BAFF CAR-T Cells for Refractory Autoimmune Disease

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Overseen BySusan Prockop, MD
Age: Any Age
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Phase 1
Sponsor: Luminary Therapeutics
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

Therapy with chimeric antigen receptor T (CAR-T) cells has demonstrated activity against refractory autoimmune disease, however not all disease responds or remains in response to CD19 targeted CAR-T cells. We posit that CAR-T cells expressing BAFF (BAFF CAR-T cells) can become another strategy to treat refractory autoimmune disease, even after relapse following other treatments. This phase 1 study will evaluate safe dose and provide initial signal of the activity of BAFF CAR-T cells against refractory autoimmune disease using a BAFF CAR-T cell manufacturing process with or without lymphodepletion regimen.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for adults with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, dermatomyositis, or scleroderma that have not improved with standard treatments. Participants must be in generally stable health aside from their autoimmune disease.

Inclusion Criteria

I am between 16 and 75 years old.
My rheumatoid arthritis is currently active and moderate to severe.
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Rheumatoid factor or ACPA positivity (cut off 20 mU/ml) at screening
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Exclusion Criteria

I have a history of serious brain or nervous system conditions.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women; women of childbearing potential must have negative serum pregnancy test
I am not currently taking high-dose steroids or immunosuppressive drugs.
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What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • LMY-922

Trial Overview

The study is testing a new cell therapy called BAFF CAR-T cells (LMY-922) to see if it can safely treat people whose autoimmune diseases haven't responded to other therapies. Some participants may also receive medicines to lower immune cells before the treatment.

How Is the Trial Designed?

3

Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Part C: Scheduling AssessmentExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Part B: Conditioning AssessmentExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group III: Part A: Standard Dose Escalation AssessmentExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Luminary Therapeutics

Lead Sponsor

Trials
3
Recruited
70+