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Chimeric antigen receptor clinical trials
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 102 clinical trials of Chimeric antigen receptor that are recruiting, at sites in 23 countries (most in United States (61), China (25), Canada (5)). 2 were first registered in the last 30 days. By phase: Phase 1 (56), Phase 1/2 (16), Phase 2 (11), Early Phase 1 (6). The most active sponsors are City of Hope Medical Center (8), National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) (7), UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center (7). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 102Clinical trials
- 2New in 30 days
- 23Countries
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All recruiting trials (102)
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CAR-T Therapy Safety, Response, and Immune-Escape: Observational Study in Adults
This observational study looks at adults who receive CAR-T cell therapy or bispecific antibodies to see which factors predict response and immune-related side effects.
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Natalizumab to help prevent brain-related side effects during CAR-T therapy in certain lymphoma patients
This phase 2 study tests whether natalizumab can reduce severe ICANS in adults with recurrent or refractory DLBCL or MCL receiving CAR-T therapy.
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CD19 CAR-T Therapy for Kids with Refractory Childhood SLE
This study tests whether a patient’s own CD19 CAR-T cells can help children and young adults with severe, hard-to-treat lupus.
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In vivo circular RNA CAR T cell therapy for adults with relapsed or refractory B-cell lymphomas
A one-arm, dose-escalation study tests a circular RNA CAR T cell therapy in adults with relapsed or refractory CD19-positive B-cell cancers to see if it is safe and tolerable and to get early signs of benefit.
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CAR-T Cell Therapy for B-ALL (relapsed/refractory)
This trial tests a patient’s own CAR-T cells to treat relapsed or refractory B-cell ALL in people aged 5–50.
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IgPro20 in adults with immune deficiencies after CAR T-cell or T-cell redirecting therapies
This study tests IgPro20 in adults with secondary immune deficiency after CAR T-cell or T-cell redirecting therapies to see if it lowers serious bacterial infections.
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Bendamustine vs standard lymphodepletion before CAR-T in LBCL
This trial tests whether bendamustine can replace the standard bendamustine-free lymphodepletion before CAR-T therapy in adults with large B-cell lymphoma who have had prior treatment.
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CD19-targeted CAR-T cells that make p40 for relapsed or refractory CD19-positive blood cancers
This trial will try a patient's own CD19-directed CAR-T cells engineered to produce p40 to see if they work better and last longer in adults with relapsed or refractory CD19-positive blood cancers.
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Dual-target CD22/CD19 CAR-T consolidation after first remission in high-risk B-ALL
This test will try a dual-target CD22/CD19 CAR-T cell treatment as consolidation for patients with high-risk B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia who are in their first remission.
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CD22/CD19 CAR-T consolidation for adults with standard-risk B-ALL
This study will try dual-target CD22/CD19 CAR-T cell therapy as a consolidation treatment for adults with standard-risk B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia who are in first remission.
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TSLPR-CART therapy for CRLF2-R/TSLPR–expressing B-ALL in adults
This study tests a CAR T-cell treatment called TSLPR-CART in adults whose B-ALL cells overexpress TSLPR and have not responded to standard therapy.
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Pomalidomide after CAR T-cell therapy for relapsed or refractory CD19+ B-cell leukemia or lymphoma
This phase 1 study tests whether pomalidomide, given after CD19 CAR T-cell therapy, is safe and may help people whose CD19+ B-cell leukemia or lymphoma has come back or not responded.
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Autologous B7-H3 CAR T Cells in Advanced Small Cell Lung Cancer and Extrapulmonary Neuroendocrine Cancer
This study tests a patient’s own B7-H3 CAR T cells to see if they can help people 18 and older whose small cell lung cancer or EPNEC has come back or hasn’t responded to prior treatment.
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NexCAR19 (Talikabtagene Autoleucel) for relapsed or refractory B‑cell leukemias and lymphomas
This trial will test modified versions of a patient's own T cells (NexCAR19/Talikabtagene Autoleucel) to see if they can control relapsed or refractory B‑cell leukemias and lymphomas in adults.
