A Phase 2/3 interventional study of Tris-CAR-T cell injection and Ommaya reservoir implantation in Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma, IDH-wildtype, sponsored by Beijing Tiantan Hospital. Not yet recruiting at 1 site in China. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 65 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-10-14.
Sponsored by Beijing Tiantan Hospital · Phase 2/3, Interventional, and Treatment
This is an investigator-initiated, randomized, open-label, parallel-controlled clinical study designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of locally administered Tris-CAR-T cells in adults with newly diagnosed glioblastoma.
A total of 60 postoperative participants with IDH-wildtype WHO CNS grade 4 glioblastoma will be randomized 1:1 to the experimental group or the control group, with 30 participants in each group.
Participants in the experimental group will receive Ommaya reservoir implantation followed by local intratumoral or intraventricular Tris-CAR-T cell injections, and then standard temozolomide-based chemoradiotherapy and adjuvant temozolomide. If tumor progression occurs during Tris-CAR-T cell therapy, Tris-CAR-T treatment will be discontinued, and participants will transition to standard temozolomide-based chemoradiotherapy.
Participants in the control group will receive standard temozolomide-based chemoradiotherapy and adjuvant temozolomide.
The primary objective is to evaluate progression-free survival. Secondary objectives include overall survival, 12-month objective response rate, 12-month disease control rate, and safety.
Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most aggressive primary malignant brain tumor in adults, characterized by marked intratumoral heterogeneity, an immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment, and a high risk of recurrence. Despite maximal safe surgical resection followed by standard temozolomide-based chemoradiotherapy, the prognosis of patients with newly diagnosed GBM remains poor. Novel therapeutic approaches are needed to improve disease control and long-term survival.
Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy has emerged as a promising immunotherapeutic strategy for GBM. However, its efficacy may be limited by heterogeneous antigen expression, antigen escape, and inadequate T-cell persistence within the tumor microenvironment. To address these challenges, our research group has developed autologous CD44/CD133 dual-target Tris-CAR-T cells. These T cells are genetically modified using a lentiviral vector to express a dual-targeting CAR recognizing CD44 and CD133, two antigens associated with GBM and glioma stem-like cell populations. The CAR construct incorporates a truncated interleukin-7 receptor alpha (IL-7Rα) intracellular domain between the CD28 costimulatory domain and the CD3ζ signaling domain, designed to enhance T-cell survival, persistence, and sustained antitumor activity [1].
Preclinical studies conducted by our group demonstrated that CD44/CD133 dual-targeting IL-7Rα-armored CAR-T cells exhibited potent and sustained antitumor activity across multiple experimental GBM models, including patient-derived glioma stem cell cultures, intracranial xenograft models, patient-derived xenograft models, and patient-derived glioblastoma organoids. Locoregional administration of these CAR-T cells resulted in sustained tumor control in preclinical intracranial GBM models, providing a rationale for further clinical investigation.
The clinical development of this therapeutic approach has been supported by previous and ongoing studies conducted at Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University. An investigator-initiated Phase I clinical trial (NCT05577091) has investigated the safety and preliminary efficacy of locoregionally administered autologous Tris-CAR-T cells in patients with recurrent GBM. In addition, an ongoing Phase I/II clinical trial (NCT07318818) is evaluating P134 cells, a CD44/CD133 dual-targeting CAR-T cell product, in patients with recurrent GBM. These clinical investigations provide a foundation for extending the evaluation of this therapeutic strategy to patients with newly diagnosed GBM.
The present study investigates the feasibility, safety, and preliminary efficacy of incorporating locoregional Tris-CAR-T cell therapy into the postoperative treatment strategy for newly diagnosed, IDH-wildtype GBM. In the experimental arm, an Ommaya reservoir will be implanted into the tumor resection cavity or ventricular system approximately 4 to 6 weeks after surgery. Tris-CAR-T cells will be administered locally through the Ommaya reservoir at a dose of 1 × 10\^8 CAR-positive T cells per administration, with treatment repeated every 2 weeks. A maximum of 12 administrations will be permitted within 6 months, according to the study protocol and individual treatment tolerance.
Following Tris-CAR-T cell treatment, participants in the experimental arm will receive standard concurrent radiotherapy and temozolomide chemotherapy, followed by adjuvant temozolomide for at least 6 cycles, as specified in the study protocol. If tumor progression is confirmed during Tris-CAR-T cell therapy, further Tris-CAR-T administration will be discontinued, and participants will transition to standard temozolomide-based chemoradiotherapy. Participants in the active comparator arm will receive standard postoperative concurrent chemoradiotherapy followed by adjuvant temozolomide.
Tumor response and disease progression will be assessed using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) according to Response Assessment in Neuro-Oncology (RANO) 2.0 criteria. Safety evaluations will include treatment-related adverse events, serious adverse events, cytokine release syndrome (CRS), immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS), laboratory parameters, vital signs, neurological examinations, and Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS). The study will assess whether the addition of locoregional Tris-CAR-T cell therapy can improve clinical outcomes while maintaining an acceptable safety profile.
