Clinical Trials at the UC San Diego Sanford Stem Cell Clinical Center CIRM Alpha Clinic

A Pilot Study to Evaluate the Feasibility and Safety of Cytomegalovirus-Specific, Anti-HIV Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CMV-HIV CAR) T Cells in People Living With HIV 

Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) causes a persistent infection that ultimately leads to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Treatment of HIV-1 infection with combination anti-retroviral therapy (ART) suppresses HIV-1 replication to undetectable viral levels and saves lives. Nevertheless, ART cannot eradicate latent cellular reservoirs of the virus, and HIV-1 infection remains a life-long battle. Adoptive cellular immunotherapy using chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) engineered T cells directed against HIV-1 envelope subunit protein gp120 (HIVCAR T cells) may provide a safe and effective way to eliminate HIV-infected cells.

However, the number of HIV-infected cells is low in participants under ART, and CAR T cells disappear if they are not stimulated by their target antigens. Interestingly, about 95% of HIV-1-infected individuals are CMV-seropositive and CMV-specific T cells have been shown to persist. To overcome the CAR T cells low persistence issue, we propose to make HIV-CAR T cells using autologous cytomegalovirus (CMV)-specific T cells, which can be stimulated by endogenous CMV in vivo. The overall hypothesis of this first-in-human Phase 1, open-label, single-arm study is that endogenous immune signals to CMV-specific T cells can maintain the presence of autologous bispecific CMV/HIV-CAR T cells in healthy people living with HIV-1 (PLWH), and achieve long-term remission in the presence of ART.

Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) causes a persistent infection that ultimately leads to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Treatment of HIV-1 infection with combination anti-retroviral therapy (ART) suppresses HIV-1 replication to undetectable viral levels and saves lives. Nevertheless, ART cannot eradicate latent cellular reservoirs of the virus, and HIV-1 infection remains a life-long battle. Adoptive cellular immunotherapy using chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) engineered T cells directed against HIV-1 envelope subunit protein gp120 (HIV-CAR T cells) may provide a safe and effective way to eliminate HIV-infected cells. However, HIV-infected cells in participants under ART, and CAR T cells disappear if they are not stimulated by their target antigens. Interestingly, about 95% of individuals with HIV-1 are CMV-seropositive and CMV-specific T cells have been shown to persist at high frequency due to CMV antigen stimulation. To overcome the CAR T cells low persistence issue, we propose to make HIV-CAR T cells using autologous cytomegalovirus (CMV)-specific T cells, which can be stimulated by endogenous CMV in vivo. The overall hypothesis of this first-in-human, open-label, single-arm, pilot study is that endogenous immune signals to CMV-specific T cells can maintain the presence of autologous bispecific CMV/HIV-CAR T cells in healthy people living with HIV-1 (PLWH). Based on the results of this safety study, CMV vaccine and analytic treatment interruption will be evaluated with the CMV/HIV-CAR T cell investigational product in a subsequent protocol.

The trial is a first-in-human, pilot study to evaluate the feasibility and safety and determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD)/recommended Phase II dose (RP2D) of CMV/HIV-CAR T cells in PLWH. Eligible participants will temporarily interrupt their ART regimen for 4 days prior to leukapheresis to prevent residual cell drug levels that could inhibit lentiviral transduction of the T cells during CAR T cell manufacturing. Participants will resume their ART regimen immediately after leukapheresis. If the manufacturing is not successful, a second apheresis may be scheduled no sooner than 3 weeks later with temporary interruption of ART regimen for 4 days prior to leukapheresis. Participants will resume their ART regimen immediately after leukapheresis. Once the final cell product is released, participants will receive a single intravenous (IV) infusion of autologous CMV/HIV-CAR T cells (defined as Day 0). Up to three doses of CMV/HIV-CAR T cells may be explored.

STATUS: Active / Recruiting and Enrolling

PI: Davey Smith, MD

Contact Number: (619) 542-3740 (Marvin Hanarshiro)

Recruitment Website 

Trial Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center

An Investigator-initiated Clinical Trial of Safety and Efficacy of Transplantation of Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell-derived Dopaminergic Progenitors (CT1-DAP001) for Parkinson's Disease (Phase I/II)                                                   

To evaluate the safety and efficacy of transplantation of human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived dopaminergic progenitors, CT1-DAP001, into the corpus striatum in patients with Parkinson's disease. Single-center, open-label, uncontrolled. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the safety of CT1-DAP001 in subjects with Parkinson's disease by determining the incidence and severity of adverse events, especially graft expansion, after transplantation into the corpus striatum. Other objectives are to evaluate the efficacy of CT1-DAP001 through the assessment of Parkinson's disease symptoms and clinical severity or progression.

