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1/ TCR T-cells and aldesleukin for Pancreatic Cancer

Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Led By Nicholas D Klemen, M.D.
Research Sponsored by National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
* INCLUSION CRITERIA
* Resected pancreas ductal adenocarcinoma
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up until 6 months after the last dose of study agents
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

Background: Gastrointestinal (GI) cancer affects the organs (such as the stomach, large and small intestine, pancreas, colon, liver, and biliary system) of the digestive tract. In some participants who have had surgery for GI cancer, blood tests show that the cancer has spread despite being unable to be identified by scans. Certain gene mutations (changes) in GI cancer (such as KRAS or TP53) can be targeted by T cells, a type of immune cell, in individuals with specific HLA types (genes that help proteins in the body know what is self and non-self). Researchers want to see if they can stop GI cancer from returning or spreading in people with these gene mutations and specific HLA types. Objective: To test therapy with modified T-cells to prevent or delay the return of GI cancer after standard treatment. T-cells play a role in the body s immune system. Eligibility: People aged 18 to 72 years with GI cancer that was treated with standard therapy and is not seen on imaging scans. They must have specific gene mutations and HLA types. They also must have certain clinical or blood tests showing the cancer is spreading (elevating CA19-9 or detectable ctDNA). Design: Participants will be divided into 2 groups. Participants nor the study team can choose what Group to participate in; this is done by randomization , like flipping a coin. Participants will have a 1-to-1 chance of being in Group 1 or Group 2. Group 1 will receive T-cell therapy. Their own T-cells will be collected. In a lab, the cells will be combined with a virus that carries a protein to target cancer cells. Group 1 participants will stay in the hospital for 3 weeks or more. They will have chemotherapy, and their modified T-cells will be infused through a tube attached to a needle inserted into a vein. Group 1 participants will visit the clinic every 3 months for 1 year and then every 6 months for 5 years. Then they will have follow-up visits for another 10 years under a different protocol. Group 2 participants will not receive treatment with T-cells. They will visit the clinic every 3 months for 1 year and then every 6 months for 5 years.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 18-72 with GI cancer that's been treated but might be spreading, as shown by blood tests. They need specific gene mutations (KRAS or TP53) and HLA types. People can't join if they don't meet the age requirement, lack the necessary genetic profile, or have visible cancer on scans.
What is being tested?
The study compares two groups: one receives T-cell therapy where their own immune cells are modified in a lab to target cancer cells; another group doesn’t get this treatment. Participants are randomly assigned to either group and followed up for years to see if the therapy prevents cancer from returning.
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include reactions related to chemotherapy like nausea, hair loss, fatigue; immune responses due to modified T-cells such as fever or flu-like symptoms; and infusion-related reactions from receiving cells through a vein.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~12 weeks then every 3 months x 3, every 6 months after that until progression or 5 years since randomization.
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 12 weeks then every 3 months x 3, every 6 months after that until progression or 5 years since randomization. for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Recurrence free survival (RFS)
Secondary study objectives
Overall survival (OS)
Safety

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
Active Control
Group I: 1/ TCR T-cells and aldesleukinExperimental Treatment4 Interventions
Non-myeloablative, lymphodepleting preparative regimen of cyclophosphamide and fludarabine + TCR T cells + aldesleukin
Group II: 2/ No cellular therapyActive Control1 Intervention
Surveillance and follow-up
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Cyclophosphamide
2010
Completed Phase 4
~2310
Aldesleukin
2012
Completed Phase 4
~1610
Fludarabine
2012
Completed Phase 4
~1860

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Who is running the clinical trial?

National Cancer Institute (NCI)Lead Sponsor
13,925 Previous Clinical Trials
41,017,951 Total Patients Enrolled
Nicholas D Klemen, M.D.Principal InvestigatorNational Cancer Institute (NCI)
1 Previous Clinical Trials
65 Total Patients Enrolled
~43 spots leftby Jun 2029