NCT03745326

Brief Summary

Background: A new cancer therapy takes white blood cells from a person, grows them in a lab, genetically changes them, then gives them back to the person. Researchers think this may help attack tumors in people with certain cancers. It is called gene transfer using anti-Kirsten rat sarcoma virus (KRAS) Glycine(G) to Aspartic Acid(D) substitution at codon 12(G12D) murine T-cell receptor (mTCR) cells. Objective: To see if anti-KRAS G12D mTCR cells are safe and cause tumors to shrink. Eligibility: Adults ages 18-72 who have cancer with a molecule on the tumors that can be recognized by the study cells Design: Participants will be screened with medical history, physical exam, scans, photography, and heart, lung, and lab tests. An intravenous (IV) catheter will be placed in a large vein in the chest. Participants will have leukapheresis. Blood will be removed through a needle in an arm. A machine will divide the blood and collect white blood cells. The rest of the blood will be returned to the participant through a needle in the other arm. A few weeks later, participants will have a hospital stay. They will:

  • Get 2 chemotherapy medicines by IV over 5 days.
  • Get the changed cells through the catheter. Get up to 9 doses of medicine to help the cells. They may get a shot to stimulate blood cells.
  • Recover in the hospital for up to 3 weeks. They will provide blood samples. Participants will take an antibiotic for at least 6 months. Participants will have several follow-up visits over 2 years. They will repeat most of the screening tests and may have leukapheresis. Participants blood will be collected for several years.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
5

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for phase_1

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2019

Typical duration for phase_1

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
terminated

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 16, 2018

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

November 19, 2018

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 16, 2019

Completed
3.3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 23, 2022

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 23, 2022

Completed
3.7 years until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

May 19, 2026

Completed
Last Updated

May 19, 2026

Status Verified

May 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

3.3 years

First QC Date

November 16, 2018

Results QC Date

April 8, 2026

Last Update Submit

May 5, 2026

Conditions

Keywords

ImmunotherapyCell TherapyKRASHRASNRAS

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

  • Phase I: Number of Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, and/or 5 and Type of Serious and/or Non-serious Toxicities Experienced by Participants at Each Dose Level

    All participants will be evaluable for toxicity from the time of their first treatment with cyclophosphamide. Toxicity was assessed by the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE v5.0). A non-serious adverse event is any untoward medical occurrence. A serious adverse event is an adverse event or suspected adverse reaction that results in death, a life-threatening adverse drug experience, hospitalization, disruption of the ability to conduct normal life functions, congenital anomaly/birth defect or important medical events that jeopardize the patient or subject and may require medical or surgical intervention to prevent one of the previous outcomes mentioned. Grade 1 is mild. Grade 2 is moderate. Grade 3 is severe. Grade 4 is life-threatening. Grade 5 is death related to adverse event.

    from the start of cyclophosphamide, through the first follow-up evaluation (6 weeks [± 2 weeks]) following administration of the cell product) until off study, whichever comes first, an average of 2.3 months

  • Phase I: Percentage of Participants Who Experienced a Grade 3, 4 and/or 5 Serious Dose-Limiting Toxicity (DLT) Reported With Type at Each Dose Level

    Toxicity was assessed by the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events. A DLT is all grade 3 and greater toxicities related to the cell infusion with exceptions, such as myelosuppression, defined as lymphopenia, neutropenia, decreased hemoglobin and thrombocytopenia due to the non-myeloablative lymphodepleting preparative regimen, expected chemotherapy toxicities, Aldesleukin expected toxicities, immediate hypersensitivity reactions occurring within 2 hours of cell infusion that are reversible to a grade 2 or less within 24 hours of cell administration with standard therapy, Grade 3 fever, Grade 3 metabolic laboratory abnormalities without significant clinical sequela that resolve to grade 2 within 7 days, Grade 3 autoimmune toxicity that resolves to grade 2 or less within 10 days unless immunosuppression is required, and events that are clearly related to the participants disease. Grade 3 is severe. Grade 4 is life-threatening. Grade 5 is death related to adverse event.

    At the time of cell infusion and end two weeks after cell infusion, an average of one month

  • Phase II: Percentage of Participants With a Clinical Response (Complete Response (CR) + Partial Response (PR) Reported With 80% Confidence Interval

    Percentage of participants who have a clinical response (PR+CR) to treatment (objective tumor regression). Response was assessed by the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) (version 1.1). CR is a disappearance of all target lesions. PR is at least a 20% increase in the sum of the diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum on study (this includes the baseline sum if that is the smallest on study).

