Could a single infusion of modified immune cells tame autoimmune attacks?

NCT ID NCT06680037

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 09, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This early study tests a new treatment called azercabtagene zapreleucel (azer-cel) for people with B-cell mediated autoimmune disorders like multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells that are modified in a lab to target and destroy faulty B-cells. The main goal is to find a safe dose and see if it can control the disease.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Phase 1

The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.

Participants

About 100 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

May 2025

Expected to finish

Jan 2029

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.

Inclusion Criteria: PMS and RMS inclusion criteria: 1. Age 18 years to ≤60 years (inclusive) at screening. 2. Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score 3.0 - 6.5 (inclusive) at screening. 3. Diagnosis of primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS), secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (non-active or active), or Relapsing MS (RMS). 4. Documented evidence of disability progression independent of relapse (PIRA) at any point over the 12 months prior to the screening visit. 5. Willingness and ability to undergo lumbar puncture (LP) for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collection at protocol-specified timepoints, with no contraindications to the procedure in the opinion of the Investigator. NMOSD inclusion criteria: 1. Between age 18 and ≤ 75 years, inclusive at the time of signing the informed consent. 2. EDSS score between 2.0 and 7.0 at screening, inclusive (for higher EDSS, the Investigator must assess that the participant is reasonably able to participate in the study). 3. Diagnosis of anti-aquaporin-4 immunoglobulin G (AQP4-IgG) seropositive at screening (verified by the allocated central laboratory) and Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD). 4. Must meet the appropriate NMOSD treatment washout criteria prior to receiving lymphodepletion. MG Inclusion criteria: 1. Age ≥18 and ≤75 years of age at the time of signing the informed consent. 2. Diagnosed with gMG at least 1 year prior to the date of signing the informed consent. 3. Confirmation of MG Diagnosis: 1. Positive serologic test for anti-acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antibodies or anti-muscle-specific kinase (MuSK) antibodies confirmed at screening AND 2. One of the following (either historical or during screening): * Abnormal neuromuscular transmission test demonstrated by single-fiber electromyography or repetitive nerve stimulation. * Positive anticholinesterase test (e.g., edrophonium chloride test). * Demonstrated improvement in MG signs on oral cholinesterase inhibitors, as assessed by the treating physician. 4. MG activities of daily living (MG-ADL) score ≥6 at screening. CIDP Inclusion criteria 1. Age ≥18 and ≤75 years of age at the time of signing the informed consent. 2. Participant must have either typical CIDP, or one of the following two CIDP variants: motor CIDP, multifocal CIDP (also known as Lewis Sumner Syndrome). Separately, Autoimmune Nodopathy (AN) participants with anti-CNTN1 or anti-NF155/anti-NF186, as confirmed by serological testing, may be included. 3. CIDP Disease Activity Status (CDAS): CDAS score ≥3 at screening. 4. INCAT Disability Score: INCAT disability score ≥4 to ≤9 score at screening. General Exclusion Criteria: 1. History of malignancy that has not been in remission for at least 2 years. 2. Active venous thromboembolism (e.g., deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism), clinically significant coagulopathy (e.g., disseminated intravascular coagulation), or current therapeutic anticoagulation (e.g., warfarin). 3. Viral and Tuberculosis (TB) Screening 1. Evidence of chronic active or history of hepatitis B virus (HBV). 2. Seropositive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibody. 4. History of bone marrow/hematopoietic stem cell or solid organ transplantation. 5. Prior treatment with any gene therapy product directed at any target (e.g. CAR T-cell therapy), with the exception of azer-cel. Note: Other protocol-specified Inclusion/Exclusion criteria may apply.

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Conditions

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As listed by the trial registrant

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • TG Therapeutics Investigational Trial Site

    RECRUITING

    La Jolla, California, 92093, United States

  • TG Therapeutics Investigational Trial Site

    RECRUITING

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48019, United States

  • TG Therapeutics Investigational Trial Site

    RECRUITING

    Omaha, Nebraska, 68198, United States

  • TG Therapeutics Investigational Trial Site

    RECRUITING

    New York, New York, 10025, United States

  • TG Therapeutics Investigational Trial Site

    RECRUITING

    Rochester, New York, 14642, United States

  • TG Therapeutics Investigational Trial Site

    RECRUITING

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States

  • TG Therapeutics Investigational Trial Site

    RECRUITING

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

  • TG Therapeutics Investigational Trial Site

    RECRUITING

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States

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