Genetically modified immune cells take on deadliest brain tumor

NCT ID NCT04991870

First seen Jan 27, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This early-phase trial tests a new treatment for glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer that has returned after standard therapy. Researchers give patients specially engineered natural killer (NK) cells from donated cord blood, modified to resist the tumor's defenses. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects in up to 25 participants aged 12 and older.

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Locations

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center

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    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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