    6 weeks and 12 weeks following administration of the cell product, then every 3 months x3, then every 6 months x 2 years, then per principal investigator (PI) discretion

  • Phase II: Percentage of Participants With a Clinical Response (Complete Response (CR) + Partial Response (PR) Reported With 95% Confidence Interval

    Percentage of participants who have a clinical response (PR+CR) to treatment (objective tumor regression). Response was assessed by the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) (version 1.1). CR is a disappearance of all target lesions. PR is at least a 20% increase in the sum of the diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum on study (this includes the baseline sum if that is the smallest on study).

    6 weeks and 12 weeks following administration of the cell product, then every 3 months x3, then every 6 months x 2 years, then per principal investigator (PI) discretion

Other Outcomes (1)

  • Phase I: Number of Participants With Serious and/or Non-serious Adverse Events Assessed by the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE v5.0).

    from the start of cyclophosphamide, through the first follow-up evaluation (6 weeks [± 2 weeks]) following administration of the cell product) until off study, whichever comes first, an average of 2.3 months

Study Arms (2)

Arm 1/Phase I Non-myeloablative, Lymphodepleting Preparative Regimen

EXPERIMENTAL

Cohort 1, Arm 1. Participants enrolled with measurable, metastatic, or unresectable malignancy expressing G12D mutated KRAS. Non-myeloablative, lymphodepleting preparative regimen of cyclophosphamide and fludarabine + escalating doses of anti-Kirsten rat sarcoma virus (KRAS) Glycine(G) to Aspartic Acid(D) substitution at codon 12(G12D) murine T-cell receptor (mTCR) peripheral blood lymphocytes (PBL) + highdose aldesleukin.

Drug: CyclophosphamideDrug: FludarabineDrug: AldesleukinBiological: anti-Kirsten rat sarcoma virus (KRAS) Glycine(G) to Aspartic Acid(D) substitution at codon 12 peripheral blood lymphocytes (PBL)Diagnostic Test: EKGDiagnostic Test: CTDiagnostic Test: MRIDiagnostic Test: PETDiagnostic Test: Chest x-rayOther: Photography

Arm 2/Phase II Non-myeloablative, Lymphodepleting Preparative Regimen

EXPERIMENTAL

Cohort 2a: Participants with a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Cohort 2b: Participants with a diagnosis other than pancreatic cancer. Non-myeloablative, lymphodepleting preparative regimen of cyclophosphamide and fludarabine + maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of anti-Kirsten rat sarcoma virus (KRAS) Glycine(G) to Aspartic Acid(D) substitution at codon 12(G12D) murine T-cell receptor (mTCR) peripheral blood lymphocytes (PBL) + high-dose aldesleukin.

Drug: CyclophosphamideDrug: FludarabineDrug: AldesleukinBiological: anti-Kirsten rat sarcoma virus (KRAS) Glycine(G) to Aspartic Acid(D) substitution at codon 12 peripheral blood lymphocytes (PBL)Diagnostic Test: EKGDiagnostic Test: CTDiagnostic Test: MRIDiagnostic Test: PETDiagnostic Test: Chest x-rayOther: Photography

Interventions

Days -7 and -6: Cyclophosphamide 60 mg/kg/day x 2 days intravenous (IV) in 250 mL 5% Dextrose in water (D5W) infused simultaneously with mesna 15 mg/kg/day over 1 hour x 2 days.

Also known as: Cytoxan, Neosar
Arm 1/Phase I Non-myeloablative, Lymphodepleting Preparative RegimenArm 2/Phase II Non-myeloablative, Lymphodepleting Preparative Regimen

Days -7 to -3: Fludarabine 25 mg/m\^2/day intravenous piggyback (IVPB) daily over 30 minutes for 5 days.

Also known as: Fludara
Arm 1/Phase I Non-myeloablative, Lymphodepleting Preparative RegimenArm 2/Phase II Non-myeloablative, Lymphodepleting Preparative Regimen

Aldesleukin 720,000 IU/kg intravenous (IV) (based on total body weight) over 15 minutes approximately every 8 hours beginning within 24 hours of cell infusion and continuing for up to 3 days (maximum 9 doses).

Also known as: Interleukin- 2
Arm 1/Phase I Non-myeloablative, Lymphodepleting Preparative RegimenArm 2/Phase II Non-myeloablative, Lymphodepleting Preparative Regimen

Day 0: Cells will be infused intravenously on the Patient Care Unit over 20-30 minutes (2-4 days after the last dose of fludarabine).

