New immune cell therapy takes on childhood cancers that Won't quit

NCT ID NCT07172958

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-stage trial tests a new type of cell therapy for children whose embryonal tumors (rhabdomyosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma, neuroblastoma, or Wilms tumor) have returned or not responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses the patient's own immune cells, engineered to better recognize and attack cancer cells. The main goal is to find a safe dose and watch for serious side effects.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

engineered immune cells (B7-H3 CAR T cells and PRAME-targeting T cells)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a new treatment option for children with hard-to-treat embryonal tumors that have come back or not responded to standard therapy.

What could go wrong

This is a very early, small Phase 1 trial focused on safety, not yet on effectiveness. The treatment can cause severe side effects like cytokine release syndrome and nerve toxicity. It may not shrink tumors or help patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Ewing sarcoma neuroblastoma rhabdomyosarcoma Wilms tumor

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Children's National Hospital

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    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010, United States

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  • Childrens National Hospital

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    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010, United States

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