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Allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation is equally effective in secondary acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) compared to de-novo ALL-a report from the EBMT registry
Sadowska-Klasa, A., Zaucha, J. M., Labopin, M., Bourhis, J. H., Blaise, D., Yakoub-Agha, I., Salmenniemi, U., Passweg, J., Fegueux, N., Schroeder, T., et al
Bone marrow transplantation. 2024
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Secondary acute lymphoblastic leukemia (s-ALL) comprises up to 10% of ALL patients. However, data regarding s-ALL outcomes is limited. To answer what is the role of allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) in s-ALL, a matched-pair analysis in a 1:2 ratio was conducted to compare outcomes between s-ALL and de novo ALL (dn-ALL) patients reported between 2000-2021 to the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation registry. Among 9720 ALL patients, 351 (3.6%) were s-ALL, of which 80 were in first complete remission (CR1) with a known precedent primary diagnosis 58.8% solid tumor (ST), 41.2% hematological diseases (HD). The estimated 2-year relapse incidence (RI) was 19.1% (95%CI: 11-28.9), leukemia-free survival (LFS) 52.1% (95%CI: 39.6-63.2), non-relapse mortality (NRM) 28.8% (95%CI: 18.4-40), GvHD-free, relapse-free survival (GRFS) 39.4% (95%CI: 27.8-50.7), and overall survival (OS) 60.8% (95%CI: 47.9-71.4), and did not differ between ST and HD patients. In a matched-pair analysis, there was no difference in RI, GRFS, NRM, LFS, or OS between s-ALL and dn-ALL except for a higher incidence of chronic GvHD (51.9% vs. 31.4%) in s-ALL. To conclude, patients with s-ALL who received HCT in CR1 have comparable outcomes to patients with dn-ALL.
PICO Summary
Population
Adults with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, reported to the EBMT registry (n=9720)
Intervention
A detailed analysis cohort who were transplanted for secondary acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (s-ALL, n=80)
Comparison
Matched controls who were transplanted for de novo ALL (dn-ALL, n=80)
Outcome
The estimated 2-year relapse incidence (RI) was 19.1% (95%CI: 11-28.9), leukemia-free survival (LFS) 52.1% (95%CI: 39.6-63.2), non-relapse mortality (NRM) 28.8% (95%CI: 18.4-40), GvHD-free, relapse-free survival (GRFS) 39.4% (95%CI: 27.8-50.7), and overall survival (OS) 60.8% (95%CI: 47.9-71.4), and did not differ between solid tumour and haematological disease patients. In a matched-pair analysis, there was no difference in RI, GRFS, NRM, LFS, or OS between s-ALL and dn-ALL except for a higher incidence of chronic GvHD (51.9% vs. 31.4%) in s-ALL.
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Validation of the transplant conditioning intensity (TCI) index for allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation
Spyridonidis, A., Labopin, M., Gedde-Dahl, T., Ganser, A., Stelljes, M., Craddock, C., Wagner-Drouet, E. M., Versluis, J., Schroeder, T., Blau, I. W., et al
Bone marrow transplantation. 2023
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The intensity of the conditioning regimen given before allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (allo-HCT) can vary substantially. To confirm the ability of the recently developed transplant conditioning intensity (TCI) score to stratify the preparative regimens of allo-HCT, we used an independent and contemporary patient cohort of 4060 transplant recipients with acute myeloid leukemia meeting inclusion criteria from the discovery study (allo-HCT in first complete remission, matched donor), but who were allografted in a more recent period (2018-2021) and were one decade older (55-75 years, median 63.4 years), we assigned them to a TCI category (low n = 1934, 48%; intermediate n = 1948, 48%, high n = 178, 4%) according to the calculated TCI score ([1-2], [2.5-3.5], [4-6], respectively), and examined the validity of the TCI category in predicting early non-relapse mortality (NRM), 2-year NRM and relapse (REL). In the unadjusted comparison, the TCI index provided a significant risk stratification for d100 and d180 NRM, NRM and REL risk. In the multivariate analysis adjusted for significant variables, there was an independent association of TCI with early NRM, NRM and REL. In summary, we confirm in contemporary treated patients that TCI reflects the conditioning regimen related morbidity and anti-leukemic efficacy satisfactorily and across other established prognostic factors.
