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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 1INTERVENTIONAL

CD19/BCMA CAR-T Cell Therapy for Refractory/Moderate-to-severe Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Clinical Study of the Safety and Efficacy of CD19/BCMA CAR-T Cell Therapy for Refractory/Moderate-to-severe Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

CD19/BCMA CAR-T Cell Therapy for Refractory/Moderate-to-severe Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (NCT06349343) is a Phase 1 interventional studying Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, sponsored by Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

The purpose of the study is to explore the safety and efficacy of cluster of differentiation 19 (CD19)/B cell maturation antigen (BCMA) CAR-T cell therapy in refractory/moderate-to-severe systemic lupus erythematosus(SLE).

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 1 trials test a new treatment for the first time in humans, focusing on safety, dosing, and how the body processes the drug. For Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, a Phase 1 study typically enrolls a small number of participants — often healthy volunteers or patients who have exhausted standard treatment options. Phase 1 results determine whether a treatment moves into larger Phase 2 efficacy studies.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

With a target enrollment of 20 participants, this is a small study — typical of early-phase research, rare-disease trials, or pilot studies designed to generate preliminary signal before a larger study is launched.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: 1. Participants or their legal guardians understand and voluntarily sign the willing to sign a consent form form, and be able to complete all the documents, procedures, follow-up examinations and treatments specified in the study protocol, with good compliance; 2. Age range from 18 to 70 years old, regardless of gender; 3. Participants diagnosed with SLE according to the 2019 European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR)/the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) SLE criteria at least 24 weeks prior to screening; 4. Refractory/moderate-to-severe SLE needs to meet the following criteria at screening: SELENA-SLEDAI score \> 6 points; PGA ≥ 1 points; BILAG-2004 organ system scores of at least 1 A or 2 B;Have received at least 12 weeks of standardized treatment for SLE prior to screening but lack efficacy; 5. Participants with fertility agree to take effective contraceptive measures throughout the study and within 3 months after the last follow-up visit. Who Should NOT Join This Trial: 1. Diagnosis of active severe lupus nephritis within 8 weeks prior to screening, requiring medications prohibited by the research protocol for active nephritis, hemodialysis or prednisone ≥ 100 mg/d, or equivalent glucocorticoid therapy for ≥14 days; 2. Any attempted suicide or suicidal ideation within the past year prior to screening; 3. Presence of SLE or non-SLE related central nervous system diseases or pathological changes within 8 weeks prior to screening; 4. Previous or current diagnosis of non-SLE-related inflammatory arthropathy or skin diseases; 5. History of vital organ transplantation or hematopoietic stem cell/or bone marrow transplantation; 6. History of lymphoproliferative diseases; 7. Subjects with malignancy within 5 years prior to screening; 8. Have received plasma exchange, plasma separation, hemodialysis, or intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) within 14 days prior to screening; ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Participants or their legal guardians understand and voluntarily sign the informed consent form, and be able to complete all the documents, procedures, follow-up examinations and treatments specified in the study protocol, with good compliance; 2. Age range from 18 to 70 years old, regardless of gender; 3. Participants diagnosed with SLE according to the 2019 European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR)/the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) SLE criteria at least 24 weeks prior to screening; 4. Refractory/moderate-to-severe SLE needs to meet the following criteria at screening: SELENA-SLEDAI score \> 6 points; PGA ≥ 1 points; BILAG-2004 organ system scores of at least 1 A or 2 B;Have received at least 12 weeks of standardized treatment for SLE prior to screening but lack efficacy; 5. Participants with fertility agree to take effective contraceptive measures throughout the study and within 3 months after the last follow-up visit. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Diagnosis of active severe lupus nephritis within 8 weeks prior to screening, requiring medications prohibited by the research protocol for active nephritis, hemodialysis or prednisone ≥ 100 mg/d, or equivalent glucocorticoid therapy for ≥14 days; 2. Any attempted suicide or suicidal ideation within the past year prior to screening; 3. Presence of SLE or non-SLE related central nervous system diseases or pathological changes within 8 weeks prior to screening; 4. Previous or current diagnosis of non-SLE-related inflammatory arthropathy or skin diseases; 5. History of vital organ transplantation or hematopoietic stem cell/or bone marrow transplantation; 6. History of lymphoproliferative diseases; 7. Subjects with malignancy within 5 years prior to screening; 8. Have received plasma exchange, plasma separation, hemodialysis, or intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) within 14 days prior to screening; 9. Other autoimmune diseases requiring systemic therapy; 10. Subjects with positive hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) or hepatitis B core antibody (HBcAb) and HBV DNA titer in peripheral blood higher than the lower limit of research institution's test range. Subjects with positive hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibodies, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibodies, or syphilis; 11. Active or latent tuberculosis at screening; 12. Abnormalities in major organ function at screening; 13. Previous or current diagnosis of acute or chronic illnesses unrelated to SLE with obviously unstable or uncontrollable clinical symptoms; 14. Severe lupus lung damage at screening; 15. Severe lupus cardiac damage at screening; 16. Presence of uncontrollable infections at screening, requiring antibiotic therapy; 17. Have received live/attenuated vaccination within 4 weeks prior to screening or plan to receive live/attenuated vaccination throughout the study; 18. Have received intra-articular, intramuscular or intravenous glucocorticoids within 4 weeks prior to screening; 19. Have received any commercially available Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor or Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor within 12 weeks prior to screening; 20. Have received B-cell targeted therapy prior to screening; 21. Have received a biologic agent other than B-cell targeted therapy within 5 half-lives prior to screening; 22. Previously received therapies with CAR-T cells or other genetically modified T cells; 23. Have received therapeutic dose of corticosteroids within 7 days prior to leukapheresis or within 72 hours prior to infusion; 24. Subjects that have donated blood for ≥ 400mL or had a significant blood loss equivalent to at least 400mL within 4 weeks prior to screening, or have received blood transfusion within 8 weeks, or plan to donate blood during the study period; 25. History of ≥grade 2 bleeding within 4 weeks prior to screening or need for long-term continuous anticoagulant therapy; 26. Subjects that have undergone any major surgeries within 12 weeks prior to screening, or those who are scheduled to undergo major surgery during the study period; 27. History of drug abuse within 12 weeks prior to screening; 28. Female subjects who are pregnant or lactating, or intend to conceive within 2 years after the cell infusion; male patients whose female partners intend to conceive within 2 years after the cell infusion; 29. History of any significant drug allergy or intolerance; 30. Subjects that have participated in other clinical trials within 3 months prior to screening and/or currently participated in other clinical trials (those who do not receive study drugs are excluded); 31. Presence of other circumstances that make the subjects not eligible for participation in the study, in the opinion of the researchers.

Treatments Being Tested

BIOLOGICAL

CD19/BCMA CAR-T cell therapy

CD19/BCMA CAR-T cell will be infused intravenously at 3 doses: Dose A, Dose B, Dose C.

Locations (1)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

Union Hospital Tongji Medical College HUAZHONG University of Science and Technology
Wuhan, China

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06349343), the sponsor (Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT06349343 clinical trial studying?

The purpose of the study is to explore the safety and efficacy of cluster of differentiation 19 (CD19)/B cell maturation antigen (BCMA) CAR-T cell therapy in refractory/moderate-to-severe systemic lupus erythematosus(SLE). The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06349343?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT06349343?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT06349343. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06349343. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.