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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 1 / Phase 2INTERVENTIONAL

An Open-label Study to Assess the Safety, Efficacy, and Cellular Kinetics of YTB323 in Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis

An Open-label, Multi-center, Phase 1/2 Study to Assess Safety, Efficacy, and Cellular Kinetics of YTB323 in Participants With Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis With Breakthrough Disease Activity During Previous Treatment With a Highly Efficacious Therapy

An Open-label Study to Assess the Safety, Efficacy, and Cellular Kinetics of YTB323 in Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (NCT06617793) is a Phase 1 / Phase 2 interventional studying Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis, sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals. 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

This is an open-label, multi-center, non-confirmatory study to assess the safety, efficacy, and cellular kinetics of YTB323 in approximately 28 participants with Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS) with breakthrough disease activity during previous treatment with a highly efficacious therapy (BD-HET). The study design utilizes an ascending single dose design consisting of 3 sentinel cohorts followed by an expansion cohort.

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 Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis, 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 28 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: - Signed willing to sign a consent form, and able to communicate well with the investigator and comply with the requirements of the study - Adequate renal, hepatic, cardiac, hematological, and pulmonary function - Male or female participants, ≥18 years to ≤60 years at screening, with diagnosis of RMS according to the 2017 McDonald diagnostic criteria Evidence of recent (i.e. within 1 year) breakthrough disease activity while at least 6 months on a highly efficacious therapy (any of the following): rituximab (Rituxan®), ocrelizumab (Ocrevus®), natalizumab (Tysabri®), ofatumumab (Kesimpta®), ublituximab (Briumvi®) or evidence of breakthrough disease activity within 2 years after the latest alemtuzumab infusion (Lemtrada®). Evidence of breakthrough disease activity is defined as one or more of the following: 1. Confirmed Clinical MS relapse 2. Persistent radiological activity defined by one of the following: - ≥2 T1 gadolinium-enhancing lesions on a single MRI scan - ≥1 T1 gadolinium-enhancing lesions on two or more separate MRI scans - ≥2 new T2 lesions compared to a previous scan within a period ≤1 year - Ambulatory patients (EDSS of 3 to 6 points, inclusive assessed outside of relapse) - Disease duration less than 15 years - Participants must receive or be current on all recommended vaccinations according to institutional, local, or global guidelines for immunocompromised patients at least 6-weeks prior to lymphodepletion Who Should NOT Join This Trial: - Diagnosis of primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) according to the 2017 revision of the McDonald diagnostic criteria at screening - History of or current clinically significant CNS disease (e.g. stroke, traumatic brain or spinal injury, history or presence of myelopathy) or neurological disorders which may mimic MS or ICANS at 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: * Signed informed consent, and able to communicate well with the investigator and comply with the requirements of the study * Adequate renal, hepatic, cardiac, hematological, and pulmonary function * Male or female participants, ≥18 years to ≤60 years at screening, with diagnosis of RMS according to the 2017 McDonald diagnostic criteria Evidence of recent (i.e. within 1 year) breakthrough disease activity while at least 6 months on a highly efficacious therapy (any of the following): rituximab (Rituxan®), ocrelizumab (Ocrevus®), natalizumab (Tysabri®), ofatumumab (Kesimpta®), ublituximab (Briumvi®) or evidence of breakthrough disease activity within 2 years after the latest alemtuzumab infusion (Lemtrada®). Evidence of breakthrough disease activity is defined as one or more of the following: 1. Confirmed Clinical MS relapse 2. Persistent radiological activity defined by one of the following: * ≥2 T1 gadolinium-enhancing lesions on a single MRI scan * ≥1 T1 gadolinium-enhancing lesions on two or more separate MRI scans * ≥2 new T2 lesions compared to a previous scan within a period ≤1 year * Ambulatory patients (EDSS of 3 to 6 points, inclusive assessed outside of relapse) * Disease duration less than 15 years * Participants must receive or be current on all recommended vaccinations according to institutional, local, or global guidelines for immunocompromised patients at least 6-weeks prior to lymphodepletion Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) according to the 2017 revision of the McDonald diagnostic criteria at screening * History of or current clinically significant CNS disease (e.g. stroke, traumatic brain or spinal injury, history or presence of myelopathy) or neurological disorders which may mimic MS or ICANS at screening * Evidence of clinically significant cardiovascular (such as but not limited to myocardial infarction, unstable ischemic heart disease, New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class III/IV left ventricular failure, arrhythmia and uncontrolled hypertension within 6 months prior to screening), neurological disorders other than MS (including seizure disorders even when well controlled), psychiatric, pulmonary (including, history of or active severe respiratory disease, including Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, interstitial lung disease or pulmonary fibrosis), renal, hepatic, endocrine, metabolic (e.g. severe hypoproteinemia due to nephrotic syndrome), hematological disorders or gastrointestinal disease that, in the investigator's opinion, would compromise the safety of the participant, interfere with the interpretation of the study results or otherwise preclude participation or protocol adherence of the participant, prior to screening * Have donated blood or experienced a loss of blood \> 400 mL within 3 months prior screening, or longer if required by local regulations * Any prior stem cell therapy or organ transplantation or gene therapy * Any contraindications to LP, including but not limited to: * Known or suspected structural abnormality of the lumbar spine that, in the opinion of the Investigator, may interfere with the performance of the LP, or increase the risk of the procedure for the participant * Presence of risk for increased or uncontrolled bleeding including, but not limited to, vascular abnormalities or neoplasms at or near the LP site, disorders of the coagulation cascade, platelet function, or platelet count * Participants on anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin) or antiplatelets \[except for low-dose aspirin (100 mg/day or lower) and low-dose ibuprofen (600 mg/day or lower) which are allowable\], are not eligible to participate * Participants not willing or able to take MRI scans as per protocol. Unable to undergo MRI due to for example claustrophobia, or presents absolute contraindications to MRI (e.g., metallic implants, metallic foreign bodies, pacemaker, defibrillator) Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply

Treatments Being Tested

BIOLOGICAL

rapcabtagene autoleucel (YTB323)

CAR-T cell suspension for intravenous infusion

Locations (18)

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.

Novartis Investigative Site
Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia
Novartis Investigative Site
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Novartis Investigative Site
Montpellier, France
Novartis Investigative Site
Nancy, France
Novartis Investigative Site
Rennes, France
Novartis Investigative Site
Bochum, Germany
Novartis Investigative Site
Essen, Germany
Novartis Investigative Site
Mainz, Germany
Novartis Investigative Site
Ulm, Germany
Novartis Investigative Site
Genova, GE, Italy
Novartis Investigative Site
Milan, MI, Italy
Novartis Investigative Site
Barcelona, Spain
Novartis Investigative Site
Córdoba, Spain
Novartis Investigative Site
Madrid, Spain
Novartis Investigative Site
Valencia, Spain
Novartis Investigative Site
Bern, Switzerland
Novartis Investigative Site
Lausanne, Switzerland
Novartis Investigative Site
Zurich, Switzerland

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06617793), the sponsor (Novartis Pharmaceuticals), 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 NCT06617793 clinical trial studying?

This is an open-label, multi-center, non-confirmatory study to assess the safety, efficacy, and cellular kinetics of YTB323 in approximately 28 participants with Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS) with breakthrough disease activity during previous treatment with a highly efficacious therapy (BD-HET). The study design utilizes an ascending single dose design consisting of 3 sentinel cohorts followed by an expansion cohort. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06617793?

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 NCT06617793?

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 NCT06617793. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06617793. 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.