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CD19 CAR-T versus donor lymphocyte infusion for clearing MRD after allogeneic stem cell transplant in Ph-negative B-ALL
This trial tests whether a single infusion of autologous CD19 CAR-T cells or chemotherapy plus donor lymphocyte infusion better clears minimal residual disease in patients aged 3–79 with Ph-negative B‑cell ALL after allogeneic stem cell transplant.
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GCAR1 CAR-T therapy for GPNMB-expressing solid tumours
This study tests different doses of GCAR1 CAR-T cells in people with specific cancers that make high levels of the GPNMB protein to see if the treatment is safe and how it affects the cancer.
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BAFF-R CAR-T therapy for relapsed or refractory BAFF-R–positive B-cell lymphoma
This trial will test whether a BAFF‑R–targeted CAR‑T cell therapy is safe and can help adults with relapsed or refractory BAFF‑R–positive B‑cell lymphomas (such as DLBCL, CLL, FL, MCL, or WM).
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Asciminib maintenance after alloHCT or CAR T for adults with Ph+ ALL
Doctors will try asciminib in adults with Ph+ ALL who are in remission after an allogeneic stem cell transplant or CAR T therapy to check safety and find the best dose to help prevent relapse.
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In vivo CAR-T therapy for relapsed or refractory B‑cell leukemias, lymphomas, and multiple myeloma
This trial will try a single in‑body (intravenous) CAR‑T infusion to treat adults with relapsed or refractory B‑cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, B‑cell non‑Hodgkin lymphoma, or multiple myeloma.
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Bispecific B7H3/IL13Ra2 armored CAR-T therapy for recurrent or refractory glioblastoma
This trial will try giving repeated intraventricular injections of EPC-003 bispecific CAR-T cells to adults with B7H3 and/or IL13Ra2 positive recurrent or refractory glioblastoma to see if it is safe and helps control the tumor.
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GPC3-targeted CAR T cells armored with IL-15 and IL-21 for pediatric non‑CNS solid tumors
This treatment will try personalized CAR T cells that target GPC3 and are engineered to make IL‑15 and IL‑21 in children and young adults with relapsed or refractory non‑CNS solid tumors that express GPC3.
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Autocrine p40 CD19/CD20 dual-targeting CAR-T therapy for relapsed or refractory B-cell lymphoma
This will test a dual-targeting CD19/CD20 autocrine p40 CAR-T cell treatment in adults whose B-cell lymphoma has returned or not responded to prior therapies.
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GPC2-targeted CAR T cell therapy for relapsed or refractory medulloblastoma in children and young adults
This trial will test whether autologous GPC2-targeted CAR T cells delivered into the brain ventricle are safe and active for children and young adults with relapsed or refractory medulloblastoma or similar CNS embryonal tumors.
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CD19-directed CAR T cells with IL-7Rα signaling for children with relapsed or refractory B-cell ALL
We will test whether a child's own T cells, changed to target CD19 and boost IL‑7 signaling, can safely treat children aged 1–18 with relapsed or refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
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Brain scans and blood tests to spot neurotoxicity after CAR T-cell therapy
This project will try brain MRIs, cognitive tests, and blood biomarkers to see if we can identify which adults receiving CAR T-cell therapy will develop neurotoxicity (ICANS).
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Fecal transplant to restore gut microbiome before CAR T therapy for relapsed or refractory B‑cell lymphoma
This trial will test whether a fecal microbiome transplant can restore healthy gut bacteria and improve outcomes for adults with relapsed or refractory CD19 B‑cell lymphoma who received high‑risk antibiotics and are receiving CAR T‑cell therapy.
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Using immunoglobulin to help patients with low antibody levels after CAR T cell therapy
This study is testing if giving immunoglobulin to patients with low antibody levels after CAR T cell therapy can help prevent infections and improve their quality of life.
