INfections in Patients Treated With CAR-T (NCT07713511) | Clinical Trial Compass
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INfections in Patients Treated With CAR-T
Italy290 participantsStarted 2026-11-01
Plain-language summary
This study includes adults with multiple myeloma or B-cell lymphoma who were/will be treated with CAR-T cell therapy at the IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna. The aim is to better understand infections that may occur during the first year after CAR-T treatment, including how often they happen, their causes, and factors that may increase the risk. The study will use information from patients treated in the past and from newly enrolled patients. For some patients who develop fever after CAR-T therapy, a rapid molecular blood test will be used alongside standard tests to help identify bloodstream infections more quickly and support timely clinical care.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma or B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma, including diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, not otherwise specified (DLBCL-NOS), high-grade B-cell lymphoma (HGBCL), primary mediastinal B-cell lymphoma (PMBCL), follicular lymphoma (FL) and mantle cell lymphoma (MCL)
* Receipt of CAR-T infusion at IRCCS AOUBo
* Age ≥18 years at the time of CAR-T infusion
* Signed informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* None
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
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Cumulative Incidence of Participants With at Least One Infectious Complication After CAR-T Infusion.
Timeframe: Within 12 months after CAR-T infusion
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07713511
SponsorIRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna