Experimental brain cancer therapy targets tumors directly
NCT ID NCT07386002
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new treatment called MT027 for people with recurrent glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. MT027 uses specially engineered immune cells (UCAR-T cells) that are injected directly into the fluid around the brain. The trial will include 40 adults aged 18-70 and aims to check safety and whether it helps patients live longer.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- MT027 UCAR-T cells (a type of immune cell therapy) targeting B7H3
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a new treatment option for people with recurrent glioblastoma, potentially extending survival.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early Phase 2 trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatment involves direct brain injection and carries risks like brain swelling or infection.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung City, 833401, Taiwan
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Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou
Taoyuan, 333423, Taiwan
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Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital
Hualien City, 970473, Taiwan
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The Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center
Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
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