Engineered immune cells take on lupus in early trial

NCT ID NCT07331467

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

Summary

This Phase 1 trial tests a new, fast-made CAR-T cell therapy for people with refractory systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who haven't improved with standard treatments. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to target and attack lupus-causing cells. The study will enroll 18 participants to check safety and measure disease activity changes.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
CD19-targeted CAR-T cells
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a new treatment option for people with severe lupus that hasn't responded to other therapies.
What could go wrong
This is a very early Phase 1 trial with only 18 participants, so results are preliminary. CAR-T therapy can cause serious side effects like cytokine release syndrome.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University

    RECRUITING

    Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

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