Developing a new treatment for ovarian and kidney cancers using CAR T-cell therapy.

Preclinical development of CM-CX1 for the treatment of ovarian clear cell and renal cell carcinomas

NIH-funded research Celdara Medical, LLC · NIH-10696145

This study is testing a new treatment called CM-CX1 that uses your own immune cells to help fight ovarian clear cell and renal cell cancers, aiming to make the treatment more effective than what’s currently available.

Quick facts

Grant typeSbir 2 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionCeldara Medical, LLC NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Lebanon, United States)
Project IDNIH-10696145 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on creating a novel CAR T-cell therapy called CM-CX1, which aims to treat ovarian clear cell and renal cell carcinomas. The approach involves genetically modifying a patient's own T cells to target a specific marker found in these cancers, enhancing the immune system's ability to fight the disease. By utilizing the body's natural defenses, this therapy seeks to provide a more effective treatment option compared to traditional methods. The research is currently in the preclinical phase, preparing for human trials.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with ovarian clear cell carcinoma or renal cell carcinoma who may benefit from innovative immunotherapy approaches.

Not a fit: Patients with cancers that do not express the TIM-1 marker or those who are not eligible for CAR T-cell therapy may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a groundbreaking treatment option for patients with ovarian and renal cancers, potentially improving survival rates and quality of life.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using CAR T-cell therapy for various cancers, indicating a potential for success with this novel approach.

Where this research is happening

Lebanon, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions Cancersneoplasm/cancer
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