Suicide Gene-Equipped t cells aim to make stem cell transplants safer
NCT ID NCT01494103
First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether specially modified T cells from a partially matched donor can help patients recover their immune system faster after a stem cell transplant. The T cells are engineered with a 'suicide gene' that allows doctors to destroy them if they cause graft-versus-host disease (GvHD), a serious complication. The study enrolls people with blood cancers or immune disorders who lack a perfectly matched donor. The goal is to find a safe dose of these cells and see if they improve immune recovery without causing severe GvHD.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- iCaspase9-transduced T cells and AP1903
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this approach could help patients recover their immune system faster after a stem cell transplant while providing a safety switch to stop dangerous graft-versus-host disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-phase trial with only 15 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The suicide gene may not activate fully, or the modified cells could cause unexpected side effects.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Texas Children's Hospital
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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The Methodist Hospital
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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