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Could the key to better CAR-T therapy lie in the gut?

NCT ID NCT05725720

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Bologna Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Summary

This study explores whether the types of bacteria living in a person's gut can influence how well CAR-T cell therapy works for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Researchers will track changes in the gut microbiome of 69 patients from before treatment up to 18 months afterward. The goal is to see if certain bacterial patterns are linked to better responses or fewer side effects.

What this could mean

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Active substance
gut microbiome analysis (no drug or treatment given)
What this could lead to
If certain gut bacteria are linked to better CAR-T responses, this could point toward ways to improve treatment outcomes by modifying the microbiome.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may find no clear link between gut bacteria and CAR-T outcomes, or the findings may not apply to all patients.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

69 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2023

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Up to 90 relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma adult (≥18 years) patients undergoing CAR-T cell therapy will be enrolled over 3 years, treated and followed up with fecal sample collection until 18 months after CAR-T cell infusion.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age ≥18 years. 2. Patients affected by histologically confirmed DLBCL. 3. Patients amenable for CAR-T cell therapy as for clinical approved indication (commercial products). 4. Patients must provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Evidence of significant, uncontrolled concomitant diseases that could affect compliance with the protocol or interpretation of results. 2. Concurrent second malignancy.

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Conditions

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diffuse large B-cell lymphoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Institute Of Hematology "Seràgnoli"

    Bologna, 40138, Italy

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