CAR-T cells take on progressive MS: early trial launches

NCT ID NCT06675864

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This early-phase trial tests a single dose of YTB323, a CAR-T cell therapy, in 28 adults with non-active progressive multiple sclerosis. The study aims to check safety and track disability changes over time. Participants must be 18–60 and able to undergo lumbar punctures and MRIs.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

YTB323 (rapcabtagene autoleucel), a CAR-T cell therapy

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a new way to slow or stop disability worsening in progressive multiple sclerosis.

What could go wrong

This is an early phase 1/2 study with only 28 participants, so results may not apply broadly. CAR-T therapies carry risks like cytokine release syndrome and infections.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic progressive multiple sclerosis multiple 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

  • Novartis Investigative Site

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    Darlinghurst, New South Wales, 2010, Australia

  • Novartis Investigative Site

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    Melbourne, Victoria, 3004, Australia

  • Novartis Investigative Site

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    Québec, Quebec, G1J 1Z4, Canada

  • Novartis Investigative Site

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    Bron, 69677, France

  • Novartis Investigative Site

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    Montpellier, 34090, France

  • Novartis Investigative Site

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    Nancy, 54035, France

  • Novartis Investigative Site

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    Rennes, 35033, France

  • Novartis Investigative Site

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    Essen, 45147, Germany

  • Novartis Investigative Site

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    Mainz, 55131, Germany

  • Novartis Investigative Site

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    Ulm, 89081, Germany

  • Novartis Investigative Site

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    Genova, GE, 16132, Italy

  • Novartis Investigative Site

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    Milan, MI, 20132, Italy

  • Novartis Investigative Site

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    Barcelona, 08035, Spain

  • Novartis Investigative Site

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    Madrid, 28222, Spain

  • Novartis Investigative Site

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    Málaga, 29010, Spain

  • Novartis Investigative Site

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    Bern, 3010, Switzerland

  • Novartis Investigative Site

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    Lausanne, 1011, Switzerland

  • Novartis Investigative Site

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    Zurich, 8091, Switzerland