Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase1; Phase2 Interventional Ages 18 to 70

QH104 (allogeneic B7-H3 CAR γδT) for malignant brain glioma

Official title: Allogeneic B7-H3 CAR-γδT Cell Therapy Recurrent/Progressive High Grade Glioma(R/R HGG)

Run by Dushu Lake Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University · NCT06018363 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study will test if injections of allogeneic B7‑H3 CAR γδT cells (QH104) can help adults with B7‑H3–positive recurrent or progressive high‑grade glioma, including GBM.

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Quick facts

PhasePhase1; Phase2
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 70 Years
SexAll
Enrollment25 (estimated)
SponsorDushu Lake Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsimmunotherapy
Locations1 site (Suzhou, Jiangsu)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 1, 2023
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2027
Study endsDecember 31, 2027
Registry record updatedAugust 19, 2025
Trial IDNCT06018363 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults 18–70 with histologically confirmed WHO grade 3–4 glioma (including GBM) that has progressed after prior therapy, with B7‑H3–positive tumor tissue, KPS ≥60, expected survival >3 months, and adequate marrow, liver, and renal function are ideal candidates.

Probably not a fit

Patients with B7‑H3–negative tumors, poor performance status, life expectancy under three months, or significant organ dysfunction are unlikely to benefit from this therapy.

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

What this trial studies

B7‑H3 is highly expressed on many high‑grade glioma cells and tumor-associated endothelial cells, making it an attractive immunotherapy target. QH104 uses allogeneic γδ T cells engineered with a CAR targeting B7‑H3; γδ T cells can recognize tumor cells without MHC restriction and have lower risk of graft‑versus‑host disease. The study is an open‑label, single‑arm dose‑escalation followed by dose‑expansion trial to characterize safety and early signs of anti‑tumor activity. Eligible adults must have B7‑H3–positive, histologically confirmed WHO grade 3–4 glioma with measurable disease and adequate performance status and organ function, and all treatment and follow‑up occur at the sponsoring site in Suzhou, China.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, QH104 could shrink tumors or slow progression and provide an off‑the‑shelf immunotherapy option for patients with B7‑H3–positive high‑grade gliomas with a lower risk of graft‑versus‑host disease than conventional allogeneic T cells.

How similar studies have gone: Early‑phase trials of B7‑H3–targeted CAR therapies and of allogeneic γδ T cell approaches have shown preliminary anti‑tumor signals but clinical effectiveness remains limited and not yet proven.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* 1)Age 18-70 years old (both ends included), both male and female;
* 2)At least one evaluable lesion, with previous biopsy or histopathological confirmation of high-grade glioma (WHO grade 3-4), and after comprehensive treatment, imaging examination indicates continued progression or recurrence;
* 3\) The pathological tissues removed by surgery can be used for immunohistochemical detection of target proteins (paraffin sections should be within half a year), and the expression of B7-H3 is positive;
* 4\) KPS ≥ 60 points;
* 5)Expected survival \> 3 months;
* 6)Substantially normal bone marrow reserve function and normal liver and renal function (laboratory tests need to be fulfilled before receiving QH104 Cell Injection for the first time):White blood cell count (WBC) ≥ 3 x 10\^9/L;Lymphocyte count (LY) ≥ 0.8 x 10\^9/L;Hemoglobin (Hb) ≥ 90g/L;Platelet (PLT) ≥80×10\^9/L;Albumin transaminase (ALT) \& albumin transaminase (AST) \<1.5×ULN;Serum creatinine (Cr) \<1.5 x ULN;Total bilirubin \< 1.5 x ULN;PT \& PTT ≤ 1.25 x ULN.
* 7)No obvious hereditary diseases;
* 8)Normal cardiac function with cardiac ejection index \>55%;
* 9)No bleeding and coagulation disorders;
* 10)Women of childbearing age (15-49 years old) must have had a pregnancy test with a negative result within 7 days prior to the start of treatment, and subjects are willing to use contraception during the clinical trial and for 3 months after the last cell infusion;
* 11\) Sign the informed consent form.

Exclusion Criteria:

* 1)Pregnant and lactating women;
* 2)Those with organ failure:Heart: Class III and IV;Liver: up to grade C of the Child-Turcotte Liver -Function Classification;Kidney: chronic kidney disease stage 4 or above; renal insufficiency stage III or above;Lungs: symptoms of severe respiratory failure with involvement of other organs;Brain: central nervous system abnormalities or impaired consciousness;
* 3)patients with combined second tumors;
* 4)patients with active hepatitis B or C virus, HIV infection, or other untreated active infection;
* 5)any severe, uncontrolled systemic autoimmune disease or any unstable systemic disease, including but not limited to systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and temporal arteritis;
* 6)Current systemic use of steroid cell (except for recent or current use of inhaled steroids) substances;
* 7\) have a chronic disease requiring immunologic or hormonal therapy;
* 8\) have an allergy to immunotherapy and related cells;
* 9\) 10)Patients with a history of organ transplantation or who are awaiting organ transplantation;
* 10)Participation in other clinical trials within the previous 30 days;
* 11)Those who are not suitable for clinical trials for other reasons in the opinion of the investigator.

Where it's running

  • Dushu Lake Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University
    Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

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