STATUS: Recruiting

PI: Josheph Ciacci, MD

Contact Number: (858) 249-4020

Trial Sponsor: University of California, San Diego & Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma

A Study of Focal Epilepsy; Drug Resistant Mesial Temporal Lobe Epislepsy

This clinical trial is designed to test whether a single stereotactic intracerebral administration of inhibitory nerve cells into subjects with drug-resistant mesial temporal lobe epilepsy is safe (frequency of adverse events) and effective (seizure frequency).

Subjects will undergo a single stereotactic intracerebral administration of neural cells, called interneurons, that secrete the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).

Subjects will then take medicines to partially suppress their immune system (aimed to prevent the body from rejecting the cells) for 1 year. Safety, tolerability, evidence of neural cell viability and local inflammation (using MRI scans of the brain), and effects on epilepsy disease symptoms will be assessed for 2 years post-transplant. Subjects will be followed for an additional 13 years with quarterly phone contact and annual visits.

A First-In-Human (FIH) Study of Inhibitory Interneurons (NRTX- 1001) in Drug-Resistant Unilateral Mesial Temporal Lobe Epilepsy (MTLE)

STATUS: Active / Enrolling

PI: Jerry Shih, MD

Contact Number: (858) 249-4020

Trial Sponsor: Neurona Therapeutics

A Phase 1/2 Study of NRTX-1001 Neuronal Cell Therapy in Drug-Resistant Bilateral Temporal Lobe Epilepsy (MTLE)

This is a multicenter, single arm, open label clinical trial that is designed to test the safety and preliminary efficacy of single administration inhibitory nerve cells called interneurons (NRTX-1001), into both temporal lobes of subjects with drug-resistant bilateral mesial temporal lobe epilepsy.

This is a multicenter, single arm, open-label study of NRTX-1001 in subjects with drug-resistant bilateral MTLE, with the objective of evaluating safety and preliminary efficacy in reducing seizure frequency. The subjects will undergo a single stereotactic CT or MRI-guided intracerebral administration of human interneurons into both temporal lobe regions of the brain. NRTX-1001 secretes the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which is intended to suppress the onset and spread of the seizures. Safety, tolerability, and effects on epilepsy disease symptoms will be assessed at approximately quarterly intervals for 2 years after the administration of NRTX-1001. After the two-year period, subjects will be followed with quarterly phone calls and annual visits in years 3 through 15.

STATUS: Active / Enrolling

PI: Jerry Shih, MD

Contact Number: (858) 249-4020

Trial Sponsor: Neurona Therapeutics

A Long-Term Follow-Up Study of Participants With Cystinosis Who Previously Received CTNS-RD-04

This is a multinational, long-term follow-up study to assess the long-term safety and durability of CTNS-RD-04 treatment in participants who received a single dose administration of lentiviral gene therapy. No investigational product will be administered in this study. Participants will continue periodic safety and efficacy assessments in this long-term follow-up study up to 15 years from the initial date of CTNS-RD-04 infusion.

Participants enrolled in a study where the individual received CTNS-RD-04 will be offered participation in the CTNS-RD-04-LTF01 study. The Baseline visit for the CTNS-RD-04-LTF01 study will likely coincide with the final visit in the parent study. Participants confirmed eligible for the CTNS-RD-04-LTF01 study will be asked to return for study visits at approximately 6-month intervals for the first 4 years and annually thereafter for up to 11 years until a total of 15 years have elapsed during which time continued safety, engraftment, and efficacy of CTNS-RD-04 treatment will be assessed.

STATUS: Active / Enrolling by Invitation

PI: Bruce Barshop, MD, PhD and Stephanie Cherqui, PhD

Contact Number: (858) 249-4020

Trial Sponsor: UC San Diego and Novartis

A Screening Study to Collect Samples for TAA, HLA & HLA Loss of Heterozygosity in Patients With Metastatic Solid Tumors

TScan Therapeutics is developing cellular therapies across multiple solid tumors in which autologous participant-derived T cells are engineered to express a T cell receptor that recognizes cancer-associated antigens presented on specific Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) molecules. The purpose of this screening study is to collect samples to conduct HLA genotyping, HLA Loss of Heterozygosity (LOH) and expression of Tumor-associated Antigens (TAA) testing. These results will be used to determine if subjects meet the eligibility criteria for these parameters and could potentially be enrolled in a TScan clinical treatment study.

This multicenter screening study will be conducted to determine a subject's tumor antigen expression profile, HLA genotype and HLA LOH for TScan sponsored clinical treatment study(s). No treatment intervention will occur as part of this screening study.

Subjects will be required to provide a buccal swab to assess their HLA status. If they are positive for certain types of HLA, subjects will provide a saliva sample to assess HLA loss of heterozygosity. In parallel, archival tissue (less than 8 months old) will be needed to assess for tumor antigen expression. If archival tissue is older than 8 months, a fresh tumor biopsy will be required at the time of the second visit.

