New combo attack: CAR T-Cells plus radiation takes on tough lymphoma

NCT ID NCT06043323

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

Summary

This phase 2 trial is testing whether combining a CAR T-cell therapy (axicabtagene ciloleucel) with radiation therapy is safe for people with follicular lymphoma that has returned or not responded to at least two prior treatments. About 20 adults will receive the treatment, and researchers will monitor side effects closely. The goal is to see if this combination can be a new option for hard-to-treat cases.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

axicabtagene ciloleucel (CAR T-cell therapy)

What this could lead to

If successful, this combination could offer a new treatment option for people with follicular lymphoma that has stopped responding to standard therapies.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial (20 people) focused on safety, not yet proven to work. 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.

follicular lymphoma

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

  • MD Anderson Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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