Engineered immune cells take aim at childhood autoimmune diseases

NCT ID NCT07674147

First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-phase trial tests a single infusion of universal CAR-T cells (RD06-05) in 30 children and adolescents with severe autoimmune diseases, including lupus, scleroderma, and kidney inflammation. The cells are designed to target and calm overactive immune cells. The main goal is to check safety, but researchers will also look for signs of disease improvement.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

RD06-05 (universal CD19/BCMA-targeted CAR-T cell injection)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could offer a new treatment option for children with hard-to-treat autoimmune diseases, potentially reducing disease activity and need for ongoing medications.

What could go wrong

This is a very early, small study (30 participants) focused on safety. CAR-T therapy carries serious risks like cytokine release syndrome, neurotoxicity, and infections. It may not work for all patients or diseases tested.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acquired idiopathic inflammatory myopathy autoimmune disease idiopathic inflammatory myopathy idiopathic multidrug-resistant nephrotic syndrome IgA glomerulonephritis lupus nephritis nephrotic syndrome systemic lupus erythematosus systemic sclerosis

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

  • Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310052, China

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  • Nanjing Children's Hospital

    Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210000, China

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