Arm 1/Phase I Non-myeloablative, Lymphodepleting Preparative RegimenArm 2/Phase II Non-myeloablative, Lymphodepleting Preparative Regimen
EKGDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Baseline within 14 days prior to preparative regimen

Also known as: Electrocardiogram
Arm 1/Phase I Non-myeloablative, Lymphodepleting Preparative RegimenArm 2/Phase II Non-myeloablative, Lymphodepleting Preparative Regimen
CTDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Within 6 weeks and post treatment follow-up

Also known as: Computed tomography
Arm 1/Phase I Non-myeloablative, Lymphodepleting Preparative RegimenArm 2/Phase II Non-myeloablative, Lymphodepleting Preparative Regimen
MRIDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Within 6 weeks and post treatment follow-up

Also known as: Magnetic resonance imaging
Arm 1/Phase I Non-myeloablative, Lymphodepleting Preparative RegimenArm 2/Phase II Non-myeloablative, Lymphodepleting Preparative Regimen
PETDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Within 6 weeks and post treatment follow-up

Also known as: positron emission tomography
Arm 1/Phase I Non-myeloablative, Lymphodepleting Preparative RegimenArm 2/Phase II Non-myeloablative, Lymphodepleting Preparative Regimen
Chest x-rayDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Baseline within 14 days prior to preparative regimen

Also known as: Chest XR
Arm 1/Phase I Non-myeloablative, Lymphodepleting Preparative RegimenArm 2/Phase II Non-myeloablative, Lymphodepleting Preparative Regimen

Within 6 weeks and post treatment follow-up

Arm 1/Phase I Non-myeloablative, Lymphodepleting Preparative RegimenArm 2/Phase II Non-myeloablative, Lymphodepleting Preparative Regimen

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 72 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Measurable (per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors v1.1 criteria), metastatic, or unresectable malignancy expressing G12D mutated KRAS as assessed by one of the following methods: Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) on tumor tissue, tumor deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sequencing, or any other Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-certified laboratory test on resected tissue. Patients shown to have tumors expressing Glycine(G) to Aspartic Acid(D) substitution at codon 12(G12D) mutated neuroblastoma rat sarcoma (NRAS) and Harvey rat sarcoma viral oncogene homolog (HRAS) will also be eligible as these oncogenes share complete amino acid homology with G12D mutated KRAS for their first 80 N-terminal amino acids, completely encompassing the target epitope.
  • Patients must be human leukocyte antigens (HLA) -A\*11:01 positive as confirmed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Department of Transfusion Medicine.
  • Confirmation of the diagnosis of cancer by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Laboratory of Pathology.
  • Patients must have:
  • previously received standard systemic therapy for their advanced cancer and have been either non-responders or have recurred, specifically:
  • Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer must have had at least two systemic chemotherapy regimens that include 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU), leucovorin, bevacizumab, oxaliplatin, and irinotecan (or similar agents), or have contraindications to receiving those medications.
  • Patients with pancreatic cancer must have received gemcitabine, 5FU, and oxaliplatin (or similar agents), or have contraindications to receiving those medications.
  • Patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) must have had appropriate targeted therapy as indicated by abnormalities in anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK), estimated glomerular filtration rate (EGFR), or expression of programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1). Other patients must have had platinum-based chemotherapy.
  • Patients with ovarian cancer or prostate cancer must have had approved first-line chemotherapy.
  • declined standard treatment.
  • Patients with 3 or fewer brain metastases that are \< 1 cm in diameter and asymptomatic are eligible. Lesions that have been treated with stereotactic radiosurgery must be clinically stable for one month after treatment for the patient to be eligible. Patients with surgically resected brain metastases are eligible.
  • Age greater than or equal to 18 years and less than or equal to 72 years.
  • Clinical performance status of Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) 0 or 1
  • Patients must be willing to practice birth control from the time of enrollment on this study and for 12 months after the last dose of combined chemotherapy for women and for four months after treatment for men.
  • Women of child-bearing potential must be willing to undergo a pregnancy test prior to the start of treatment because of the potentially dangerous effects of the treatment on the fetus.
  • +19 more criteria

You may not qualify if:

