Experimental immune therapy takes aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers

NCT ID NCT06556108

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-phase study tested a new type of immunotherapy called ALPP CAR-T cells in 5 adults with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. The therapy involves genetically modifying a patient's own immune cells to recognize and attack cancer cells that carry a protein called ALPP. The main goals were to check safety and see if the treatment could shrink tumors.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

ALPP CAR-T cells (genetically engineered immune cells targeting a protein on tumor cells), along with chemotherapy drugs fludarabine and cyclophosphamide

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a new treatment option for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard therapies.

What could go wrong

This was a very small pilot study with only 5 participants, so results may not apply broadly. CAR-T therapy can cause serious side effects, and it is unclear if targeting ALPP will be effective or safe in larger groups.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Hematology, Xinqiao Hospital

    Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, 400037, China