Radiation before CAR T-Cell therapy: a new hope for tough lymphoma?

NCT ID NCT05800405

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

Summary

This early-phase trial tests whether giving radiation to all active cancer spots before CAR T-cell infusion can help control large B-cell lymphoma that has come back or not responded to treatment. Nine adults with relapsed or refractory lymphoma will receive targeted radiation during the wait for their CAR T-cells. The goal is to see if this bridging approach is safe and feasible, potentially improving treatment outcomes with minimal added toxicity.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

external beam radiation therapy

What this could lead to

If successful, this approach could make CAR T-cell therapy more effective for patients with aggressive lymphoma that has returned or not responded to treatment.

What could go wrong

This is a very early, small feasibility study with only 9 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Radiation may cause side effects or fail to improve outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diffuse large B-cell lymphoma relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • City of Hope Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Duarte, California, 91010, United States

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