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Intrathecal Chemoprophylaxis to Prevent Neurotoxicity Associated With Blinatumomab Therapy for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Testing a new treatment to protect brain health during leukemia therapy.

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18 years and older
All
Phase 2
Intrathecal Chemoprophylaxis Study

This study aims to prevent neurotoxicity (damage to the brain or nerves) caused by a drug called blinatumomab used for treating Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), a type of blood cancer. This is done by changing when another drug, intrathecal chemotherapy, is given. This chemotherapy is injected into the space around the spinal cord. The goal is to keep the cancer-fighting effects of blinatumomab while reducing the risk of brain or nerve damage.

To join this study, participants must be adults starting blinatumomab for relapsed or difficult-to-treat ALL and have good liver and kidney function. They cannot have certain brain or nerve disorders, other cancers, or infections.

  • Duration: The study involves multiple visits for monitoring.
  • Compensation: Participants may receive compensation for their time and travel.
  • Risks: Possible side effects include typical chemotherapy risks and potential nerve damage.
Study details
    Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

NCT05519579

Northside Hospital, Inc.

20 April 2025

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