If eligible, subjects will be referred to appropriate available interventional trial(s) at the discretion of the Investigator.

STATUS: Active / Recruiting 

PI: Sandip Patel, MD

Contact Number: (858) 249-4020

Trial Sponsor: TScan Therapeutics

A Study of Dazostinag as Single Agent and Dazostinag in Combination With Pembrolizumab in Adults With Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors (iintune-1)

The main aim of this study is to check if people with advanced solid tumors have side effects from dazostinag, and to check how much dazostinag they can receive without getting significant side effects from it when given alone and in combination with pembrolizumab. The study will be conducted in two phases including a dose escalation phase and a dose expansion phase. In the dose escalation phase, escalating doses of dazostinag are being tested alone and in combination with pembrolizumab to treat participants who have advanced or metastatic solid tumors. In the dose expansion phase, dazostinag will be studied with pembrolizumab with or without chemotherapy in participants with untreated metastatic or recurrent, unresectable squamous cell carcinoma of head and neck (SCCHN) and in combination with pembrolizumab in third-line or later recurrent locally advanced or metastatic microsatellite instability-high/mismatch repair deficient (MSI-H/dMMR) and third-line recurrent locally advanced or metastatic microsatellite stable/mismatch repair proficient (MSS/pMMR) colorectal cancer (CRC).

The drug being tested in this study is called dazostinag. Dazostinag is being tested to treat people who have advanced or metastatic solid tumors.

The study will enroll approximately 368 participants. Part 1 consists of an initial Safety Lead-in to Dose Escalation Phase; Part 2 and Part 3 compose the Expansion Phase in 2 specific indications namely, previously untreated metastatic or recurrent, unresectable SCCHN (Part 2) and third-line or later recurrent locally advanced or metastatic MSI-H/dMMR and third-line recurrent locally advanced or metastatic MSS/pMMR CRC (Part 3). Participants will be assigned to the following treatment groups in the respective Phases of the study:

• Part 1 (Dose Escalation Phase): Safety Lead-in + Dazostinag single agent (SA) [Part 1A] Dazostinag 0.1 milligram (mg) in the Safety Lead-in followed by Dazostinag as escalating doses (0.2 mg and above) in Part 1A
• Part 1B (Combination Dose Escalation Phase): Dazostinag as escalating doses (0.2 mg and above) + Pembrolizumab
• Japan Safety Lead-in: Dazostinag SA 5.0 mg in the Safety Lead-in+ Pembrolizumab. Additional dose levels of Dazostinag (such as 3.5 mg or 7.0 mg and higher) in combination with pembrolizumab may be explored during the Japan safety lead-in considering recommended dose for expansion (RDE1) as 5.0 mg and dose optimization.

Once a safe dose is recommended from Part 1, participants of select advanced or metastatic solid tumors will receive dazostinag in below defined cohorts in the expansion phase:

• Part 2A (SCCHN Combined Positive Score [CPS] ≥ 1 Dose Expansion Phase): Dazostinag + Pembrolizumab*
• Part 2B (SCCHN Dose Expansion Phase): Dazostinag + Pembrolizumab + Chemotherapy
• Part 3A (Expansion Phase in CRC): Dazostinag + Pembrolizumab in MSI-H/dMMR CRC
• Part 3B (Expansion Phase in CRC): Dazostinag + Pembrolizumab in MSS/pMMR CRC* *Dose optimization will be performed in either Part 2A SCCHN or Part 3B CRC.

This multi-center trial will be conducted worldwide. The overall time to participate in this study is 62.9 months. Participants will make multiple visits to the clinic, including 30 days after last dose of study drug for a follow-up assessment. Participants in Parts 2 and 3 will be followed for survival for up to 12 months after the last dose of study drug.

An Open-label, Dose Escalation, Phase 1/2 Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of TAK-676 as a Single Agent and in Combination With Pembrolizumab in Adult Patients With Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors.

STATUS: Active / Recruiting 

PI: Sandip Patel, MD

Contact Number: (858) 249-4020

Trial Sponsor: Takeda Pharmaceutical Company, LTD

A Phase 1 Dose Escalation and Expanded Cohort Study of P-MUC1C-ALLO1 in Adult Subjects With Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors

A Phase 1, open label, dose escalation and expanded cohort study of P-MUC1C-ALLO1 in adult subjects with advanced or metastatic epithelial derived solid tumors, including but not limited to the tumor types listed below.

This is an open label, multi-center Phase 1 study that will follow a 3 + 3 design of dose-escalating cohorts of single and multiple doses of P-MUC1C-ALLO1 to determine a Recommended Phase 2 Dose (RP2D). P-MUC1C-ALLO1 is an allogeneic chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy designed to target cancer cells expressing Mucin1 cell surface associated C-Terminal (MUC1-C) antigen. Additional participants will be treated with P-MUC1C-ALLO1 at the determined RP2D.

