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Immune cells engineered to hunt two targets in brain cancer

NCT ID NCT05168423

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

Summary

This early-stage trial tests whether specially engineered immune cells are safe and feasible for people with a recurring type of brain cancer called glioblastoma. The cells are designed to recognize and attack two specific proteins found on the cancer cells. The study involves 67 participants and focuses on side effects and manufacturing success, not yet on curing the disease.

What this could mean

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Active substance
engineered immune cells (CART-EGFR-IL13Ra2) that target two proteins on cancer cells
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new treatment option for recurrent glioblastoma, a brain cancer with few effective therapies.
What could go wrong
This is an early Phase 1 trial focused on safety, not yet on effectiveness. The treatment may cause serious side effects, and many experimental cell therapies fail to show benefit.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 1

The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.

Participants

67 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2023

Expected to finish

Dec 2039

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Signed, written informed consent 2. Male or female age ≥ 18 years 3. Patients with glioblastoma, IDH-wildtype (as defined by WHO 2021 Classification of CNS Tumors) that has recurred following prior radiotherapy. For patients with tumors harboring methylation of the MGMT promoter, at least 12 weeks must have elapsed since completion of first-line radiotherapy. 4. Tumor tissue positive for wild-type EGFR amplification by NeoGenomics Laboratories. Archival tumor from patient's initial surgery at time of original diagnosis or recently collected tumor from time of recurrence are acceptable. 5. Surgical tumor resection for disease control/management or tumor biopsy to confirm tumor recurrence is clinically indicated in the opinion of the physician-investigator. 6. Adequate organ function defined as: 1. Serum creatinine ≤ 1.5 x ULN or estimated creatinine clearance ≥ 30 ml/min and not on dialysis. 2. ALT/AST ≤ 3 x upper limit of normal range and total bilirubin ≤ 2.0 mg/dl, except for patients in whom hyperbilirubinemia is attributed to Gilbert's syndrome (≤ 3.0 mg/dl). 3. Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF) ≥ 45% confirmed by ECHO/MUGA 4. Must have a minimum level of pulmonary reserve defined as ≤ Grade 1 dyspnea and pulse oxygen \> 92% on room air 7. Karnofsky Performance Status ≥ 60%. 8. Subjects of reproductive potential must agree to use acceptable birth control methods. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Active hepatitis B or hepatitis C infection. 2. Any other active, uncontrolled infection. 3. Class III/IV cardiovascular disability according to the New York Heart Association Classification. 4. Tumors primarily localized to the brain stem or spinal cord. 5. Severe, active co-morbidity in the opinion of the physician-investigator that would preclude participation in this study. 6. Receipt of bevacizumab within 3 months prior to physician-investigator confirmation of eligibility. 7. Active autoimmune disease requiring systemic immunosuppressive treatment equivalent to ≥ 10 mg daily of prednisone. Patients with autoimmune neurological diseases (such as MS or Parkinson's) will be excluded. 8. Patients who are pregnant or nursing (lactating). 9. History of allergy or hypersensitivity to study product excipients (human serum albumin, DMSO, and Dextran 40).

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

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  • University of Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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