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RecruitingNCT07641023DUO-NK-NSCLCUpdated Jun 11, 2026

Dual-Target CAR-NK Cells Targeting MSLN, EGFR, or HER2 in Advanced NSCLC

A Phase 1/2 interventional study of Dual-target CAR-NK cells and Lymphodepleting chemotherapy in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer and Advanced/Metastatic, sponsored by Beijing Biotech. Recruiting at 1 site in China. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 75 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-06-11.

Sponsored by Beijing Biotech · Phase 1/2, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 1/2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
60
Allocation
Non-randomized
Ages
18 Years to 75 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

This is a two-part, biomarker-guided Phase 1/2 study evaluating the safety, feasibility, and preliminary anti-tumor activity of off-the-shelf dual-target CAR-NK cells in participants with advanced or metastatic NSCLC whose tumors co-express at least two of the following antigens: Mesothelin (MSLN), EGFR, and HER2/ERBB2.

Participants will receive lymphodepleting chemotherapy followed by infusion of the CAR-NK product matched to their tumor antigen profile. A data-driven interim assessment will be used to select the most suitable construct for expansion.

Read the detailed description

The study includes Part A (dose escalation) and Part B (dose expansion). In Part A, participants are assigned to one of three dual-target CAR-NK constructs based on tumor antigen co-expression (IHC and/or RNA profiling): MSLN/EGFR, MSLN/HER2, or EGFR/HER2. Dose escalation within each construct follows a standard 3+3 design to identify a recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D).

In Part B, the study expands at the RP2D and may adaptively prioritize the construct demonstrating the most favorable benefit-risk profile .

Key exploratory objectives include CAR-NK persistence, immune pharmacodynamics, cytokine profiling, and correlations between antigen density and clinical outcomes.

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Conditions studied

  • Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
  • Advanced/Metastatic

Keywords

  • CAR-NK
  • Dual-target
  • Bispecific
  • Adoptive cell therapy
  • Solid tumor
  • Immunotherapy
  • Biomarker-guided
  • Mesothelin
  • EGFR
  • HER2
  • Dose escalation
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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 75 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Histologically or cytologically confirmed NSCLC that is unresectable Stage IIIB/IIIC or Stage IV, with radiographic progression on or after standard-of-care therapy (including platinum-based chemotherapy and immune checkpoint inhibitor when appropriate).
  • At least one measurable lesion per RECIST v1.1.
  • Archival tumor tissue available (or willingness to undergo a fresh biopsy) for antigen testing.
  • Tumor co-expression of at least two of the following antigens at screening: MSLN, EGFR, HER2/ERBB2.

Example thresholds: IHC ≥2+ in ≥50% of tumor cells for each required antigen (or an equivalent RNA expression threshold).

  • ECOG performance status 0-1.
  • Adequate organ function (hematologic, hepatic, renal) as defined by protocol laboratory limits.
  • Life expectancy ≥12 weeks.
  • Negative pregnancy test for individuals of childbearing potential; agreement to use effective contraception for the study-defined period.
  • Ability to understand and willingness to sign written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Active, uncontrolled central nervous system (CNS) metastases. Participants with previously treated/stable CNS disease may be eligible if clinically stable and off high-dose corticosteroids.
  • Prior gene-modified cellular therapy (e.g., CAR-T, CAR-NK, TCR-T) within 3 months, or any prior therapy that in the investigator's judgment increases risk of severe toxicity.
  • History of severe cytokine release syndrome (CRS) or immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS) with prior therapies.
  • Clinically significant interstitial lung disease or pneumonitis requiring systemic steroids, or uncontrolled pulmonary comorbidity that would confound toxicity monitoring.
  • Active autoimmune disease requiring systemic immunosuppression (physiologic steroid replacement permitted).
  • Active uncontrolled infection, including uncontrolled HIV, active hepatitis B, or active hepatitis C infection.
  • Significant cardiovascular disease (e.g., recent myocardial infarction, unstable angina, uncontrolled arrhythmia, or LVEF below institutional lower limit).
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Concurrent anti-cancer therapy (chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy) within protocol-defined washout periods.
  • Any condition that, in the investigator's opinion, would interfere with participant safety or compliance
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Study design

Phase
Phase 1 / Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Non-randomized
Intervention model
Sequential assignment
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
60 participants (estimated)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    EB-DuoNK-MSLN/EGFR

    Participants with tumors co-expressing MSLN and EGFR (meeting screening thresholds) receive lymphodepletion followed by EB-DuoNK-MSLN/EGFR infusion at the assigned dose leve

    Biological: Dual-target CAR-NK cells · Drug: Lymphodepleting chemotherapy · Other: Supportive care

  • Experimental
    EB-DuoNK-MSLN/HER2

    Participants with tumors co-expressing MSLN and HER2/ERBB2 receive lymphodepletion followed by EB-DuoNK-MSLN/HER2 infusion at the assigned dose level.

    Biological: Dual-target CAR-NK cells · Drug: Lymphodepleting chemotherapy · Other: Supportive care

  • Experimental
    EB-DuoNK-EGFR/HER2

    Participants with tumors co-expressing EGFR and HER2/ERBB2 receive lymphodepletion followed by EB-DuoNK-EGFR/HER2 infusion at the assigned dose level.

    Biological: Dual-target CAR-NK cells · Drug: Lymphodepleting chemotherapy · Other: Supportive care

Interventions

  • BiologicalDual-target CAR-NK cells

    Allogeneic cord-blood-derived NK cells engineered to express a dual-target CAR (tandem OR-gate) and IL-15 for enhanced persistence; includes an inducible safety switch . Infused intravenously on Day 1

  • DrugLymphodepleting chemotherapy

    Fludarabine + Cyclophosphamide administered on Days -5, -4, and -3 prior to CAR-NK infusion

  • OtherSupportive care

    Premedication and management per institutional guidelines (e.g., acetaminophen/antihistamine pre-infusion; tocilizumab and corticosteroids per CRS/ICANS management algorithm).

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Incidence of dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs)

    Time frame: 28 days

  2. Recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D)

    Time frame: 28 days

  3. Objective response rate (ORR) per RECIST v1.1

    Time frame: 6 months

Secondary outcomes

  1. Duration of response

    Time frame: 12 months

  2. Disease control rate

    Time frame: 6 months

  3. Progression-free survival

    Time frame: 12 months

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Study locations

1 of 1 sites recruiting
  • Peking University Shenzhen Hospital
    Shenzhen, Guangdong 518036, China
    Recruiting
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT07641023
Lead sponsor
Beijing Biotech
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Jun 11, 2026
Start date
Mar 2, 2026
Primary completion
Mar 14, 2027 (estimated)
Completion
Jun 17, 2028 (estimated)
Last update
Jun 11, 2026

Study contacts

shan S Lu, Phd
Contact
Seni-Lu@beijing-biotech.com
+86 13076790030

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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