Autologous CAR T-Cells Targeting the GD2 Antigen for Lung Cancer

Last updated: March 3, 2025
Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

1

Condition

Lung Cancer

Small Cell Lung Cancer

Lung Disease

Treatment

iC9.GD2.CAR.IL-15 T Infusion

Clinical Study ID

NCT05620342
LCCC2115-ATL
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

This is a phase 1, single-center, open-label study that enrolls adult subjects with extensive stage lung cancer or stage IV non-small cell lung cancer that is platinum-refractory and received PD-1 and/or PD-L1 therapy. The purpose of this study is to test the safety of using a new treatment called autologous T lymphocyte chimeric antigen receptor cells against the GD2 antigen (iC9-GD2.CAR.IL-15 T cells) in subjects with lung cancer. How much (dose) of the iC9-GD2.CAR.IL-15 T cells are safe to use without causing too many side effects and what is the maximum dose that could be tolerated will be studied.

Modified immune cells as an experimental treatment that combines antibodies and T cells will be used. Antibodies are proteins that protect the body from foreign invaders like bacteria. T cells, also called T lymphocytes, are special infection-fighting blood cells that can kill viruses and other cells, including tumor cells. Although antibodies and T cells have been used to treat cancer and they both have shown promise, neither alone has been able to cure most patients. This study will combine T cells and antibodies to create a more effective treatment.

The treatment that is being researched in this study is called autologous T lymphocyte chimeric antigen receptor cells targeted against the disialoganglioside (GD2) antigen that expresses Interleukin (IL)-15, and the inducible caspase 9 safety switch (iC9). The short name for this treatment is iC9.GD2.CAR.IL-15 T cells therapy is an experimental therapy and has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. There are two steps. In the first step, blood will be collected from the subjects to prepare the iC9-GD2.CAR.IL-15 T cells. T cells will be isolated from the blood and modified to make iC9-GD2.CAR.IL-15. In the second step, the iC9-GD2.CAR.IL-15 T cells produced from the subject's own blood will be administered to the subject.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Written informed consent to undergo cell procurement explained to, understood by,and signed by the subject.

  2. Subject has a life expectancy of ≥ 12 weeks.

  3. Subject must be platinum-refractory and either currently receiving or has previouslyreceived a PD1/PDL1 inhibitor

  4. Use of systemic corticosteroids at doses ≥10 mg prednisone daily or it's equivalent;those receiving <10 mg daily may be enrolled at the discretion of the investigator.

  5. Female subjects of childbearing potential must have a negative serum pregnancy testwithin 72 hours prior to cell procurement.

  6. Subject has demonstrated adequate organ function.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

1 . Subject has less than 12 weeks of life expectancy.

  1. Subject did not receive platinum-based chemotherapy

  2. Subject does not have adequate organ function.

Study Design

Total Participants: 24
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: iC9.GD2.CAR.IL-15 T Infusion
Phase: 1
Study Start date:
June 21, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
October 24, 2029

Connect with a study center

  • Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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