Experimental cell injection shows promise for rare brain metastases

NCT ID NCT06592092

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

Summary

This early study tested a new cell therapy called QH104 in just 3 patients whose solid tumors had spread to the lining of the brain (meningeal metastases) and had a specific marker called B7H3. The treatment uses specially engineered immune cells (CAR-γδ T cells) injected directly into the fluid around the brain. The goal was to see if it could shrink the cancer and how safe it was, but because the study is so small, the results are very preliminary.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

QH104 cell injection (allogeneic B7H3 CAR-γδ T cells)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a new treatment option for people with hard-to-treat cancer that has spread to the lining of the brain.

What could go wrong

This is a very early, tiny study with only 3 patients, so results may not apply to others. Side effects like cytokine release syndrome are possible, and the treatment may not shrink tumors or improve survival.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Meningeal Carcinomatosis neoplastic meningitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100021, China