Following enrollment, subjects will be treated with P-MUC1C-ALLO1 and will undergo serial measurements of safety, tolerability and response. Rimiducid may be administered as indicated.

STATUS: Active / Recruiting 

PI: Peter Vu, MD

Contact Number: (858) 249-4020

Trial Sponsor: Poseida Therapeutics

A Phase 1/2 Study Investigating the Safety and Efficacy of Autologous TAC T Cells in Subjects With Unresectable, Locally Advanced or Metastatic Claudin 18.2+ Solid Tumors TAC T-cells for the Treatment of Claudin 18.2 Positive Solid Tumors (TACTIC-3) (TACTIC-3)

TAC01-CLDN18.2 is a novel cell therapy that consists of genetically engineered autologous T cells expressing T-cell Antigen Coupler (TAC) that recognizes Claudin 18.2. TAC directs T-cells to the targeted antigen (CLDN 18.2), and once engaged with the target, activates them via the endogenous T cell receptor.

This is an open-label, multicenter Phase ½ study that aims to establish safety, maximum tolerated dose (MTD) or recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D), pharmacokinetic profile and efficacy of TAC01-CLDN18.2.

The TAC technology is a novel approach to modifying T cells, herein referred to as TAC T cells, and using them in the treatment of solid tumors. TAC T cells are produced through genetic engineering, incorporating TAC receptors into a patient's own T cells. This redirects these enhanced T cells to specific cancer antigens, and upon recognition, activates them through the natural signaling pathways of the endogenous TCR.

In the TAC01-CLDN18.2 engineered T cell product; TAC T cells recognize the CLDN18.2, a tight junction protein present on the surface of tumor cells, where the protein expression is no longer limited to tight junctions and are visible to T cells to eradicate them. Consequently, it is hypothesized TAC01-CLDN18.2 will be potentially safe and active in treating patients with CLDN18.2+ solid tumors and provide a clinically meaningful therapeutic benefit in patient populations with high unmet medical need.

This is a first-in-human study investigating TAC01-CLDN18.2 to evaluate the safety, MTD or RP2D, PK, and efficacy in subjects with CLDN18.2+ solid tumors who have been treated with at least 2 lines of prior therapy in Phase 1 and after at least 2 lines and no more than 4 lines of prior therapy in Phase 2 (Note: in each phase, subjects with PDAC may have been treated with 1 line of prior antineoplastic therapy. In addition, subjects who are being treated with current lines of therapy, but not deriving benefit or not tolerating therapy, and have not progressed maybe also eligible as long as they have measurable disease at baseline as a starting reference point). In Phase 1, escalating doses of TAC01-CLDN18.2 will be evaluated to identify the RP2D using the classic 3+3 dose escalation study design.

In Phase 2, dose expansion groups will further evaluate the efficacy, safety, and PK of the MTD or RP2D for TAC01-CLDN18.2 in subjects with gastric and esophageal AC (Group A), PDAC (Group B), and mucinous ovarian and NSCLC cancers (Group C). In Phase 2, definitions of eligible CLDN18.2+ IHC expression levels will be based on analysis of data from Phase 1 for signals of clinical activity since there are no formal CAP/ASCO guidelines for CLDN18.2+ expression levels. In Phase 2, a Simon 2-stage design will be used to enroll up to 57 subjects in Group A and 22 subjects in Group C. Group B (PDAC) will enroll up to 10 subjects as an exploratory cohort due to the historically low ORRs observed in PDAC. The 10 treated subjects in Group B are designed to seek evidence of potential clinical activity in this difficult to treat CLDN18.2+ subpopulation of PDAC.

STATUS: Active / Recruiting and Enrolling

PI: Gregory Bota, PhD

Contact Number: (858) 249-4020

Trial Sponsor: Triumviara Immunologics

A Study Comparing Imetelstat Versus Best Available Therapy for the Treatment of Intermediate-2 or High-risk Myelofibrosis (MF) Who Have Not Responded to Janus Kinase (JAK)-Inhibitor Treatment

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the overall survival of participants treated with imetelstat compared to best available therapy with intermediate-2 or high-risk Myelofibrosis (MF) who are relapsed/refractory to Janus Kinase (JAK)-Inhibitor treatment.

This is a multicenter study with 2 arms, and will include 3 phases: a) screening phase of up to 28 days before randomization during which participants will complete a 14-day washout period from all prior therapies including JAK-inhibitor treatment, and the participant's eligibility will be reviewed; b) treatment phase, from randomization until study treatment (imetelstat or BAT) discontinuation; and c) post treatment follow-up phase, that begins when the participant discontinues treatment, and will continue until death, lost to follow-up, withdrawal of consent, or study end, whichever occurs first. Participants will be randomized (2:1) into 2 Arms (Arm A will receive imetelstat and Arm B will receive BAT).

