Immune cell therapy takes on stubborn muscle weakness

NCT ID NCT07243366

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-phase trial tests a new treatment for people with refractory myasthenia gravis, a condition causing severe muscle weakness. The treatment uses donor immune cells (CAR-NK cells) engineered to target and calm the immune system's attack on muscles. Fifteen participants will receive infusions every two weeks for 24 weeks, with researchers monitoring safety and any changes in daily living and muscle strength.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

CD19-CAR-NK cells (immune cells engineered to target CD19)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a new treatment option for people with hard-to-control myasthenia gravis.

What could go wrong

This is a very early, small trial (15 people) testing safety first. The treatment may not improve symptoms, and side effects from the immune cells are possible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

myasthenia gravis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

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