Immune cell therapy aimed at autoimmune diseases hits early snag

NCT ID NCT06548620

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

Summary

This early-phase trial planned to test a one-time infusion of genetically modified immune cells (CAR-T cells) targeting CD19 in people with several autoimmune diseases, including lupus and multiple sclerosis. The goal was to see if it was safe and could reduce harmful antibodies. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no results are available.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

CD19-targeted CAR-T cells

What this could lead to

If successful, this approach could offer a new way to control autoimmune diseases by resetting the immune system, potentially reducing reliance on lifelong medications.

What could go wrong

This trial was withdrawn before any patients enrolled, so no data exists. CAR-T therapy carries serious risks like cytokine release syndrome and infections, and its long-term safety in autoimmune diseases is unknown.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acquired idiopathic inflammatory myopathy anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis granulomatosis with polyangiitis idiopathic inflammatory myopathy multiple sclerosis myasthenia gravis myeloid sarcoma neuromyelitis optica Sclerosis Sjogren syndrome synovial sarcoma systemic lupus erythematosus systemic sclerosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University

    Zhengzhou, Henan, 461499, China