๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-05-08

Phase 1 Study of Locoregional Injections of Ex Vivo Expanded Natural Killer Cells (NCT04254419)

Phase 1 Study of Locoregional Injections of Ex Vivo Expanded Natural Killer Cells in Children and Young Adults With Recurrent, Progressive, or Refractory Brain Tumors

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase1 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Nationwide Children's Hospital

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

Each patient will receive up to 12 cycles of TGFฮฒi NK cell infusions. Each cycle will be of 4 weeks duration. During the first 3 weeks, TGFฮฒi NK cells will be infused once weekly. The 4th week will be a rest week. TGFฮฒi NK cell infusions should be delivered at least 3 days apart (e.g., Friday of Week 1 and Monday of Week 2). Dose will be escalated in an inter-patient stepwise fashion consisting of 3 dose levels.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Nationwide Children's Hospital โ€” Columbus, Ohio

Age range: 12 Months to 39 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Nationwide Children's Hospital โ€” Columbus, Ohio

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (614) 722-5634

Email: Clelie.Peck@nationwidechildrens.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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