Engineered immune cells take on childhood cancers in early trial

NCT ID NCT01953900

First seen Jan 30, 2026 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This early-phase study tests a new treatment for advanced osteosarcoma and neuroblastoma that has not responded to standard therapies. The approach uses a patient's own immune cells (T cells) that are genetically modified to recognize and attack cancer cells carrying a protein called GD2. To help these cells last longer in the body, participants also receive a chickenpox vaccine. The main goals are to find a safe dose and understand side effects.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Houston Methodist Hospital

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

  • Texas Children's Hospital

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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