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Allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant for hairy cell leukemia: EBMT experience
Chihara, D., Gras, L., Zinger, N., Kröger, N., Mayer, J., Passweg, J., De Latour, R. P., Byrne, J., Krüger, W., Bohn, J. P., et al
Haematologica. 2023;108(6):1676-1679
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Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in non-Hodgkin lymphoma in Switzerland, 30 years of experience: Sooner is better
Rebmann, E., Nabergoj, M., Grandjean, B., Stakia, P., Stern, A., Medinger, M., Masouridi-Levrat, S., Dantin, C., Schanz, U., Baldomero, H., et al
EJHaem. 2023;4(1):258-261
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Due to relatively high nonrelapse mortality (NRM), allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) in non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) remains the ultimate line of treatment but the only curable approach in a setting of relapse/refractory disease. Here, we conducted a retrospective, multicenter, registry-based analysis on patients who underwent allo-HSCT for NHL in Switzerland, over 30-year (1985-2020) period. The study included 301 allo-HSCTs performed for NHL patients in three University Hospitals of Switzerland (Zurich, Basel and Geneva) 09/1985 to 05/2020. We assessed in univariate and multivariable analysis the impact on survivals (overall survival [OS], relapse free survival [RFS], relapse incidence [RI], and non-treatment related mortality [NRM]). The maximum follow-up was 25 years with median follow-up for alive patients of 61 months. The median age at allo-HSCT was 51 years. Three- and -year OS was - 59.5% and 55.4%; 3- and 5-year PFS was 50% and 44%; 3- and 5-year NRM was 21.7% and 23.6%. RI at 3 and 5 years was 27.4% and 34.9%. In conclusion, our analysis of the entire Swiss experience of allo-HSCT in patients with NHL shows promising 5- and possibly 10-year OS and relatively acceptable NRM rates for such population, the majority being not in complete remission (CR) at the time of transplantation.
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Impact of disease burden on clinical outcomes of AML patients receiving allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation: a study from the Acute Leukemia Working Party of the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
Abou Dalle, I., Labopin, M., Kröger, N., Schroeder, T., Finke, J., Stelljes, M., Neubauer, A., Blaise, D., Yakoub-Agha, I., Salmenniemi, U., et al
Bone marrow transplantation. 2023
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Pre-transplant detectable measurable residual disease (MRD) is still associated with high risk of relapse and poor outcomes in acute myeloid leukemia (AML). We aimed at evaluating the impact of disease burden on prediction of relapse and survival in patients receiving allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (allo-HCT) in first remission (CR1). We identified a total of 3202 adult AML patients, of these 1776 patients were in CR1 and MRD positive and 1426 patients were primary refractory at time of transplant. After a median follow-up of 24.4 months, non-relapse mortality and relapse rate were significantly higher in the primary refractory group compared to the CR1 MRD positive group (Hazards Ratio (HR) = 1.82 (95% CI: 1.47-2.24) p < 0.001 and HR = 1.54 (95% CI: 1.34-1.77), p < 0.001), respectively. Leukemia-free survival (LFS) and overall survival (OS) were significantly worse in the primary refractory group (HR = 1.61 (95% CI: 1.44-1.81), p < 0.001 and HR = 1.71 (95% CI: 1.51-1.94), p < 0.001, respectively). Our real-life data suggest that patients in CR1 and MRD positive at time of transplant could still be salvaged by allo-HCT with a 2-year OS of 63%, if negative MRD cannot be obtained and their outcomes are significantly better than patients transplanted with active disease.
