Experimental cell therapy for advanced lung cancer shows early promise but trial halted

NCT ID NCT06491225

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This early-stage trial tested a personalized treatment called GTE-001, which uses immune cells taken from a patient's own tumor to attack their cancer. It was designed for people with advanced lung adenocarcinoma that had stopped responding to standard chemotherapy. However, the study was terminated after enrolling only 2 participants, so we have very limited information about its safety or effectiveness.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (GTE-001 injection)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a new cell-based treatment for advanced lung adenocarcinoma that has stopped responding to standard chemotherapy.

What could go wrong

This was a very early, small trial (only 2 participants) that was terminated, so we have very little data. The approach is complex and may not work for most patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lung adenocarcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Beijing GoBroad Hospital

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 102200, China