Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase1; Phase2 Interventional Ages 18 and up

Evaluating C-CAR088 for patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma

Official title: A Phase Ib/II Study of CBM.BCMA Chimeric Antigen Receptor T Cell Product (C-CAR088) for Treating Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma

Run by Shanghai AbelZeta Ltd. · NCT05521802 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new CAR-T cell therapy called C-CAR088 to see if it can help people with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma feel better.

Quick facts

PhasePhase1; Phase2
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment92 (estimated)
SponsorShanghai AbelZeta Ltd.
Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionsCAR-T
Locations1 site (Tianjin)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 11, 2022
Main results expectedJuly 2024
Study endsJuly 2037
Registry record updatedMarch 24, 2023
Trial IDNCT05521802 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least three prior lines of therapy.

Probably not a fit

Patients with central nervous system involvement or those who have had recent stem cell transplants 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 multicenter, open-label study aims to assess the safety and efficacy of C-CAR088, a B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA) directed CAR-T cell therapy, in patients suffering from relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. The study consists of two phases: the phase Ib part focuses on determining the recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D) of C-CAR088, while the phase II part will further evaluate its efficacy at the established dose. Participants will undergo a series of procedures including screening, apheresis for CAR-T cell manufacturing, lymphodepletion, and infusion of the CAR-T cells, followed by follow-up visits to monitor outcomes.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a new therapeutic option for patients with difficult-to-treat multiple myeloma.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies using CAR-T cell therapies targeting BCMA have shown promising results, indicating potential success for this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria

* ≥ 18 years of age, male or female patients
* Relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma
* Have been treated with ≥ 3 prior lines of therapy, including at least one proteasome inhibitor and one immunomodulatory drug, and had progressed during or within 12 months post the last treatment.
* Had measurable disease as defined by any of the following criteria:

  * Serum M protein ≥ 0.5g/dL
  * Urine M protein ≥ 200mg/24h
  * Serum free light chain (sFLC): abnormal κ/λ ratio with involved sFLC ≥ 100mg/L
* Adequate liver, renal, bone marrow, and heart function
* Eastern cooperative oncology group (ECOG) 0-1

Exclusion Criteria

* Any known allergies to the components or excipients of the C-CAR088 cell product
* Prior allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) at anytime, or autologous stem-cell transplantation (ASCT) within 12 weeks prior to apheresis
* Central nervous system (CNS) involvement
* Stroke or convulsion history within 6 months prior to signing informed consent form (ICF)
* Plasma leukemia
* Autoimmune disease, immunodeficiency or diseases requiring immunosuppressants treatment
* Uncontrolled active infection; active hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection; HIV or syphilis infection
* Severe heart, liver, renal or metabolism disease
* Inadequate wash-out time for previous anti-tumor treatments prior to apheresis
* Previous CAR-T cell treatment, genetically modified T-cell therapies or BCMA-directed treatment history
* History or current evidence of any condition, therapy, or laboratory abnormality that, in the opinion of the investigator, might confound the results of the trial, interfere with the patient's safe participation and compliance in the trial

Where it's running

  • Institute of Hematology and Blood Diseases Hospital
    Tianjin, China
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Lugui Qiu — Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China
  • Study coordinator: Lugui Qiu, M.D., PH.D.
  • Email: Qiulg@ihcams.ac.cn
  • Phone: 022-23909083

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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.