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Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in Hodgkin lymphoma in Switzerland, 20 years of experience: 2001-2020
Simeunovic, H., Dickenmann, M., Nabergoj, M., Baldomero, H., Masouridi-Levrat, S., Nair, G., Schanz, U., Passweg, J., Rovo, A., Chalandon, Y., et al
EJHaem. 2023;4(1):262-265
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Despite the high cure rate with initial therapy, approximately 10% of Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) patients are refractory to initial treatment, and up to 30% of patients will relapse after achieving initial complete remission. Despite promising initial results of treatment by immune checkpoint inhibitors, most patients will eventually progress. We analyzed 62 adult patients with relapsed or refractory HL (rrHL) treated by allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) in one of three University Hospitals of Switzerland (Zurich, Basel, and Geneva) between May 2001 and January 2020. The primary endpoint was overall survival (OS). Secondary endpoints were relapse-free survival (RFS), non-relapse mortality (NRM), and relapse incidence, which were assessed in univariate analysis. The median follow-up was 61 months (interquartile range 59-139). The 2- and 5-year OS was 54% (standard error (SE) ±12) and 50.2% (SE ±13.3), respectively, and the 2- and 5-year RFS was 40.7% (SE ±16.3) and 34.4% (SE ±19.0), respectively. NRM was 23.1% (SE ±2.2) and 27.4% (SE ±2.5) at 2 and 5 years, respectively. The cumulative incidence of relapse was 36.1% (SE ±5.6) at 2 years and 38.2% (SE ±6.6) at 5 years. Our analysis of allo-HSCT outcomes in the context of rrHL shows encouraging OS and RFS rates, with the mortality rate reaching plateau at 50% at 2 years after allo-HSCT. This confirms that allo-HSCT still remains as a potentially curative option for half of patients with rrHL.
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Autologous hematopoietic cell transplantation for relapsed multiple myeloma performed with cells procured after previous transplantation-study on behalf of CMWP of the EBMT
Drozd-Sokołowska, J., Gras, L., Zinger, N., Snowden, J. A., Arat, M., Basak, G., Pouli, A., Crawley, C., Wilson, K. M. O., Tilly, H., et al
Bone marrow transplantation. 2022
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Autologous hematopoietic cell transplantation (auto-HCT) may be performed in multiple myeloma (MM) patients relapsing after a previous auto-HCT. For those without an adequate dose of stored stem cells, remobilization is necessary. This retrospective study included patients who, following disease relapse after the first auto-HCT(s), underwent stem cell remobilization and auto-HCT performed using these cells. There were 305 patients, 68% male, median age at salvage auto-HCT was 59 years. The median time to relapse after the first-line penultimate auto-HCT(s) was 30.6 months, the median follow-up after salvage auto-HCT 31 months. The 2- and 4-year non-relapse mortality (NRM) after the salvage auto-HCT was 5 and 9%, the relapse incidence 56 and 76%, respectively. Overall survival (OS) after 2 and 4 years was 76 and 52%, progression-free survival (PFS) 39 and 15%. In multivariable analysis an increasing interval between the penultimate auto-HCT and relapse was associated with better OS and PFS, later calendar year of salvage auto-HCT with better OS. In conclusion, salvage auto-HCT performed with cells remobilized after a previous auto-HCT was associated with acceptable NRM. The leading cause of failure was disease progression of MM, which correlated with a shorter interval from the penultimate auto-HCT to the first relapse.
PICO Summary
Population
Patients with multiple myeloma who relapsed after first autologous stem cell transplant (n=305)
Intervention
Stem cell remobilisation and autologous stem cell transplant (auto-HCT)
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The median time to relapse after the first-line penultimate auto-HCT(s) was 30.6 months, the median follow-up after salvage auto-HCT 31 months. The 2- and 4-year non-relapse mortality (NRM) after the salvage auto-HCT was 5 and 9%, the relapse incidence 56 and 76%, respectively. Overall survival (OS) after 2 and 4 years was 76 and 52%, progression-free survival (PFS) 39 and 15%. In multivariable analysis an increasing interval between the penultimate auto-HCT and relapse was associated with better OS and PFS, later calendar year of salvage auto-HCT with better OS.
