Supercharged immune cells take on advanced cancers

NCT ID NCT05902520

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

Summary

This early-phase trial tests a new approach to treat advanced solid tumors by giving patients a large dose of their own immune cells that are specially selected to attack cancer. The cells are taken from the tumor, multiplied in the lab, and then infused back. Some patients also receive cells that have been modified to reduce a brake on their activity. The study aims to see if this treatment is safe and whether it 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

tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) with or without PD-1 gene silencing

What this could lead to

If successful, this could point toward a more effective cell therapy for advanced solid tumors by using only the most tumor-reactive immune cells.

What could go wrong

This is an early Phase 1 trial with only 18 participants, so safety and effectiveness are not yet proven. The treatment involves intensive chemotherapy and may cause serious side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colorectal cancer colorectal neoplasm female reproductive organ cancer head and neck squamous cell carcinoma lung cancer lung neoplasm melanoma neoplasm reproductive system cancer Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck Urogenital Neoplasms

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Providence Portland Medical Center

    Portland, Oregon, 97213, United States