Allogeneic CD19-CAR-NK Cells in Patients With Refractory Myasthenia Gravis (NCT07243366) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Allogeneic CD19-CAR-NK Cells in Patients With Refractory Myasthenia Gravis
15 participantsStarted 2025-11-25
Plain-language summary
This study is a single-center, prospective, nonrandom, single-arm trial.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion criteria
. Refractory MG patients: Meet the diagnostic criteria in the Chinese Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of MG (2020 edition). On the basis of typical MG clinical features (fluctuating muscle weakness), a diagnosis can be made if any of the following three points are met, including pharmacological examination, electrophysiological characteristics, and serum anti-AChR antibody testing. Other diseases must also be excluded.
. Myasthenia Gravis Activities of Daily Living (MG-ADL) score ≥ 6, with ocular sub-score \< 50 % of total.
. Following an adequate dose and full course of at least two conventional immunotherapies (including both corticosteroids and non-steroidal immunosuppressants), and at least one complete treatment cycle with a biologic agent (efgartigimod, eculizumab, rituximab, or telitacicept), the post-intervention status (PIS) remains unchanged or worsens.
. Following an adequate dose and full course of at least two conventional immunotherapies (including both corticosteroids and non-steroidal immunosuppressants) and at least one complete treatment cycle with a biologic agent, the PIS improves, yet the MG-ADL score is still ≥6 and persists for at least six months.
. Following an adequate dose and full course of at least two conventional immunotherapies (including both corticosteroids and non-steroidal immunosuppressants) and at least one complete treatment cycle with a biologic agent, the PIS shows remission or improvement; however, during the regular tapering of immunotherapy drugs, the patient experiences ≥2 exacerbations per year with an MG-ADL score ≥6.
. Despite treatment with multiple immunotherapies-including intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), plasma exchange, and high-dose intravenous methylprednisolone (IVMP)-as well as aggressive infection control after a myasthenic crisis, the patient remains unable to be weaned from mechanical ventilation for more than 14 days due to respiratory muscle weakness caused by MG.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Adverse Events
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year