Not Yet RecruitingPhase 1

Low-Dose TBI Plus CAR T-Cell Therapy for Relapsed/Refractory DLBCL and Multiple Myeloma

United States32 participantsStarted 2026-08-01

Plain-language summary

This is a clinical trial to evaluate the safety of combining CAR T-cell therapy with low-dose total body irradiation (LD-TBI) in patients with previously treated large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL) or multiple myeloma (MM). The investigators' hypothesis is that the combination will make the immune system more active in fighting cancer by increasing the display of antigens and activating pathways that lead to cell death, including death receptors like FAS and TRAIL2. This approach is expected to help the CAR T cells grow and last longer, leading to stronger anti-tumor effects and more cancer cell deaths. Participants will receive LDTBI treatment before their CAR T cell therapy and will be followed up for 2 years.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: For Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) Cohort: * Diagnosis of DLBCL that is refractory to first-line chemoimmunotherapy, relapses within 12 months of first-line chemoimmunotherapy, relapses after 12 months in a transplant-ineligible patient, or is relapsed/refractory after two or more lines of systemic therapy. Eligible histologies include DLBCL not otherwise specified, primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma, high-grade B-cell lymphoma, and DLBCL arising from indolent lymphoma (follicular lymphoma, marginal zone lymphoma, or chronic lymphocytic leukemia) * Age ≥18 years * ECOG performance status ≤2 * Measurable disease on PET/CT or CT per Lugano Criteria * Adequate organ function: ANC ≥1000 cells/mm³; platelet count ≥75,000 cells/mm³; creatinine clearance or eGFR ≥45 mL/min; total bilirubin ≤2.0x ULN; AST or ALT ≤3.0x ULN; left ventricular ejection fraction \>40% For Multiple Myeloma (MM) Cohort: * Relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma after ≥1 prior line of therapy, including a proteasome inhibitor and an immunomodulatory agent, with disease refractory to lenalidomide (progression within 60 days of last lenalidomide dose) * Age ≥18 years * ECOG performance status ≤2 * Adequate organ function: ANC ≥1000 cells/mm³; platelet count ≥75,000 cells/mm³; creatinine clearance or eGFR ≥30 mL/min; total bilirubin ≤2.0x ULN; AST or ALT ≤3.0x ULN; left ventricular ejection fraction \>40% Exclusion Criteria: For DLBCL Cohort: * History of previous total …

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?

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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

Incidence of Dose-Limiting Toxicities (DLTs)

Timeframe: Through Day 28 post-CAR T cell infusion

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07725406

SponsorWeill Medical College of Cornell University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2028-08-01

Contact for this trial

Nicole Santos, MPH

646-962-6827 nis7058@med.cornell.edu

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