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Real-World Data on Inotuzumab Ozogamicin for Adult Patients With Relapsed/Refractory Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: A
Marcela Espinoza1, Jorge Rojas-Vallejos2, Nicolás Rodríguez3
1Clínica Dávila, Santiago, Chile.
Cancer Medicine
|September 12, 2025
Summary
Inotuzumab Ozogamicin (InO) shows high remission and MRD negativity rates in Chilean patients with relapsed/refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia (R/R ALL). Subsequent allogeneic stem cell transplant significantly improves survival outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Hematology
- Oncology
- Clinical Research
Background:
- Inotuzumab Ozogamicin (InO) efficacy is established in relapsed/refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia (R/R ALL).
- Limited data exists on InO outcomes in Latin America.
- This study evaluates InO treatment in Chilean patients with R/R ALL.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the efficacy and safety of Inotuzumab Ozogamicin in Chilean patients with R/R ALL.
- To identify prognostic factors influencing treatment outcomes.
- To compare outcomes with existing international research.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 35 R/R ALL patients treated with InO.
- Assessment of response rates, measurable residual disease (MRD), survival, and toxicities.
- Multivariate analyses to explore prognostic factors.
Main Results:
- 74% of patients achieved complete remission or remission with incomplete recovery (CR/CRi).
- 82% achieved MRD negativity (<0.01%).
- Allogeneic stem cell transplant (Allo-HSCT) post-InO significantly improved overall survival (24.2 vs. 5.2 months).
- Median PFS was 6.9 months and median OS was 8.8 months.
- Sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (SOS) occurred in 14% but was generally mild.
- Comorbidities and high blast counts were adverse prognostic factors.
- MRD negativity and subsequent Allo-HSCT were associated with improved outcomes.
Conclusions:
- InO demonstrates high remission and MRD negativity rates in Chilean R/R ALL patients.
- Outcomes are comparable to existing research, with generally mild SOS.
- Achieving MRD negativity and undergoing Allo-HSCT are key for improved survival.
- Further research with longer follow-up is warranted.

