New drug aims to tame chemotherapy side effect in young cancer patients
NCT ID NCT04195347
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a drug called CM4620 in children and young adults who develop pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) from a chemotherapy drug called asparaginase. The goal is to see if CM4620 is safe and can prevent severe complications like pancreatic cysts or tissue death. About 42 participants with leukemia or lymphoma will take CM4620 alongside their regular cancer treatment.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1/2
Runs two stages together: safety and dose first, then whether the treatment works.
- Participants
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About 42 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Sep 2020
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2029
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
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Up to 21 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Acute pancreatitis with elevation of amylase OR lipase ≥ 3x the upper limit of normal AND at least 1 of: abdominal pain consistent with acute pancreatitis OR imaging findings consistent with acute pancreatitis. * Receipt of any form of asparaginase within the prior 49 days. * Patient with acute lymphoblastic leukemia/ lymphoma age \< 22 years receiving therapy with curative intent. Exclusion Criteria: * Prior episode of pancreatitis. * QTc at baseline \> 450 msec. * Creatinine \> 3x the upper limit of normal for age or total bilirubin \>3x the upper limit for normal for age without evidence of leukemic infiltrate or hemolysis. * Receipt of another investigational agent within the prior 7 days. * History of allergy to eggs or known hypersensitivity to any component of CM4620. * Positive pregnancy test or breastfeeding. Females of childbearing potential must have a negative urine or serum pregnancy test prior to enrollment. Males and females of childbearing potential must agree to use effective contraception for at least twelve months following the completion of therapy. * Inability or unwillingness of research participant or legal guardian/representative to give written informed consent.
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Conditions
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Study contacts
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Contact
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Locations
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
RECRUITINGCincinnati, Ohio, 45220, United States
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Novant Health Presbyterian Hemby Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGCharlotte, North Carolina, 28204, United States
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
RECRUITINGMemphis, Tennessee, 38105, United States
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