This Phase 1/2, open-label, biomarker-guided platform study evaluates the safety, tolerability, and preliminary anti-tumor activity of banked allogeneic donor-derived chimeric antigen receptor natural killer (CAR-NK) cells in adults with advanced solid tumors. During screening, tumor antigen profiling is performed using tissue biopsy and/or liquid biopsy (circulating tumor DNA and/or circulating tumor cells). Participants are assigned to receive either a single-target CAR-NK product (matched to the dominant tumor antigen) or a dual-target CAR-NK product (matched to two co-expressed antigens) to reduce the risk of antigen escape.
This example trial is designed to reflect common elements of early-phase CAR-NK studies in solid tumors, including dose escalation followed by expansion cohorts, open-label safety monitoring, and response assessment using standard radiologic criteria. Similar solid-tumor CAR-NK studies on ClinicalTrials.gov include trials targeting TROP2 (NCT06066424), NKG2D ligands (NCT03415100), and multi-target CAR-NK platforms that evaluate different antigens such as CLDN6, GPC3, mesothelin, or AXL (NCT05410717). Antigen selection workflow (precision matching): 1. Obtain tumor tissue biopsy (preferred) and/or blood for liquid biopsy at screening. 2. Assess antigen expression using a prespecified panel (example panel: mesothelin, TROP2, HER2, MUC1, CLDN18.2, B7-H3/CD276, AXL, GPC3, CLDN6, EGFR). 3. Assign participant to: (a) single-target cohort if one antigen meets the threshold; or (b) dual-target cohort if two antigens meet thresholds or if the investigator judges high risk of antigen heterogeneity. * Select the matched cryopreserved allogeneic donor-derived CAR-NK product from a manufacturing bank and schedule treatment. Treatment overview: Participants receive lymphodepleting chemotherapy (e.g., fludarabine/cyclophosphamide) followed by one or more infusions of CAR-NK cells. Cytokine support (e.g., low-dose IL-2 or IL-15 agonist per institutional practice) may be given to promote CAR-NK persistence. Participants are monitored closely for cytokine release syndrome (CRS), neurotoxicity, infusion reactions, and other adverse events. Tumor imaging is performed at prespecified intervals during the first 6 months and then less frequently during follow-up.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
60
single-target CAR-NK cell infusion, IV
dual-target CAR-NK cell infusion, IV
fludarabine + cyclophosphamide
low-dose IL-2 or IL-15 agonist
Peking University Shenzhen Hospital
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
RECRUITINGDose- limiting toxicities
Dose limiting toxicities refer to specific adverse events or side effects that prevent further dose escalation of an investigational drug or therapy in a clinical trial. DLTs are pre-defined based on severity, duration, and impact on patient safety, typically graded according to established criteria such as the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE). Monitoring DLTs is a critical outcome measure in early-phase (Phase I/II) studies, as it helps determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and guides safe dosing for subsequent trial phases.
Time frame: 28 days
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