A Phase 0/1 Study of cDNA for TP53, Checkpoint Inhibition and Radiation in Children With Recurrent, Progressive or Refractory CNS Malignancies.

Part of paid clinical trials in Washington D.C., District of Columbia.

Sponsor
Children's National Research Institute
Study ID
NCT07017816
Phase
EARLY_PHASE1
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • ATRT Recurrent
  • CNS Malignancies
  • Embryonal Neoplasm
  • Ependymoma Recurrent
  • High Grade Gliomas
  • Medulloblastoma Recurrent
  • Pineoblastoma

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
3 Years - 21 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • SGT-53 — DRUG
    SGT-53 is a novel cationic liposome encapsulating a normal human wild type TP53 cDNA sequence in a plasmid backbone. The liposome is decorated on its surface with an anti- transferrin receptor (TfR) single chain antibody fragment (scFv) that is designed to target cancer cells through the binding of the TfRscFv to the transferrin receptor. This complex has been shown to efficiently and specifically deliver the TP53 complementary DNA (cDNA) to the tumor cells via receptor-mediated endocytosis of the cationic liposomal complex. Introduction of the TP53 cDNA sequence restores wild-type p53 (wtp53) function in the apoptotic pathway.
  • hypofractionated radiotherapy with immunotherapy — RADIATION
    Re-irradiation has rapidly grown into a primary consideration in the context of recurrent pediatric CNS malignancies. While not thought to be curative by itself, it has often resulted in temporary symptomatic improvement as well as occasional radiographic regression or stabilization, although as with any irradiation, may also cause some adverse events.
  • Nivolumab — DRUG
    Given the poor prognosis for children with recurrent CNS malignancies and the importance of p53 function in these tumors, we propose a pilot study of SGT-53 in combination with re-irradiation and checkpoint inhibition followed by maintenance therapy with SGT-53 in combination with nivolumab to evaluate the safety, feasibility and preliminary efficacy. SGT-53 will be added to a salvage regimen utilized in patients with recurrent tumors of re- irradiation and nivolumab followed by combination therapy with SGT-53 and nivolumab.

Study Details

This clinical trial is studying a drug called SGT-53 along with radiation and another drug called Nivolumab. It's for children with brain tumors that have come back, gotten worse, or didn't get better with earlier treatments. The main questions it aims to answer are: What is the right dose of SGT-53 that children can safely receive when it is used with radiation and Nivolumab? This dose will be used in the second phase of the trial. What side effects are there of SGT-53 when it is used with radiation and Nivolumab? How does SGT-53 move through the body when given with radiation and Nivolumab? How much of the SGT-53 drug is found in the tumor tissue? This will be tested in a small group of patients? Participants will: For the first treatment cycle: Get SGT-53 twice per week Get Nivolumab every 2 weeks Receive radiation therapy during week 2 For Cycles 2-6: Get SGT-53 once per week during even cycles and twice per week during odd cycles Get Nivolumab every 2 weeks For Cycles 7+ Get both SGT-53 and Nivolumab every 2 weeks In the phase 0 part of the study, 4 participants will have genetic testing performed on their tumor tissue after receiving SGT-53. These samples will be compared to another sample taken from the skin.

Key Dates

Start date
Dec 16, 2025
Status verified
Apr 2026
Primary completion
May 1, 2028
Completion
May 1, 2028

Study Design

Enrollment
18 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Treatment Arm
    Patients with recurrent, progressive, or refractory CNS malignancies receiving SGT-53, Nivolumab, and radiation.

Primary Outcome Measure

Frequency and type of toxicity deemed at least probably related to SGT-53 [ Time Frame: From enrollment to 3 years from end of treatment. ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Children's National HospitalWashington D.C.District of Columbia20010
Eugene Hwang, MD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)
Adriana Fonseca, MD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)
Lindsay Kilburn, MD (SUB_INVESTIGATOR)

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