Engineered T-Cells take on tough blood cancers in first human trial
NCT ID NCT06834282
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 27, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This early-phase study tests a new treatment called CER-1236 for people with certain blood cancers (acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, or myelofibrosis) that have not responded to standard therapy. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells, which are modified in a lab to better recognize and attack cancer cells. The main goals are to check safety and see if the therapy can shrink or eliminate the cancer.
Why investors are watching
Cero Therapeutics is testing its first drug in humans, CER-1236, a cell therapy for patients with certain blood cancers that have not responded to standard treatment. This early-stage trial is the first real-world check of the company's core technology, and for a micro-cap company with few other assets, the outcome will heavily shape its future.
If it works: If the trial shows the therapy is safe and shows signs of working, Cero could advance the drug to later-stage testing and attract partnership or funding interest. A positive result would validate the company's main scientific bet.
If it fails: Early-stage trials often fail to show enough benefit or reveal safety problems, and this one is very small, so results may be inconclusive. A failure or delay could leave Cero without a clear path forward, which is a real risk for a company of this size.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1
The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.
- Participants
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About 18 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Apr 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2029
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
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18 to 85 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients need to have a confirmed diagnosis of de novo or secondary AML, or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)/AML with 10% to 19% blasts, per the International Consensus Classification 2022 or the WHO 2022 classification. * Absolute lymphocyte count \>0.3 x 109/L prior to apheresis. * Eastern cooperative oncology group (ECOG) performance status 0 to 1. Exclusion Criteria: * Prior therapy with a permanently integrated, genetically modified cell product. * No measurable leukemia on the screening bone marrow evaluation prior to any bridging therapy. * Active autoimmune disease or history of autoimmune disease requiring treatment within the prior 2 years. Patients with history of autoimmune thyroiditis or type 1 diabetes well controlled on replacement regimen are eligible. * A known hypersensitivity or severe allergy to fludarabine, cyclophosphamide, or study drug components or diluents. * Any other medical, psychological, or social condition that may interfere with study participation or compliance, or compromise patient safety in the opinion of the physician. * Primary immunodeficiency disorder.
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Conditions
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Locations
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Colorado Blood Cancer Institute
RECRUITINGDenver, Colorado, 80218, United States
Contact Email: •••••@•••••
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Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGSeattle, Washington, 98109, United States
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Sarah Cannon Research Insitute
RECRUITINGNashville, Tennessee, 37203, United States
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The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
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University of California, Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center
RECRUITINGSacramento, California, 95817, United States
Contact Email: •••••@•••••
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