Clinical trial Recruiting at 2 sites Phase 4 Interventional Ages 18 to 65

Immunotherapy for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis

Official title: A Exploratory Study of Vγ2Vδ2 T Lymphocyte-based Immunotherapy for MDR-TB

Run by Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Shanghai, China · NCT05493267 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new immune therapy combined with standard TB treatment to see if it can help people with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis who haven't responded well to current medications.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 4
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
Enrollment30 (estimated)
SponsorShanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Shanghai, China
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, Immunotherapy
Locations2 sites (Shanghai and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 3, 2022
Main results expectedAugust 3, 2025
Study endsAugust 3, 2027
Registry record updatedAugust 10, 2022
Trial IDNCT05493267 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are patients diagnosed with MDR-TB who have experienced poor treatment efficacy or have not responded to previous therapies.

Probably not a fit

Patients with immunosuppression due to co-morbidities or those who have shown poor response to the specific immunotherapy components will 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 explores the use of Vγ2Vδ2 T lymphocyte-based immunotherapy combined with standard anti-tuberculosis chemotherapy to treat multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). It aims to enhance the immune response against Mycobacterium tuberculosis, particularly in patients who have shown poor efficacy with existing treatment regimens. The approach involves administering a combination of zoledronic acid and interleukin-2 to amplify specific immune cells that can target drug-resistant TB. By integrating immunotherapy with conventional treatment, the study seeks to improve outcomes for patients with challenging MDR-TB cases.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve treatment outcomes for patients suffering from multidrug-resistant tuberculosis.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have indicated the potential of immunotherapy in treating TB, but this specific approach targeting Vγ2Vδ2 T cells is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* RR-TB/MDR-TB (resistant to at least isoniazid and rifampicin).
* Poor efficacy of the original treatment regimen or no response to treatment or less than 4 effective drugs.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Immunosuppression due to co-morbidities, such as immune system disorders, tumors, etc.
* Test confirms poor response to ZOL and IL-2 stimulation.

Where it's running

  • Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Shanghai, China
    Shanghai, China
    Recruiting
  • Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital
    Shanghai, 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.