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Recurrent GlioblastomaPhase 1NCT04214392

Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T Cells With a Chlorotoxin Tumor-Targeting Domain for the Treatment of MMP2+ Recurrent or Progressive Glioblastoma

A Phase 1 study testing Chlorotoxin (EQ)-CD28-CD3zeta-CD19t-expressing CAR T-lymphocytes (via ICT delivery) and Chlorotoxin (EQ)-CD28-CD3zeta-CD19t-expressing CAR T-lymphocytes (via ICT/ICV dual delivery) in people with Recurrent Glioblastoma and Recurrent Malignant Glioma, run by City of Hope Medical Center at 1 site in United States.

Active, not recruiting

Under way, not looking for participants. Everyone needed has enrolled. The study is still running.

Official record
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Trial summary

This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells with a chlorotoxin tumor-targeting domain in treating patients with MPP2+ glioblastoma that has come back (recurrent) or that is growing, spreading, or getting worse (progressive). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
What is being tested?
Chlorotoxin (EQ)-CD28-CD3zeta-CD19t-expressing CAR T-lymphocytes (via ICT delivery) and Chlorotoxin (EQ)-CD28-CD3zeta-CD19t-expressing CAR T-lymphocytes (via ICT/ICV dual delivery)
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
19 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
26 May 2020to 11 May 2027
Phase
Phase 1
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Documented informed consent of the participant and/or legally authorized representative. Assent, when appropriate, will be obtained per institutional guidelines. Note: For research participants who do not speak English, a short form consent may be used with a COH certified interpreter/translator to proceed with screening and leukapheresis, while the request for a translated main consent is processed. However, the research participant is allowed to proceed with surgery/rickham placement and CAR T cell infusion only after the translated main consent form is signed.
  • Agreement to allow the use of archival tissue from diagnostic tumor biopsies. If unavailable, exceptions may be granted with study principal investigator (PI) approval
  • Karnofsky performance status (KPS) >= 60%
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) =< 2
  • Life expectancy >= 4 weeks
  • Participant has a prior histologically-confirmed diagnosis of a grade IV glioblastoma, or has a prior histologically-confirmed diagnosis of a grade II or III malignant brain tumors and now has radiographic progression consistent with a grade IV glioblastoma
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  • Relapsed disease: radiographic evidence of recurrence/progression of measurable disease after standard therapy, and >= 12 weeks after completion of front-line radiation therapy
  • City of Hope (COH) Clinical Pathology confirms matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)2+ tumor expression by immunohistochemistry (>= 20% moderate/high MMP2 [2+/3+])
  • No known contraindications to leukapheresis, steroids, or tocilizumab
  • White blood cell (WBC) > 2000 /dl (or absolute neutrophil count [ANC] >= 1,000/mm^3) (to be performed within 14 days prior to leukapheresis unless otherwise stated)
  • Platelets >= 75,000/mm^3 (to be performed within 14 days prior to leukapheresis unless otherwise stated)
  • Hemoglobin >= 8 g/dl (to be performed within 14 days prior to leukapheresis unless otherwise stated)
  • Total bilirubin =< 1.5 upper limit of normal (ULN) (to be performed within 14 days prior to leukapheresis unless otherwise stated)
  • Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) =< 2.5 x ULN (to be performed within 14 days prior to leukapheresis unless otherwise stated)
  • Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) =< 2.5 x ULN (to be performed within 14 days prior to leukapheresis unless otherwise stated)
  • Serum creatinine =< 1.6 mg/dL (to be performed within 14 days prior to leukapheresis unless otherwise stated)
  • Oxygen (O2) saturation >= 95% on room air (to be performed within 14 days prior to leukapheresis unless otherwise stated)
  • Seronegative for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antigen (Ag)/antibody (Ab) combo (to be performed within 14 days prior to leukapheresis unless otherwise stated)
  • Women of childbearing potential (WOCBP): negative urine or serum pregnancy test (to be performed within 14 days prior to leukapheresis unless otherwise stated)
  • If the urine test is positive or cannot be confirmed as negative, a serum pregnancy test will be required
  • Agreement by females and males of childbearing potential* to use an effective method of birth control or abstain from heterosexual activity for the course of the study through at least 3 months after the last dose of CAR T cells
  • Childbearing potential defined as not being surgically sterilized (men and women) or have not been free from menses for > 1 year (women only)