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An Analysis of the Worldwide Utilization of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Tokaz, M. C., Baldomero, H., Cowan, A. J., Saber, W., Greinix, H., Koh, M. B., Kröger, N., Mohty, M., Galeano, S., Okamoto, S., et al
Transplantation and cellular therapy. 2022
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BACKGROUND Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has an aggressive course and a historically dismal prognosis. For many patients, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) represents the best option for cure, but access, utilization and health inequities on a global scale remain poorly elucidated. OBJECTIVE To describe patterns of global HSCT use in AML for a better understanding of global access, practices, and unmet needs internationally. STUDY DESIGN Estimates of AML incident cases in 2016 were obtained from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2019 study. HSCT activities were collected from 2009-2016 by the Worldwide Network for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (WBMT) through its member organizations. The primary endpoint was global and regional use (number of HSCT) and utilization of HSCT (number of HSCT/ number of incident cases) for AML. Secondary outcomes included trends from 2009 to 2016 in donor type, stem cell source and remission status at time of HSCT. RESULTS Global AML incidence has steadily increased, from 102,000 (95% uncertainty interval (UI): 90,200-108,000) in 2009 to 118,000 (104,000-126,000) in 2016 (+16.2%). Over the same period, a +54.9% increase from 9,659 to 14,965 HSCT/year was observed globally, driven by an increase in allogeneic (+64.9%) with a reduction in autologous (-34.9%) HSCT. While the highest numbers of HSCT continue to be performed in high-resource regions, the largest increases were seen in resource-constrained regions [+94.6% in Africa/East Mediterranean Region (AFR/EMR); +34.7% in America-Nord Region (AMR-N)]. HSCT utilization was skewed towards high-resource regions [in 2016: AMR-N 18.4%, Europe (EUR) 17.9%, South-East Asia/Western Pacific Region (SEAR/WPR) 11.7%, America-South Region (AMR-S) 4.5% and AFR/EMR 2.8%]. For patients <70 years of age, this difference in utilization was widened; AMR-N had the highest allogeneic utilization rate, increasing from 2009 to 2016 (30.6% to 39.9%) with continued low utilization observed in AFR/EMR (1.7% to 2.9%) and AMR-S (3.5% to 5.4%). Across all regions, total HSCT for AML in 1(st) complete remission (CR1) increased (from 44.1% to 59.0%). Patterns of donor stem cell source from related versus unrelated donors varied widely by geographic region. SEAR/WPR had a +130.2% increase in related donor from 2009 to 2016 and >95% HSCT donors in AFR/EMR were from related; in comparison, AMR-N and EUR have a predilection for unrelated HSCT. Globally, allogeneic HSCT stem cell source was predominantly peripheral blood (69.7% of total HSCT in 2009 increased to 78.6% in 2016). Autologous HSCT decreased in all regions from 2009 to 2016 except in SEAR/WPR (+18.9%). CONCLUSIONS HSCT remains a central curative treatment modality in AML. Allogeneic HSCT for AML is rising globally but there are marked variations in regional utilization and practices, including types of graft source. Resource-constrained regions have the largest growth in HSCT use, but utilization rates remain low with a predilection for familial related donor sources and are typically offered in CR1. Further studies are necessary to elucidate the reasons, including economic factors, to understand and address these health inequalities and improve discrepancies in use of HSCT as a potentially curative treatment globally.
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Mocravimod, a selective S1PR modulator in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for malignancy
Dertschnig, S., Gergely, P., Finke, J., Schanz, U., Holler, E., Holtick, U., Socié, G., Medinger, M., Passweg, J., Teshima, T., et al
Transplantation and cellular therapy. 2022
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BACKGROUND Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) remains the only curative option for patients with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). Outcomes are limited by leukemia relapse, graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) and abnormal immune reconstitution. Mocravimod (KRP203) is an oral sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor (S1PR) modulator that blocks the signal required by T cells to egress from lymph nodes and other lymphoid organs. Mocravimod retains T cell effector function, a main differentiator to immunosuppressants. In preclinical models, mocravimod improves survival by maintaining graft-versus-leukemia (GvL) activity while reducing GvHD. In patients undergoing allo-HSCT for hematological malignancies, mocravimod is postulated to prevent GvHD by redistributing allogeneic donor T cells to lymphoid tissues while allowing sufficient GvL in the lymphoid where malignant cell usually reside. OBJECTIVES Primary objective of the study was to assess the safety and tolerability of mocravimod in subjects undergoing allo-HSCT for hematological malignancies. Secondary objectives were to determine the pharmacokinetic profile of mocravimod and its active metabolite mocravimod-phosphate in this patient group as well as to assess GvHD-free, relapse free survival at 6 months after last treatment. STUDY DESIGN In this two-part, single- and two-arm randomized, open-label trial we evaluated the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of mocravimod in allo-HSCT recipients (clinicaltrials.gov; NCT01830010). Subjects received either 1 mg or 3 mg mocravimod/day on top of standard of care GvHD prophylaxis with either cyclosporine A/methotrexate or tacrolimus/methotrexate. RESULTS We found that the S1PR modulator mocravimod can safely be added to standard treatment regimens in patients with hematological malignancies requiring allo-HSCT. Mocravimod resulted in a significant reduction of circulating lymphocyte numbers and had no negative impact on engraftment and transplant outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Mocravimod is safe and the here presented results support a larger study to investigate efficacy in a homogeneous AML patient population undergoing allo-HSCT.
