Supercharged immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat head and neck cancer

NCT ID NCT04139057

First seen Jan 28, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This trial tested a new treatment for people with a type of head and neck cancer linked to the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). The treatment uses specially engineered immune cells (TCR-T cells) that can recognize and attack cancer cells, plus they release a substance to block a common cancer defense. The study included 10 participants and aimed to find the safest dose and see if the approach works.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Oncology, Xinqiao Hospital

    Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, 400037, China

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