Improving CAR T-cell therapy for patients with relapsed lymphoma

LTBR CARs as next-generation therapies for R/R lymphoma

['FUNDING_R01'] · NEW YORK GENOME CENTER · NIH-11045028

This study is looking at how to make CAR T-cell therapy work better for people with tough-to-treat diffuse large B-cell lymphoma by exploring a special receptor in T-cells that might help them fight cancer more effectively.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_R01']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorNEW YORK GENOME CENTER (nih funded)
Locations1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-11045028 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research focuses on enhancing the effectiveness of CAR T-cell therapy for patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). The team is investigating the role of the lymphotoxin beta receptor (LTBR) in T-cells, which may improve their ability to fight cancer by reducing exhaustion and boosting anti-tumor responses. By analyzing patient samples and conducting functional assays, the researchers aim to develop a more effective CAR T-cell treatment that could lead to better outcomes for patients. If successful, this approach could provide a new avenue for patients who have not responded well to existing therapies.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma who have not responded to first-line treatments.

Not a fit: Patients with early-stage lymphoma or those who have not yet undergone treatment may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective CAR T-cell therapies, improving survival rates and quality of life for patients with relapsed lymphoma.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in enhancing CAR T-cell therapies, but the specific approach using LTBR is novel and has not been extensively tested.

Where this research is happening

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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