Gene Therapy For HER-Positive Cancer (SENTRY-HER2)

Overview

About this study

This is a Phase 1/2, first-in-human, open-label, dose-escalating and expansion trial designed to assess the safety and efficacy of VNX-202 in patients with HER2 positive cancers.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age: ≥18 years of age
* Histologically or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of HER-2 positive solid tumor as defined in the protocol
* Part 1: presence of advanced or metastatic disease that has progressed during or following previous treatment
* Part 2: Early stage HER-2 positive cancers with high risk for relapse following completion of SOC or after neoadjuvant systemic treatment
* AAV specified capsid total antibody ≤1:400
* ECOG performance status of 0 or 1
* Life expectancy ≥3 months
* Protocol-specified ranges for renal, liver, cardiac and pulmonary function
* Protocol-specified ranges for hematology parameters

Exclusion Criteria:

* Hepatoxicity (AST or ALT > 2x upper limit of normal)
* Known active CNS or leptomeningeal disease
* History of thrombotic microangiopathy or cardiomyopathy, or evidence of sensory neuropathy
* Pregnant or nursing (lactating) women
* History of other malignancy within 5 years prior to screening as defined in protocol
* History of hypersensitivity to corticosteroids or history of corticosteroid-related toxicity Concurrent anti-cancer treatment in another investigational trial

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 11/17/2025. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Vamsidhar Velcheti, M.D.

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Contact information:

Cancer Center Clinical Trials Referral Office

(855) 776-0015

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Kaushal Parikh, M.B.B.S.

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Contact information:

Cancer Center Clinical Trials Referral Office

(855) 776-0015

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Publications

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