Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat leukemia

NCT ID NCT06071624

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This early-stage trial tests a new treatment called CD4CAR T cells for people with chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) that has come back or not responded to standard care. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells, modified in a lab to recognize and attack cancer cells. The main goals are to find a safe dose and see if it can reduce cancer in the bone marrow.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

CD4CAR T cells (immune cells engineered to target CD4-positive cells)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could point toward a new treatment option for people with CMML that has not responded to standard therapy.

What could go wrong

This is a very early Phase 1 trial with only 30 participants, so safety and dosing are still being figured out. It may not work or could have serious side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic myelomonocytic leukemia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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  • Albert Einstein Health Network

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    The Bronx, New York, 10467, United States

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  • Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center

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    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States

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  • The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

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    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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  • University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Miami, Florida 33136

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    Miami, Florida, 33136, United States

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