Experimental immune cells take on tough tumors

NCT ID NCT06562647

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

Summary

This early trial tests a new treatment called SY001, which uses a patient's own immune cells (macrophages) engineered to attack cancer cells that have a protein called mesothelin. The study includes just 2 people with advanced ovarian or pancreatic cancer who have not responded to prior treatments. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose, not yet to cure the disease.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

SY001 (CAR-macrophage cells targeting mesothelin)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could point toward a new cell therapy for hard-to-treat solid tumors like advanced ovarian and pancreatic cancers.

What could go wrong

This is a very early, tiny trial (only 2 people) focused on safety and dosing. It is too small to prove effectiveness, and cell therapies can have serious side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

exocrine pancreatic carcinoma Neoplasms, Second Primary ovarian cancer secondary malignant neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Linyi Cancer Hospital

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Linyi, China

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  • The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, China

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••