CAR-T cells take on rheumatoid arthritis in Head-to-Head trial

NCT ID NCT06475495

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This phase I/II trial compares a single dose of CAR-T cell therapy (KYV101) to two doses of rituximab in 13 people with active, treatment-resistant rheumatoid arthritis. The main goals are to check safety and see if the CAR-T treatment can turn off certain immune markers linked to the disease. Participants are followed for 52 weeks.

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 (KYV101) and rituximab

What this could lead to

If successful, this could point toward a new treatment option for people with severe rheumatoid arthritis that hasn't responded to other therapies.

What could go wrong

This is a very early, small trial with only 13 participants, so results may not apply broadly. CAR-T therapy carries risks like cytokine release syndrome and nerve toxicity.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

rheumatoid arthritis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin

    Berlin, State of Berlin, 10117, Germany