Donor immune cells take on tough leukemia in early trial

NCT ID NCT05580601

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

Summary

This study tests whether specially trained immune cells from a half-matched donor can safely treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to standard treatment. About 20 people aged 2 and older will receive an infusion of these cells. The main goal is to see if the infusion is safe, and the researchers will also check if it helps control the leukemia.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Cytokine-Induced Memory-Like Natural Killer (CIML-NK) cells from a half-matched donor

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a new treatment option for hard-to-treat AML using the body's own immune cells.

What could go wrong

This is an early Phase 1/2 trial with only 20 people, so it is too small to prove effectiveness. There are risks of infusion reactions or the cells not lasting long enough.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute myeloid 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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Locations

  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

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    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States

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