Engineered immune cells take aim at stubborn blood cancers

NCT ID NCT06916767

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This early-phase trial is testing a new type of CAR-T cell therapy called LMY-920 for people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) that has come back or stopped responding to other treatments. The therapy uses a protein called BAFF to help the immune cells target and kill cancer cells. Up to 18 participants will receive a single infusion of these engineered cells, along with other drugs to prepare the body. The main goals are to find the safest dose and see if the treatment shrinks tumors.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

BAFF CAR-T cells (LMY-920) with obinutuzumab, cyclophosphamide, and fludarabine

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a new treatment option for people with CLL/SLL who have stopped responding to standard therapies.

What could go wrong

This is a very early Phase 1 trial with only 18 participants, so it is too soon to know if it will be safe or effective. CAR-T therapy can cause serious side effects like cytokine release syndrome.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia lymphoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, Cleveland Clinic Foundation Taussig Cancer Institute

    RECRUITING

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States

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