CAR-T therapy takes on lupus and scleroderma in early trial

NCT ID NCT06708845

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-phase trial is testing a new treatment called zamto-cel, a CAR-T cell therapy, for people with severe lupus or scleroderma that hasn't improved with standard treatments. The study will enroll 48 participants and primarily look at safety and side effects. Participants first receive chemotherapy to prepare their bodies, then the modified immune cells are given as a one-time infusion.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

zamtocabtagene autoleucel (zamto-cel), a CAR-T cell therapy, given after chemotherapy

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a new treatment option for people with severe autoimmune diseases that haven't responded to standard therapies.

What could go wrong

This is a very early (Phase 1) and small (48 people) trial focused on safety, not yet on effectiveness. CAR-T therapy can cause serious side effects like cytokine release syndrome.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autoimmune disease diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis diffuse scleroderma immune system disorder lupus nephritis 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

  • Froedtert Hospital and the Medical College of Wisconsin

    RECRUITING

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States

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