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Treatment of recurrent high-grade gliomas using anti-GARP CAR T cell therapy
This study is testing a new type of CAR T cell therapy to see if it can safely help people with recurring high-grade gliomas fight their tumors better.
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Spinal injections of cytarabine, methotrexate, and hydrocortisone to prevent severe CAR T neurotoxicity
This phase II test tries whether giving intrathecal cytarabine, methotrexate, and hydrocortisone around day 4 (with a day 7 hydrocortisone if no symptoms) can prevent severe neurotoxicity in adults receiving Yescarta or Tecartus CAR T-cell therapy.
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Treatment of advanced liver cancer using a targeted T cell injection
This study is testing a new type of T cell injection to see if it can safely help people with advanced liver cancer that has a specific marker called GPC3.
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Nanobody-based CAR-T therapy for relapsed B-cell leukemia
This study is testing a new type of CAR-T therapy to see if it can help people with relapsed B-cell leukemia who haven't had success with other treatments.
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CAR-T cell therapy for children with relapsed leukemia or lymphoma
This study is testing a new CAR-T cell therapy to see if it can help children with relapsed leukemia or lymphoma feel better and improve their chances of recovery.
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FGFR4-directed CAR T cell therapy for children and young adults with recurrent or refractory rhabdomyosarcoma
This trial will try a personalized CAR T cell treatment that targets the FGFR4 protein for people aged 3–39 whose rhabdomyosarcoma has returned or not responded after at least two prior treatments.
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Odronextamab with CAR T‑cell therapy for relapsed or refractory diffuse large B‑cell lymphoma
This trial tests whether giving odronextamab before or after CAR T‑cell therapy helps adults with diffuse large B‑cell lymphoma that has relapsed or not responded to prior treatments.
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GPC3-targeted CAR T cell therapy for recurrent GPC3-positive glioblastoma
This study will try CAR T cells engineered to target GPC3 in adults with recurrent GPC3-positive glioblastoma during their planned surgery.
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Using genetically modified immune cells to treat recurrent brain tumors
This study is testing a new treatment using modified immune cells to see if it can help people with recurring brain tumors feel better and fight their cancer.
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BCMA-CD19 CAR-T therapy for autoimmune diseases
This study is testing a new CAR-T cell therapy to see if it can help adults with tough autoimmune diseases feel better and improve their health.
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Using CAR-NK cells to treat autoimmune diseases like lupus and nephrotic syndrome
This study is testing a new treatment using CAR-NK cells to see if it can help people with autoimmune diseases like lupus and nephrotic syndrome feel better.
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Evaluating CHT102 for treating advanced solid tumors with mesothelin expression
This study is testing a new immune therapy called CHT102 to see if it can help adults with advanced solid tumors that have the mesothelin protein and haven't responded to other treatments.
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Using CAR T cells to treat children with hard-to-treat solid tumors
This study is testing a new type of immune cell treatment for children with hard-to-treat solid tumors to see if it can help them when other treatments haven't worked.
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FH-FOLR1 CAR T-cell therapy for children with relapsed or refractory AML
This trial will test FH-FOLR1 CAR T cells in children aged six and under whose FOLR1-positive acute myeloid leukemia has returned or not responded to treatment.
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CAR-T cell therapy targeting BCMA for treating multiple myeloma
This study is testing a new CAR-T cell therapy that targets a specific protein to see if it can help people with hard-to-treat multiple myeloma feel better.
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Dose-escalation of CD19/CD22/BCMA CAR‑T for relapsed or refractory B‑cell non‑Hodgkin lymphoma
This trial will try a CAR‑T therapy that targets CD19, CD22, and BCMA in people with relapsed or refractory B‑cell non‑Hodgkin lymphoma to find a safe dose.
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Using modified T cells to treat T Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
This study is testing a new treatment using modified T cells to see if it can help people with relapsed or hard-to-treat T cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.
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Using CD22 CAR T Cells after CD19 CAR T Cells for B Cell Leukemia
This study is testing if giving CD22 CAR T-cell therapy to children and young adults with tough-to-treat B-cell leukemia after they’ve had another CAR T-cell treatment can be safe and effective.
