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B7-H3-Specific Chimeric Antigen Receptor Autologous T-Cell Therapy for Pediatric Patients With Solid Tumors (3CAR)

B7-H3-Specific Chimeric Antigen Receptor Autologous T-Cell Therapy for Pediatric Patients With Solid Tumors (3CAR)

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04897321
Enrollment
48
Registered
2021-05-21
Start date
2022-07-06
Completion date
2028-03-01
Last updated
2026-05-19

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Adrenocortical Cancer, Carcinoma, Clear Cell Sarcoma, Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor, Ewing Sarcoma, Germ Cell Cancer, Hepatoblastoma, Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors, Melanoma, Neuroblastoma, Osteosarcoma, Pediatric Solid Tumor, Rhabdoid Tumor, Rhabdomyosarcoma, Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Wilms Tumor

Brief summary

3CAR is being done to investigate an immunotherapy for patients with solid tumors. It is a Phase I clinical trial evaluating the use of autologous T cells genetically engineered to express B7-H3-CARs for patients ≤ 21 years old, with relapsed/refractory B7-H3+ solid tumors. This study will evaluate the safety and maximum tolerated dose of B7-H3-CAR T cells.The purpose of this study is to find the maximum (highest) dose of B7-H3-CAR T cells that are safe to give to patients with B7-H3-positive solid tumors. Primary objective To determine the safety of one intravenous infusion of autologous, B7-H3-CAR T cells in patients (≤ 21 years) with recurrent/refractory B7-H3+ solid tumors after lymphodepleting chemotherapy Secondary objective To evaluate the antitumor activity of B7-H3-CAR T cells Exploratory objectives * To evaluate the tumor environment after treatment with B7-H3-CAR T cells * To assess the immunophenotype, clonal structure and endogenous repertoire of B7-H3-CAR T cells and unmodified T cells * To characterize the cytokine profile in the peripheral blood after treatment with B7-H3-CAR T cells

Detailed description

Treatment will include a single infusion of B7-H3-CAR T cells after lymphodepleting chemotherapy, with dosing based on the number of CAR+ T cells and patient weight. The study will evaluate the safety and maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of B7-H3-CAR T cells, using a standard 3+3 study design and a 6-week evaluation period. The total study duration will be 1 year, at which point patients will enroll on our existing institutional long-term follow-up protocol.

Interventions

DRUGFludarabine

Fludarabine phosphate is a synthetic purine nucleoside analog. It acts by inhibiting DNA polymerase, ribonucleotide reductase and DNA primase by competing with the physiologic substrate, deoxyadenosine triphosphate, resulting in inhibition of DNA synthesis. Intravenous

DRUGCyclophosphamide

Cyclophosphamide is a nitrogen mustard derivative. It acts as an alkylating agent that causes cross-linking of DNA strands by binding with nucleic acids and other intracellular structures, thus interfering with the normal function of DNA. Intravenous

DRUGMESNA

Mesna is a synthetic sulfhydryl (thiol) compound. Mesna contains free sulfhydryl groups that interact chemically with urotoxic metabolites of oxaza-phosphorine derivatives such as cyclophosphamide and ifosfamide

DRUGB7-H3 CAR T cells

The study participant will receive B7-H3-CAR T cells by vein, through either an IV or a central line.

Sponsors

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
No minimum to 21 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

Procurement and T-cell production eligibility\* \*a previously collected, autologous leukapheresis product can be used for T-cell production * Age ≤21 years old * B7-H3+ solid tumor with measurable disease; B7-H3 expression will be evaluated by standard immunohistochemistry (IHC) using a previously obtained biopsy; a tumor is considered B7-H3 positive with an H-score ≥100 * Estimated life expectancy of \>12 weeks * Karnofsky or Lansky (age-dependent) performance score ≥50 * For females of child bearing age: * Not pregnant with negative serum pregnancy test within 7 days prior to enrollment * Not lactating with intent to breastfeed * Meets eligibility criteria to undergo autologous apheresis, or have previously undergone autologous apheresis

Exclusion criteria

* Known primary immunodeficiency * Known HIV positivity * Severe intercurrent bacterial, viral or fungal infection (e.g. active hepatitis B or C infection or adenovirus infection) * History of hypersensitivity reactions to murine protein-containing products * Rapidly progressive disease (in the opinion of the study PIs) Inclusion criteria Treatment eligibility * Age ≤21 years old * B7-H3+ solid tumor with measurable disease * Evidence of relapsed or refractory disease after standard first-line therapy * Estimated life expectancy of \>8 weeks * Karnofsky or Lansky (age-dependent) performance score≥50 * Echocardiogram with a ventricular ejection fraction * \>40%; or shortening fraction ≥25% * Adequate renal function defined as creatinine clearance or radioisotope GFR 50 ml/min/1.73m2 (GFR 40 ml/min/1.73m2 if \< 2 years of age) * Adequate pulmonary function defined as pulse oximetry ≥92% on room air or forced vital capacity (FVC) ≥50% of predicted value * Total Bilirubin ≤3 times the upper limit of normal for age, except in subjects with Gilbert's syndrome * Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ≤5 times the upper limit of normal for age * Hemoglobin≥ 7g/dL (can be transfused) * Platelet count \>50,000/uL (can be transfused) * Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1000/uL * Has recovered from all NCI CTAE grade III-IV, non-hematologic acute toxicities from prior therapy * For females of child bearing age: * Not pregnant with negative serum pregnancy test within 7 days prior to enrollment * Not lactating with intent to breastfeed * If sexually active, agreement to use birth control until 3 months after T-cell infusion. Male partners should use a condom. * Available autologous transduced T-cell product that has met GMP release criteria * Agreement to participate in long-term follow-up protocol for patients, who have received genetically modified cell products

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Safety of B7-H3-CAR T cells6 weeks after B7-H3-CAR T cell infusionA phase I design to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of autologous, B7-H3-CAR T cells. Four dose levels (3x10\^5/kg, 1x10\^6/kg, 3x10\^6/kg, and 1x10\^7/kg) will be evaluated.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Clinical Response6 weeks after B7-H3-CAR T cell infusionThe number of patients with objective responses (complete response (CR) + partial response (PR)) determined by the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) v1.1.

Countries

United States

Contacts

CONTACTChris DeRenzo, MD
referralinfo@stjude.org888-226-4343
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORChris DeRenzo, MD

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Jul 30, 2026