituximab, can block cancer growth in different ways. Some find cancer cells and help kill them or carry cancer-killing substances to them. Others interfere with the ability of cancer cells to grow and spread. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as bendamustine hydrochloride, also work in different ways to kill cancer cells or stop them from dividing. Bortezomib may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Lenalidomide may stop the growth of mantle cell lymphoma by blocking blood flow to the cancer. It is not yet known whether giving rituximab together with bendamustine and bortezomib is more effective than rituximab and bendamustine, followed by rituximab alone or with lenalidomide in treating mantle cell lymphoma. PURPOSE: This randomized phase II trial studies rituximab, bortezomib, bendamustine, and lenalidomide in treating previously untreated older patients with mantle cell lymphoma.

A Study to Evaluate Glofitamab as a Single Agent vs. Investigator's Choice in Participants With Relapsed/Refractory Mantle Cell Lymphoma

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of glofitamab monotherapy compared with an investigator's choice of either rituximab plus bendamustine (BR), or lenalidomide with rituximab (R-Len) in patients with relapsed or refractory (R/R) mantle cell lymphoma (MCL).

Donor Peripheral Stem Cell Transplant in Treating Patients With Advanced Hematologic Cancer or Other Disorders

RATIONALE: Giving chemotherapy and total-body irradiation before a donor peripheral stem cell transplant helps stop the growth of cancer or abnormal cells. It also helps stop the patient's immune system from rejecting the donor's stem cells. When the healthy stem cells from a donor are infused into the patient they may help the patient's bone marrow make stem cells, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Sometimes the transplanted cells from a donor can make an immune response against the body's normal cells. Giving tacrolimus, methotrexate, cyclosporine, mycophenolate mofetil, and sirolimus before and after transplant may stop this from happening. PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying how well donor peripheral stem cell transplant works in treating patients with advanced hematologic cancer or other disorders.

Proteomic-Based Profiling of Lymphomas: Chromatin Proteomics; Composition and Modification of Histone and Non-Histone Chromosomal Proteins

BACKGROUND: Lymphomas are comprised of a diversity of tumors with different pathologic and clinical features. While distinct differences in gene expression profiles have been elucidated in different lymphomas, there has been inconsistent correlation with the few published proteomic studies. Greater insights into the biology of lymphomas may be achieved by integrating current genomic information with additional studies focused on the interrelationships in tumors of the patterns of chromatin protein expression, chromatin protein modification, and RNA expression profiling (both within bulk tumor and within specific microscopic tumor niches accessible by microdissection and cell sorting approaches). OBJECTIVES: The goals of this protocol are to identify the global levels of all histones (including variant histones) and non-histone chromosomal proteins, and to measure the relative levels of most known covalent modifications on histone and non-histone chromosomal proteins. For a limited number of cases illustrative of selected pathological entities, we propose to map the genome-wide distribution of those modifications judged to be biochemically instructive. ELIGIBILITY: This work will involve the analysis of a broad panel of lymphoma and lymphoid samples, which were previously procured under multiple protocols at the NIH, and for which there is excess tissue available for research. We also request permission to extend this analysis to surplus materials to be accrued under existing protocols, upon completion of all superseding diagnostic tests and medical/scientific studies. The criteria for inclusion in this study are subsumed under the enveloping protocols. The number of cases to be included is dependent upon the size of these protocols; because statistical significance improves with increasing numbers. We hope to include up to 300 cases. DESIGN: Lysates from surplus samples will be prepared and arrayed onto microarrays. These arrays will be probed with panels of protein and modification specific antibodies. The antibody reactivity will be quantified and samples will be subjected to statistical analysis, especially hierarchical clustering to correlate patterns of reactivity with clinical and histological features. Representative cases for which sufficient surplus tissue remains will be subjected to ChIP-Seq to map the distribution of modifications across the genome.