Engineered donor cells take aim at tough blood cancers in early trial
NCT ID NCT05377827
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early-phase trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy called WU-CART-007 for people with certain blood cancers, including acute myeloid leukemia and T-cell lymphoma, that have come back or not responded to treatment. The therapy uses donor cells that are genetically modified to target a protein called CD7 on cancer cells, while avoiding attacking each other or causing graft-versus-host disease. The main goals are to check safety and find the best dose, with only 6 participants enrolled so far.
What this could mean
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Active substance
WU-CART-007 (a type of immune cell therapy made from donor cells, engineered to target CD7 on cancer cells)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a new treatment option for people with hard-to-treat blood cancers that have not responded to standard therapies.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small Phase 1 trial with only 6 participants, so results may not apply broadly. There are risks of serious side effects, and the therapy may not work or may cause long-term immune problems.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Washington University School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States