Who cannot join

  • Prior and concomitant therapies
  • Owing to higher frequency of wound-related complications, participants who are within 3 months of having received prior bevacizumab therapy at the time of enrollment are excluded.
  • Participant has not yet recovered from toxicities of prior therapy
  • Other illnesses or conditions
  • Uncontrolled seizure activity and/or clinically evident progressive encephalopathy
  • History of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to study agent
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  • Active diarrhea
  • Clinically significant uncontrolled illness
  • Active infection requiring antibiotics
  • Known history of immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or hepatitis B or hepatitis C infection
  • Other active malignancy
  • Females only: Pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Any other condition that would, in the investigator's judgment, contraindicate the subject's participation in the clinical study due to safety concerns with clinical study procedures
  • Noncompliance
  • Prospective participants who, in the opinion of the investigator, may not be able to comply with all study procedures (including compliance issues related to feasibility/logistics)

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • City of Hope Medical Center

    Duarte, California, 91010

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About this study

Official title: A Phase 1 Study to Evaluate Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T Cells With a Chlorotoxin Tumor-Targeting Domain for Patients With MMP2+ Recurrent or Progressive Glioblastoma

This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells with a chlorotoxin tumor-targeting domain in treating patients with MPP2+ glioblastoma that has come back (recurrent) or that is growing, spreading, or getting worse (progressive). Vaccines made from a gene-modified virus may help the body build an effective immune response to kill tumor cells.

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PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

  1. Assess the feasibility and safety of dual delivery of chlorotoxin (EQ)-CD28-CD3zeta-CD19t-expressing CAR T-lymphocytes NCI SYs (chlorotoxin [CLTX]-CAR T cells) for participants with MMP2+ recurrent or progressive glioblastoma.

II. Determine the maximum tolerated dose schedule (MTD) and a recommended phase 2 dosing plan (RP2D) for dual delivery of CLTX-CAR T cells for participants with MMP2+ recurrent or progressive glioblastoma.

SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:

  1. Describe persistence, expansion, and phenotype of endogenous and CLTX-CAR CAR T cells in tumor cyst fluid (TCF), peripheral blood (PB), and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

II. Describe cytokine levels in PB, TCF, and CSF over the study period.

III. In research participants who receive the full schedule of 3 cycles of CLTX-CAR T cells:

IIIa. Estimate the six month progression free survival (PFS) rate. IIIb. Estimate the nine month overall survival (OS) rate. IIIc. Estimate disease response rates. IIId. Estimate median overall survival (OS).

IV. In study participants who undergo an additional biopsy/resection or autopsy:

IVa. Evaluate CAR T cell persistence in the tumor tissue and the location of the CAR T cells with respect to the injection site.

IVb. Evaluate CLTX-targeted antigen expression levels on tumor tissue pre and post CAR T cell therapy.

  1. Use mathematical modeling of tumor growth to evaluate benefit of treatment.

OUTLINE: This is a dose-escalation study.

Patients receive chlorotoxin (EQ)-CD28-CD3zeta-CD19t-expressing CAR T-lymphocytes NCI SYs via dual delivery starting on day 0 for 3 weekly cycles over 28 days. Each treatment cycle begins with one or two CAR T cell infusions (one at each catheter site) and lasts for 1 week. Beginning 1 week after cycle 3, patients may continue with CAR T treatment per principal investigator and patient discretion. Treatment continues in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

After completion of study treatment, patients are followed up at 30 days, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months, and then yearly for up to 15 years.

Being tested
Chlorotoxin (EQ)-CD28-CD3zeta-CD19t-expressing CAR T-lymphocytes (via ICT delivery), Chlorotoxin (EQ)-CD28-CD3zeta-CD19t-expressing CAR T-lymphocytes (via ICT/ICV dual delivery)
Medical subject headings
Glioblastoma, Glioma

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Chlorotoxin (EQ)-CD28-CD3zeta-CD19t-expressing CAR T-lymphocytes (via ICT delivery)Biological

    Also called Chlorotoxin-CD28-CD3z-CD19t-expressing CAR T-cells

    Given via ICT delivery

  • Chlorotoxin (EQ)-CD28-CD3zeta-CD19t-expressing CAR T-lymphocytes (via ICT/ICV dual delivery)Biological

