Engineered immune cells take on late-stage lymphoma in new trial

NCT ID NCT07254754

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This Phase 2 trial is testing a single infusion of axicabtagene ciloleucel, a CAR T-cell therapy, in 45 adults whose diffuse large B-cell lymphoma has returned more than a year after previous treatment. The main goal is to see how many patients have no signs of cancer on a PET/CT scan three months after treatment. Participants will be followed for up to five years to monitor long-term effects and outcomes.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

axicabtagene ciloleucel (a CAR T-cell therapy made from the patient's own immune cells)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could offer a treatment option for people whose lymphoma returns more than a year after initial therapy, potentially leading to long-term remission.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase (Phase 2) trial with only 45 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. CAR T-cell therapy can cause serious side effects like cytokine release syndrome and neurological problems.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma diffuse large B-cell lymphoma follicular lymphoma high grade B-cell lymphoma lymphoma Recurrence

As listed by the trial registrant

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

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  • Clínica Universidad de Navarra

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    Pamplona, Navarre, 31008, Spain

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  • Complejo Hospitalario Universitario A Coruña

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    A Coruña, A Coruña, 15008, Spain

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  • Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Gran Canaria Dr. Negrín

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    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, 35019, Spain

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  • Hospital Clinic i Provincial de Barcelona

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    Barcelona, Catalonia, 08036, Spain

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  • Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia

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    Valencia, Valencia, 46010, Spain

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  • Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón

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    Madrid, Madrid, 28007, Spain

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  • Hospital General Universitario Morales Meseguer

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    Murcia, Murcia, 30008, Spain

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  • Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron

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    Barcelona, Catalonia, 08035, Spain

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  • Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre

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    Madrid, Madrid, 28041, Spain

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  • Hospital Universitario Donostia

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    San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain

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  • Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla

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    Santander, Cantabria, 39008, Spain

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  • Hospital Universitario Son Espases

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    Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, 7120, Spain

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  • Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío

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    Seville, Sevilla, 41013, Spain

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  • Hospital Universitario de Salamanca

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    Salamanca, Castille and León, 37007, Spain

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  • Institut Català d'oncologia de L'Hospitalet

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    L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Catalonia, 08908, Spain

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