Immune cells injected into brain tumors: new hope for kids?
NCT ID NCT05887882
First seen Mar 26, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This early-phase study tests whether natural killer (NK) cells from healthy donors can be safely injected directly into brain tumors in children and young adults whose tumors have returned or worsened. The goal is to find the best dose and check for side effects. About 24 participants will receive the treatment during surgery to place a small reservoir for repeated injections.
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Locations
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Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California, 90027, United States
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Hackensack University Medical Center
Hackensack, New Jersey, 07601, United States
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Indiana University
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
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Johns Hopkins
Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
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Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States
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Seattle Children's
Seattle, Washington, 98105, United States
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The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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University of Alabama Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, California, 94143, United States
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Washington University in Saint Louis
St Louis, Missouri, 63130, United States
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