Participants who meet progressive disease criteria and discontinue BAT, may crossover to receive imetelstat treatment after sponsor's approval.

A Randomized Open-Label, Phase 3 Study to Evaluate Imetelstat (GRN163L) Versus Best Available Therapy (BAT) in Patients With Intermediate-2 or High-risk Myelofibrosis (MF) Relapsed / Refractory (R/R) to Janus Kinase (JAK) Inhibitor.

STATUS: Active / Recruiting 

PI: Michael Choi, MD

Contact Number: (858) 249-4020

Trial Sponsor: Geron

A Study of CNTY-101 in Participants With CD19-Positive B-Cell Malignancies (ELiPSE-1)

ELiPSE-1 is a Phase 1, multi-center, dose-finding study to evaluate the safety, pharmacokinetics, and preliminary efficacy of CNTY-101 in participants with relapsed or refractory cluster of differentiation (CD)19-positive B-cell malignancies.

The ELiPSE-1 Study: A Phase 1, Multicenter, Open-Label Study of CNTY-101 in Subjects With Relapsed or Refractory CD19-Positive B-Cell Malignancies.

STATUS: Active / Recruiting 

PI: Benjamin Heyman, MD

Contact Number: (858) 249-4020

Trial Sponsor: Century Therapeutics

A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of A2B530, a Logic-gated CAR T, in Subjects With Solid Tumors That Express CEA and Have Lost HLA-A*02 Expression (EVEREST-1)

The goal of this study is to test A2B530,an autologous logic-gated Tmod™ CAR T-cell product in subjects with solid tumors including colorectal cancer (CRC), pancreatic cancer (PANC), non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), and other solid tumors that express CEA and have lost HLA-A*02 expression.

The main questions this study aims to answer are:

• Phase 1: What is the maximum or recommended dose of A2B530 that is safe for patients
• Phase 2: Does the recommended dose of A2B530 kill the solid tumor cells and protect the patient's healthy cells

Participants will be required to perform study procedures and assessments, and will also receive the following study treatments:

• Enrollment and Apheresis in BASECAMP-1 (NCT04981119)
• Preconditioning Lymphodepletion (PCLD) Regimen
• A2B530 Tmod CAR T cells at the assigned dose

This is a phase 1/2, multi-center, open-label study that enrolls adult subjects with recurrent unresectable, locally advanced, or metastatic (considered non-curative) CRC, NSCLC, PANC, or other solid tumors with CEA expression. Subjects must be germline HLA-A*02 heterozygous, with tumors that express CEA and somatic loss of HLA-A*02. The purpose of Phase 1 of this study is to determine the safety and the optimal dose of A2B530 (after PCLD) in participants with solid tumor disease. The purpose of Phase 2 of this study is to determine the further safety and efficacy (how well it treats the solid tumor disease) of A2B530.

The treatment available for these cancers and other solid tumors can be toxic, debilitating, and fatal. In the recurrent unresectable, locally advanced, or metastatic setting, the intent of standard of care treatment is typically palliative rather than curative, and has not changed significantly in several decades. A2 Bio hypothesizes that A2B530 Tmod CAR T-cell therapy will enable the killing of tumor target cells (those cells that express CEA and have LOH for HLA-A*02 protein). Additionally, normal healthy cells that maintain HLA-A*02 expression and co-express CEA (eg, gut mucosal tissue) will not be targeted due to the blocker portion of the Tmod CAR T cell that acts as a self-regulated safety switch that protects normal tissue from damage. A2 Bio believes this will provide a therapeutic safety window compared to previous solid tumor targeting therapies. This hypothesis will be explored in the study.

Participants for this study must enroll and have their T cells collected (apheresis) in the pre-screening BASECAMP-1 study (NCT04981119). T cells are collected, processed and stored for each participant. Upon disease progression the participant may screen for this study (EVEREST-1) and the participant's T cells are then manufactured and infused following PCLD regimen. There is no time requirement between the studies, and patients may go directly from BASECAMP-1 to EVEREST-1 based on their own disease course.

STATUS: Active / Recruiting 

PI: Sandip Patel, MD

Contact Number: (858) 249-4020

Trial Sponsor: A2 Biotherapeutics, Inc.

An Observational Study Obtaining Solid Tumor Tissue from Participants and Apheresis for CAR T-Cell Therapy Manufacturing

Objective: To collect information on how often a solid tumor cancer might lose the Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) by next generation sequencing and perform apheresis to collect and store an eligible participant's own T cells for future use to make CAR T-Cell therapy for their disease treatment.