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Treatment for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia using modified T cells
This study is testing a new treatment using modified T cells to see if it can help people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia that hasn't responded to other therapies.
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Treatment for relapsed small cell lung cancer using CAR-T therapy
This study is testing a new CAR-T therapy for people with relapsed small cell lung cancer to see if it can help them after other treatments have failed.
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Treatment using CAR-T cells targeting B7-H3 for triple-negative breast cancer
This study is testing a new CAR-T cell treatment aimed at a specific target for people with hard-to-treat triple-negative breast cancer to see if it is safe and how much can be given.
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Observational study on CAR-T therapy for lymphoma in Italy
This study looks at how well CAR-T therapy works and its side effects for people with lymphoma in Italy by tracking their health over three years.
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Using modified T cells to treat recurrent ovarian cancer
This study is testing a new treatment using modified immune cells to see if it can help people with recurrent ovarian cancer that hasn't responded to standard treatments.
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KYV-101 CAR T therapy for adult dermatomyositis
This study is testing a new CAR T therapy called KYV-101 to see if it can help adults with dermatomyositis who haven't found relief from regular treatments.
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Using CMV-specific T cells to treat HIV/AIDS
This study is testing a new treatment using specially designed T cells to see if they can help people with HIV live better while they are on their regular medication.
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IL-15 and IL-21–armored GPC3-CAR T cell therapy for adults with GPC3-positive solid tumors
This trial tests whether CAR T cells engineered to target GPC3 and fortified with IL-15 and IL-21 can treat adults with GPC3-positive liver and other solid tumors.
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Anti-CD19 CAR T-Cell Therapy for Refractory Myasthenia Gravis
This study is testing a new CAR T-cell therapy to see if it can help adults with tough-to-treat myasthenia gravis feel better.
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Treatment using modified T-cells for relapsed or refractory B-cell cancers
This study is testing a new treatment that uses specially modified T-cells to see if it can help people with hard-to-treat B-cell cancers.
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CAR T-cell therapy for treating relapsed multiple myeloma
This study is testing a new type of immune therapy called OriCAR-017 to see if it can help people with relapsed multiple myeloma feel better and improve their treatment outcomes.
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Anti-CD19 CAR-T for non-relapsing progressive multiple sclerosis
This Phase 1 trial will test whether a single infusion of KYV-101 (anti-CD19 CAR-T cells) is safe and can slow worsening in adults with non-relapsing progressive MS.
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Using modified T cells to treat relapsed head and neck cancer
This study is testing a new treatment using modified immune cells to see if it can help people with relapsed head and neck cancer feel better and improve their outcomes.
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Using engineered T cells to treat advanced sarcoma in young patients
This study is testing if special T cell treatments can help young patients with advanced sarcoma who haven't had success with regular treatments.
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CAR-T cell therapy to help highly sensitized patients receive kidney transplants
This study is testing if CAR T cell therapy can help highly sensitized patients who have been waiting for a kidney transplant by reducing their antibodies and making it easier for them to receive a transplant.
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Geriatric assessment to improve recovery after CAR-T therapy for older patients with blood cancers
This study is testing if personalized support and therapy can help older patients with blood cancers recover better after receiving CAR-T treatment.
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Combining CAR T-cell therapy with radiation for relapsed follicular lymphoma
This study is testing if combining a new CAR T-cell therapy with radiation can help people with relapsed follicular lymphoma feel better and have fewer side effects.
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Using CAR NK cells to treat systemic lupus erythematosus
This study is testing a new type of immune cell treatment to see if it can safely help people with moderate to severe lupus who haven't responded well to other treatments.
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Treatment using engineered T cells for certain types of blood cancer
This study is testing a new treatment using specially engineered T cells to see if it can help people with certain types of blood cancer that haven't responded to other treatments.
