Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Early Phase 1 Interventional Ages 18 to 75

APRIL CAR-T cell therapy for relapsed multiple myeloma patients

Official title: Clinical Trial for the Safety and Efficacy of APRIL CAR-T Cells Therapy for Patients With BCMA/TACI Positive Relapsed and/or Refractory Multiple Myeloma

Run by Zhejiang University · NCT04657861 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new CAR-T cell therapy for patients with relapsed multiple myeloma to see if it is safe and effective for those who haven't responded well to other treatments.

Quick facts

PhaseEarly Phase 1
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
Enrollment36 (estimated)
SponsorZhejiang University
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsCAR-T, chemotherapy
Locations1 site (Hangzhou, Zhejiang)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 3, 2022
Main results expectedAugust 20, 2024
Study endsAugust 20, 2027
Registry record updatedMay 9, 2022
Trial IDNCT04657861 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-75 with BCMA/TACI positive relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.

Probably not a fit

Patients with active infections or those who do not meet the health criteria may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the safety and efficacy of APRIL CAR-T cell therapy in patients with relapsed and/or refractory multiple myeloma who are positive for BCMA/TACI. It is a single-arm, open-label trial conducted at a single center, enrolling 36 patients. The primary focus is on assessing dose-related safety, with eligibility criteria including specific histological confirmations and health parameters. The study aims to provide a new treatment option for patients who have limited responses to existing therapies.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this therapy could offer a new treatment avenue for patients with difficult-to-treat multiple myeloma.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise with CAR-T cell therapies for multiple myeloma, indicating potential for success in this novel approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Histologically confirmed diagnosis of BCMA/TACI+ multiple myeloma (MM):

   1. Patients with MM relapsed after BCMA CAR-T therapy; Or MM with positive BCMA/TACI expression;
   2. Relapsed after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation;
   3. Cases with recurrent positive minimal residual disease;
   4. Extramedullary leision which is hard to be eradicated by chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
2. Male or female aged 18-75 years;
3. Total bilirubin ≤ 51 umol/L, ALT and AST ≤ 3 times of upper limit of normal, creatinine ≤ 176.8 umol/L;
4. Echocardiogram shows left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≥50%;
5. No active infection in the lungs, blood oxygen saturation in indoorair is ≥ 92%;
6. Estimated survival time ≥ 3 months;
7. ECOG performance status 0 to 2;
8. Patients or their legal guardians volunteer to participate in the studyand sign the informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

Subjects with any of the following exclusion criteria were not eligible for this trial:

1. History of craniocerebral trauma, conscious disturbance, epilepsy, cerebrovascular ischemia, and cerebrovascular, hemorrhagic diseases;
2. Electrocardiogram shows prolonged QT interval, severe heart diseases such as severe arrhythmia in the past;
3. Pregnant (or lactating) women;
4. Patients with severe active infections (excluding simple urinary tract infection and bacterial pharyngitis);
5. Active infection of hepatitis B virus or hepatitis C virus;
6. Concurrent therapy with systemic steroids within 2 weeks prior to screening, except for the patients recently or currently receiving in haled steroids;
7. Previously treated with any CAR-T cell product or other genetically modified T cell therapies;
8. Creatinine\>2.5mg/dl, or ALT / AST \> 3 times of normal amounts, or bilirubin\>2.0 mg/dl;
9. Other uncontrolled diseases that were not suitable for this trial;
10. Patients with HIV infection;
11. Any situations that the investigator believes may increase the risk of patients or interfere with the results of study

Where it's running

  • The First Affiliated Hospital,College of Medicine, Zhejiang University
    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.