IL13Rα2 CAR-T treatment for recurrent glioma

Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of Enhanced IL-13Rα2 Targeted Chimeric Antigen Receptor T Cell Immunotherapy Against Recurrent/Refractory Grade 4 Glioma

Phase 1 Interventional Beijing Tiantan Hospital · NCT06355908

This study is testing a new CAR-T cell therapy for patients with recurrent gliomas to see if it is safe and effective for those whose tumors have not responded to other treatments.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 1
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment30 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
SponsorBeijing Tiantan Hospital Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsbevacizumab, CAR-T, chemotherapy, prednisone, Chimeric antigen receptor
Locations1 site (Beijing)
Trial IDNCT06355908 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial explores the safety and feasibility of a new CAR-T cell therapy targeting the IL13Ra2 receptor in patients with recurrent or refractory WHO grade 4 gliomas. The study aims to evaluate the maximum tolerable dose and preliminary efficacy of this treatment in a single-arm, open-label design. It will enroll 12-30 patients who have shown progression after standard treatments, focusing on those with IL13Ra2-positive tumors. The trial will also assess pharmacokinetic characteristics to better understand the therapy's behavior in the body.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-75 with IL13Ra2-positive recurrent or refractory WHO grade 4 gliomas.

Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have uncontrolled malignancies or active viral infections may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a novel therapeutic option for patients with a poor prognosis due to recurrent gliomas.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise with CAR-T therapies targeting similar receptors in various malignancies, indicating potential for success in this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion criteria:

1. Male or female aged 18-75 years (including 18 and 75 years old).
2. Karnofsky scale score (KPS)≥50.
3. Subjects with WHO grade 4 gliomas who have relapsed or progressed during or after standard treatments such as surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy.
4. Tumor with IL13Rα2 positive expression.
5. Availability in collecting peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs).
6. Adequate laboratory values and adequate organ function.
7. Patients with childbearing/fathering potential must agree to use highly effective contraception.

Exclusion criteria:

1. Pregnant or breastfeeding females.
2. Contraindication to bevacizumab.
3. Within 5 days prior to the infusion of CAR-T cells, subjects receiving systemic administration of steroids with dosage more than 10mg/d prednisone or the equivalent doses of other steroids (not including inhaled corticosteroid).
4. Comorbid with other uncontrolled malignancy.
5. Active immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or hepatitis B virus or hepatitis C virus or tuberculosis infection.
6. Autoimmune diseases.
7. Severe or uncontrolled psychiatric diseases or condition that could increase adverse events or interfere the evaluation of outcomes.
8. Subjects who have previously received cell therapy (such as TCR-T, CAR-T, TIL, etc.).
9. Subjects with other conditions that would interfere trial participation at the investigator's discretion.

Where this trial is running

Beijing

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Gliomar/r WHO4 glioma
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.