Actively Recruiting

Age: 18Years +
All Genders
ID04981119

An Observational Study Obtaining Solid Tumor Tissue and Collecting Blood Cells for CAR T-Cell Therapy Manufacturing

Led by A2 Biotherapeutics Inc. · Updated on 2026-06-02

200

Participants Needed

16

Research Sites

17 weeks

Total Duration

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Sponsors

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A2 Biotherapeutics Inc.

Lead Sponsor

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Tempus AI

Collaborating Sponsor

AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are studying how often solid tumor cancers lose a protein called Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) by using next generation sequencing. The study focuses on participants with solid tumors who have a high risk of relapse and incurable disease. This observational study does not provide treatment but collects important information that may help in managing participants' disease and preparing for future therapy options. Participants will first be screened for their HLA type and tumor characteristics through next generation sequencing of archived tumor tissue. Those with specific tumor changes involving HLA loss will undergo a procedure called apheresis to collect their white blood cells, mainly T cells. These collected cells will be stored for potential use in manufacturing CAR T-cell therapy if their cancer relapses. The study includes screening, enrollment for apheresis, a safety follow-up a week later, and a two-year long-term follow-up. During the study, participants will provide tumor samples and blood for testing and cell collection. Researchers will monitor how many participants qualify for future CAR T-cell therapy studies and how often HLA loss occurs in tumors. They will also watch for any adverse events related to the apheresis procedure within seven days. Follow-up will continue for up to two years to observe participants' outcomes and safety.

CONDITIONS

Brief Title

Solid Tumor Analysis for HLA Loss of Heterozygosity (LOH) and Apheresis for CAR T- Cell Manufacturing

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years +
All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Adults aged 18 years or older
  • Pathologically confirmed solid tumors such as colorectal cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, mesothelioma, or ovarian cancer that are metastatic, unresectable locally advanced, or considered high risk for incurable relapse within two years
  • Germline HLA-A*02 heterozygous confirmed by HLA typing (for Part 2)
  • Primary tumor tissue showing loss of heterozygosity (LOH) of HLA-A*02 by next generation sequencing (for Part 2)
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 or 1 (for Part 2)
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • History of other malignancy in the past 5 years except non-melanoma skin carcinoma, low grade localized prostate cancer, superficial bladder cancer, ductal carcinoma in situ of the breast or cervix, or Stage I uterine cancer
  • Prior allogeneic stem cell transplant
  • Prior solid organ transplant
  • Receipt of investigational cancer therapy within 2 weeks or 3 half-lives before planned apheresis (for Part 2)
  • Active infections requiring specific treatment or recent major infection episodes
  • Known active central nervous system metastases (previously treated brain metastases may be allowed with medical approval)
  • Any other condition that would prevent completing study visits, procedures, or follow-up as judged by the Investigator

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Your Study Journey

Screening

Duration - 2 to 4 weeks

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.

1 visit (in-person) for HLA typing and eligibility assessment

Diagnostic Evaluation

Duration - Up to 2 years

Participants who pass screening have their archived tumor tissue tested by next generation sequencing (NGS) to assess tumor markers and loss of heterozygosity (LOH).

Follow-up visits for tumor tissue testing and monitoring as needed

Implementation

Duration - Single procedure

Participants identified with LOH on their tumors undergo apheresis to collect peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) for CAR T-cell therapy manufacturing.

1 visit (in-person) for apheresis procedure

Post Apheresis Follow-up

Duration - 7 days

Participants are monitored for safety following the apheresis procedure.

1 follow-up visit (in-person) approximately 7 days after apheresis

Long-term Monitoring

Duration - Up to 2 years

Participants are followed for up to 2 years to observe outcomes related to tumor progression and CAR T-cell therapy preparation.

Periodic follow-up visits for up to 2 years

Trial Site Locations

Total: 16 locations

1

Banner Health

Gilbert, Arizona, United States, 85234

Actively Recruiting

2

Mayo Clinic Hospital

Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85054

Actively Recruiting

3

City of Hope

Duarte, California, United States, 90101

Completed

4

University of California San Diego

La Jolla, California, United States, 92093

Actively Recruiting

5

Stanford University

Palo Alto, California, United States, 94304

Actively Recruiting

6

UCLA Medical Center

Santa Monica, California, United States, 90404

Actively Recruiting

7

Mayo Clinic Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32224

Actively Recruiting

8

Moffitt Cancer Center

Tampa, Florida, United States, 33136

Actively Recruiting

9

Massachusetts General Hospital/Dana Farber Cancer Institute

Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114

Completed

10

Mayo Clinic Rochester

Rochester, Minnesota, United States, 55905

Actively Recruiting

11

Washington University

St Louis, Missouri, United States, 63110

Actively Recruiting

12

NYU Langone Medical Center

New York, New York, United States, 10016

Actively Recruiting

13

The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43210

Actively Recruiting

14

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37232

Actively Recruiting

15

MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, Texas, United States, 77030

Completed

16

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Seattle, Washington, United States, 98109

Actively Recruiting

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