Clinical trial Recruiting at 2 sites Phase 1 Interventional Ages 18 to 75

Immune cell therapy for advanced clear cell kidney cancer

Official title: A Phase Ib, Open-Label Clinical Study of HS-IT101 Injection in Patients With Advanced Renal Cancer

Run by Hangzhou Huasai Biomedicine Co., Ltd. · NCT07770802 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests a patient's own tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL) therapy, given after conditioning with chemotherapy and then interleukin-2, in adults with advanced clear cell renal cell carcinoma who have tried prior treatments.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 1
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
Enrollment15 (estimated)
SponsorHangzhou Huasai Biomedicine Co., Ltd.
Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionsradiation, Cyclophosphamide, Fludarabine
Locations2 sites (Beijing and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 23, 2026
Main results expectedAugust 2028
Study endsAugust 2028
Registry record updatedOctober 14, 2026
Trial IDNCT07770802 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults aged 18–75 with metastatic or unresectable clear cell renal cell carcinoma, failed at least one prior standard therapy, and with measurable lesions suitable for biopsy and RECIST 1.1 assessment.

Probably not a fit

Patients without adequate TIL expansion, intolerance to lymphodepletion, or lack of meaningful tumor response may not benefit.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is a single-arm, open-label phase 1 trial evaluating HS-IT101 autologous TIL therapy in patients with metastatic or unresectable clear cell renal cell carcinoma. Participants receive lymphodepleting preconditioning with fludarabine and cyclophosphamide, followed by HS-IT101 and subcutaneous interleukin-2. The study focuses on safety, feasibility, and preliminary signs of efficacy in a defined patient population after failure of at least one prior therapy. Eligibility requires measurable disease by RECIST 1.1 and a biopsy-accessible lesion without recent local therapy. Location is Beijing, China, sponsored by Hangzhou Huasai Biomedicine Co., with no listed collaborators.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: Possible improvements in disease control or tumor response from autologous TIL therapy for eligible patients.

How similar studies have gone: Other autologous TIL-based approaches have shown potential signals of activity in solid tumors, but results in renal cell carcinoma are variable and this exact regimen is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Aged 18 to 75 years old, regardless of gender;
2. Pathologically confirmed by histology and/or cytology as metastatic or unresectable clear cell renal cell carcinoma (defined as clear cell component accounting for more than 50%), and has experienced treatment failure after at least one previous first-line standard therapy;
3. Before screening, there is at least one biopsiable lesion that has not received radiation therapy or other local treatments (such as ablation therapy, oncolytic virus, etc.) within 28 days, and the lesion meets the sampling requirements;
4. After tumor tissue sampling, there is at least one measurable tumor lesion defined by the RECIST 1.1 criteria (Lesions located in areas that have received previous local treatment, including previous radiotherapy, are not considered measurable lesions, unless it is confirmed that the lesion in this area has developed disease progression as defined by RECIST 1.1 after local treatment); (5) ECOG performance status is 0 or 1;

(6) Expected survival time ≥ 3 months; (7) Evaluated via laboratory and other examinations during the screening period, the participant has good organ function; (8) Before tumor tissue collection, adverse reactions caused by previous treatment have recovered to ≤ Grade 1 in accordance with the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) 6.0, except for toxicities that investigators judge have no safety risk, such as hyperthyroidism and hair loss; (9) Agree to take effective non-drug contraceptive measures from the date of signing the informed consent form to the end of the study; (10) Fully understand this trial, voluntarily sign the informed consent form, and are able to comply with the visit and relevant procedures specified in the study protocol.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Use of any immunosuppressive medications, such as corticosteroids, within 4 weeks prior to tumor tissue collection, or presence of a concurrent disease requiring immunosuppressive medication during the study as judged by the investigator. Intranasal or topical corticosteroid use is allowed.
2. Major organ surgery or significant trauma within 4 weeks prior to screening, or requirement for elective surgery during the study, except cytoreductive surgery performed for tumor tissue collection.
3. Received systemic anticancer therapy within 4 weeks or 5 half-lives (whichever is shorter) prior to tumor tissue collection.
4. Received a live vaccine within 3 months prior to screening, or plans to receive a live vaccine during the study.
5. History of severe hypersensitivity reaction to any drug used in the study.
6. Prior treatment with similar cell therapy products.
7. Prior organ transplantation or hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
8. Gastrointestinal bleeding requiring surgical treatment, intestinal ischemia, or perforation.
9. Any of the following events within 6 months prior to screening: deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism; myocardial infarction; severe or unstable arrhythmia or angina pectoris; percutaneous coronary intervention, acute coronary syndrome, coronary artery bypass grafting; cerebrovascular accident, transient ischemic attack, or cerebral embolism.
10. Diagnosis of another primary malignancy within 5 years prior to screening, except curatively treated basal cell carcinoma of the skin, squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, and/or curatively resected carcinoma in situ.
11. Pleural effusion, pericardial effusion, or ascites that remains uncontrolled despite drainage or requires repeated drainage.
12. Surgical complications or delayed wound healing prior to screening that, in the investigator's judgment, would increase the risk of study treatment.

13Severe respiratory disease. 14.Known leptomeningeal metastasis; symptomatic central nervous system (CNS) metastases. Participants with previously treated brain metastases who are clinically stable (as confirmed by MRI) for at least 12 weeks may be enrolled.

15.Any uncontrolled clinical condition. 16.Active autoimmune disease requiring systemic treatment during the study. 17.Presence of acute or chronic infection. 18.Pregnant or breastfeeding women. 19.Known psychiatric illness, alcoholism, drug abuse, or substance abuse. 20.Any other condition that, in the investigator's opinion, makes the participant unsuitable for the study.

Where it's running

  • Beijing Cancer Hospital
    Beijing, China
    Recruiting
  • Beijing Gobroad Hospital
    Beijing, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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