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Recruiting Phase 1 NCT07172958

NCT07172958 Selective Antigen Specific T Cells and CAR T Cells in Subjects With Relapsed/Refractory Embryonal Tumors (SABRE)

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NCT ID NCT07172958
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 1
Sponsor Children's National Research Institute
Condition Rhabdomyosarcoma
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 18 participants
Start Date 2026-01-27
Primary Completion 2035-12

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 1 Year
Max Age 23 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Selective Antigen Specific dTβRII-expressing T cells combined with B7-H3 CAR 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 18 participants in total. It began in 2026-01-27 with a primary completion date of 2035-12.

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Brief Summary

This is a phase I dose-escalation study to determine the safety and feasibility of autologous CAR-TA T cells (B7-H3 CAR+ T cells administered with DNR-PRAME Tumor Antigen-specific T cells) following lymphodepleting chemotherapy in participants with relapsed/refractory rhabdomyosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma, neuroblastoma and Wilms tumor. Patients will be enrolled to one of three planned dose levels with B7-H3 CAR T cell dose determined based on the percentage of B7-H3 transduced cells (B7-H3+ population of cells), and dTBRII-transduced PRAME TA-specific T cell dose based on the total cell population. Both doses will be based on the recipient's body weight. The safety of the CAR-TA T cell product will be evaluated and the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) will be determined. The safety endpoint will be assessed by monitoring for dose limiting toxicities for 28 days following CAR-TA T cell administration.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: Recipient Inclusion Criteria for Procurement: * Diagnosis of relapsed/refractory rhabdomyosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma, neuroblastoma, or Wilms tumor * Refractory disease, residual detectable disease or relapsed disease following available standard of care therapies with known clinical benefit for their specific tumor type, or unable to receive such therapies due to unacceptable toxicity or contraindication * Measurable or evaluable disease by imaging, as determined following most recent therapy * Age ≥ 1 year and \< 24 years * Weight \> 10 kg * No systemic steroid exposure within 1 week of procurement * Karnofsky/Lansky score of ≥ 60 (See Appendix 3) * Participants of childbearing potential or capable of fathering a child must agree to use effective contraceptive measure/s (as described in Appendix 5) during study protocol participation through 6 months following the administration of the CAR-TA T cells * ANC \> 500/µL * ALC \> 1000/µL * Platelet count \> 50,000/uL (level can be achieved with transfusion) * Bilirubin ≤ 2.5 mg/dL * Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)/Alanine transaminase (ALT) ≤ 5x the upper limit of normal for age * Serum creatinine Maximum serum creatinine (mg/dL) Age Male Female 1. to \< 2 years 0.6 0.6 2. to \< 6 years 0.8 0.8 6 to \< 10 years 1 1 10 to \< 13 years 1.2 1.2 13 to \< 16 years 1.5 1.2 ≥ 16 years 1.7 1.4 OR Creatinine clearance or glomerular filtration rate (GFR) ≥ 70 mL/min/1.73 m for patients with levels above * For FOCBP: Negative pregnancy test * Pulse oximetry of \> 90% on room air * Adequate cardiac function defined as: o Shortening fraction of ≥ 27% by echocardiogram, or o Ejection fraction of \> 50% by echocardiogram or radionuclide angiogram (i.e., MUGA). * No acute neurological toxicity \> grade 1 (with the exception of peripheral sensory neuropathy or controlled seizure disorder on anti-epileptics). * The following time frames must have elapsed between prior therapy completion and apheresis cell collection: * Myelosuppressive chemotherapy/immunomodulatory medications: At least 3 weeks, or 6 weeks if prior nitrosourea. * Hematopoietic growth factors: At least 7 days since the completion of therapy with a growth factor. At least 14 days after receiving pegfilgrastim. * Biological agent, tyrosine kinase inhibitor, targeted agent, metronomic chemotherapy: At least 7 days since the completion of therapy with a biologic agent, tyrosine kinase inhibitor, targeted agent, or metronomic non-myelosuppressive regimen. * Monoclonal antibodies and checkpoint inhibitors: At least 3 weeks or 5 half-lives (whichever is shorter) since the last dose of a monoclonal antibody or checkpoint inhibitor. * Radiotherapy (XRT): At least 3 weeks since XRT, and at least 6 weeks if radiation involved the CNS or lung fields. Exception: There is no time restriction for palliative radiation with minimal bone marrow involvement and the patient has measurable/evaluable disease outside the radiation port or the site of