Cancer-Killing virus and immune drug combo tested in advanced tumors – study halted early

NCT ID NCT06063317

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-phase study tested a new treatment for adults with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard therapies. The treatment combined a cancer-killing virus (onCARlytics) with an immune-boosting drug (blinatumomab), given either into the tumor or through a vein. The study aimed to check safety and find the best dose, but it was terminated early, so only limited safety data were collected.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

onCARlytics (CF33-CD19) and blinatumomab

What this could lead to

If successful, this approach could point toward a new way to treat advanced solid tumors by using a virus to target cancer cells and an immune therapy to boost the body's attack.

What could go wrong

This was a very early (Phase 1) study that was terminated, so results are limited. The combination may cause serious side effects, and it is unknown if it will shrink tumors or improve survival.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Bites and Stings metastatic malignant neoplasm neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • City of Hope

    Duarte, California, 91010, United States

  • Emory Winship Cancer Institute

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

  • MD Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

  • Northwestern

    Chicago, Illinois, 60208, United States

  • Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Buffalo, New York, 14203, United States

  • University of Cincinnati

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45219, United States

  • University of Nebraska Medical Center

    Omaha, Nebraska, 68198, United States

  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219, United States