Supercharged immune cells take on tough pancreatic cancer

NCT ID NCT06828328

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-phase trial tests a new therapy called GC203 TIL, which uses a patient's own immune cells that are genetically modified to better attack pancreatic cancer. Ten adults whose cancer has not responded to standard treatments will receive these cells after a short course of chemotherapy. The main goal is to check safety, but researchers will also watch for tumor shrinkage.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

gene-edited tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (GC203 TIL)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a new treatment option for advanced pancreatic cancer that has not responded to standard therapies.

What could go wrong

This is a very early, small trial (10 people) focused on safety, not proof of effectiveness. The treatment involves strong chemotherapy beforehand and may cause serious side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

malignant pancreatic neoplasm pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma pancreatic neoplasm

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

  • Ruijin Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China

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