Off-the-Shelf immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat leukemia

NCT ID NCT07676006

First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-phase trial is testing an experimental therapy called GT737 for adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to standard treatment. GT737 uses specially engineered immune cells (iNKT cells) that are made in large batches and can be given to any patient without needing to be customized. The cells are designed to target two proteins, CD33 and CD70, found on leukemia cells. The study will evaluate safety, the right dose, and how long the cells last in the body, with some participants also receiving a drug called sirolimus to see if it helps the cells work better.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

GT737 injection (off-the-shelf iNKT cells targeting CD33 and CD70)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could offer a new treatment option for people with hard-to-treat acute myeloid leukemia who have run out of standard therapies.

What could go wrong

This is a very early, small study (36 people) focused on safety and dosing. The therapy may not work, and side effects could be serious, including immune reactions or organ damage.

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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.

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Locations

  • Shenzhen People's Hospital

    Shenzhen, Guangdong, 450018, China

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