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CAR T-cell Therapy

RAPA-201 Immunotherapy for Solid Cancers

Phase 1 & 2
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by Rapa Therapeutics LLC
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Exposure to an anti-PD-(L)1 monoclonal antibody therapeutic in the most recent line of prior therapy
Must have a potential source of autologous T cells potentially sufficient to manufacture RAPA-201 cells, as defined by a circulating absolute lymphocyte count (ALC) of ≥ 300 cells/μL
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up one (1) year after the last dose of rapa-201 cells.
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is a study of a new cancer treatment called RAPA-201. RAPA-201 is a second-generation immunotherapy product consisting of reprogrammed autologous CD4+ and CD8+ T cells of Th1/Tc1 cytokine phenotype. The study will evaluate the adoptive transfer of RAPA-201 cells in patients with advanced metastatic, recurrent, and unresectable solid tumors that have recurred or relapsed after prior immune therapy.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to prior treatments including anti-PD-(L)1 therapy. Participants must be in relatively good health, with a performance status of ≤ 2 and adequate organ function. They should not have central nervous system metastasis or other active cancers, and must agree to use contraception if applicable.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests RAPA-201 T cell therapy combined with standard chemotherapy (carboplatin + paclitaxel). It's designed for patients whose tumors didn't respond to checkpoint inhibitor therapies. The goal is to see if this new treatment can shrink the tumors in patients who've already tried other treatments.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects include typical chemotherapy-related issues like fatigue, nausea, low blood counts leading to increased infection risk, as well as possible immune-related reactions from the novel T cell therapy which could affect different organs.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I was treated with an anti-PD-(L)1 drug in my last treatment.
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My blood has enough lymphocytes to make a specific cancer treatment.
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My heart pumps well, with an ejection fraction of 40% or higher.
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I do not have a history of unusual bleeding.
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My kidneys are functioning well.
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My cancer has returned or spread and cannot be removed by surgery after at least one treatment.
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My solid tumor is treatable with carboplatin and paclitaxel before T cell therapy.
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My cancer did not respond or came back within a year after treatment with an anti-PD-(L)1 drug.
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I can take care of myself and am up and about more than half of my waking hours.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~one (1) year after the last dose of rapa-201 cells.
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and one (1) year after the last dose of rapa-201 cells. for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Safety of RAPA-201 Cell Therapy
Secondary outcome measures
Overall Response Rate
Progression Free Survival (PFS) and Overall Survival (OS)
Quality of Life (QOL)
Other outcome measures
T Cell Immune Reconstitution

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Administration of RAPA-201 cellsExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
RAPA-201 cells will be administered at a target flat dose of 400 x 10^6 cells per infusion.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Rapa Therapeutics LLCLead Sponsor
4 Previous Clinical Trials
69 Total Patients Enrolled
Daniel Fowler, M.D.Study DirectorRapa Therapeutics LLC
3 Previous Clinical Trials
69 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

RAPA-201 Rapamycin Resistant T Cells (CAR T-cell Therapy) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05144698 — Phase 1 & 2
Esophageal Cancer Research Study Groups: Administration of RAPA-201 cells
Esophageal Cancer Clinical Trial 2023: RAPA-201 Rapamycin Resistant T Cells Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05144698 — Phase 1 & 2
RAPA-201 Rapamycin Resistant T Cells (CAR T-cell Therapy) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05144698 — Phase 1 & 2

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Could you please discuss the potential hazards related to RAPA-201 Rapamycin Resistant T Cells?

"Despite being in the second phase of trials, RAPA-201 Rapamycin Resistant T Cells have received a safety score of 2 due to available evidence. Yet, there is yet no proof that it works as intended."

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To what extent is enrollment being sought for this clinical experiment?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov indicates that, since its initial posting on August 1st 2021 and last update on December 23rd 2021 , this study is actively seeking out 22 participants at one site."

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What health-related issues has RAPA-201 Rapamycin Resistant T Cells been utilized to treat?

"Rejection of liver transplants can be combatted with RAPA-201 Rapamycin Resistant T Cells. This medication is also efficacious in treating diseases, kidney issues and renal angiomyolipomas."

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Is enrollment in this trial still an option for potential participants?

"Indeed. The records hosted on clinicaltrials.gov demonstrate that this research is presently recruiting volunteers. This endeavour was created in August 2021 and recently revised during December of the same year. 22 subjects need to be enrolled from 1 particular location."

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Could you please provide a list of studies that have previously explored the efficacy of RAPA-201 Rapamycin Resistant T Cells?

"Presently, 125 trials are being conducted to evaluate the efficacy of RAPA-201 Rapamycin Resistant T Cells. 13 out of these studies have reached Phase 3 and many facilities in Cincinnati, Ohio are contributing their findings. Altogether, 1074 sites around the globe are running experiments for this therapy."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
New Jersey
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
~6 spots leftby Apr 2025