Background: Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) is a protein on the outside of cells that allows the immune system to recognize it's own cells as normal and leave them alone or respond if infected with a virus or bacteria, or a tumor cell. HLA might not be expressed normally on cancer cells. This may be why cancer can grow undetected by the immune system and is referred to as a tumor escape mechanism. Tumor escape can occur for many reasons, but one reason is Loss of Heterozygosity (LOH). LOH is the loss of one of the genes that encodes HLA protein. A2 Biotherapeutics, Inc. (A2 Bio) is developing therapies to recognize, target, and kill cancer cells that do not express HLA normally, and minimize any damage to normal cells that express normal HLA.

Once participants are identified as having LOH on their tumors, apheresis, a procedure to separate and collect white blood cells will be performed. It is the first required step in manufacturing CAR T-cell therapy. The collected T cells will be stored for patients that are likely to benefit from CAR T-cell therapy during their disease care.

Study Design: Approximately 1000 participants will be screened for part 1 of the study, including HLA typing, approximately 500 participants will have NGS testing on their tumor samples and be followed for up to 2 years on the study, and up to 200 participants will be screened for part 2 of the study and enrolled if eligible and apheresed and be followed for up to 2 years on the study.

Participants will be screened (Part 1) for HLA type, and based on results, participants will have archived tumor tissue tested by next generation sequencing (NGS) and be followed for up to 2 years. Based on the tumor NGS results, participants will be apheresed (Part 2) for Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cell (PBMC) collection to store their T cells for a future interventional study upon relapse.

Each participant will proceed through the following study periods:

• Screening (Part 1 and 2)
• Enrollment (Apheresis)
• Post Apheresis safety follow-up (Day 7)
• Two-year long term follow-up

STATUS: Active / Recruiting 

PI: Sandip Patel, MD

Contact Number: (858) 249-4020

Trial Sponsor: A2 Biotherapeutics, Inc.

Phase 1 Clinical Trial of Intra-tumoral Mitazalimab (CD40 Antibody) With Irreversible Electroporation (IRE) in Locally Advanced Pancreas Cancer

This is a phase I study of an agonistic CD40 antibody (mitazalimab) injected intratumorally at the time of surgical IRE in patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer. Intratumoral delivery has potential to be more effective than systemic (intravenous) delivery while decreasing the systemic side effects of immunotherapy. We hypothesize that local delivery of mitazalimab at the time of IRE in patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer will be safe, augment the immune effects of IRE, and decrease the risk of recurrence.

Irreversible electroporation (IRE) is a form of non-thermal ablation (tissue destruction) that is being used to treat locally advanced pancreatic cancers. Locally advanced pancreatic cancers are tumors that have not spread (metastasized to distant locations) but cannot be surgically resected. There is evidence that IRE can help to generate anti-tumor immune responses by releasing tumor antigens in the setting of inflammation. CD40 is an immune receptor that helps to stimulate antigen presentation to the immune system. Preclinical data from the PI's laboratory have shown that combination of IRE with an antibody that stimulates the CD40 receptor improves responses to IRE and inhibits metastatic tumor growth.

This is a phase I study of an agonistic CD40 antibody (mitazalimab) injected intratumorally at the time of surgical IRE in patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer. Intratumoral delivery has potential to be more effective than systemic (intravenous) delivery while decreasing the systemic side effects of immunotherapy. We hypothesize that local delivery of mitazalimab at the time of IRE in patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer will be safe, augment the immune effects of IRE, and decrease the risk of recurrence.

STATUS: Active / Recruiting 

PI: Rebecca White, MD

Contact Number: (858) 249-4020

Trial Sponsor: UCSD

A Phase 1 Basket Study Evaluating the Safety and Feasibility of T-Plex, Autologous Customized T Cell Receptor-Engineered T Cells Targeting Multiple Peptide/HLA Antigens in Participants With Antigen-positive Locally Advanced (Unresectable) or Metastatic Solid Tumors

TScan Therapeutics is developing cellular therapies across multiple solid tumors in which autologous participant-derived T cells are engineered to express a T cell receptor that recognizes cancer-associated antigens presented on specific Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) molecules.

This is a multi-center, non-randomized, multi-arm, open-label, basket study evaluating the safety and preliminary efficacy of single and repeat dose regimens of TCR'Ts as monotherapies and as T-Plex combinations after lymphodepleting chemotherapy in participants with locally advanced, metastatic solid tumors disease.

Participants will be screened in a separate screening study, TSCAN-003 (NCT05812027), to assess their HLA type, tumor-associated antigen (TAA) expression and loss of heterozygosity (LOH) status. The results of these tests will be used to determine initial eligibility in this study.

