Off-the-Shelf CAR-T cells take on tough blood cancers

NCT ID NCT06662227

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

Summary

This early-phase trial tests a universal (donor-derived) CAR-T cell therapy called UWD-19 for people with B-cell lymphoma or leukemia that has come back or not responded to treatment. Up to 30 participants will receive a single infusion of these cells after chemotherapy, along with short-term immunosuppression to prevent rejection. The main goals are to find a safe dose and check for any early signs that the treatment shrinks tumors.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
universal CD19-targeted CAR-T cells (UWD-19) plus mycophenolate immunosuppression
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a readily available 'off-the-shelf' cell therapy for hard-to-treat B-cell cancers, reducing the need for personalized manufacturing.
What could go wrong
This is a very early (Phase 1), small (30 people), suspended trial. CAR-T therapy carries risks of severe side effects like cytokine release syndrome and neurological problems. The universal approach may also be rejected by the immune system or lose effectiveness over time.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University

    Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710061, China

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