Acute kidney injury in hematological patients treated with CAR-T cells: risk factors, clinical presentation and impact on outcomes

Abstract Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy has revolutionized the treatment of hematologic malignancies, yet it carries significant risks, including acute kidney injury (AKI). In this study, we investigated the risk factors and clinical impact of AKI in patients undergoing CAR-T cell...

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Main Authors: Elisa Russo, Massimiliano Gambella, Anna Maria Raiola, Elena Beltrametti, Valentina Zanetti, Giuseppe Chirco, Francesca Viazzi, Emanuele Angelucci, Pasquale Esposito
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Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-11-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-77720-z
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Massimiliano Gambella
Anna Maria Raiola
Elena Beltrametti
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Francesca Viazzi
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Pasquale Esposito
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Pasquale Esposito
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description Abstract Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy has revolutionized the treatment of hematologic malignancies, yet it carries significant risks, including acute kidney injury (AKI). In this study, we investigated the risk factors and clinical impact of AKI in patients undergoing CAR-T cell therapy. This retrospective study involved hematologic patients treated with CAR-T therapy. Clinical and laboratory data were collected, and clinical outcomes were monitored during follow-up after CAR-T infusion. AKI was defined according to KDIGO criteria. The outcome measures included early mortality, overall survival (OS), and disease-free survival (DFS). Among the 48 patients analyzed, 14 (29%) developed AKI, with a mean onset of 6 days after CAR-T infusion. The risk of AKI was associated with baseline performance status (OR 8.65, IC95% 6.2–12, p = 0.032) and the development of severe cytokine release syndrome post-therapy (OR 16.4 95%CI 1.9-138.5, p = 0.01). Patients with AKI more frequently required intensive care. Furthermore, severe AKI was independently associated with worse clinical outcomes, including reduced OS and DFS (HR 18.2, 95%CI 2.6–27.3, p = 0.003). Additionally, patients who developed AKI post-CAR-T therapy were more likely to progress to chronic kidney disease during follow-up. In conclusion, frail patients undergoing CAR-T therapy are at an increased risk of developing AKI, which can significantly affect both short- and long-term outcomes. Preventive strategies and early recognition of AKI are essential in these patients.
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spelling doaj-art-6f8a1ee9b08b477eb92a55a9a8bf549b2024-11-10T12:18:17ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222024-11-0114111010.1038/s41598-024-77720-zAcute kidney injury in hematological patients treated with CAR-T cells: risk factors, clinical presentation and impact on outcomesElisa Russo0Massimiliano Gambella1Anna Maria Raiola2Elena Beltrametti3Valentina Zanetti4Giuseppe Chirco5Francesca Viazzi6Emanuele Angelucci7Pasquale Esposito8Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (DIMI), University of GenovaUnit of Hematology and Cellular Therapy, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San MartinoUnit of Hematology and Cellular Therapy, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San MartinoDepartment of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (DIMI), University of GenovaDepartment of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (DIMI), University of GenovaUnit of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San MartinoDepartment of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (DIMI), University of GenovaUnit of Hematology and Cellular Therapy, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San MartinoDepartment of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (DIMI), University of GenovaAbstract Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy has revolutionized the treatment of hematologic malignancies, yet it carries significant risks, including acute kidney injury (AKI). In this study, we investigated the risk factors and clinical impact of AKI in patients undergoing CAR-T cell therapy. This retrospective study involved hematologic patients treated with CAR-T therapy. Clinical and laboratory data were collected, and clinical outcomes were monitored during follow-up after CAR-T infusion. AKI was defined according to KDIGO criteria. The outcome measures included early mortality, overall survival (OS), and disease-free survival (DFS). Among the 48 patients analyzed, 14 (29%) developed AKI, with a mean onset of 6 days after CAR-T infusion. The risk of AKI was associated with baseline performance status (OR 8.65, IC95% 6.2–12, p = 0.032) and the development of severe cytokine release syndrome post-therapy (OR 16.4 95%CI 1.9-138.5, p = 0.01). Patients with AKI more frequently required intensive care. Furthermore, severe AKI was independently associated with worse clinical outcomes, including reduced OS and DFS (HR 18.2, 95%CI 2.6–27.3, p = 0.003). Additionally, patients who developed AKI post-CAR-T therapy were more likely to progress to chronic kidney disease during follow-up. In conclusion, frail patients undergoing CAR-T therapy are at an increased risk of developing AKI, which can significantly affect both short- and long-term outcomes. Preventive strategies and early recognition of AKI are essential in these patients.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-77720-zAcute kidney injuryPerformance statusCAR-T cell therapyCytokine release syndromeDisease-free survivalMortality
spellingShingle Elisa Russo
Massimiliano Gambella
Anna Maria Raiola
Elena Beltrametti
Valentina Zanetti
Giuseppe Chirco
Francesca Viazzi
Emanuele Angelucci
Pasquale Esposito
Acute kidney injury in hematological patients treated with CAR-T cells: risk factors, clinical presentation and impact on outcomes
Scientific Reports
Acute kidney injury
Performance status
CAR-T cell therapy
Cytokine release syndrome
Disease-free survival
Mortality
title Acute kidney injury in hematological patients treated with CAR-T cells: risk factors, clinical presentation and impact on outcomes
title_full Acute kidney injury in hematological patients treated with CAR-T cells: risk factors, clinical presentation and impact on outcomes
title_fullStr Acute kidney injury in hematological patients treated with CAR-T cells: risk factors, clinical presentation and impact on outcomes
title_full_unstemmed Acute kidney injury in hematological patients treated with CAR-T cells: risk factors, clinical presentation and impact on outcomes
title_short Acute kidney injury in hematological patients treated with CAR-T cells: risk factors, clinical presentation and impact on outcomes
title_sort acute kidney injury in hematological patients treated with car t cells risk factors clinical presentation and impact on outcomes
topic Acute kidney injury
Performance status
CAR-T cell therapy
Cytokine release syndrome
Disease-free survival
Mortality
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-77720-z
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