๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-07-20

CART-EGFR-IL13Ra2 in Newly Diagnosed GBM Following Initial Radiotherapy (NCT06973096)

Phase 1 Open-label Study Evaluating the Safety of CART-EGFR-IL13Rฮฑ2 Cells in Patients With Newly Diagnosed, EGFR-Amplified, MGMT-unmethylated Glioblastoma Following Completion of Initial Radiotherapy

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Phase1 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania

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

This is an open-label phase 1 study to assess the safety, feasibility, pharmacokinetics and preliminary efficacy of autologous T cells co-expressing two CARs targeting the cryptic EGFR epitope 806 and IL13Ra2 (referred to as "CART-EGFR-IL13Ra2 cells") in patients with newly diagnosed, EGFR-amplified, MGMT-unmethylated glioblastoma, without evidence of disease recurrence/progression following completion of initial radiotherapy.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Pennsylvania โ€” Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Age range: 18 Years

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

  • University of Pennsylvania โ€” Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  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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