Experimental combo therapy for tough lymphoma shows promise but trial halted early

NCT ID NCT06381830

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

Summary

This Phase 2 trial tested a two-step treatment for patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. First, patients received a stem cell transplant using their own cells, followed by an infusion of CAR-T cells (a type of immune cell therapy). The goal was to see if this combination could improve response rates and delay disease progression. Only 8 patients were enrolled before the study was terminated, so the findings are limited.

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 and autologous stem cell transplant

What this could lead to

If successful, this combination could offer a new treatment option for patients with hard-to-treat B-cell lymphoma who have relapsed after standard therapy.

What could go wrong

This was a very small, early-phase trial that was terminated, so results are limited. The approach carries serious risks, including infection and organ damage from the conditioning chemotherapy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

B-cell neoplasm B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma

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 Soochow University

    Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215000, China