Recruiting
SL-28 for Advanced Solid Tumours
Second Life Therapeutics is developing SL-28, an allogeneic, non-genetically modified cell-based therapy for the treatment of advanced solid tumours. The company has recently demonstrated a novel, non-genetic approach to modulate immune cell activity through targeted manipulation of the Universal Receptive System. The purpose of this open label, multi-center clinical trial is to evaluate the anti-tumor activity, safety, and pharmacokinetics, single-agent SL-28 in patients with a diverse array of solid tumors. The…
ClinicalTrials.gov IDNCT07341737
PhasePHASE1, PHASE2
Enrollment60
SponsorSecond Life Therapeutics
Age18 Years
SexALL
Conditions studied
Head & Neck Cancer, Pancreas Carcinoma, Pancreas Cancer, Metastatic, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer (Non-Small Cell), Esophageal Cancer, Stomach (Gastric) Cancer, Liver Cancer, Intestinal Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Renal Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Melanoma (Skin Cancer), Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Colorectal Cancer
About this study
Second Life Therapeutics is developing SL-28, an allogeneic, non-genetically modified cell-based therapy for the treatment of advanced solid tumours. The company has recently demonstrated a novel, non-genetic approach to modulate immune cell activity through targeted manipulation of the Universal Receptive System. The purpose of this open label, multi-center clinical trial is to evaluate the anti-tumor activity, safety, and pharmacokinetics, single-agent SL-28 in patients with a diverse array of solid tumors. The study includes an initial Phase 1 dose escalation to determine recommended dose(s) for expansion of SL-28 as a monotherapy and Phase 2 expansion cohorts. The study will enroll patients with advanced solid tumours, including those who failed previous lines of chemo- and immunotherapies.
Interventions
- Biological: SL-28 — Doses administered: 3×10\^7 cells/injection, once daily, 5 days per week, 12 weeks.
Mode of administration: intravenous push
- Biological: SL-28 — Doses administered: 6×10\^7 cells/injection, once daily, 5 days per week, 12 weeks.
Mode of administration: intravenous push
- Biological: SL-28 — Doses administered: to-be-determeined-later Mode of administration: intravenous push
Primary outcomes
- Number of participants with treatment-emergent adverse events (12 weeks)
- To evaluate the safety and tolerability of SL-28 by determining the incidence of dose-limiting toxicitieswithin the first 28 days after infusion. (12 weeks)
- Change from baseline in ECG QT interval (12 weeks)
- Change from baseline in vital signs (12 weeks)
- Change from baseline in vital signs (12 weeks)
- Change from baseline in vital signs (12 weeks)
- Number of participants with dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) (12 weeks)
Eligibility information
Inclusion Criteria:
* Ability to provide written informed consent prior to any study-related procedures and to understand the nature, purpose, and potential risks of the study
* Adult males and females ≥18 years of age at screening
* Life expectancy of at least 3 months
* Histologically or cytologically confirmed unresectable advanced solid tumor (recurrent, metastatic, or locally advanced)
* Disease refractory to, intolerant of, or refusal of standard therapies, including immunotherapy and molecular/biomarker-directed treatments, as determined by the Principal Investigator (PI) or delegate
* Eligible tumor types include:
* Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma
* Thoracic malignancies (small-cell lung cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, esophageal cancer)
* Gastrointestinal malignancies (gastric, liver, colorectal, pancreatic adenocarcinoma)
* Genitourinary malignancies (bladder, renal cell, prostate cancer)
* Gynecologic malignancies (ovarian, endometrial cancer)
* Breast cancer and melanoma
* Evaluable disease per RECIST v1.1
* ECOG performance status 0-1 (or up to 2 at PI discretion)
* Adequate organ function, defined as:
* Total bilirubin ≤1.5 × ULN (≤2.0 × ULN for liver metastases or Gilbert's syndrome)
* AST, ALT, alkaline phosphatase ≤2.5 × ULN (≤5 × ULN if liver metastases, at PI discretion)
* Creatinine clearance ≥50 mL/min (Cockcroft-Gault) or eGFR ≥50 mL/min (CKD-EPI)
* Absolute neutrophil count ≥1,000/mm³
* Platelet count ≥100,000/mm³
* Hemoglobin ≥90 g/L without transfusion within 2 weeks
* Prothrombin time and aPTT ≤1.5 × ULN (or stable INR if on anticoagulation)
Female patients:
-Non-childbearing potential (surgically sterile or postmenopausal), or of childbearing potential with negative pregnancy tests and agreement to effective contraception through 90 days post-dose
Male patients:
* Agreement not to donate sperm for 90 days post-dose
* Agreement to use adequate contraception as applicable
* Suitable venous access for blood sampling
* Willingness and ability to comply with study procedures and protocol requirements
Exclusion Criteria:
* Ongoing toxicities ≥ Grade 2 per NCI CTCAE v5.0 (except alopecia, fatigue, sensory neuropathy, or adequately treated endocrine deficiencies)
* NYHA Class III or IV heart disease, myocardial infarction within 6 months, unstable arrhythmia, or ischemia on ECG
* QTcF \>470 ms (females) or \>450 ms (males)
* Active, uncontrolled bacterial, viral, or fungal infection requiring systemic therapy
* Requirement for systemic corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive therapy that cannot be discontinued ≥14 days prior to dosing
* Prior therapies within restricted timeframes:
* Immune checkpoint inhibitors or biologics within 28 days
* Antineoplastic therapies, surgery, radiotherapy, or radiopharmaceuticals within 21 days
* Unapproved investigational drugs within 5 half-lives
* Nitrosoureas or mitomycin C within 6 weeks
* Concurrent malignancy within 5 years, except specified low-risk cancers
* Pregnancy or breastfeeding
* Known HIV, hepatitis B (HBsAg positive), or hepatitis C infection
* Inability or unwillingness to comply with protocol procedures
* History of anaphylaxis or significant allergy interfering with participation
* Clinically significant cardiovascular, pulmonary, hepatic, renal, hematologic, gastrointestinal, endocrine, neurologic, psychiatric, or immunologic disease within 6 months
* Conditions affecting drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, or excretion
* Receipt of live vaccines within 28 days prior to screening
* Participation in another investigational study within 30 days prior to screening
Study locations
- Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales 3170 Australia
- John Flynn Private Hospital, Gold Coast, Queensland 4224 Australia
- The Southern Oncology Clinical Research Unit (SOCRU), Adelaide, South Australia 5042 Australia
Before you participate: Varda Clinical is an independent discovery tool, not the study sponsor or a medical provider. Eligibility can only be determined by the official study team. Discuss potential risks and benefits with a qualified healthcare professional.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov. Record last refreshed by Varda Clinical: 2026-09-27.