Bi-specific CAR-T cell therapy for B cell malignancies

CD19/79b Bi-specific CAR-T Cells Targeting B Cell Malignancies

Phase1; Phase2 Interventional Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute · NCT05436509

This study is testing a new type of CAR-T cell therapy that targets two specific markers on B cell cancers to see if it can help patients whose cancer hasn't responded to other treatments.

Quick facts

PhasePhase1; Phase2
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment60 (estimated)
Ages6 Months to 75 Years
SexAll
SponsorShenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsCAR-T, chimeric antigen receptor, immunotherapy
Locations1 site (Shenzhen, Guangdong)
Trial IDNCT05436509 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the safety and efficacy of a novel bi-specific CAR-T cell therapy targeting CD19 and CD79b in patients with refractory or recurrent B cell malignancies. The approach involves genetically modifying T cells to express a bi-specific CAR that can recognize and attack tumor cells expressing either CD19 or CD79b. The study aims to improve treatment outcomes for patients who have not responded to existing therapies, particularly those who have lost CD19 expression on their tumors. By assessing the persistence and function of these modified T cells, the research seeks to provide insights into a potentially curative strategy for these challenging cancers.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include patients over 6 months old with malignant B cell tumors expressing CD19 or CD79b.

Not a fit: Patients with active infections, other serious diseases, or those who have previously failed CD19 or CD79b CAR-T treatments may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this therapy could offer a new treatment option for patients with difficult-to-treat B cell malignancies.

How similar studies have performed: While CAR-T therapies have shown promise, this bi-specific approach is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. age older than 6 months.
2. malignant B cell surface expression of CD19 or CD79b molecules.
3. the KPS score over 80 points, and survival time is more than 1 month.
4. greater than Hgb 80 g/L.
5. no contraindications to blood cell collection.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. accompanied with other active diseases and difficult to assess patient response.
2. bacterial, fungal, or viral infection, unable to control.
3. living with HIV.
4. active HBV or HCV infection.
5. pregnant and nursing mothers.
6. under systemic steroid treatment within a week of the treatment.
7. prior failed CD19 and CD79b CAR-T treatment.

Where this trial is running

Shenzhen, Guangdong

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions B Cell MalignanciesCAR-TB cell MalignanciesCD19CD79b
Last reviewed 2026-06-15 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.