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NeuroblastomaPhase 1/2NCT01757626

Combination Therapy of Antibody Hu3F8 With Granulocyte- Macrophage Colony Stimulating Factor (GM-CSF) in Patients With Relapsed/Refractory High-Risk Neuroblastoma

A Phase 1/2 study testing Hu3F8 With GM-CSF in people with Neuroblastoma, run by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center at 1 site in United States.

Active, not recruiting

Under way, not looking for participants. Everyone needed has enrolled. The study is still running.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to find out if an antibody called Humanized 3F8 (Hu3F8) combined with granulocyte- macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) is safe for treating neuroblastoma. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 1 year and older
Conditions the study is for
Neuroblastoma
What is being tested?
Hu3F8 With GM-CSF
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
186 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Dec 2012to Dec 2026
Phase
Phase 1/2
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 1 year and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Diagnosis of NB as defined by a) histopathology (confirmed by the MSKCC Department of Pathology), or b) BM metastases or MIBG-avid lesion(s) plus high urine catecholamine levels.
  • Patients must have high-risk NB (including MYCNamplified stage 2/3/4/4S of any age and MYCN-nonamplified stage 4 in patients greater than 18 months of age) AND:
  • Phase I: Patients must have refractory or relapsed NB, resistant to standard therapy*.
  • For NB, standard therapy includes intensive induction chemotherapy, followed by a variety of consolidation or salvage therapies, depending on response.
  • Phase II: Patients must have primary or secondary refractory disease in BM, defined as morphologic evidence of NB in BM and/or abnormal 123I-MIBG uptake in osteomedullary sites, OR patients patients in ≥ 2nd CR patients are in ≥2nd CR
  • Patients must be older than 1 year of age.
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  • Prior treatment with murine and humanized 3F8 is allowed. Patients with prior m3F8, hu3F8, ch14.18 or hu14.18 treatment must have a negative HAHA antibody titer. Human anti-mouse antibody (HAMA) positivity is allowed.
  • White blood cell count ≥1000/ul (phase I only)
  • Absolute neutrophil count ≥500/ul (phase I only)
  • Absolute lymphocyte count ≥500/ul (phase I only)
  • Platelet count ≥25,000/ul (phase I only)
  • No chemotherapy or immunotherapy for a minimum of three weeks prior to start of hu3F8
  • Women of child-bearing potential must be willing to practice an effective method of birth control while on treatment
  • Signed informed consent indicating awareness of the investigational nature of this program.

Who cannot join

  • Existing major organ dysfunction > grade 2, with the exception of hearing loss and hematologic toxicity (defined as suppression of all subtypes of WBCs, RBCs, and platelets).
  • Active life-threatening infection.
  • Pregnant women or women who are breast-feeding.
  • Inability to comply with protocol requirements, including PK studies and genetic studies (phase I only)
  • History of allergy to mouse proteins.
  • Positive human anti-hu3F8 antibody (HAHA) titer

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    New York, New York, 10065

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About this study

Official title: Phase I/II Study of Combination Therapy of Antibody Hu3F8 With Granulocyte- Macrophage Colony Stimulating Factor (GM-CSF) in Patients With Relapsed/Refractory High-Risk Neuroblastoma

The purpose of this study is to find out if an antibody called Humanized 3F8 (Hu3F8) combined with granulocyte- macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) is safe for treating neuroblastoma.

Conditions
Neuroblastoma
Being tested
Hu3F8 With GM-CSF
Keywords
Bone Marrow, Hu3F8, GM-CSF, 12-230
Medical subject headings
Neuroblastoma

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Hu3F8 With GM-CSFBiological

    Ph I: 1 cycle consists of treatment with hu3F8 for 3 days (day 1, 3 \& 5). GM-CSF starts 5 days in advance of each hu3F8 cycle at 250 mcg/m^2/day (day -4 to day 0), \& at 500 mcg/m^2/day x 5 days (day 1 to day 5). Hu3F8 cycles are 5 days. Ph II pts may receive treatment on a modified schedule of 3 doses of IV hu3F8 over a maximum of 10 days, as needed. With modified schedules of hu3F8, GM-CSF will be administered at 250 mcg/m2/day x5 days before the 1st dose of hu3F8, as with the standard schedule, but then GM-CSF at 500 mcg/m2/day will be administered on day of the 1st dose of hu3F8, on the day before and on the day of the 2nd dose of hu3F8, and on the day before and on the day of the 3rd dose of hu3F8. Cycles are repeated at 2-4 week intervals between 1st days of hu3F8, through 4 cycles. Pts who complete 4 cycles of treatment w/o complications or disease progression have the option of continuing treatment for up to 24 months from their 1st dose of hu3F8.

  • Hu3F8 With GM-CSFBiological

    As determined by the phase I component of the study, the hu3F8 dosage in the phase II portion is 3 mg/kg/day. Patients who were treated in the phase I component are eligible for treatment in the phase II portion. Cycles are repeated approximately monthly through 5 cycles. Group 1 and Group 3 patients can continue to receive cycles every 1-2 months for up to 24 months from study enrollment or until they receive 5 cycles after a major response (CR or PR) is achieved, whichever comes first. If HAHA becomes (+), cycles are deferred until it becomes (-) again. Patients who develop HAHA which precludes timely treatments with hu3F8+GM-CSF are eligible to receive low-dose maintenance regimens such as irinotecan alone,61 temozolomide alone,62 irinotecan-temozolomide,63 or cyclophosphamide-topotecan.64 They can also receive anti-HAHA agents such as rituximab and cyclophosphamide. They resume treatment with hu3F8+ GM-CSF if HAHA becomes negative. Patients may receive local radiation therapy.

