New gene therapy combo tackles aggressive lymphoma in early trial

NCT ID NCT06743503

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This early-stage study is testing a new gene therapy called UB-VV400, alone and with the drug rapamycin, in 70 adults with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma. The main goals are to find safe doses and check for side effects. Researchers will also look for signs that the treatment shrinks tumors. The trial includes people who have and have not had prior CAR T-cell therapy.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

UB-VV400 (a gene therapy) and rapamycin (an immunosuppressant drug)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a new treatment option for people with aggressive B-cell lymphoma that has not responded to other therapies, including prior CAR T-cell therapy.

What could go wrong

This is a very early (Phase 1) trial with only 70 participants, so it is primarily testing safety and dosing. It may not show strong anti-cancer effects, and side effects from the gene therapy or rapamycin are possible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diffuse large B-cell lymphoma follicular lymphoma high-grade B-cell lymphoma double-hit/triple-hit large B-cell lymphoma primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma Recurrence Richter transformation

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Institute of Hematology and Blood Diseases Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences

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    Tianjin, China

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  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University

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    Nanjing, China

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