New hope for myeloma patients with kidney failure: safer CAR t therapy on the horizon

NCT ID NCT06623630

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-stage study tests a new conditioning regimen (low-dose total body irradiation plus cyclophosphamide) before CAR T therapy (cilta-cel) in 16 multiple myeloma patients with impaired kidney function. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and feasible for patients who are typically excluded from CAR T trials due to kidney issues.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Ciltacabtagene autoleucel (Carvykti) with total body irradiation and cyclophosphamide

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a safe way to give CAR T therapy to multiple myeloma patients with kidney problems, who are often excluded from such treatments.

What could go wrong

This is a very early, small Phase 1 trial with only 16 people. The new conditioning regimen may be too toxic or not work as well as the standard approach.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

kidney failure plasma cell myeloma

As listed by the trial registrant

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  • Washington University School of Medicine

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    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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