A Phase 1/2, Open-Label, Target-Selected Study of Allogeneic CAR-NK Cells Directed to CD30, CD5, or Mesothelin in Patients With Relapsed/Refractory B2 Thymoma or Thymic Carcinoma
This Phase 1/2 study evaluates the safety, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy of target-selected CAR-natural killer (CAR-NK) cells in adults with relapsed or refractory B2 thymoma or thymic carcinoma. Participants undergo centralized tumor antigen assessment (CD30, CD5, and mesothelin). Based on the dominant and clinically actionable antigen expression profile, each participant is assigned to one of three parallel cohorts (CD30-CAR-NK, CD5-CAR-NK, or mesothelin-CAR-NK). All cohorts use the same lymphodepleting conditioning regimen followed by CAR-NK infusion(s).
• Age 18 to 75 years at the time of consent.
• Histologically confirmed B2 thymoma or thymic carcinoma that is unresectable, metastatic, or recurrent.
• Relapsed or refractory after at least 1 prior systemic therapy (including a platinum-based regimen for thymic carcinoma when appropriate) or no standard curative option available.
• Tumor antigen positivity for at least one of the following by central laboratory assessment: CD30, CD5, or mesothelin. Cohort assignment is based on the dominant target (pre-specified algorithm) and feasibility of manufacturing/availability.
• Measurable disease per RECIST v1.1 (or evaluable disease if measurable disease is not feasible; to be specified).
• ECOG performance status 0-1 (0-2 may be permitted in expansion at investigator discretion).
• Adequate organ function: ANC ≥ 1.0 x 10\^9/L, platelets ≥ 75 x 10\^9/L, hemoglobin ≥ 8 g/dL (transfusions allowed), AST/ALT ≤ 3 x ULN (≤ 5 x ULN with liver involvement), total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 x ULN (except Gilbert's), creatinine clearance ≥ 50 mL/min.
• Negative pregnancy test for participants of childbearing potential; agreement to use effective contraception.
• Ability to understand and sign informed consent.