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CAR T-cell Therapy

CUE-101 + Keytruda for Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Phase 1
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Cue Biopharma
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 36 months
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is testing a new drug, CUE-101, as a possible treatment for HPV16+ Recurrent/Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 with HPV16+ recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma who've had prior systemic therapy. They must have measurable disease, be HLA A*0201 genotype positive, and able to consent to study procedures. Exclusions include HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B/C, other cancers within 2 years, recent major surgery or trauma, significant heart disease, active infections requiring IV treatment, mental incapacity to consent.
What is being tested?
The trial is testing CUE-101 alone as a second-line treatment or in combination with Pembrolizumab (KEYTRUDA®) as a first-line treatment. It's an open-label phase 1 study focusing on safety and effectiveness against HPV16+ head and neck cancer.
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include immune reactions due to KEYTRUDA®, such as inflammation of organs; infusion-related reactions; fatigue; digestive issues; blood disorders; increased risk of infection. Specific side effects from CUE-101 are not detailed but could overlap with those known from similar treatments.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~36 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 36 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Dose Limiting Toxicity
Serum PK parameters for CUE-101
Secondary study objectives
Overall response rate (ORR)

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Pembrolizumab and CUE-101Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
Part C\&D: CUE-101 Dose Escalation in Combination with KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) for injection, for IV use 200 mg Q3W (Part C). Expansion of pembrolizumab plus CUE-101 at the combination RP2D (Part D)
Group II: CUE-101 dose escalation and expansionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Part A\&B: CUE-101 Monotherapy IV infusion Q3W Dose Escalation (Part A) and Expansion (Part B)

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Cue BiopharmaLead Sponsor
2 Previous Clinical Trials
82 Total Patients Enrolled
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLCIndustry Sponsor
4,010 Previous Clinical Trials
5,185,142 Total Patients Enrolled
Matteo Levisetti, MDStudy DirectorCue Biopharma
1 Previous Clinical Trials
52 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

CUE-101 (CAR T-cell Therapy) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT03978689 — Phase 1
Oropharyngeal Carcinoma Research Study Groups: CUE-101 dose escalation and expansion, Pembrolizumab and CUE-101
Oropharyngeal Carcinoma Clinical Trial 2023: CUE-101 Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT03978689 — Phase 1
CUE-101 (CAR T-cell Therapy) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT03978689 — Phase 1
~14 spots leftby Nov 2025