Supercharged immune cells take on kidney cancer in new trial

NCT ID NCT07551349

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-phase trial tests a one-time infusion of specially engineered immune cells (CAR-NK cells) that target two proteins, CD70 and CAIX, found on kidney cancer cells. The study includes 36 adults with advanced clear cell renal cell carcinoma that has worsened after standard treatments. Participants also receive chemotherapy beforehand to help the cells work. The goal is to check safety and see if the treatment shrinks tumors.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

engineered immune cells (CAR-NK cells) targeting CD70 and CAIX, plus chemotherapy (fludarabine) to prepare the body

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a new treatment option for advanced kidney cancer that has stopped responding to standard therapies.

What could go wrong

This is an early-phase trial with only 36 participants, so results may not apply broadly. There are risks from the chemotherapy and the immune cells, including potential liver side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

clear cell renal carcinoma Clear-cell metastatic renal cell carcinoma kidney cancer renal cell carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Peking University Shenzhen Hospital

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    Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518036, China

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