Clinical trial · Interventional
Dual-Targeting CAR-NK Cells in Biomarker-Selected Advanced Colorectal Cancer
A Phase 1/2, Biomarker-Assigned, Open-Label Dose Escalation and Expansion Study of Allogeneic Dual-Target CAR-NK Cells Targeting CEA (CEACAM5) and/or GUCY2C (GCC) With an Exploratory HER2/ERBB2-Positive Cohort in Subjects With Advanced or Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
- Source
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Retrieved
- Sep 8, 2026
- Layer
- normalized (units and labels harmonized; values unchanged)
- Run
- ING-CLINICALTRIALS-20260908-000001
Summary
Brief summary (as posted)
This Phase 1/2 study evaluates the safety, tolerability, and preliminary anti-tumor activity of an allogeneic dual-target chimeric antigen receptor natural killer (CAR-NK) cell product in adults with advanced or metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC). Participants are assigned to one of three dual-target arms based on tumor antigen co-expression: (1) CEA+GUCY2C, (2) CEA+HER2, or (3) GUCY2C+HER2. Following dose escalation, the most suitable target pair (based on safety, feasibility, and early efficacy/biomarker signals) will be selected for dose expansion.
Conditions
Conditions (3)
Free-text conditions as registered, with the CancerIndex entity they were reconciled to and the match type.
| Condition (as posted) | Mapped entity | Match | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorectal Cancer | Malignant Colorectal Neoplasm | CURATED_BROADER | 0.80 |
| Metastatic Colorectal Adenocarcinoma | Colorectal Adenocarcinoma | CURATED_BROADER | 0.78 |
| Unresectable Colorectal Cancer | Malignant Colorectal Neoplasm | CURATED_BROADER | 0.80 |
Interventions
Interventions (2)
| Intervention | Type | Mapped drug | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| EB-DUO-CAR-NK-CEA/GCC | Biological | — | UNRESOLVED |
| Lymphodepletion | Drug | — | UNRESOLVED |
Design
Arms and outcomes
Arms (3)
- type
- EXPERIMENTAL
- label
- Arm A: CEA+GUCY2C Dual CAR-NK
- description
- CRC with tumor co-expression of CEA (CEACAM5) and GUCY2C (GCC) above prespecified thresholds
- interventionNames
- Biological: EB-DUO-CAR-NK-CEA/GCC
- Drug: Lymphodepletion
- type
- EXPERIMENTAL
- label
- CEA+HER2 Dual CAR-NK
- description
- CRC with CEA expression and HER2/ERBB2 positivity
- interventionNames
- Biological: EB-DUO-CAR-NK-CEA/GCC
- Drug: Lymphodepletion
- type
- EXPERIMENTAL
- label
- GUCY2C+HER2 Dual CAR-NK
Eligibility
Eligibility (as posted)
- Sex
- All
- Minimum age
- 18 Years
- Maximum age
- 75 Years
Show eligibility criteria text
Inclusion Criteria: * Histologically confirmed colorectal adenocarcinoma that is unresectable or metastatic and has progressed after, is intolerant to, or is ineligible for standard therapies. * Measurable disease per RECIST v1.1 (unless in minimal residual disease (MRD) or post-resection cohorts if a future amendment is planned). * Tumor antigen co-expression meeting central lab thresholds for one of the following pairs: CEA+GUCY2C, CEA+HER2, or GUCY2C+HER2. * ECOG performance status 0-1. * Adequate organ function (hematologic, renal, hepatic, and cardiac) as defined in protocol. * Recovered to Grade ≤1 from prior therapy-related toxicities (except stable Grade 2 neuropathy or alopecia). * Life expectancy ≥ 12 weeks. * Willingness to use effective contraception during study and for a protocol-defined period after cell infusion. Exclusion Criteria: * Active, uncontrolled infection (including uncontrolled HBV/HCV) or known uncontrolled HIV infection. * Active CNS metastases that are symptomatic or require escalating steroids. (Stable treated CNS disease may be allowed per protocol.) * Prior gene-modified cellular therapy (CAR-T/CAR-NK/TCR-T) within 6 months, or any prior therapy that in the investigator's judgment increases risk of severe toxicity. * Clinically significant autoimmune disease requiring systemic immunosuppression within the past 6 months. * Concurrent anti-cancer therapy (other than protocol-permitted bridging) during the DLT window. * Pregnant or breastfeeding. * Significant cardiovascular disease (e.g., recent MI, uncontrolled arrhythmia), uncontrolled pulmonary disease, or other severe comorbidity that would increase risk. * Known hypersensitivity to study chemotherapy components (fludarabine/cyclophosphamide) or required supportive medications. * Any condition that, in the investigator's opinion, would interfere with study participation, safety monitoring, or interpretation of results.
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