Could CAR-T cells tame autoimmune diseases? early trial begins

NCT ID NCT06549296

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-phase trial is testing a CAR-T cell therapy called RD06-04 in 12 people with active autoimmune diseases like lupus, scleroderma, and vasculitis. The treatment involves reprogramming a patient's own immune cells to target and destroy faulty B cells. The main goal is to check safety and how the body handles the therapy, with a secondary look at whether it can control disease activity.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
CAR-T cell therapy (RD06-04) targeting CD19
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a new treatment option for people with active autoimmune diseases that are not well-controlled by current therapies.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small trial (12 people) that is currently suspended. It is designed mainly to check safety, so it may not show clear benefit, and CAR-T therapy carries risks like severe immune reactions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

As listed by the trial registrant

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Xuzhou Medical University Affiliated Hospital

    Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221000, China

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