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Treatment for patients with specific types of blood cancer using engineered T-cells
This study is testing a new treatment using specially modified T-cells to see if it can help patients with a type of blood cancer called acute myeloid leukemia that hasn't responded to other therapies.
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Combining pembrolizumab with CAR T-cell therapy for recurrent primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma
This study is testing if adding pembrolizumab to CAR T-cell therapy can help people with recurrent primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma feel better and live longer.
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Treatment of aggressive large B-cell lymphoma with LYL314
This study is testing a new CAR T-cell therapy called LYL314 to see if it can effectively treat aggressive large B-cell lymphoma in different groups of patients.
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Long-term follow-up for patients who received CAR T-cell therapy
This study is checking how people who had CAR T-cell therapy feel and do over the long term, by following them for up to 15 years to see if there are any lasting effects or health changes.
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CAR-T cell therapy with or without radiation for advanced prostate cancer
This study is testing if a new CAR-T cell therapy, with or without radiation, can help people with advanced prostate cancer live longer and feel better.
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CAR T Cell Therapy for Recurrent or Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia
This study is testing a new CAR T-cell therapy to see if it can help people with recurring or hard-to-treat acute myeloid leukemia by using modified immune cells to attack cancer cells.
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CAR T-cell therapy for advanced liver cancer
This study is testing a new type of immune therapy called Ori-C101 to see if it can help people with advanced liver cancer who haven't had success with other treatments.
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Combination of CAR-DC Vaccine and Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors for Treating Malignant Tumors
This study is testing a new vaccine combined with immune treatments to see if it can help people with advanced tumors and certain types of lymphomas fight their cancer better.
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Treatment of primary central nervous system lymphoma using modified T cells delivered into the brain
This study is testing if giving special immune cells directly into the brain can help people with primary central nervous system lymphoma fight their cancer.
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Evaluating blood tests to monitor recovery after CAR T-cell therapy in young patients with leukemia
This study is testing new blood tests to help doctors keep an eye on young patients with leukemia after their CAR T-cell therapy to see who might need extra treatment and who can stay healthy without it.
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Using a new method to create CAR T cells for treating pediatric B-ALL
This study is testing a new way to make CAR T cells faster and safer for kids with B cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL) to see if it helps them get better treatment more quickly.
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B7-H3CART treatment for recurrent glioblastoma
This study is testing a new treatment using modified immune cells to see if it can help adults with recurrent glioblastoma feel better and improve their health.
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New CAR T-cell therapy for children and young adults with certain blood cancers
This study is testing a new CAR T-cell therapy that uses modified cells from children's and young adults' own blood to see if it can help treat certain tough-to-treat blood cancers.
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Genetically engineered CAR T-cells for treating certain blood cancers
This study is testing a new type of treatment using specially modified immune cells to see if they can help people with certain blood cancers that haven't responded to other treatments.
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Using dual-target CAR T cells to treat B cell blood cancers
This study is testing a new type of CAR T-cell therapy that targets multiple markers to see if it can help people with tough-to-treat B cell blood cancers.
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Using CAR-T cells to target B7-H3 in recurrent glioblastoma
This study is testing a new CAR-T cell therapy that targets a specific protein in patients with recurrent glioblastoma to see if it's safe and how much can be given.
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Allogeneic CAR T-cell therapy for advanced cancers
This study is testing a new type of immune cell therapy for people with advanced cancers to see if it can safely target and attack their tumors better than traditional treatments.
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Using modified immune cells to treat platinum-resistant ovarian cancer
This study is testing whether modified immune cells can help people with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer fight their tumors.
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CAR-GPRC5D cell therapy for people with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma or plasma cell leukemia
This will try a one-time CAR-T treatment called CAR-GPRC5D after short chemotherapy in adults (18–75) whose multiple myeloma or plasma cell leukemia has returned or not responded after at least three prior treatments.
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Testing a new CAR T cell therapy for adolescents and adults with relapsed B-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
This study is testing a new CAR T cell therapy to see if it can help adolescents and adults with relapsed B-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma feel better and improve their chances of recovery.
