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A Study to Assess Adverse Events and How Intravenous (IV) Pivekimab Sunirine Moves Through the Body in Pediatric Participants With Relapsed or Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)

This study is testing a new treatment called Pivekimab Sunirine for children and young people (aged 6 months to 17 years) who have acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). AML is an aggressive blood cancer, and this study is for those whose cancer has returned after treatment, or hasn't responded to previous treatments. Researchers want to understand the drug's side effects and how it acts in the body. Participants will receive the drug through a drip into a vein. Around 18 children and young people from around the world will take part. This research is important because there aren't many options for patients when standard treatments for AML are no longer effective.

At a glance

Status
Recruiting
Phase
PHASE1
Sponsor
AbbVie
Enrolment target
18
Start
20 May 2026
Estimated completion
01 Mar 2030

What is this study about?

Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is a serious type of blood cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. For children and young people, if AML comes back after treatment or doesn't get better with standard treatments, there are very few options left. This study is exploring a new drug called Pivekimab Sunirine, which researchers hope might offer a new way to treat this cancer in these difficult situations.

The main goals of this study are to find out if Pivekimab Sunirine is safe for children and young people, and to understand how their bodies handle the drug. This includes seeing how much of the drug stays in the body and for how long. Knowing this helps doctors work out the best and safest way to give the medicine in the future. The drug will be given into a vein, like a drip.

About 18 children and young people between 6 months and 17 years of age will take part in this study across around 30 hospitals globally. The study will last for about 28 months in total for each participant. This research is a crucial step in trying to find better treatments for children and young people with AML when other options have been exhausted.

Key takeaways

  • This study is for children and young people (aged 6 months to 17 years) with AML.
  • It's for those whose AML has come back or hasn't responded to other treatments.
  • The new drug, Pivekimab Sunirine, is given through a drip to see if it's safe and how it works.
  • Participants will have regular hospital visits for checks and tests.
  • The study lasts about 28 months, but you can leave at any time.
  • This research aims to find better treatments for AML where options are limited.

Who may be eligible?

To be able to join this study, children and young people must have acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) that has either come back for a second or more time, or hasn't responded to at least two previous treatments. Their cancer cells must also have a specific marker called CD123, and there needs to be at least 5% AML cells in their bone marrow.

Participants also need to be reasonably well enough to take part, based on their daily activity levels. For those who are not old enough to agree for themselves, a parent or legal guardian must agree, and the child or young person must also be willing to take part if they are able to understand. They must not have serious heart problems, a history of certain liver problems, or a specific type of AML called Down syndrome-related AML, APL, or JMML. They also can't have had a stem cell transplant in the last 6 months if there are still signs of a complication called GvHD.

Could this study suit you?

Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.

  1. Do you have acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)?
  2. Has your AML come back (relapsed) or not responded to past treatments?
  3. Are you between 6 months and 17 years old?
  4. Are you generally well enough to manage daily activities?
  5. Do you (or your parent/guardian) understand and agree to the study requirements?
Answer every question to see your result.

What does participation involve?

If you decide to take part in this study, the Pivekimab Sunirine drug will be given to you through a drip into a vein (this is called intravenous or IV). You'll receive the drug on its own. You will need to attend regular visits at a hospital or clinic. These visits will involve medical checks, blood tests, and careful monitoring for any side effects or changes in your health. These checks help the medical team see how the treatment is affecting you. The total time you would be involved in the study, including all treatments and follow-up, is about 28 months. This study might involve more visits and tests than your usual care.

Potential risks and benefits

Taking part in any medical study has both potential benefits and risks. For this study, there is a chance that Pivekimab Sunirine could help treat your AML, especially since other treatments haven't worked. However, like all medicines, it might also cause side effects, and these will be closely monitored. The study also involves more hospital visits and tests than your usual care, which can be a burden. It's important to remember that you are free to leave the study at any time, for any reason, if you or your family decide it's no longer right for you. Your decision will not affect your future medical care.

Locations (13)

  • Lucile Packard Children's Hospital /ID# 276015
    Verified postcode
    Palo Alto, United States· Recruiting
  • New York Medical College /ID# 275597
    Verified postcode
    Valhalla, United States· Recruiting
  • Tristar Centennial Medical Center /ID# 275831
    Verified postcode
    Nashville, United States· Recruiting
  • Children's Medical Center Dallas /ID# 275930
    Verified postcode
    Dallas, United States· Recruiting
  • The Children's Hospital at Westmead /ID# 275672
    Verified postcode
    Westmead, Australia· Recruiting
  • Perth Children'S Hospital /ID# 275673
    Verified postcode
    Perth, Australia· Recruiting
  • Chu Bordeaux - Hopital Pellegrin /ID# 277645
    Verified postcode
    Bordeaux, France· Recruiting
  • Hopital Armand Trousseau /ID# 276231
    Verified postcode
    Paris, France· Recruiting
  • Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesu /ID# 275692
    Verified postcode
    Rome, Italy· Recruiting
  • Seoul National University Hospital /ID# 276978
    Verified postcode
    Seoul, South Korea· Recruiting
  • Samsung Medical Center /ID# 276979
    Verified postcode
    Seoul, South Korea· Recruiting
  • National Taiwan University Hospital /ID# 276635
    Verified postcode
    Taipei, Taiwan· Recruiting

Common questions

What kind of cancer is AML?

AML stands for Acute Myeloid Leukaemia. It's a serious type of cancer that starts in the blood cells made in the bone marrow.

What does 'relapsed or refractory' mean?

It means the cancer has either come back after treatment (relapsed) or hasn't responded well to previous treatments (refractory).

How will the study drug be given?

The study drug, Pivekimab Sunirine, will be given directly into a vein, usually in your arm, through a drip. This is called an intravenous (IV) infusion.

How long will I be in the study?

The total time you could be involved in the study, from start to finish, is about 28 months.

Can I stop being part of the study if I want to?

Yes, absolutely. You can withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without it affecting your ongoing medical care.

How to find out more

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