Could a cancer antibody reboot blood production in aplastic anemia?
NCT ID NCT07714512
First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests isatuximab, an antibody that targets CD38, in adults with refractory severe aplastic anemia—a condition where the bone marrow fails to produce enough blood cells. Participants receive weekly infusions for six weeks. The study aims to see if the drug is safe and can improve blood cell counts in patients who have not responded to standard treatments.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a CD38 monoclonal antibody called isatuximab
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a new treatment option for patients with severe aplastic anemia who do not respond to current therapies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-phase trial with only 32 participants, so results may not generalize. The drug may cause side effects or fail to improve blood counts.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Study contacts
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Contact
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Locations
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Red Blood Cell Diseases Center and Regenerative Medicine Center
RECRUITINGTianjin, Tianjin Municipality, 301617, China
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