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Tisagenlecleucel

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Follicular Lymphoma (FL) | Monoclonal antibody | Oncology |Novartis AG|Last Updated: Jul 9, 2026

Target and mechanism

Molecular targetCD19
Target classBinding Agent
ModalityMonoclonal antibody

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment109

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Tisagenlecleucel · 7 trials · 10 indications

Phase 3 1Phase 2 3Phase 1 3
NCT05888493A Phase III Trial Comparing Tisagenlecleucel to Standard of Care (SoC) in Adult Participants With r/r Follicular LymphomaFollicular Lymphoma (FL)
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING109 Analytics
PHASE3ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
A Phase III Trial Comparing Tisagenlecleucel to Standard of Care (SoC) in Adult Participants With r/r Follicular Lymphoma
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Progression-free survival (PFS) determined by blinded independent review committee (BIRC)
5 years

Progression free survival (PFS) based on Lugano response criteria, defined as time from randomization to the first of the following events to occur: * progressive disease (by BIRC) * death from any cause

Overall Response Rate (ORR) as Determined by Local Investigator
6 months post-tisagenlecleucel infusion

The overall response rate (ORR) is defined as the percentage of subjects with a best overall disease response of complete response (CR) or partial response (PR), where the best overall disease response is defined as the best disease response recorded from tisagenlecleucel infusion until progressive disease or start of new anticancer therapy, whichever comes first.

Complete Response Rate (CRR) Per Independent Review Committee (IRC) Assessment
1 year

Complete response rate was defined as the percentage of participants with a best overall response (BOR) of complete response (CR) recorded from tisagenlecleucel infusion until progressive disease or start of new anticancer therapy, whichever came first. CRR was determined by an independent review committee (IRC) and was based on Lugano 2014 classification response criteria. The radiological response is first obtained from CT and PET studies according to the Lugano 2014 criteria. CT response is based on anatomical measurements of index/non-index/new lesions and spleen length. The possible response outcomes are complete response (CR), partial response (PR), stable disease (SD), or progressive disease (PD). PET response based on a 5-point scale (5PS) or Deauville score. The possible outcomes for PET response are complete metabolic response (CMR), partial metabolic response (PMR), no metabolic response (NMR), or progressive metabolic disease (PMD).

Overall Response Rate (ORR) Per Independent Review Committee (IRC) in Main Cohort
60 months

ORR, which includes complete response (CR) and partial response (PR) in the Main cohort as determined by IRC assessment. ORR is the percentage of participants with a best overall disease response of CR or PR, where the best overall disease response is defined as the best disease response recorded from CTL019 infusion until progressive disease or start of new anticancer therapy (including ASCT), whichever comes first. Response was assessed according to Evaluation Criteria in diffuse large B cell lymphoma studies (based on Cheson Response criteria and the Lugano Classification (2014))

Dose-limiting toxicities
Up to 30 days after infusion

Adverse events will be graded according to National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version (v) 5.0. Cytokine release syndrome and immune effector cell associated neurotoxicity syndrome are graded using American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy (ASTCT) Consensus grading.

Maximum tolerated dose or recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D)
Up to 30 days after infusion

Will define the dose as the RP2D for which the isotonic estimate of the toxicity rate is closest to the targeted toxicity rate (i.e., 25%). If there is a tie, the higher dose level when the isotonic estimate is lower than the targeted toxicity rate; and will choose the lower dose level when the isotonic estimate is greater than the targeted toxicity rate.

Number of Participants with Treatment-Related Adverse Events as Assessed by CTCAE Criteriaand ASTCT 2018 (CRS/NT)
12 Months
Percent of participants recieving pembrolizumab per protocol schedule
21 days after first pembrolizumab infusion
Dose Timing part: Incidence of dose limiting toxicities (DLTs)
21 days after first pembrolizumab infusion
Expansion part: Overall response rate (ORR)
3 month post tisagenlecleucel infusion

