Blood cell collection could pave way for new immune therapies
NCT ID NCT04838171
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study collects white blood cells from up to 10 healthy volunteers and patients with autoimmune diseases, inflammation, or liver transplant. The goal is to analyze these cells to help develop engineered regulatory T cell (Treg) therapies. No treatment is given; it is a research-only study to understand white blood cell characteristics.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could help create new cell therapies that control harmful immune responses in autoimmune diseases and organ transplant patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small study (10 participants) focused on collecting cells for lab research, not testing a treatment. It may not lead to a working therapy.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 10 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2021
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2030
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.
Who is studied
Volunteers willing to provide white blood cells for research.
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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How to take part
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The study's own enquiry address
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The places running it
1 site. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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A doctor treating you
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Contacts and locations
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Study contacts
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Contact
Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
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Quell Investigator Site 01
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