Testing a new treatment for rheumatoid arthritis
Official title: A Phase 1 Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Activity of Single Ascending Doses of SBT777101 in Subjects With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Run by Sonoma Biotherapeutics, Inc. · NCT06201416 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new treatment using patients' own immune cells to see if it can help reduce inflammation and improve symptoms in people with moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 1 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 48 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Sonoma Biotherapeutics, Inc. Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 9 sites (Scottsdale, Arizona and 8 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 6, 2024 |
| Main results expected | November 2026 |
| Study ends | November 2026 |
| Registry record updated | June 30, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06201416 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults with moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis who have not responded adequately to existing therapies.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with uncontrolled comorbid conditions or other inflammatory joint diseases may not benefit from this treatment.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the safety and effects of SBT777101, a novel regulatory T cell therapy, administered as a single dose to patients with moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis. The approach involves using the patient's own Treg cells to target and reduce inflammation in affected tissues. The study will begin with lower doses to assess safety before escalating to higher doses. It represents the first human trial of this innovative treatment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly improve the management of rheumatoid arthritis by reducing inflammation and restoring immune balance.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is novel in humans, similar therapies targeting regulatory T cells have shown promise in preclinical studies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Body mass index (BMI) \<35 kg/m\^2, inclusive * Adult-onset, moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA) * Moderate-to-severe active disease * b/tsDMARD failure criterion (≥2) * Swollen joint count ≥4 * Clinical and/or ultrasound evidence of synovitis * Prior inadequate response to or unable to tolerate available RA therapies * Stable doses of RA medications for at least 30 days * Use of highly effective methods of contraception Exclusion Criteria: * Major surgery within 12 weeks prior to screening or planned within 12 months after dosing * Uncontrolled cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, hepatic, endocrine, or gastrointestinal disease * Recurrent infections or active infection * Active or untreated latent tuberculosis * Primary or secondary immunodeficiency * History of or current inflammatory joint disease other than RA
Where it's running
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Mayo Clinic
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States Recruiting -
UCSF Medical Center
San Francisco, California, United States Recruiting -
Stanford Medical Center
Stanford, California, United States Recruiting -
University of Colorado
Aurora, Colorado, United States Recruiting -
Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting -
Tufts University
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting -
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting -
Oregon Health Sciences University
Portland, Oregon, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Sabrina Fox-Bosetti, MPH
- Email: clinicaloperations@sonomabio.com
- Phone: 415-992-6245
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.