Dual-Target CAR-NK Cells in Recurrent or Refractory Epithelial Ovarian Cancer
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In plain language
An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: EB-DUALNK, Cyclophosphamide, Fludarabine.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Epithelial Ovarian Cancer, Epithelial Ovarian Cancer, Fallopian Tube or Peritoneum. Basic parameters: 18 years — 75 years · Female.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- China
- Next step
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Official title
A Phase 1/2, Open-Label, Dose-Escalation and Expansion Study of Dual-Target CAR-NK Cells (EB-DUALNK) Following Lymphodepleting Chemotherapy in Adults With Recurrent or Refractory Epithelial Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Carcinoma
Overview
This study evaluates the safety, tolerability, and preliminary anti-tumor activity of EB-DUALNK, a dual-target chimeric antigen receptor natural killer (CAR-NK) cell therapy, in adults with recurrent or refractory epithelial ovarian cancer. Candidates for targeting include GD2, MUC1, PSMA, and mesothelin. After baseline biomarker assessment (tumor antigen expression), the program will select the most suitable dual-target pair for clinical testing. Participants will receive lymphodepleting chemotherapy followed by EB-DUALNK infusion and safety/response follow-up.
Detailed description
EB-DUALNK is an investigational, genetically engineered NK-cell product designed to recognize tumor cells through two surface antigens. Dual targeting is intended to reduce antigen-escape and improve tumor recognition in heterogeneous solid tumors. Prior to first patient dosing, a biomarker assessment will review ovarian tumor expression patterns for GD2, MUC1, PSMA, and mesothelin (using immunohistochemistry and/or flow cytometry where feasible). The final dual-target pair will be chosen based on a pre-specified decision framework (antigen prevalence, co-expression, safety rationale, and manufacturing feasibility). The study includes a Phase 1 dose-escalation portion to identify the recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D) and a Phase 2 expansion portion to further characterize safety and estimate preliminary efficacy at the RP2D.
Participants will receive lymphodepleting chemotherapy (cyclophosphamide and fludarabine) followed by a single infusion of EB-DUALNK. Repeat dosing may be permitted in selected cohorts if protocol-defined safety criteria are met. Safety monitoring includes assessment of cytokine release syndrome (CRS), immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS), infusion reactions, infections, and organ toxicities. Efficacy assessments include radiographic response by RECIST v1.1 and CA-125 (where applicable). Correlative studies evaluate CAR-NK persistence, phenotype, cytokines, and relationships between antigen expression and clinical outcomes.
Interventions
- Biological EB-DUALNK
(dual-target CAR-NK cells; selected antigen pair from GD2, MUC1, PSMA, mesothelin) - Drug Cyclophosphamide
lymphodepletion - Drug Fludarabine
lymphodepletion
Primary outcome measures
- Incidence of dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) to determine maximum tolerated dose (MTD) [Time frame: 28 days]
- Incidence, severity, and relatedness of adverse events (AEs) [Time frame: 28 days]
Secondary outcome measures (2)
- Objective response rate (ORR) per RECIST v1.1. [Time frame: 12 months]
- Overall survival (OS) [Time frame: 12 months]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Age 18-75 years; able to provide written informed consent.
- Histologically confirmed epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal carcinoma that is recurrent or refractory after standard therapy (at least 2 prior systemic regimens), with measurable disease per RECIST v1.1 and ECOG performance status 0-1.
- Tumor tissue available for antigen assessment. Participant must meet protocol-defined positivity for the selected dual-target pair (example: 1 target expressed in >=50% of tumor cells by IHC and the second target in >=20%).
- Adequate organ function per protocol-specified labs; negative pregnancy test nd agrees to use effective contraception for a protocol-defined period after infusion.
Exclusion criteria
- Active CNS metastases or carcinomatous meningitis (unless treated and stable for a protocol-defined period).
- Prior gene-modified cell therapy targeting any of the study antigens (GD2, MUC1, PSMA, mesothelin) within 6 months.
- Uncontrolled active infection (including uncontrolled HIV, HBV, or HCV) or active systemic fungal infection.
- Clinically significant cardiovascular disease (e.g., recent myocardial infarction, unstable angina, uncontrolled arrhythmia) or LVEF <50% .
- Active autoimmune disease requiring systemic immunosuppression within 14 days prior to lymphodepletion (physiologic steroid replacement permitted).
- History of organ transplantation or allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Any condition that, in the investigator's judgment, would compromise participant safety or compliance.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- N/A
- Model
- Single group
- Masking
- Open label
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Study locations
China · 1 center
- Peking University Shenzhen Hospital — Shenzhen
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07589543 · EB-OVCA-DUALNK-118