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Recruiting Phase 1 NCT04745403

NCT04745403 Redirected HBV-Specific T Cells in Patients With HBV-related HCC (SAFE-T-HBV)

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NCT ID NCT04745403
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 1
Sponsor Lion TCR Pte. Ltd.
Condition Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 10 participants
Start Date 2022-05-20
Primary Completion 2026-07-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 21 Years
Max Age 75 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
mRNA HBV/TCR T-cells

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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 2022-05-20 with a primary completion date of 2026-07-01.

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Brief Summary

This is a single center, single arm and open-label study to determine the safety of mRNA modified HBV-TCR redirected T-cells and to analyze the changes in tumor microenvironment caused by these HBV-TCR redirected T-cells in subjects with HBV-related HCC who are not amenable to/failed conventional treatment.

Eligibility Criteria

Key Inclusion Criteria: 1. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status ≤1 2. Presence of primary hepatocellular carcinoma in the liver with presence of measurable tumour by RECIST 1.1 criteria, that is not amenable to, or failed, conventional treatment options 3. Serum HBsAg positivity 4. Non-cirrhotic or compensated cirrhosis Child-Pugh A (5 - 6 points) 5. Life expectancy of at least 3 months 6. HLA class 1 profile matching HLA-class I restriction element of the available T cell receptors (restricted by either HLA-A\*02:01 or HLA-A\*24:02). Key Exclusion Criteria: 1. Brain metastasis 2. Second primary malignancy that is clinically detectable at the time of consideration for study enrolment, except for in situ carcinoma of the cervix, non-melanoma skin carcinoma localized prostate cancer, ductal carcinoma in situ, or Stage I uterine cancer and superficial bladder tumors 3. Use of immune checkpoint inhibitors and/or tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) within 5 half-lives of the drug prior to baseline liver biopsy procedure 4. Alterations of concomitant medications which could potentially cause drug induced liver injury and affect liver biopsy result within 3 months of baseline liver biopsy procedure. 5. Likelihood to require any immunosuppressive treatments during the period of the clinical trial. 6. 7\. Last RFA/TACE treatment within 3 months prior to first LioCyx-M infusion; Last Y90 therapy treatment within 6 months prior to first dose of mRNA HBV/TCR T-cells 7. Decompensated cirrhosis Child-Pugh B or C (7 - 15 points) 8. Concurrent administration of any other anti-tumour therapy, including cytotoxic chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, and immunotherapy. 9. Use of any investigational product (IP) or investigational medical device within 30 days of study drug administration 10. Serum HBV DNA levels ≥ 200 IU/ml at screening 11. Serum HBsAg levels ≥ 10,000 IU/ml at screening 12. Lack of peripheral venous or central venous access or any condition that would interfere with drug administration or collection of study samples 13. Any condition or active infections which, in the investigator's opinion, makes the subject unsuitable for trial participation 14. Women who are pregnant or breast-feeding

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Royce Fam

✉ royce.fam@liontcr.com

📞 69260818

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04745403 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 21 Years or older, up to 75 Years, studying Hepatocellular Carcinoma. 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 NCT04745403 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 NCT04745403 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04745403 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at royce.fam@liontcr.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04745403 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Singapore, Singapore.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04745403 clinical trial?

NCT04745403 is sponsored by Lion TCR Pte. Ltd.. The trial plans to enroll 10 participants.

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