Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat cancers
NCT ID NCT05164666
First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This early-phase trial tests a new cell therapy called TAK-103 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have a specific marker (mesothelin). Participants have their white blood cells collected, modified in a lab with TAK-103, and then infused back. The study's main goals are to find a safe dose and watch for side effects. Each person receives just one dose and is followed for up to 3 years.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- TAK-103 (a cell therapy made from the patient's own white blood cells)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a new treatment option for people with advanced solid tumors that express mesothelin.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small Phase 1 trial with only 2 participants. The main goal is safety, not effectiveness. Side effects like cytokine release syndrome or nerve problems may occur.
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Locations
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Hyogo College of Medicine Hospital
Nishinomiya, Hyōgo, Japan
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National Cancer Center Hospital
Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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National Cancer Center Hospital East
Kashiwa, Chiba, Japan
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