Exploratory investigations will evaluate treatment-associated immune responses and potential biomarkers of efficacy and toxicity. Where feasible, cerebrospinal fluid and/or tumor cavity fluid will be collected to characterize cytokine profiles and their associations with clinical outcomes. These investigations may provide insights into the local immune responses induced by intracranial CAR-T cell administration and support future biomarker-guided therapeutic strategies.
Long-term follow-up will be conducted in accordance with the study protocol and applicable regulatory requirements for genetically modified cellular therapies. This study is expected to provide prospective clinical evidence regarding the feasibility and potential clinical benefit of CD44/CD133 dual-target Tris-CAR-T cell therapy in newly diagnosed GBM and to inform further development of CAR-T-based immunotherapeutic strategies for malignant gliomas.
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Participants randomized to this arm will undergo Ommaya reservoir implantation 4 to 6 weeks after surgery, followed by local intratumoral or intraventricular administration of Tris-CAR-T cells every 2 weeks at a dose of 1 × 10\^8 CAR-positive T cells per administration, for a maximum of 12 administrations over 6 months. If disease progression or lack of clinical benefit is observed during Tris-CAR-T cell therapy, treatment will be discontinued, and participants will transition to standard temozolomide-based concurrent chemoradiotherapy followed by at least 6 cycles of adjuvant temozolomide. Participants without disease progression or unacceptable toxicity will complete the planned Tris-CAR-T treatment before initiating standard chemoradiotherapy.
Biological: Tris-CAR-T cell injection · Procedure: Ommaya reservoir implantation · Drug: Temozolomide (TMZ) · Radiation: radiotherapy
Participants randomized to this arm will receive standard postoperative temozolomide-based concurrent chemoradiotherapy and at least 6 cycles of adjuvant temozolomide.
Drug: Temozolomide (TMZ) · Radiation: radiotherapy
Autologous T cells transduced with a lentiviral vector to express a chimeric antigen receptor targeting CD44 and CD133. Each dose contains 1 × 10\^8 cells and is administered locally through an Ommaya reservoir into the tumor cavity or ventricle every 2 weeks, up to 12 injections over 6 months.
An Ommaya reservoir is implanted into the tumor cavity or ventricle to enable local Tris-CAR-T cell administration and cerebrospinal fluid collection.
Standard temozolomide-based concurrent chemoradiotherapy followed by at least 6 cycles of adjuvant temozolomide according to institutional practice.
Standard postoperative radiotherapy administered as part of concurrent chemoradiotherapy according to institutional practice.
Progression-Free Survival (PFS)
Time from randomization to first documented disease progression assessed according to RANO 2.0 or death from any cause, whichever occurs first.
Time frame: From randomization through disease progression or death, assessed up to 2 years after the last administration.
Overall Survival (OS)
Time from randomization to death from any cause.
Time frame: From randomization through death from any cause, assessed up to 2 years after the last administration.
12-month Objective Response Rate (ORR)
Proportion of participants with complete response or partial response at 12 months as assessed by RANO 2.0.
Time frame: At 12 months after randomization.
12-month Disease Control Rate (DCR)
Proportion of participants with complete response, partial response, or stable disease at 12 months as assessed by RANO 2.0.
Time frame: At 12 months after randomization.
Adverse Events (AEs)
Incidence, severity, and relationship of adverse events assessed according to NCI CTCAE v6.0 and coded using MedDRA.
Time frame: From informed consent through the end of study follow-up, assessed up to 2 years after the last administration.
Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
Incidence and description of serious adverse events, including death, hospitalization, life-threatening events, disability, or other medically important events.
Time frame: From informed consent through the end of study follow-up, assessed up to 2 years after the last administration.
Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS)
Incidence and severity of cytokine release syndrome after Tris-CAR-T cell administration.
Time frame: From first Tris-CAR-T cell infusion through the end of study follow-up, assessed up to 2 years after the last administration.
Immune Effector Cell-Associated Neurotoxicity Syndrome (ICANS)
Incidence and severity of immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome after Tris-CAR-T cell administration.
Time frame: From first Tris-CAR-T cell infusion through the end of study follow-up, assessed up to 2 years after the last administration.
Cytokine Levels in Cerebrospinal Fluid or Tumor Cavity Fluid
Exploratory analysis of IL-2, IL-6, IFN-gamma, TNF-alpha, and other cytokine levels in cerebrospinal fluid or tumor cavity fluid and their association with efficacy and safety.
Time frame: From before Tris-CAR-T cell infusion through planned post-infusion follow-up time points, assessed up to 6 months after first infusion.
Plan to share: Undecided — The individual participant data sharing plan has not yet been finalized and will be determined in accordance with institutional policies and applicable regulations.
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