  • Women of child-bearing potential who are pregnant or breastfeeding because of the potentially dangerous effects of the treatment on the fetus or infant.
  • Concurrent systemic steroid therapy.
  • Active systemic infections requiring anti-infective treatment, coagulation disorders, or any other active or uncompensated major medical illnesses.
  • Any form of primary immunodeficiency (such as Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disease).
  • Concurrent opportunistic infections (The experimental treatment being evaluated in this protocol depends on an intact immune system. Patients who have decreased immune competence may be less responsive to the experimental treatment and more susceptible to its toxicities.)
  • History of severe immediate hypersensitivity reaction to cyclophosphamide, fludarabine, or aldesleukin.
  • History of coronary revascularization or ischemic symptoms.
  • For select patients with a clinical history prompting cardiac evaluation: last known left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) less than or equal to 45%.
  • I. For select patients with a clinical history prompting pulmonary evaluation: known forced expiratory volume at one second (FEV1) less than or equal to 50%.
  • j. Patients who are receiving any other investigational agents.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

Location

Related Publications (3)

  • Abrams SI, Khleif SN, Bergmann-Leitner ES, Kantor JA, Chung Y, Hamilton JM, Schlom J. Generation of stable CD4+ and CD8+ T cell lines from patients immunized with ras oncogene-derived peptides reflecting codon 12 mutations. Cell Immunol. 1997 Dec 15;182(2):137-51. doi: 10.1006/cimm.1997.1224.

    PMID: 9514698BACKGROUND
  • Davis JL, Theoret MR, Zheng Z, Lamers CH, Rosenberg SA, Morgan RA. Development of human anti-murine T-cell receptor antibodies in both responding and nonresponding patients enrolled in TCR gene therapy trials. Clin Cancer Res. 2010 Dec 1;16(23):5852-61. doi: 10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-10-1280.

    PMID: 21138872BACKGROUND
  • Wang QJ, Yu Z, Griffith K, Hanada K, Restifo NP, Yang JC. Identification of T-cell Receptors Targeting KRAS-Mutated Human Tumors. Cancer Immunol Res. 2016 Mar;4(3):204-14. doi: 10.1158/2326-6066.CIR-15-0188. Epub 2015 Dec 23.

    PMID: 26701267BACKGROUND

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Gastrointestinal NeoplasmsPancreatic NeoplasmsStomach NeoplasmsColonic NeoplasmsRectal Neoplasms

Interventions

Cyclophosphamidefludarabinefludarabine phosphatealdesleukinInterleukin-2ElectrocardiographyTomography, X-Ray ComputedMagnetic Resonance ImagingPositron-Emission TomographyDiagnostic ImagingPhotography

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Digestive System NeoplasmsNeoplasms by SiteNeoplasmsDigestive System DiseasesGastrointestinal DiseasesEndocrine Gland NeoplasmsPancreatic DiseasesEndocrine System DiseasesStomach DiseasesColorectal NeoplasmsIntestinal NeoplasmsColonic DiseasesIntestinal DiseasesRectal Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Phosphoramide MustardsNitrogen Mustard CompoundsMustard CompoundsHydrocarbons, HalogenatedHydrocarbonsOrganic ChemicalsPhosphoramidesOrganophosphorus CompoundsInterleukinsCytokinesIntercellular Signaling Peptides and ProteinsPeptidesAmino Acids, Peptides, and ProteinsLymphokinesProteinsBiological FactorsHeart Function TestsDiagnostic Techniques, CardiovascularDiagnostic Techniques and ProceduresDiagnosisElectrodiagnosisImage Interpretation, Computer-AssistedRadiographic Image EnhancementImage EnhancementRadiographyTomography, X-RayTomographyTomography, Emission-ComputedRadionuclide ImagingDiagnostic Techniques, RadioisotopeInvestigative Techniques

Results Point of Contact

Title
Dr. James C. Yang
Organization
National Cancer Institute

Study Officials

  • James C Yang, M.D.

    National Cancer Institute (NCI)

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
No
Restrictive Agreement
No

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 1
Allocation
NON RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SEQUENTIAL
Sponsor Type
NIH
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 16, 2018

First Posted

November 19, 2018

Study Start

May 16, 2019

Primary Completion

August 23, 2022

Study Completion

August 23, 2022

Last Updated

May 19, 2026

Results First Posted

May 19, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-05

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will share

All individual participant data (IPD) recorded in the medical record will be shared with intramural investigators upon request. All collected IPD will be shared with collaborators under the terms of collaborative agreements.

Shared Documents
STUDY PROTOCOL, SAP, ICF
Time Frame
Clinical data will be available during the study and indefinitely.
Access Criteria
Clinical data will be made available via subscription to Biomedical Translational Research Information System (BTRIS) and with the permission of the study principal investigator (PI).

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