Clinical trials

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.

This is an Expanded Access Program (EAP) that will give the participants access to the drug SL-28 before it is approved by the FDA. Participants in this study will have Advanced Solid Tumors who failed to respond to standard therapy (chemotherapy, immunotherapy) or developed progressive disease at any phase of standard therapy. Researchers think the SL-28 will be effective because SL-28 has a direct activity against different types of tumors. SL-28 is a cell-based therapy, based on leukocytes isolated from healthy donors and are activated through the proprietary process. After quality assessment (sterility, viable cell count, purity, and absence of infectious diseases), they are stored at -80°C until use. Upon need, the SL-28 is thawed, followed by checking their viability, count, and sterility. Adult and older adult patients aged 18 to 65+ who meet the eligibility criteria will be included in the study. Patients receive SL-28 IV once daily on days 1-5 and 8-12. Based on the patient's response, the need for additional injections will be evaluated. If improvements in the patient's condition are confirmed by MRI, further injections can continue on a rate 5 days a week.