Autoimmunity After Checkpoint Blockade

Description

The purpose of this study is to better understand how the treatment of cancer with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) leads to the development of autoimmunity. Specifically, we wish to understand the genetics and immune system features that cause a subset of cancer patients treated with checkpoint inhibitor therapy to develop an immune-related adverse event (irAE).

Conditions

Autoimmunity, Cancer, Immunotoxicity, Oncology

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this study is to better understand how the treatment of cancer with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) leads to the development of autoimmunity. Specifically, we wish to understand the genetics and immune system features that cause a subset of cancer patients treated with checkpoint inhibitor therapy to develop an immune-related adverse event (irAE).

Mechanisms of Immunotoxicology in Cancer Patients

Autoimmunity After Checkpoint Blockade

Condition
Autoimmunity
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Philadelphia

University of Pennsylvania - Abramson Cancer Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19104

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * A diagnosis of cancer and prescription for a checkpoint inhibitor
  • * Any subjects not willing or able to give consent
  • * Children under the age of 18
  • * A history of transplant

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Pennsylvania,

Terri M Laufer, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Pennsylvania

Study Record Dates

2026-06-30