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

NCT ID NCT07659704

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

Summary

This trial tests a one-time treatment called CAR-T cell therapy for people with systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus) that hasn't improved with standard medications. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, which are modified in a lab to find and destroy the B cells that drive lupus. The study will check if the treatment is safe and whether it can reduce disease activity and symptoms.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

CD19-directed CAR-T cells

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a new treatment option for people with severe lupus that doesn't respond to standard therapies, potentially leading to long-term disease control without ongoing medication.

What could go wrong

This is an early-phase trial with only 16 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. CAR-T therapy can cause serious side effects like cytokine release syndrome and infections.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autoimmune disease lupus nephritis systemic lupus erythematosus

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

  • Hospital das Clinicas de Ribeirão Preto (HCFMRP-USP)

    Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, 14048-900, Brazil

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  • Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da USP (HCFMUSP)

    São Paulo, São Paulo, 05403-010, Brazil

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