Engineered immune cells take on stubborn kidney disease

NCT ID NCT07423572

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

Summary

This early-phase trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy called UCAR-T for people with a tough-to-treat kidney condition called refractory idiopathic membranous nephropathy. The therapy uses specially engineered cells to target and attack certain immune cells that may be driving the disease. The study will enroll 18 adults and focus on safety and whether the treatment can help control the disease.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Anti-CD19/BCMA universal chimeric antigen receptor T cells (UCAR-T)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a new treatment option for people with refractory idiopathic membranous nephropathy who have not responded to standard therapies.

What could go wrong

This is a very early, small study (18 people) focused on safety. The treatment may not work, could cause serious side effects, and is far from being widely available.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

idiopathic membranous glomerulonephritis membranous glomerulonephritis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

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