Autologous T cell therapy for PRAME+ advanced solid tumors in HLA-A*02+ patients: a phase 1 trial.
Martin Wermke, Dejka M Araujo, Manik Chatterjee...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40205198/Actively Recruiting
Led by Immatics US, Inc. · Updated on 2026-05-13
375
Participants Needed
21
Research Sites
182 weeks
Total Duration
Researchers are evaluating the safety and tolerability of genetically modified T-cell therapies called IMA203 and IMA203CD8, used alone or combined with the drug nivolumab, in patients with solid tumors that express a specific antigen known as PRAME. This study focuses on patients with recurrent or refractory solid tumors who have limited treatment options and aims to understand how well these therapies are tolerated and their effects on tumors. The trial includes adult patients who meet specific health and tumor criteria, including a positive HLA type and tumor antigen expression confirmed by a specialized diagnostic test. The study begins with screening that includes HLA testing and tumor tissue analysis. Eligible patients undergo leukapheresis to collect white blood cells, which are genetically modified to produce the IMA203 or IMA203CD8 products. Before receiving the cell infusion, patients undergo lymphodepletion with chemotherapy drugs cyclophosphamide and fludarabine to help the modified cells persist longer. The cell therapy is then infused in the hospital, followed by a low dose of IL-2 injections for up to 10 days if applicable. In one group, patients also receive nivolumab intravenously after the cell therapy. The study has multiple treatment groups with different dosing strategies and combinations. Participants are closely monitored throughout treatment and follow-up, which lasts up to five years after infusion. Assessments include tumor response evaluations, safety checks for side effects, and tests to measure the persistence of the modified T cells. Quality of life is also evaluated over time. This long-term follow-up helps researchers understand the therapys effects and any lasting impacts. The study does not involve randomization or blinding, and patients continue to receive care while enrolled in the trial.
CONDITIONS
ACTengine® IMA203/IMA203CD8 as Monotherapy or in Combination With Nivolumab in Recurrent and/or Refractory Solid Tumors
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This table compares participation in this trial with other options available for this condition. The information is drawn from published research and the trial’s study details and is provided for educational purposes only.
| Factors | Investigational TCR‑T therapy (trial) | Ultra‑low‑dose nivolumab (external context) |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | An investigational adoptive T cell therapy using patients’ own T cells engineered to express a PRAME‑directed T‑cell receptor (TCR), administered alone or with nivolumab in refractory solid tumors | An immunotherapy regimen of ultra‑low‑dose nivolumab (20 mg intravenously every 2 weeks) evaluated in patients with relapsed or refractory solid tumors |
| Role in trial | Investigational therapy administered sequentially in a single‑group design to define safety, dose, and expansion cohorts | Not part of this trial; serves as external context |
| Primary goal or use | To evaluate safety, determine maximum tolerated/recommended dose, and assess anti‑tumor activity of PRAME‑directed TCR‑T therapy in refractory solid tumors | Test whether a much lower dose of nivolumab can improve overall survival compared to chemotherapy in pretreated solid tumors |
| How it is given or performed | Patients undergo leukapheresis to engineer autologous T cells, lymphodepletion, infusion of IMA203/IMA203CD8, with optional post‑infusion nivolumab | Given as 20 mg IV infusion every 2 weeks until progression or toxicity |
| Evidence status | Ongoing evaluation; safety and initial anti‑tumor activity under investigation | Phase III data showed improved overall survival versus chemotherapy in refractory solid tumors |
| Important risks | Potential risks include cytokine release syndrome and neurotoxicity; severe CRS occurred in about 4.9% of treated patients in early data | Lower rates of severe treatment‑related adverse events compared with chemotherapy, including reduced hyponatremia and better tolerability |
| Important limitations | Early‑phase design in heterogeneous tumor types; long‑term efficacy unknown and manufacturing is complex | Improved survival but no progression‑free survival benefit; not directly compared head‑to‑head with TCR‑T therapy |
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Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person) for HLA screening and biopsy or archival tumor tissue collection
Duration - Several weeks during product manufacturing
Participants' white blood cells are collected by leukapheresis to manufacture the IMA203 or IMA203CD8 products.
1 leukapheresis visit (in-person)
Duration - Approximately 10 days including lymphodepletion, infusion, and IL-2 dosing
Participants undergo lymphodepletion followed by infusion of the IMA203 or IMA203CD8 product. Some participants receive low dose IL-2 injections and/or nivolumab depending on cohort.
Multiple visits including hospital admission for infusion and subcutaneous IL-2 injections until day 10; nivolumab infusions if applicable
Duration - Up to 5 years post infusion
Participants are monitored closely after treatment for safety, tumor response, and persistence of T cells for up to 5 years post infusion.
Regular follow-up visits for monitoring and assessments over 5 years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
12
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Martin Wermke, Dejka M Araujo, Manik Chatterjee...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40205198/Immatics US, Inc.
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