Depending on the genetic type, participants will be assigned to one of the following study groups:

Monotherapy:

• COHORT A: TSC-204-A0201 targeting MAGE-A1 on HLA-A*02:01
• COHORT B: TSC-204-C0702 targeting MAGE-A1 on HLA-C*07:02
• COHORT C: TSC-200-A0201 targeting HPV16 E7 on HLA-A*02:01
• COHORT D: TSC-203-A0201 targeting PRAME on HLA-A*02:01
• COHORT E: TSC-204-A0101 targeting MAGE-A1 on HLA-A*01:01
• COHORT F: TSC-201-B0702 targeting MAGE-C2 on HLA-B*07:02

T-Plex Combination:

• COHORT AB: TSC-204-A0201 + TSC-204-C0702
• COHORT AC: TSC-204-A0201 + TSC-200-A0201
• COHORT AD: TSC-204-A0201 + TSC-203-A0201
• COHORT AE: TSC-204-A0201 + TSC-204-A0101
• COHORT AF: TSC-204-A0201 + TSC-201-B0702
• COHORT BC: TSC-204-C0702 + TSC-200-A0201
• COHORT BD: TSC-204-C0702 + TSC-203-A0201
• COHORT BE: TSC-204-C0702 + TSC-204-A0101
• COHORT BF: TSC-204-C0702 + TSC-201-B0702
• COHORT CD: TSC-200-A0201 + TSC-203-A0201
• COHORT CE: TSC-200-A0201 + TSC-204-A0101
• COHORT CF: TSC-200-A0201 + TSC-201-B0702
• COHORT DE: TSC-203-A0201 + TSC-204-A0101
• COHORT DF: TSC-203-A0201 + TSC-201-B0702
• COHORT EF: TSC-204-A0101 + TSC-201-B0702

Participants will undergo leukapheresis to collect cells to manufacture the TCR-T products. They will then undergo lymphodepletion and receive one or two doses of the TCR-T cell therapy product as a monotherapy or part of a combination of TCR-Ts (referred to as T-Plex combinations in this study).

STATUS: Active / Recruiting 

PI: Sandip Patel, MD

Contact Number: (858) 249-4020

Trial Sponsor: TScan Therapeutics

First-in-Human, Phase I, Open-label, Multicenter, Dose Escalation Clinical Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Preliminary Antitumor Activity of FL115 Monotherapy in Patients With Locally Advanced/Metastatic Solid Tumors

First-in-Human, Phase I, open-label, multicenter, dose-escalation study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, PK, pharmacodynamics, and preliminary antitumor activity of FL115 in patients with advanced solid tumors who have progressed or are intolerant to current standard-of-care therapies, including immune check-point inhibitors administered in single-agent or combination use.

This is a First-in-Human, Phase I, open-label, multicenter, dose-escalation clinical study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, PK, pharmacodynamics, and preliminary antitumor activity of FL115 when administered IV to adult patients with locally advanced/metastatic solid tumors who have progressed on, cannot tolerate, or do not have a standard-of-care therapy. If a patient is intolerant to standard-of-care therapy, the reason that the treatment could not be tolerated will be documented in the electronic case report form (eCRF). Patients will receive the investigational drug FL115 on Days 1, 8, 15, and 22 of Cycle 1 for the observation of AEs/SAEs to assess dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) in first 28 days. FL115 will be administered IV QW (on Days 1, 8, 15, and 22) in Cycle 2 and beyond. All patients will be monitored in the clinic over 24-hours for the C1D1 dose for monitoring potential cytokine release syndrome (CRS). If no CRS symptoms are observed after first dose, patients will not be asked for 24-hour inpatient monitoring for future injections (i.e. 2nd, 3rd and 4th dosing) based on the investigator discretion.

Seven dosing cohorts are planned, with doses of 3, 10, 30, 60, 120, 180 and 240 µg/kg.

For ethical reasons, the first 2 dose cohorts (3 and 10 µg/kg) are planned to enroll 1 patient per cohort because these 2 doses are considered suboptimal treatment for late-stage cancer patients. The first 2 dose level cohorts will each enroll 1 patient using an accelerated titration dose escalation design. If no DLT is observed by the end of the first cycle (28 days) of treatment, the dose will be escalated to the next dose cohort. However, if 1 treatment-related National Cancer Institute (NCI) Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) or American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy (ASTCT) Consensus Grading ≥ Grade 2 toxicity occurs in the safety evaluation window, the study will be converted to a 3 + 3 design. After the initial 2 cohorts are completed, the study will use modified Fibonacci 3 + 3 dose-escalation design.

STATUS: Active / Recruiting 

PI: Sandip Patel, MD

Contact Number: (858) 249-4020

Trial Sponsor: Suzhou Forlong Biotechnology Co, Ltd.

Phase 1/2a Dose Escalation Study of ANPD001 in Sporadic Parkinson Disease

This clinical trial is designed to test the safety and tolerability of injecting ANPD001 cells that will mature into dopamine-producing cells into the brain of participants with Parkinson Disease. All participants will have ANPD001 cells manufactured from their own previously collected cells.

