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

NCT ID NCT07541391

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

Summary

This early-stage trial tests a new type of immunotherapy called CAR T-cells, which are made from a patient's own immune cells and engineered to recognize and attack a protein called KMA on myeloma cells. The study will enroll 12 adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma that has not responded to at least two prior treatments. The main goal is to check the safety of these cells and find the best dose, while also looking at how well they work.

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-cells targeting the kappa myeloma antigen (KMA)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a new treatment option for patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma who have limited choices.

What could go wrong

This is a very early phase 1 trial with only 12 participants, so it is primarily testing safety. The treatment may not work, and there are risks of serious side effects like cytokine release syndrome.

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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

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

    RECRUITING

    Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia

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