Can a simple drug tame CAR-T's dangerous side effects?

NCT ID NCT04148430

First seen Nov 06, 2025 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study tests whether the drug anakinra can prevent or reverse severe side effects from CAR-T cell therapy, a powerful cancer treatment. About 62 adults with certain B-cell cancers (like leukemia or lymphoma) will receive anakinra alongside their CAR-T cells. The goal is to reduce serious nervous system problems and cytokine release syndrome, making the treatment safer.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hackensack Meridian Health (Data collection only)

    Hackensack, New Jersey, 07601, United States

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    New York, New York, 10065, United States

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