New infusion strategy aims to keep CAR t cells fighting leukemia longer

NCT ID NCT03186118

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

Summary

This pilot study tests whether giving special immune cells called T-APCs after CAR T cell therapy can help the CAR T cells persist longer in the body and prevent leukemia from returning. It involves 30 children and young adults with relapsed or refractory CD19+ leukemia who have already achieved remission with CAR T cells. The main goals are to check safety and see if the approach is feasible.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

T-cell Antigen Presenting Cells expressing truncated CD19 (T-APCs)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could help CAR T cells stay active longer and reduce the chance of leukemia coming back after treatment.

What could go wrong

This is a very early, small pilot study (Phase 1) focused on safety and feasibility. It may not show clear benefit, and there are risks of side effects from the infusions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia leukemia Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Seattle Children's Hospital

    Seattle, Washington, 98105, United States