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GPC3 CAR T Cells With IL-15 and IL-21 for Recurrent ATRT and CNS Rhabdoid Tumors (RADIANT)
Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine
Summary
This study is being conducted in patients with GPC3-positive brain tumors that have recurred or have not responded to standard therapy. Atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumors (ATRT) are aggressive tumors with poor outcomes and limited treatment options, particularly in young children. There is a need for new therapies that can improve outcomes while minimizing toxicity. This study evaluates a new experimental treatment using genetically engineered T cells (RADIANT-T cells) that target glypican-3 (GPC3), a protein expressed on tumor cells. These T cells are modified to express a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) targeting GPC3, along with IL-15 and IL-21 to enhance their persistence and activity. The cells also include an inducible safety mechanism (iCasp9) that allows them to be eliminated if necessary. The purpose of this study is to determine the highest safe dose of RADIANT-T cells, evaluate their safety and side effects, assess how long they persist in the body, and determine whether they show anti-tumor activity in patients with GPC3-positive brain tumors.
Official title: Robust Armored Dual-Cytokine (IL-15/IL-21) GPC3-CAR T Cells for Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumors and Central Nervous System Rhabdoid Tumors (RADIANT)
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
1 Year - 21 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
21
Start Date
2026-09-01
Completion Date
2044-10-31
Last Updated
2026-04-07
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
21.15.GPC3-CAR T Cells
Autologous T cells genetically engineered using retroviral vectors encoding a GPC3-specific CAR and IL-15 and IL-21 cytokines. The product also includes an inducible caspase-9 safety switch allowing pharmacologic elimination of the CAR T cells in the event of severe toxicity.
Locations (1)
Texas Children's Hospital
Houston, Texas, United States