Engineered t cells take on brain tumors in first human test
NCT ID NCT07569263
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This early-phase trial tests a new type of immunotherapy for adults with brain metastases from various cancers. The treatment uses the patient's own immune cells, modified to better target and attack tumor cells. The main goals are to see if the approach is safe and feasible in 12 participants.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- IL-8 receptor modified CD70 CAR T cells
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a new treatment option for brain metastases that are hard to treat with standard therapies.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early Phase I trial with only 12 participants, focused on safety. It may not show benefit, and there are risks of serious side effects from the cell therapy.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Study contacts
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Contact
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Locations
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UF Health
Gainesville, Florida, 32610, United States
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