Participants will undergo a surgical implantation of cells that will mature into dopamine-producing neurons under general anesthesia into a part of the brain where dopamine production is decreased in patients with Parkinson Disease. The effect on Parkinson Disease symptoms, safety and tolerability, and cell survival are assessed for 5 years post-transplant (with MRI and PET imaging scans of the brain). Safety and tolerability are assessed annually for an additional 10 years via telephone call (total follow-up of 15 years).

STATUS: Active / Recruiting 

PI: Sharona Ben-Haim, MD

Contact Number: (858) 249-4020

Trial Sponsor: Aspen Neuroscience

A Phase 1 Study of FT825/ONO-8250, an Off-the-Shelf CAR T-Cell Therapy, with or Without Monoclonal Antibodies, in HER2-Positive or Other Advanced Solid Tumors

This is a phase 1 study designed to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and antitumor activity of FT825 (also known as ONO-8250) with or without monoclonal antibody therapy following chemotherapy in participants with advanced human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive or other advanced solid tumors. The study will consist of a dose-escalation stage, followed by an expansion stage to further evaluate the safety and activity of FT825 in indication-specific cohorts.

STATUS: Active / Recruiting 

PI: Sandip Patel, MD

Contact Number: (858) 249-4020

Trial Sponsor: Fate Therapeutics

A Phase 3 Randomized, Controlled Study of IMC-F106C Plus Nivolumab Versus Nivolumab Regimens in HLA-A*02:01-Positive Participants With Previously Untreated Advanced Melanoma

This is a phase 3, randomized, controlled study of brenetafusp (IMC-F106C) plus nivolumab compared to standard nivolumab regimens in HLA-A*02:01-positive participants with previously untreated advanced melanoma.

STATUS: Active / Recruiting 

PI: Gregory Daniels, MD

Contact Number: (858) 249-4020

Trial Sponsor: Immunocore

Phase 1/2 Study of IMC-F106C in Advance PRAME-Positive Cancers

Brenetafusp (IMC-F106C) is an immune-mobilizing monoclonal T cell receptor against cancer (ImmTAC ®) designed for the treatment of cancers positive for the tumor-associated antigen PRAME. This is a first-in-human trial designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of brenetafusp in adult patients who have the appropriate HLA-A2 tissue marker and whose cancer is positive for PRAME.

The IMC-F106C-101 Phase 1/2 study will be evaluated in patients with metastatic/unresectable tumors which include select Advanced Solid Tumors and will be conducted in two phases.

1. Phase 1: To identify the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) and/or Recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D) of brenetafusp as a single agent and administered in combination with chemotherapies, targeted therapies, and monoclonal antibodies.
2. Phase 2: To assess the efficacy of brenetafusp in selected advanced solid tumors.

STATUS: Active / Recruiting 

PI: Sandip Patel, MD

Contact Number: (858) 249-4020

Trial Sponsor: Immunocore

A Phase 1b, Open-Label, Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy Study of HC- 7366 in Combination With Belzutifan (WELIREG™) in Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma

This is a Phase 1b, open-label, multicenter, safety, tolerability and efficacy study of HC-7366 in combination with belzutifan (WELIREG™). This is a multipart study that consists of a HC-7366 monotherapy cohort, a combination dose escalation, and a combination dose expansion. Approximately 80 patients will be enrolled in this study (up to 20 patients will be enrolled into the HC-7366 monotherapy cohort, up to 30 patients into the combination dose escalation, and up to 30 patients into the combination dose expansion). The primary purpose of this study is to determine the maximum tolerated dose of HC-7366 in combination with belzutifan in patients with locally advanced (inoperable) or metastatic RCC with predominantly clear cell histology, irrespective of VHL gene mutation status.

STATUS: Active / Recruiting 

PI: Rayna McKay, MD

Contact Number: (858) 249-4020

Trial Sponsor: HiberCell, Inc.

An Open-Label, Multicenter, Phase 1/1b Study of JANX008 in Subjects with Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumor Malignancies

This study is a first-in-human (FIH), Phase 1/1b, open-label, multicenter dose escalation and dose expansion study to assess the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD), and preliminary anti-tumor activity of JANX008 in adult subjects with advanced or metastatic carcinoma expressing EGFR.

STATUS: Active / Recruiting 

PI: Peter Vu, MD

Contact Number: (858) 249-4020

Trial Sponsor: Janux Therapeutics, Inc.

Acceptable Study for the Use of a Compassion-Enabled Humanoid in Healthcare Settings

Ria is the combination of AI-based ComputerVision, conversation, voice generation, and speech recognition. She demonstrates human-like expression and emotion and designed primarily for human-machine interaction.

STATUS: Active / Not Recruiting 

PI: Sheldon Morris, MD, MPH

Contact Number: (858) 249-4020

Trial Sponsor: UCSD, Machani Robotics