Clinical trial Recruiting at 21 sites Phase1; Phase2 Interventional Ages 18 and up

Treatment for recurrent and refractory solid tumors using engineered T-cells and nivolumab

Official title: Phase 1/2 Study Evaluating Genetically Modified Autologous T Cells Expressing a TCR Recognizing a Cancer/Germline Antigen as Monotherapy or in Combination With Nivolumab in Patients With Recurrent and/or Refractory Solid Tumors

Run by Immatics US, Inc. · NCT03686124 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new treatment using specially designed T-cells and a drug called nivolumab to see if it can help people with tough-to-treat solid tumors.

Quick facts

PhasePhase1; Phase2
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment375 (estimated)
SponsorImmatics US, Inc.
Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionsnivolumab, atezolizumab, pembrolizumab, cyclophosphamide, fludarabine
Locations21 sites (Stanford, California and 20 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 14, 2019
Main results expectedDecember 2028
Study endsJune 2032
Registry record updatedMay 13, 2026
Trial IDNCT03686124 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adults with recurrent or refractory solid tumors that express the PRAME antigen and who have limited treatment options.

Probably not a fit

Patients with other malignancies or those who do not express the required tumor antigen may not benefit from this study.

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

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the safety and tolerability of IMA203 and IMA203CD8, which are engineered T-cell therapies, either alone or in combination with nivolumab, for patients with recurrent or refractory solid tumors expressing the PRAME antigen. Eligible patients will undergo leukapheresis to collect white blood cells, which will be used to manufacture the T-cell products. Prior to infusion, patients will receive lymphodepletion therapy to enhance the effectiveness of the treatment. The study includes close monitoring of patients throughout the treatment and follow-up period, which lasts up to five years.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a new therapeutic option for patients with difficult-to-treat solid tumors.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies utilizing engineered T-cell therapies have shown promising results, indicating potential for success with this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients must have recurrent/progressing and/or refractory solid tumors and must have received or not be eligible for all available indicated standard of care treatment.
* Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0-1
* HLA-A\*02:01 positive
* For patients with ovarian/fallopian tube cancer only: Patients must have confirmed diagnosis of high-grade serous or endometrioid epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC), primary peritoneal cancer, or fallopian tube cancer.
* For patients with endometrial carcinoma only: Patients must have a histologically confirmed diagnosis of recurrent or persistent endometrial carcinoma.
* Measurable disease according to RECIST 1.1
* Adequate selected organ function per protocol
* Patient's tumor must express tumor antigen by "IMADetect® RT-qPCR. Retrospective testing will be required for patients that qualify.
* Life expectancy more than 5 months
* Female patient of childbearing potential must use adequate contraception prior to study entry until 12 months after the infusion of IMA203/IMA203CD8
* Male patient must agree to use effective contraception or be abstinent while on study and for 6 months after the infusion of IMA203/IMA203CD8
* The patient must have recovered from any side effects of prior therapy to Grade 1 or lower prior to lymphodepletion.

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of other malignancies (except for adequately treated basal or squamous cell carcinoma or carcinoma in situ) within the last 3 years
* Pregnant or breastfeeding
* Serious autoimmune disease Note: At the discretion of the investigator, these patients may be included if their disease is well controlled without the use of immunosuppressive agents.
* History of cardiac conditions as per protocol
* Prior stem cell transplantation or solid organ transplantation
* Concurrent severe and/or uncontrolled medical disease that could compromise participation in the study
* History of or current immunodeficiency disease or prior treatment compromising immune function at the discretion of the treating physician
* Positive for HIV infection or with active hepatitis B virus (HBV) or active hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.
* Patients with LDH greater than 2.0-fold ULN.
* Any condition contraindicating leukapheresis, lymphodepletion, low-dose IL-2, and/or IMA203/IMA203CD8 treatment
* Patients with active brain metastases
* Concurrent treatment in another clinical trial.
* For nivolumab treatment, patients must not have a history of severe immune-related toxicities, defined as any Grade 3 or 4 toxicities related to prior PD1/PD-L1 inhibitor therapy (e.g., atezolizumab, pembrolizumab or nivolumab etc.).

Other protocol defined inclusion/exclusion criteria could apply

Where it's running

  • Stanford Cancer Institute
    Stanford, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus
    Aurora, Colorado, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Miami Hospital and Clinics
    Miami, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Chicago Medical Center
    Chicago, Illinois, United States
    Recruiting
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Boston, Massachusetts, United States
    Recruiting
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    New York, New York, United States
    Recruiting
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  • Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Gynecologic Oncology at Mill Run
    Columbus, Ohio, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Pennsylvania, Perelamn Center for Advanced Medicine
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    Recruiting
  • Thomas Jefferson University, Honickman Center
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    Recruiting
  • Fox Chase Cancer Center
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
    Houston, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    Seattle, Washington, United States
    Recruiting
  • Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Nationales Centrum für Tumorerkrankungen (NCT)
    Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Klinikum rechts der Isar der Technischen Universität München
    Munich, Bavaria, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Universitätsklinikum Würzburg
    Würzburg, Bavaria, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Universitätsklinikum Bonn - Medizinische Klinik III
    Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Universitätsmedizin der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz
    Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Universitätsklinikum C.-G.-Carus Dresden
    Dresden, Saxony, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Charité Benjamin Franklin - Klinik für Hämatologie und Onkologie
    Berlin, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf
    Hamburg, Germany
    Recruiting

Study contacts

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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.
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