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Recruiting Phase 1 NCT07116057

NCT07116057 MOv19-BBz CAR T Cells in FRa+ Cancers

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NCT ID NCT07116057
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 1
Sponsor University of Pennsylvania
Condition Metastatic Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 10 participants
Start Date 2025-10-07
Primary Completion 2040-10

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
MOv19-BBz CAR T cellsCyclophosphamide/FludarabineFRa Expression Testing

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 1 is the earliest stage of human testing — safety and dosage are the primary focus. Visits are frequent and medical supervision is intensive. You will be among the first people to receive this treatment.

This trial targets 10 participants in total. It began in 2025-10-07 with a primary completion date of 2040-10.

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Brief Summary

This is a Phase I open-label clinical trial to assess the safety, feasibility, and preliminary efficacy of intrapleural administration of MOv19-BBz CAR T cells in patients with FRa+ cancers. This study will be initiated in patients with metastatic or recurrent non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) only. Subjects will receive a single dose of MOv19-BBz CAR T cells via intrapleural infusion following lymphodepleting chemotherapy. Subjects without an existing intra-pleural catheter will have a temporary pleural catheter placed for the study. Subjects may initiate treatment with commercial checkpoint inhibitors per routine care beginning at least 28 days after receiving MOv19-BBz CAR T cells.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Signed informed consent form 2. Documentation of tumor FRa expression by IHC at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (≥ 10% of tumor cells). Subjects must have archived tumor tissue available. 3. Disease-specific criteria: a. NSCLC Patients: i. Metastatic or recurrent lung adenocarcinoma with cytologically or pathologically confirmed malignant pleural effusion. ii. Failure of at least one prior line of standard of care therapy for advanced stage disease. 4. Patients must have evidence of active disease as defined by RECIST 1.1 criteria 5. Patients with asymptomatic CNS metastases that have been treated (and are off steroids for the treatment of CNS disease) are allowed. They must meet the following criteria 1. No concurrent treatment for the CNS disease 2. No progression of CNS metastasis on MRI at screening 3. No evidence of leptomeningeal disease or cord compression 6. Adequate organ function defined as: 1. Serum creatinine ≤ 1.5 mg/dl or creatinine clearance ≥ 30 cc/min; Patient must not be on dialysis 2. ALT/AST ≤ 3x upper limit of normal range 3. Serum total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 mg/dl, unless the subject has Gilbert's syndrome (if so, serum total bilirubin must be ≤ 3.0 mg/dl) 4. Must have a minimum level of pulmonary reserve defined as \< Grade 1 dyspnea and pulse oxygen \> 92% on room air 5. Left Ventricle Ejection Fraction (LVEF) ≥ 40% confirmed by ECHO or MUGA 7. Male or female age ≥ 18 years 8. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status that is either 0 or 1 9. Subjects must be a possible clinical candidate for standard of care treatment with a commercial checkpoint inhibitor, as per physician-investigator assessment. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Any clinically significant pleural effusion that cannot be drained with standard approaches. 2. Patients with significant lung disease as follows: 1. Patients with radiographic evidence of greater than lobar lymphangitic pulmonary involvement, greater than lobar bronchial wall thickening suggestive of peribronchial lymphatic disease extension, and/or evidence of extensive bilateral parenchymal metastatic burden.Note: "Greater than lobar" = "in more than 1 lobe". 2. Patients with radiographic and/or clinical evidence of active radiation pneumonitis. 3. Patients with radiographic evidence of underlying interstitial lung disease, including evidence of unresolved drug toxicity from any agent (e.g. chemotherapy, targeted agents, amiodarone, nitrofurantoin, etc.). 4. Patients with radiographic evidence of significant pleural effusion that is not readily amenable to minimally invasive drainage. 3. Active hepatitis B or hepatitis C infection 4. Any other active, uncontrolled infection 5. Class III/IV cardiovascular disability according to the New York Heart Association Classification 6. Active invasive cancer, other than the proposed cancer included in this protocol, within 2 years prior to eligibility confirmation by a physician-investigator. \[Note: non-invasive cancers treated with curative intent (e.g., non-melanoma skin cancer) may still be eligible\]. 7. Dependence on systemic steroids or immunosuppressant medications. 8. Pregnant or nursing (lactating) patients. Participants of reproductive potential must agree to use acceptable birth control methods 9. Active autoimmune disease requiring systemic immunosuppressive treatment equivalent to ≥ 10mg of prednisone daily. Patients with autoimmune neurologic diseases (such as MS) will be excluded. 10. History of allergy or hypersensitivity to study product excipients (human serum albumin, DMSO, and Dextran 40)

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Abramson Cancer Center Clinical Trials Service

✉ PMCancerResearch@pennmedicine.upenn.edu

📞 215-349-8245

Principal Investigator

Andrew Haas, MD, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07116057 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Metastatic Non Small Cell Lung Cancer. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT07116057 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 1 trials are the first stage of human testing. The primary goal is to assess safety and determine appropriate dosage levels. Participants are closely monitored. These trials typically involve a small number of volunteers.

Is NCT07116057 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07116057 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at PMCancerResearch@pennmedicine.upenn.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07116057 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Philadelphia, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07116057 clinical trial?

NCT07116057 is sponsored by University of Pennsylvania. The principal investigator is Andrew Haas, MD, PhD at University of Pennsylvania. The trial plans to enroll 10 participants.

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