Intra-Tumoral Injections of Natural Killer Cells for Recurrent Malignant Pediatric Brain Tumors
A Phase I Study of Intra-Tumoral Injections of Ex Vivo Expanded Natural Killer Cells in Children and Young Adults With Recurrent or Progressive Malignant Brain Tumors
Sabine Mueller, MD, PhD
24 participants
May 31, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This phase I trial tests the safety, side effects, and best dose of ex vivo expanded natural killer cells in treating patients with cancerous (malignant) tumors affecting the upper part of the brain (supratentorial) that have come back (recurrent) or that are growing, spreading, or getting worse (progressive). Natural killer (NK) cells are immune cells that recognize and get rid of abnormal cells in the body, including tumor cells and cells infected by viruses. NK cells have been shown to kill different types of cancer, including brain tumors in laboratory settings. Giving NK cells from unrelated donors who are screened for optimal cell qualities and determined to be safe and healthy may be effective in treating supratentorial malignant brain tumors in children and young adults.
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Interventions
The TGFβi NK cell product will be manufactured in the Cell Therapy Laboratory at Nationwide Children's Hospital and given via infusion.
Undergo placement of Ommaya reservoir
Imaging procedure
Ancillary studies
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NCT05887882