radiation has documented progression. * Autologous stem cell transplant/infusion: At least 6 weeks from their infusion after an autologous stem cell infusion following myeloablative therapy. Patients who received an autologous stem cell infusion following non-myeloablative therapy do not have a wash-out period; they are eligible once they meet all other eligibility requirements, including recovery from acute side effects. * Investigational agent: at least 28 days since receiving an investigational agent. * Patient or parent/guardian capable of providing informed consent. Recipient Inclusion Criteria for CAR-TA T cell product Infusion: * No systemic steroid exposure within 1 week prior to protocol therapy initiation * Karnofsky/Lansky score of ≥ 60 (See Appendix 3) * ANC \> 750/uL * Platelet count \> 75,000/uL * Bilirubin ≤ 2.5 mg/dL * AST/ALT ≤ 5x the upper limit of normal for age * Serum creatinine Maximum serum creatinine (mg/dL) Age Male Female 1 to \< 2 years 0.6 0.6 2 to \< 6 years 0.8 0.8 6 to \< 10 years 1 1 10 to \< 13 years 1.2 1.2 13 to \< 16 years 1.5 1.2 ≥ 16 years 1.7 1.4 OR Creatinine clearance or glomerular filtration rate (GFR) ≥ 70 mL/min/1.73 m for patients with levels above * For FOCBP: Negative pregnancy test * Participants of childbearing potential or capable of fathering a child must agree to use effective contraceptive measure/s (as described in Appendix 5) through 6 months following the administration of the CAR-TA T cells * Adequate respiratory function defined as oxygen saturation 90% or higher on room air * No acute neurological toxicity \> grade 1 (with the exception of peripheral sensory neuropathy or controlled seizure disorder on anti-epileptics). * Adequate cardiac function defined as: * Shortening fraction of ≥ 27% by echocardiogram, or * Ejection fraction of \> 50% by echocardiogram or radionuclide angiogram * The following time frames must have elapsed between completion of prior therapy and the initiation of SABRE protocol therapy: * Myelosuppressive chemotherapy: At least 2 weeks from last dose of chemotherapy. * Hematopoietic growth factors: At least 7 days since the completion of therapy with a growth factor. At least 14 days after receiving pegfilgrastim. * Biological agent, tyrosine kinase inhibitor, targeted agent, metronomic chemotherapy: At least 7 days since the completion of therapy with a biologic agent, tyrosine kinase inhibitor, targeted agent, or metronomic non-myelosuppressive regimen. * Monoclonal antibodies and checkpoint inhibitors: At least 3 weeks or 5 half-lives (whichever is shorter) since the last dose of a monoclonal antibody or checkpoint inhibitor. * Radiotherapy (XRT): At least 3 weeks since XRT, and at least 6 weeks if radiation involved CNS or lung fields. Exception: There is no time restriction for palliative radiation with minimal bone marrow involvement and the patient has measurable/evaluable disease outside the radiation port or the site of radiation has documented progression. * Investigational agent: At least 28 days since receiving an investigational agent. * Patient or parent/guardian capable of providing informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: Recipient Procurement Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with known CNS disease. * Patients with uncontrolled infection/s or known HIV infection * Pregnant or lactating females. * Patients who have undergone previous allogeneic stem cell transplant. Recipient Exclusion Criteria for CAR-TA T cell product Infusions: * Patients with uncontrolled infections or known HIV infection. * Pregnant or lactating females * Whole lung/mediastinal radiation within 12 weeks * Clinically significant systemic illness or medical condition likely to interfere with assessment of safety or efficacy

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Holly Meany, MD

✉ HMeany@childrensnational.org

📞 2024765697

Principal Investigator

Holly Meany, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Children's National Research Institute

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07172958 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 1 Year or older, up to 23 Years, studying Rhabdomyosarcoma. 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 NCT07172958 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 NCT07172958 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07172958 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at HMeany@childrensnational.org for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07172958 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Washington D.C., United States, Washington D.C., United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07172958 clinical trial?

NCT07172958 is sponsored by Children's National Research Institute. The principal investigator is Holly Meany, MD at Children's National Research Institute. The trial plans to enroll 18 participants.

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