~1 spots leftby Apr 2026

ADP-A2M4CD8 T-Cell Therapy for Esophageal Cancer

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)
+43 other locations
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: Adaptimmune
No Placebo Group
Prior Safety Data

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This study will investigate the efficacy of ADP-A2M4CD8 T-cell therapy in subjects who have the appropriate human leukocyte antigen (HLA) and tumor antigen status and whose esophageal or esophagogastric junction (EGJ) cancer expresses the MAGE-A4 protein.

Research Team

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults aged 18-75 with esophageal or esophagogastric junction cancers that express MAGE-A4 and are HLA-A*02 positive. Participants must have had prior treatment, measurable disease, good performance status (ECOG 0 or1), and a heart ejection fraction of at least 50%. Exclusions include uncontrolled illness, pregnancy, certain cardiovascular diseases, previous allergic reactions to study drugs, other active malignancies not in remission, CNS metastases, and active infections.

Inclusion Criteria

You have already received treatment for advanced or spreading disease.
HLA-A*02 positive
Tumor shows MAGE-A4 expression confirmed by central laboratory.
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Exclusion Criteria

You have a serious medical condition that is not well-managed.
Positive for any HLA-A*02 allele other than: one of the inclusion alleles
You are pregnant or currently breastfeeding.
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Treatment Details

Interventions

  • ADP-A2M4CD8 (CAR T-cell Therapy)
Trial OverviewThe trial tests ADP-A2M4CD8 T-cell therapy in patients with specific genetic markers whose cancer cells express the MAGE-A4 protein. It aims to evaluate the effectiveness of these genetically modified cells in targeting and fighting cancer.
Participant Groups
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Autologous genetically modified ADP-A2M4CD8 cellsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Adaptimmune

Lead Sponsor

Trials
25
Recruited
10,000+

ICON plc

Industry Sponsor

Trials
88
Recruited
28,900+

Dr. Steve Cutler

ICON plc

Chief Executive Officer since 2017

PhD from the University of Sydney, MBA from the University of Birmingham

Dr. Greg Licholai

ICON plc

Chief Medical Officer since 2023

Degrees from Harvard Business School, Yale School of Medicine, Columbia University, and Boston College