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Treatment for advanced non-small cell lung cancer using modified CAR-T cells
This study is testing a new type of CAR-T cell treatment for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer to see if it is safe and works better than standard therapies.
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New CAR-T Cell Therapy for Relapsed B-Cell Leukemia
This study is testing a new type of CAR-T cell therapy to see if it can help people with relapsed B-cell leukemia by using their own modified immune cells after chemotherapy.
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Using HER2 CAR T cells with checkpoint inhibitors for advanced sarcoma
This study is testing a new treatment that combines personalized CAR T cells with immune boosters to see if it helps people with advanced HER2-positive sarcoma.
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CD19 CAR-T cell therapy for treating relapsed B cell cancers
This study is testing a new treatment using modified immune cells to see if it can help people with relapsed B cell cancers feel better.
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Outcomes after CAR-T and radiation therapy for blood cancers
This study looks at how combining CAR-T therapy with radiation treatment affects people with blood cancers to see if it can improve their outcomes and reduce side effects.
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Using engineered T cells to treat pediatric solid tumors
This study is testing a new treatment using specially modified immune cells to see if they can help children with certain types of solid tumors, like liver cancer and rhabdomyosarcoma, feel better.
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Using modified T cells to treat relapsed or refractory Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
This study is testing a new treatment using modified T cells to see if it can help people with relapsed or hard-to-treat Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.
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Investigating a new cell therapy for pemphigus vulgaris
This study is testing a new cell therapy for people with pemphigus vulgaris who haven't found relief with standard treatments to see if it can help them feel better.
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Treatment using modified T cells for certain types of lymphoma
This study is testing a new treatment using modified immune cells to see if it can help people with certain types of lymphoma that haven't responded to other therapies.
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Using GD2 CAR T cells to treat specific brain and spinal tumors in children and young adults
This study is testing a new type of immune cell treatment for children and young adults with specific brain and spinal tumors to see if it is safe and effective.
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Treatment for relapsed or refractory CD30+ T cell lymphoma using modified T cells
This study is testing a new treatment using modified T cells to see if it can help people with relapsed or hard-to-treat CD30+ T cell lymphoma.
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Using engineered T cells to target a specific form of MUC1 in breast cancer
This study is testing a new treatment using modified T cells to see if they can help people with advanced breast cancer by targeting a specific protein on cancer cells.
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CAR T-cell therapy targeting CD19 for aggressive lymphoma and leukemia
This study is testing a new type of treatment using modified immune cells to see if it can help people with aggressive lymphoma or leukemia that hasn't responded to other treatments.
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CD4-directed CAR T-cell therapy for T-cell leukemia and lymphoma
This study is testing a new type of CAR T-cell therapy to see if it can help people with hard-to-treat T-cell leukemia and lymphoma feel better.
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CAR T-Cell Therapy for Neuroblastoma and Osteosarcoma
This study is testing a new CAR T-cell therapy for children with hard-to-treat neuroblastoma and osteosarcoma to see if it can better fight their cancer while keeping them safe from serious side effects.
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Combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy for advanced colorectal cancer
This study is testing if a new immune therapy combined with standard chemotherapy can help people with advanced colorectal cancer feel better and improve their treatment outcomes.
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Using modified blood cells to treat cancers that express CD70
This study is testing if modified blood cells can help shrink tumors in patients with certain types of cancer that have CD70.
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CD30-targeted CAR T-cell therapy for relapsed and refractory lymphomas
This study is testing a new treatment using modified T cells to see if it can help people with relapsed or hard-to-treat Hodgkin's and Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials of Chimeric antigen receptor are recruiting right now?
102, as of November 12, 2026. 2 of them were first registered in the last 30 days. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 23 countries. The most sites are in United States (61 trials), China (25 trials), Canada (5 trials), Italy (3 trials), Germany (3 trials). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 1: 56, Phase 1/2: 16, Phase 2: 11, Early Phase 1: 6. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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