Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat multiple myeloma

NCT ID NCT03455972

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

Summary

This study tests whether giving patients with high-risk multiple myeloma specially engineered T-cells (CAR T-cells) after a stem cell transplant can safely improve outcomes. The T-cells are designed to target two proteins on myeloma cells, CD19 and BCMA. Researchers are monitoring side effects and how long the cancer stays under control in 43 participants.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

anti-CD19 and anti-BCMA CAR T-cells

What this could lead to

If successful, this could offer a more effective way to control high-risk multiple myeloma after a stem cell transplant, potentially extending remission and survival.

What could go wrong

This is an early-phase trial with only 43 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. CAR T-cell therapy can cause serious side effects like cytokine release syndrome and neurological problems.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

plasma cell myeloma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • First Affiliated Hospital, Soochow University

    Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215000, China