Engineered T cells directed at tumors with defined allelic loss.
Agnes E Hamburger, Breanna DiAndreth, Jiajia Cui...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33012527/Actively Recruiting
Led by A2 Biotherapeutics Inc. · Updated on 2025-09-09
240
Participants Needed
10
Research Sites
52 weeks
Total Duration
Researchers are evaluating A2B395, an allogeneic logic-gated Tmod CAR T-cell therapy, in adults with recurrent unresectable, locally advanced, or metastatic solid tumors that express EGFR and have lost HLA-A*02 expression. This includes colorectal cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, triple-negative breast cancer, renal cell carcinoma, and other solid tumors. The study aims to determine the safe dose and effectiveness of A2B395 in targeting tumor cells while protecting healthy cells. The study is a seamless phase 12, multi-center, open-label trial where participants first undergo a preconditioning lymphodepletion regimen. They then receive a single intravenous dose of A2B395 on day 0. Participants must be enrolled in a prior related study confirming loss of heterozygosity of HLA-A*02 by sequencing. The study consists of two phases phase 1 to find the recommended dose and phase 2 to assess the treatments safety and tumor response. Participants will be closely monitored through scheduled assessments for up to 24 months after receiving A2B395. Researchers will track adverse events, dose-limiting toxicities, overall response rate, persistence of the therapy, and cytokine levels. The study includes long-term safety follow-up and requires participants to comply with all study procedures and assessments during this period, which may last up to two years after treatment.
CONDITIONS
A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of A2B395, an Allogeneic Logic-gated CAR T, in Participants With Solid Tumors That Express EGFR and Have Lost HLA-A*02 Expression
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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 | A2B395 (logic-gated CAR T cells, investigational) | Current guideline-recommended systemic therapy |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A2B395 is an investigational allogeneic CAR T cell therapy using a logic-gated Tmod approach to target EGFR-expressing solid tumors in patients lacking HLA-A*02. | Systemic therapy options given outside of trials may include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, or best supportive care, depending on tumor type, prior treatments, and patient fitness. |
| Role in trial | Tested as the primary investigational therapy for eligible patients enrolled in the study cohort. | Represents the real-world treatment pathways that would be recommended for patients with advanced EGFR-positive, HLA-A*02-negative solid tumors, outside of trial participation. |
| Primary use | Investigational immunotherapy designed to treat advanced solid tumors expressing EGFR and lacking HLA-A*02 after previous therapies. | Conventional therapies aim to control tumor growth, reduce symptoms, and prolong survival in patients who have already received earlier standard treatments. |
| How it is given or performed | Patients receive lymphodepleting chemotherapy before a single infusion of A2B395 cells; post-infusion monitoring is provided. | Standard-of-care regimens vary by tumor type and may involve oral tablets, intravenous infusions, or injections, typically repeated in cycles. |
| Evidence status | Clinical efficacy and durability are under investigation; no published outcome data for this therapy in the indicated population yet. | Efficacy and outcome data for chemotherapy and immunotherapies are drawn from large randomized trials and clinical experience across solid tumors. |
| Important limitations | The safety and effectiveness of A2B395 remain to be established in humans. Limited to a small, selected population in early-phase clinical investigation and not yet compared directly with established therapies. | Standard therapies may become less effective after multiple prior treatments, and side effects can limit further use; outcomes for advanced solid tumors remain challenging despite current options. |
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Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Single treatment day with follow-up assessments
Participants receive preconditioning lymphodepletion followed by a single intravenous dose of A2B395.
1 baseline visit and multiple follow-up visits over 24 months
Duration - Up to 24 months post-infusion
Participants are monitored for safety, response to treatment, and persistence of A2B395 up to 24 months after infusion.
Multiple visits over 24 months
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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