A Study of C-CAR168 in the Treatment of Autoimmune Diseases Refractory to Standard Therapy (NCT07676266) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingPhase 1
A Study of C-CAR168 in the Treatment of Autoimmune Diseases Refractory to Standard Therapy
China18 participantsStarted 2026-07
Plain-language summary
This is an investigator-initiated, single-center, open-label study of C-CAR168, an autologous bi-specific CAR-T therapy targeting CD20 and BCMA, for the treatment of adult patients with autoimmune diseases refractory to standard therapy
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 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:
* 18 to 70 years old at the time of signing the Informed Consent Form (ICF).
* Diagnosed as Multiple sclerosis (MS)/Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorders (NMOSD)/Myasthenia Gravis (MG)/Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)/ Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)/ Immune-Mediated Necrotizing Myopathy (IMNM) according to recognized diagnostic criteria for at least 6 months.
* Prior treatment failure with standard therapy.
* Adequate bone marrow, coagulation, cardiopulmonary, liver and renal function.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Treponema Pallidum (TP) positive, Cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA positive, Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) DNA positive.
* Uncontrolled active infection.
* Live vaccine injection within 4 weeks prior to signing the ICF.
* Major organ transplantation history or bone marrow/hematopoietic stem cell transplantation history.
* Severe cardiovascular diseases within the past 6 months prior to screening.
* A history of ≥ Grade 2 bleeding within 4 weeks prior to screening, or requiring long-term anticoagulants treatment.
* Inadequate washing time for previous treatment.
* Previously treated with CAR-T cell products or genetically modified T cell therapies.
* Pregnant or lactating women.
* Severe central nervous system diseases or pathological changes.
* Malignancy history within 5 years prior to signing the ICF.
* Any contraindication to lumbar puncture for MS or NMOSD.
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
Incidence and severity of Adverse Events [Safety and Tolerability]
Timeframe: Throughout the first 3 months follow up period completion
2
The subsequent recommended dose of C-CAR168 in patients with autoimmune diseases refractory to standard therapy
Timeframe: Throughout the first 24 months follow up period completion
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07676266
SponsorThe Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University