Real-world effectiveness and safety of blinatumomab in adults with B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukaemia across 13 European countries - Report - MDSpire

Real-world effectiveness and safety of blinatumomab in adults with B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukaemia across 13 European countries

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  • Sabina Chiaretti

  • Sabine Blum

  • Thibaut Leguay

  • Marie Balsat

  • Cyril Salek

  • Nicola Fracchiolla

  • Alexandros Spyridonidis

  • Anita Rijneveld

  • Cristina Papayannidis

  • Albertina Nunes

  • Anne Christine Wilke

  • Sigrid Machherndl-Spandl

  • Ulla Wartiovaara-Kautto

  • Jessica Choudhry

  • Ravikanth Maraboina

  • Gerhard Zugmaier

  • Noemi Mergen

  • Andreas Ochs

  • Alessandro Rambaldi

  • May 2, 2026

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Clinical Report: Efficacy and Safety of Blinatumomab in Adult B-ALL

Overview

This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of blinatumomab in adult patients with B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (BCP-ALL) across 13 European countries. The findings indicate high response rates in both measurable residual disease-positive and relapsed/refractory patients, with significant implications for treatment strategies.

Background

Blinatumomab is a bispecific T-cell engager that has been approved for treating measurable residual disease-positive and relapsed/refractory BCP-ALL. Understanding its real-world effectiveness and safety is crucial for optimizing treatment protocols in this challenging patient population. This study provides insights into the outcomes of a diverse cohort of adult patients treated with blinatumomab.

Data Highlights

GroupPatientsMRD Response RateOverall Survival (24-month)
MRD+4681.8%67%
R/R18375.4%52%

Key Findings

  • 81.8% of evaluable MRD+ patients achieved an MRD response.
  • In the R/R group, 82.0% achieved complete remission or similar outcomes.
  • Median disease-free survival for MRD+ patients was 31.2 months.
  • 24-month overall survival was 67% for MRD+ and 52% for R/R patients.
  • Patients with late first relapse had better outcomes than the overall R/R group.

Clinical Implications

The high response rates and overall survival outcomes suggest that blinatumomab is an effective treatment option for adult patients with BCP-ALL, particularly in those with MRD+ disease. Clinicians should consider early administration of blinatumomab to maximize patient outcomes and evaluate the potential benefits of proceeding to allo-HSCT post-treatment.

Conclusion

Blinatumomab demonstrates significant efficacy and safety in adult patients with BCP-ALL, supporting its use as a key therapeutic option in this population. Further studies are warranted to refine treatment strategies and optimize patient management.

References

  1. Gökbuget et al., Blood Cancer Journal, 2016 -- Comment on 'Blinatumomab vs historical standard therapy of adult relapsed/refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia'
  2. Studies Provide Guidance on the Use of Blinatumomab in Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, The ASCO Post, 2021
  3. Evaluating the Risk-Benefit Profile of Blinatumomab for Relapsed/Refractory B-Cell Precursor Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Treatment, Drug Safety, 2018
  4. Recent Study Findings in Hematologic Malignancies, The ASCO Post, 2017
  5. EC approval for blinatumomab in Philadelphia chromosome-negative CD19-positive B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in the consolidation phase, ecanc, 2025
  6. FDA grants regular approval to blinatumomab and expands indication to include Philadelphia chromosome-positive B cell
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  8. EC approval for blinatumomab in Philadelphia chromosome-negative CD19-positive B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in the consolidation phase - ecanc

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