Immune cell therapy aims to stop BK virus bladder bleeding in transplant patients

NCT ID NCT07638332

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: LucasBio Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-phase trial tests a new treatment called LB-DTK-BKV for people who develop painful bladder bleeding (hemorrhagic cystitis) from BK virus after a stem cell transplant. The treatment uses immune cells from a donor that are trained to attack the virus. About 42 children and adults will receive two infusions of these cells and be monitored for 6 months to see if the virus levels drop and if side effects occur.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

LB-DTK-BKV (BK virus-specific T cells from a donor)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a targeted treatment for painful bladder bleeding caused by BK virus after stem cell transplants, reducing the need for harsh supportive care.

What could go wrong

This is an early phase 1/2 trial with only 42 participants, so results may not apply widely. The treatment involves donor cells, which carry risks like infusion reactions or graft-versus-host disease.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cystitis Cystitis, Hemorrhagic hemorrhagic cystitis Infections viral infectious disease

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Locations

  • Asan Medical Center

    Seoul, Seoul, 05505, South Korea

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  • Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital

    Hwasun, 58128, South Korea

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  • Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital

    Seoul, 07804, South Korea

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  • Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital

    Daegu, 41404, South Korea

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  • National Cancer Center Korea

    Goyang-si, 10408, South Korea

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  • Samsung Seoul Hospital

    Seoul, Seoul, 06351, South Korea

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  • Seoul National University Hospital

    Seoul, Seoul, 03080, South Korea

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  • Severance Hospital

    Seoul, Seoul, 03722, South Korea

  • Ulsan University Hospital

    Ulsan, 44033, South Korea

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