A Phase 2 Open-Label, Multi-Center, Randomized, Controlled, Optimal Dose-Finding Study of DCC-UCB in Adults Receiving High Dose Chemotherapy for AML
Grant Award Details
Grant Type:
Grant Number:
CLIN2-09574
Investigator(s):
Disease Focus:
Human Stem Cell Use:
Award Value:
$4,310,000
Status:
Closed
Grant Application Details
Application Title:
A Phase 2 Open-Label, Multi-Center, Randomized, Controlled, Optimal Dose-Finding Study of DCC-UCB in Adults Receiving High Dose Chemotherapy for AML
Public Abstract:
Therapeutic Candidate or Device
Cryopreserved, universal donor hematopoietic stem cell therapy that restores blood cell function and protects against infection after chemotherapy
Indication
Neutropenia arising from high-dose chemotherapy for treatment of Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Therapeutic Mechanism
The primary treatment for patients with AML is chemotherapy. Most chemotherapy results in a period of neutropenia (very low white blood cell counts) when patients are at significant risk of developing life threatening infections, sepsis and related complications. The intended cell therapy provides a source of functional early blood cells that can generate mature and functionally intact white blood cells in the patient for the prevention of infections and sepsis following chemotherapy.
Unmet Medical Need
There are an estimated 500,000 courses of high dose chemotherapy administered globally each year and despite improved antimicrobials for patients who experience febrile neutropenia or documented infections, 15%-20% of patients will go on to have uncontrolled, severe infections.
Project Objective
Phase 2 trial completed, CSR generated
Major Proposed Activities
Cryopreserved, universal donor hematopoietic stem cell therapy that restores blood cell function and protects against infection after chemotherapy
Indication
Neutropenia arising from high-dose chemotherapy for treatment of Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Therapeutic Mechanism
The primary treatment for patients with AML is chemotherapy. Most chemotherapy results in a period of neutropenia (very low white blood cell counts) when patients are at significant risk of developing life threatening infections, sepsis and related complications. The intended cell therapy provides a source of functional early blood cells that can generate mature and functionally intact white blood cells in the patient for the prevention of infections and sepsis following chemotherapy.
Unmet Medical Need
There are an estimated 500,000 courses of high dose chemotherapy administered globally each year and despite improved antimicrobials for patients who experience febrile neutropenia or documented infections, 15%-20% of patients will go on to have uncontrolled, severe infections.
Project Objective
Phase 2 trial completed, CSR generated
Major Proposed Activities
- Prepation for scale-up of DCC-UCB GMP manufacturing
- GMP manufacturing of DCC-UCB for clinical use
- DCC-UCB Phase II study for the treatment of chemotherapy induced neutropenia in AML patients.
Statement of Benefit to California:
The Ph2 trial for this novel therapy will greatly impact outcomes and quality of life for the 1,600 CA/20,000 US patients/year undergoing treatment for AML. Despite improved antimicrobials, many neutropenic patients will go on to have uncontrolled, severe infections that result in increased ICU admissions death. This therapy will immediately benefit CA patients at the 5-8 California sites and the manufacturing and depot facilities at UC Davis will provide an economic benefit for the state.