Engineered immune cells target deadly brain tumors in children

NCT ID NCT07680439

First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026

Summary

This study tests a new treatment called BCB-276 for children and young adults with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), a rare and aggressive brain tumor. BCB-276 is made from a patient's own immune cells, which are modified in a lab to recognize and attack the cancer. The treatment is given directly into the fluid around the brain every two weeks for about 7-8 months. The goal is to see if it is safe and can help people live longer.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

BCB-276 (a CAR T cell therapy made from the patient's own immune cells, targeting B7-H3)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could offer a new treatment option for DIPG, a rare and aggressive brain tumor with few effective therapies, potentially improving survival.

What could go wrong

This is an early-phase trial with a small number of participants. The therapy may cause serious side effects, and it is not yet known if it will improve survival compared to standard care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

brain cancer brain neoplasm brain stem glioma central nervous system cancer central nervous system neoplasm childhood malignant neoplasm diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma neoplasm

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Contacts and locations

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  • Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30329, United States

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  • Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    Los Angeles, California, 90027, United States

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  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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  • Lurie Children's Hospital

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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  • Nationwide Children's Hospital

    Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States

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  • Seattle Children's Hospital

    Seattle, Washington, 98105, United States

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