Secondary Endpoints

Complete response rate (CRR) as assessed by BIRC (Key Secondary)
5 years
Overall response rate (ORR) by BIRC
5 years
Overall survival (OS)
5 years
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
TisagenlecleucelEXPERIMENTALParticipants randomized to the tisagenlecleucel treatment strategy will receive a single infusion of 0.6 to 6 x 10\^8 CAR-positive viable T-cells
R2 or R-CHOPACTIVE_COMPARATORParticipants randomized to Standard of Care treatment will receive either R2 or R-CHOP based on investigator choice of therapies, and this has to be determined prior to randomization.
CTL019EXPERIMENTALAll patients who received tisagenlecleucel infusion.
Treatment (TBI, lymphodepletion, Tisa-cel)EXPERIMENTALPatients undergo leukapheresis and receive lymphodepleting chemotherapy with cyclophosphamide IV and fludarabine IV on days -5 to -3 per standard of care. Patients also undergo low dose TBI on day -2 and receive standard of care Tisa-cel IV over 5-30 minutes on day 0. Additionally, patients undergo blood sample collection, PET/CT or CT throughout the study.
Tisagenlecleucel+PembrolizumabEXPERIMENTAL -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
TisagenlecleucelBIOLOGICALTisagenlecleucel is a solution for infusion of 0.6 to 6 x 10\^8 CAR-positive viable T-cells taken intravenously (i.v.).
Lenalidomide and rituximab (R2) in 28-day cycles for up to 12 cycles.DRUGLenalidomide 20 mg daily on days 1-21 for up to 12 cycles Rituximab 375 mg/m2 IV on days 1, 8, 15, and 22 of cycle 1 and day 1 of cycles 2-5
Rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine and prednisone or prednisolone (R-CHOP) in 21-day cycles for 6 to 8 cyclesDRUGRituximab 375 mg/m2 i.v. on day 1 Cyclophosphamide 750 mg/m2 i.v. day 1 Doxorubicin 50 mg/m2 i.v. day 1 Vincristine 1.4 mg/2 (capped at 2 mg) i.v. day 1 Prednisone or prednisolone 40 mg/m2 PO days 1-5
Lymphodepleting chemotherapyDRUGFludarabine (25 mg/m\^2 intravenously \[i.v.\] daily for 3 doses) OR Cyclophosphamide (250 mg/m\^2 i.v. daily for 3 doses starting with the first dose of fludarabine). OR Bendamustine 90 mg/m\^2 i.v. daily for 2 days (If there was previous grade IV hemorrhagic cystitis with cyclophosphamide, or the participant demonstrated resistance to a previous cyclophosphamide-containing regimen)
Corticosteroids and/or Radiation (Bridging therapy)OTHERCorticosteroids and/or Radiation
Bridging TherapyDRUGPre-treatment phase could also include bridging therapy of investigator's choice
Biospecimen CollectionPROCEDUREUndergo blood sample collection
Computed TomographyPROCEDUREUndergo PET/CT or CT
CyclophosphamideDRUGGiven IV
FludarabineDRUGGiven IV
LeukapheresisPROCEDUREUndergo leukapheresis
Positron Emission TomographyPROCEDUREUndergo PET/CT
Total-Body IrradiationRADIATIONUndergo low dose TBI
PembrolizumabDRUGanti PD-1
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 100 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites30

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age ≥ 18 years at the date of signing the informed consent form. 2. Follicular lymphoma grade 1, 2, or 3A confirmed histologically after latest relapse (local assessment). 3. Relapsed or refractory disease after a second or later line of systemic therapy including an anti-CD2...

Countries:AustraliaAustriaCanadaCzechiaHungaryPolandSingaporeSlovakiaSouth KoreaSpainTaiwanUnited StatesDenmarkFinlandFranceGermanyItalyJapanNetherlandsNorwayUnited KingdomBelgium
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

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Frequently asked questions about Tisagenlecleucel

What is Tisagenlecleucel used for?

Tisagenlecleucel is an investigational cell therapy being studied for use in several blood cancers, including Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma, Recurrent Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma, Follicular Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Primary CNS Lymphoma. It is currently in Phase 1 clinical development for these oncology indications.

Who makes Tisagenlecleucel?

Tisagenlecleucel is being developed by Novartis AG, a company traded on the stock exchange under the ticker symbol NVS. The drug is a monoclonal antibody modality classified as a -cel (cell therapy) product.

What phase is Tisagenlecleucel in?

Tisagenlecleucel is currently in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. The drug is being studied in clinical trials for multiple lymphoma indications, including Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma and Follicular Lymphoma.

What clinical trials is Tisagenlecleucel in?

Tisagenlecleucel has been studied in several clinical trials. NCT02445248 evaluated its efficacy and safety in adult DLBCL patients with 115 participants. NCT03568461 studied it in refractory or relapsed Follicular Lymphoma with 98 participants. NCT03610724 examined it in pediatric Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma patients with 34 participants. NCT07676877 is a Phase 1 trial in Recurrent Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma with 18 participants.

Is Tisagenlecleucel the same as CTL019?

Yes, Tisagenlecleucel is also known as CTL019. The clinical trial NCT02445248, titled 'Study of Efficacy and Safety of CTL019 in Adult DLBCL Patients', uses this alternative name to refer to the same investigational drug developed by Novartis.