Experimental CAR-T therapy targets tough leukemia

NCT ID NCT06709131

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

Summary

This early-stage trial is testing a new treatment called CT0991, which uses specially engineered immune cells (CAR-T cells) to fight acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to standard therapy. The study involves 24 adults aged 18-75 and aims to check safety and find the right dose. The trial is currently on hold.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

CT0991 CAR-T cells (a type of immune cell therapy)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could point toward a new treatment option for patients with hard-to-treat acute myeloid leukemia.

What could go wrong

This is a very early Phase 1 trial with only 24 participants, and it is currently suspended. CAR-T therapy can cause severe side effects like cytokine release syndrome, and it may not work for all patients.

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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

Locations

  • The first affiliated hospital of medical college of zhejiang university

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310003, China