Engineered immune cells take on tough autoimmune diseases

NCT ID NCT07473154

First seen Mar 16, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This early-stage trial tests an experimental treatment called QEL-005 in 16 adults with two serious autoimmune conditions: diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis and difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis. QEL-005 is made from a patient's own white blood cells, which are genetically modified to become CAR-T regulatory cells that target B cells. The study aims to check safety, tolerability, and whether the treatment can reduce disease activity, with participants followed for up to 15 years.

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  • Guy's & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust

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    London, United Kingdom

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  • Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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    Leeds, United Kingdom

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  • Newcastle Upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust

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    Newcastle, United Kingdom

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  • Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

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  • University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

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    Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  • University of Oxford - The Kennedy Institute

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    Oxford, United Kingdom

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