Donor immune cells aim to fight virus in vulnerable patients

NCT ID NCT03425526

First seen Feb 21, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This early-stage trial tests whether specially grown donor T cells can safely treat adenovirus infections in people with weakened immune systems, such as cancer patients. The cells are designed to target and kill the virus. The study will check for side effects and see if the infection improves.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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What this could mean

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

Active substance

donor T cells (adenovirus-specific cytotoxic T lymphocytes)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a treatment option for dangerous adenovirus infections in people with weakened immune systems.

What could go wrong

This is a very early phase 1 trial with only 16 participants, so it may not work or could cause side effects. The cells are from donors, which carries risks like rejection.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

adenoviridae infectious disease hematopoietic and lymphoid cell neoplasm hematopoietic and lymphoid system neoplasm immunodeficiency disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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