Injecting CpG-ODN to enhance immune response against advanced solid tumors

Intratumor CpG-ODN Injection Boosters Immune Killing Against in Situ Tumor Antigen Released by Interventional Approaches for Advanced Solid Tumors

PHASE1 · Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University · NCT04952272

This study is testing whether injecting a special substance into tumors can help the immune system fight advanced solid tumors better, either on its own or with another treatment that targets specific cancer cells.

Quick facts

PhasePHASE1
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment50 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
SponsorSecond Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University (other)
Drugs / interventionsCAR-T
Locations1 site (Guangzhou, Guangdong)
Trial IDNCT04952272 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the safety and clinical effects of injecting CpG-ODN directly into tumors, combined with techniques like microwave ablation or drug-eluting beads to release tumor-specific antigens. The approach aims to stimulate the immune system to target and kill cancer cells more effectively. Participants will receive either the CpG-ODN injection alone or in combination with CAR-T cells that target the OX40 receptor. The study will assess both the side effects and the therapeutic efficacy of these combined treatments.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 to 80 with advanced malignant solid tumors and a life expectancy of more than three months.

Not a fit: Patients with benign tumors, those with a life expectancy of less than three months, or those with serious medical comorbidities may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance the immune response against advanced solid tumors, potentially improving patient outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative, similar studies using immune modulation techniques have shown promise in treating various cancers.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Solid advanced malignant tumors
* Age between18 and 80 years
* Life expectancy is greater than three months

Exclusion Criteria:

* Benign tumor
* Life expectancy is less than three months
* Serious medical comorbidity
* Others

Where this trial is running

Guangzhou, Guangdong

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.

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Conditions: Lung Cancer, Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Solid Tumor

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.