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NCT03294954 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1

GD2 Specific CAR and Interleukin-15 Expressing Autologous NKT Cells to Treat Children With Neuroblastoma

A Phase 1 study of Neuroblastoma, sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine.

Recruiting
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
70
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT03294954 is a Phase 1 study of Neuroblastoma that is actively recruiting participants, run by Baylor College of Medicine. The registered enrollment target is 70 participants, below the 238-participant average among 94 other Neuroblastoma trials with a reported enrollment target (71% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT03294954, a Phase 1 study of Neuroblastoma, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine.

RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
70 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

This research study combines two different ways of fighting cancer: antibodies and Natural Killer T cells (NKT). Antibodies are types of proteins that protect the body from infectious diseases and possibly cancer. T cells, also called T lymphocytes, are special white blood cells that can kill other cells, including cells infected with viruses and tumor cells. Both antibodies and T cells have been used to treat patients with cancers. Investigators have found from previous research that they can put a new gene into T cells that will make them recognize cancer cells and kill them. In a previous clinical trial, investigators made artificial genes called a chimeric antigen receptors (CAR), from an antibody called 14g2a that recognizes GD2, a molecule found on almost all neuroblastoma cells (GD2-CAR). Investigators put these genes into the patients' own T cells and gave them back to patients that had neuroblastoma. NKT cells are another special subgroup of white blood cells that can specifically go into tumor tissue of neuroblastoma. Inside the tumor, there are other white blood cells called macrophages which help the cancer cells to grow and recover from injury. NKT cells can specifically kill these macrophages and slow the tumor growth. We will expand NKT cells and add GD2-specific chimeric antigen receptors to the cells. We think these cells might be better able to attack NB since they also work by destroying the macrophages that allows the tumor to grow. The chimeric antigen receptor will also contain a gene segment to make the NKT cells last longer. This gene segment is called CD28. In addition, to further improve the antitumor activity of the GINAKIT cells we added another gene expressing a molecule called Interleukin -15 (IL-15). The combination of these 3 components showed the most antitumor activity by CAR expressing NKT cells and improved these cells' survival in animal models. We also found that a medicine called ETANercept can slow down neuroblastoma growth,

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • GENETIC GINAKIT Cells
  • BIOLOGICAL GINAKIT cells + Etanercept

Study Locations (1)

Texas

  • Texas Children's Hospital - Houston

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 70 participants
Start Date 2018-01-18
Est. Completion 2040-08-10
Phase Phase 1

Sponsor

Baylor College of Medicine

616 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03294954

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03294954 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as Phase 1. The registered enrollment target is 70 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 238-participant average among 94 other Neuroblastoma trials with a reported enrollment target (71% lower). The listed sponsor is Baylor College of Medicine, which has 616 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Neuroblastoma appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which GINAKIT Cells is the first listed.

NCT03294954 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Texas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03294954 about?

NCT03294954 is a clinical study titled "GD2 Specific CAR and Interleukin-15 Expressing Autologous NKT Cells to Treat Children With Neuroblastoma". This research study combines two different ways of fighting cancer: antibodies and Natural Killer T cells (NKT). Antibodies are types of proteins that protect the body from infectious diseases and possibly cancer. T cells, also called T lymphocytes, are special white blood cells that can kill other ...

What is the current status of trial NCT03294954?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 70 participants. The study started on 2018-01-18. Estimated completion is 2040-08-10.

What conditions does trial NCT03294954 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Neuroblastoma.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03294954?

The interventions under investigation include: GINAKIT Cells (GENETIC), GINAKIT cells + Etanercept (BIOLOGICAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03294954?

This trial is sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine, which has 616 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT03294954 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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