Gene-Hacked immune cells take on tough cancers
NCT ID NCT05361174
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new treatment called IOV-4001 for people with advanced melanoma or non-small-cell lung cancer. The treatment uses a patient's own tumor-fighting immune cells, which are collected, genetically modified to remove a 'brake' called PD-1, and then infused back after chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this personalized cell therapy is safe and can shrink tumors.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
IOV-4001 (a personalized cell therapy made from a patient's own tumor-fighting immune cells, genetically modified to remove the PD-1 checkpoint)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a new treatment option for people with advanced melanoma or lung cancer who have stopped responding to standard therapies.
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase trial with only 53 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatment involves intensive chemotherapy and carries risks of serious side effects.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Medical College of Wisconsin
WITHDRAWNMilwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10065, United States
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Moffitt Cancer Center
RECRUITINGTampa, Florida, 33612, United States
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Orlando Health Cancer Institute
RECRUITINGOrlando, Florida, 32610, United States
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Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33136, United States
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The Angeles Clinic and Research Institute
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90025, United States
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The University of Kansas Cancer Center
RECRUITINGWestwood, Kansas, 66205, United States
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UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
RECRUITINGPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15232, United States
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University of Cincinnati
RECRUITINGCincinnati, Ohio, 45219, United States
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University of Louisville
RECRUITINGLouisville, Kentucky, 40202, United States
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Weill Medical College of Cornell University
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10022, United States