Study groups in NCT01757626
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Hu3F8 with GM-CSFExperimentalThe phase I single arm trial assesses escalating doses of iv hu3F8 (days 1, 3, 5) in the presence of sc GM-CSF (day -4 through 5). These 3 doses of hu3F8 and 10 days of GM-CSF constitute a treatment cycle. The expansion phase II single arm trial assesses the anti-NB activity of hu3F8+GM-CSF.in 3 groups of patients: Group 1 patients have primary refractory disease (no prior relapse but incomplete response to treatment) in BM as documented by histology and/or 123I-MIBG scan. Group 2 patients are in ≥2nd CR and at high risk for another relapse. Group 3 patients have secondary refractory disease (prior relapse and incomplete response to retrieval therapy) in BM as documented by histology and/or 123I-MIBG scan. Ph II: Groups 1 \& 3 pts can continue to get cycles every 1-2 months for up to 24 months from study enrollment or until they receive 5 cycles after a major response (CR or PR) is achieved.
Receives: Biological: Hu3F8 With GM-CSF
expansion phase II single arm trialExperimentalGroup 1 patients have primary refractory disease (no prior relapse but incomplete response to treatment) in BM as documented by histology and/or 123^I-MIBG scan. Group 2 patients are in >2nd CR/VGPR and at high risk for another relapse. Group 3 patients have secondary refractory disease (prior relapse and incomplete response to retrieval therapy) in BM as documented by histology and/or 123^I-MIBG scan. GM-CSF can be omitted if patients have a history of an allergy to GM-CSF or develop an allergic reaction to GM-CSF after initiating therapy while on the protocol.
Receives: Biological: Hu3F8 With GM-CSF

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. maximum tolerated dosage

    hu3F8 when combined with GM-CSF. DLT is defined after 1 cycle. Seventeen dosage levels of hu3F8 will be tested with three to six patients at each dosage level.

    Measured: 1 year

  2. assess the toxicity

    of the humanized anti GD2 antibody hu3F8 when combined with Granulocyte-Macrophage Colony Stimulating Factor (GM-CSF) in patients with high risk neuroblastoma. All observed adverse events, regardless of treatment group or suspected causal relationship to study drug will be recorded. Adverse events will be identified and graded using the Common Toxicity Criteria Version 4.0

    Measured: 1 year

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. pharmacokinetics of hu3F8

    (Phase I) when combined with GM-CSF. Pharmacokinetics will be measured by serial blood sampling following the first two iv doses of hu3F8 as listed in Table 3. Serum hu3F8 will be measured pre-infusion and at time pre- (within an hour before hu3F8), 5 min, 3h, 6-8h, 24h, 48h, 72h, 96, 120h, 168h 216h and 264h after the first infusion of hu3F8 during cycle1 and, whenever possible, peak hu3F8 level at pre- and ~5 minutes post-infusion will also be measured for each dose of hu3F8 in subsequent cycles .

    Measured: 1 year

  2. assess activity of hu3F8 plus GM-CSF against HR-NB

    Another secondary objective is to assess the anti-tumor activity of hu3F8 against NB and other GD2-positive tumors. Anti-tumor activity will be measured by international neuroblastoma response criteria (INRC).

    Measured: 2 years

  3. quantitate the response of marrow NB

    will be measured using quantitative Reverse transcription-PCR (qRTPCR) and its relationship with dosage of hu3F8 explored.

    Measured: 1 year

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted31 Dec 2012 (estimated)
  2. Study startDec 2012
  3. Primary completionDec 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completionDec 2026 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 1/2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Non-randomised
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
186 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01757626
Sponsor's protocol ID
12-230
Status last verified
Jan 2026
First submitted
21 Dec 2012
Last updated
7 Jan 2026
Results posted
No

Publications

  • Kushner BH, Modak S, White C, Basu EM, Roberts SS, Mauguen A, Cheung NV. A phase II trial of naxitamab plus stepped-up dosing of GM-CSF for patients with high-risk neuroblastoma in second or later complete remission. Int J Cancer. 2026 Jun 15;158(12):3232-3240. doi: 10.1002/ijc.70374. Epub 2026 Feb 11.

    PubMed 41670398
  • Kushner BH, Modak S, Mauguen A, Basu EM, Roberts SS, Cheung NV. Naxitamab plus stepped-up dosing of granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor for primary refractory high-risk neuroblastoma: results of a phase I/II trial. J Hematol Oncol. 2025 Nov 26;18(1):114. doi: 10.1186/s13045-025-01770-7.

    PubMed 41299684
  • Kushner BH, Cheung IY, Modak S, Basu EM, Roberts SS, Cheung NK. Humanized 3F8 Anti-GD2 Monoclonal Antibody Dosing With Granulocyte-Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor in Patients With Resistant Neuroblastoma: A Phase 1 Clinical Trial. JAMA Oncol. 2018 Dec 1;4(12):1729-1735. doi: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2018.4005.

    PubMed 30326045
  • Cheung IY, Kushner BH, Modak S, Basu EM, Roberts SS, Cheung NV. Phase I trial of anti-GD2 monoclonal antibody hu3F8 plus GM-CSF: Impact of body weight, immunogenicity and anti-GD2 response on pharmacokinetics and survival. Oncoimmunology. 2017 Jul 31;6(11):e1358331. doi: 10.1080/2162402X.2017.1358331. eCollection 2017.

    PubMed 29147617

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1/2 study testing Hu3F8 With GM-CSF in people with Neuroblastoma, run by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 14 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 7 Jan 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this combined phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

maximum tolerated dosage (time frame: 1 year). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01757626, which also lists 4 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 7 Jan 2026.

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