PICO Summary
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Adults undergoing allo-HSCT for haematological malignancies (n=23)
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3 mg mocravimod/day on top of standard of care GvHD prophylaxis: either cyclosporine A/methotrexate or tacrolimus/methotrexate (Mo3CsA, n=10) or mocravimod plus tacrolimus/MTX (Mo3Tac, n=7).
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1 mg/day mocravimod on top of standard of care GvHD prophylaxis, cyclosporine A/methotrexate (Mo1CsA, n=6)
Outcome
Mocravimod resulted in a significant reduction of circulating lymphocyte numbers and had no negative impact on engraftment and transplant outcomes.
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Allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation in patients with CML chronic phase in the era of third generation tyrosine kinase inhibitors: a retrospective study by the Chronic Malignancies Working Party of the EBMT
Chalandon, Y., Sbianchi, G., Gras, L., Koster, L., Apperley, J., Byrne, J., Salmenniemi, U., Sengeloev, H., Aljurf, M., Helbig, G., et al
American journal of hematology. 2022
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Following the introduction of tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI), the number of patients undergoing allogeneic haematopoietic cell transplantation (allo-HCT) for chronic phase (CP) CML has dramatically decreased. Imatinib was the 1(st) TKI introduced to the clinical arena, predominantly utilised in the 1(st) line setting. In cases of insufficient response, resistance or intolerance, CML patients can subsequently be treated with either a 2(nd) or 3(rd) generation TKI. Between 2006 and 2016, we analyzed the impact of the use of 1, 2 or 3 TKI prior to allo-HCT for CP CML in 904 patients. A total of 323-, 371- and 210 patients had 1, 2 or 3 TKI prior to transplant respectively; imatinib (n=778), dasatinib (n=508), nilotinib (n=353), bosutinib (n=12) and ponatinib (n=44). The majority had imatinib as first TKI (n=747, 96%). Transplants were performed in CP1, n=549, CP2, n=306, and CP3, n=49. With a median follow-up of 52 months, 5-year OS for the entire population was 64.4% (95% CI 60.9-67.9 %), PFS 50% (95% CI 46.3-53.7%), RI 28.7% (95% CI 25.4-32.0%) and NRM 21.3% (95% CI 18.3-24.2%). No difference in OS, PFS, RI or NRM was evident related to the number of TKI prior to allo-HCT or to the type of TKI (p=ns). Significant factors influencing OS and PFS were >CP1 vs CP1 and Karnofsky performance (KPS) score > 80 vs ≤80, highlighting CP1 patients undergoing allo-HCT have improved survival compared to >CP1 and the importance of careful allo-HCT candidate selection. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
PICO Summary
Population
Adults, identified from the EBMT registry who had chronic myeloid leukaemia and received tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) therapy prior to first allogeneic transplant (n=904)
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1 TKI prior to transplant (n=323)
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2 TKI prior to transplant (n=371); 3 TKI prior to transplant (n=210)
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With a median follow-up of 52 months, 5-year overall survival (OS) for the entire population was 64.4% (95% CI 60.9-67.9 %), Progression free survival (PFS) 50% (95% CI 46.3-53.7%), relapse incidence (RI) 28.7% (95% CI 25.4-32.0%) and non-relapse mortality (NRM) 21.3% (95% CI 18.3-24.2%). No difference in OS, PFS, RI or NRM was evident related to the number of TKI prior to allo-HCT or to the type of TKI. Significant factors influencing OS and PFS were chronic phase (CP) >1 vs CP1 and Karnofsky performance score > 80 vs </=80.