    Also called Chlorotoxin-CD28-CD3z-CD19t-expressing CAR T-cells

    Given via ICT/ICV dual delivery

Study groups in NCT04214392
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Treatment (CAR T cell therapy) IExperimentalArm 1 participants will undergo resection/biopsy of their tumor and placement of a Rickham catheter at the site of the resection/biopsy. Patients receive chlorotoxin (EQ)-CD28-CD3zeta-CD19t-expressing CAR T-lymphocytes NCI SYs via single delivery starting on day 0 for 3 weekly cycles over 28 days. Each treatment cycle begins with one CAR T cell infusion delivered intracranial intratumoral or intracavitary [ICT] and lasts for 1 week. Beginning 1 week after cycle 3, patients may continue with CAR T cell treatment per principal investigator and patient discretion. Treatment continues in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Receives: Biological: Chlorotoxin (EQ)-CD28-CD3zeta-CD19t-expressing CAR T-lymphocytes (via ICT delivery)
Treatment (CAR T cell therapy) IIExperimentalArm 2 participants will undergo resection/biopsy of their tumor and placement of a Rickham catheter at the site of the resection/biopsy and the lateral ventricle. Patients receive chlorotoxin (EQ)-CD28-CD3zeta-CD19t-expressing CAR T-lymphocytes NCI SYs via dual delivery starting on day 0 for 3 weekly cycles over 28 days. Each treatment cycle begins with two CAR T cell infusions (intracranial intratumoral or intracavitary [ICT]) and also into the lateral ventricle (intracranial intraventricular [ICV]) and lasts for 1 week. Beginning 1 week after cycle 3, patients may continue with CAR T treatment per principal investigator and patient discretion. Treatment continues in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Receives: Biological: Chlorotoxin (EQ)-CD28-CD3zeta-CD19t-expressing CAR T-lymphocytes (via ICT/ICV dual delivery)

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Dose limiting toxicity (DLT)

    Will be assessed by National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE version 5.0). Rate and associated 90% Clopper and Pearson binomial confidence limits (90% confidence interval) will be estimated for participants experiencing DLTs at the recommended phase 2 dose schedule. Tables will be created to summarize all toxicities and side effects by dose, time post treatment, organ, severity, and arm. 2. Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) 3. All other toxicities.

    Measured: 28 days

Secondary outcomes (9)
  1. Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell

    Will assess its levels and phenotype detected in tumor cyst fluid (TCF), peripheral blood (PB), and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) (absolute number per ul by flowcytometry). Statistical and graphical methods will be used.

    Measured: 15 years

  2. Endogenous T cell

    Will assess its level and phenotype detected in TCF, PB, and CSF (absolute number per ul by flowcytometry). Statistical and graphical methods will be used.

    Measured: 15 years

  3. Cytokine levels in TCF, PB and CSF

    Measured: 15 years

  4. Progression free survival time

    Measured: At 6 months

  5. Disease response

    Will be assessed by modified Response Assessment in Neuro-Oncology Criteria (RANO) criteria with the need for bevacizumab as an additional indicator of progression.

    Measured: At 6 months

  6. Overall survival (OS)

    Kaplan Meier methods will be used to estimate median OS and graph the results.

    Measured: At 9 months

  7. CAR T cells detected in tumor tissue

    Will be assessed by immunohistochemistry.

    Measured: 15 years

  8. Chlorotoxin-targeted antigen expression levels in tumor tissue

    Will assess the pathology H score.

    Measured: 15 years

  9. Biomathematical modeling of tumor growth

    Will assess perfusion and growth parameters based on serial brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)s.

    Measured: 15 years

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted2 Jan 2020
  2. Study start26 May 2020
  3. Primary completion11 May 2027 (estimated)
  4. Study completion11 May 2027 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 1
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Non-randomised
Intervention model
Sequential
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
19 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04214392
Sponsor's protocol ID
19309
Other IDs
NCI-2019-08393, 19309
Status last verified
Oct 2026
First submitted
27 Dec 2019
Last updated
22 Oct 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1 study testing Chlorotoxin (EQ)-CD28-CD3zeta-CD19t-expressing CAR T-lymphocytes (via ICT delivery) and Chlorotoxin (EQ)-CD28-CD3zeta-CD19t-expressing CAR T-lymphocytes (via ICT/ICV dual delivery) in people with Recurrent Glioblastoma and Recurrent Malignant Glioma, run by City of Hope Medical Center at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 22 inclusion and 15 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 22 Oct 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Dose limiting toxicity (DLT) (time frame: 28 days). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 22 Oct 2026.

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