Clinical trials
NK Cell clinical trials
Below are recruiting nk cell clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 152 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06613490RecruitingEarly Phase 1
CAR NK cells for antibody syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis
This early-phase trial tests whether a new type of immune cell (CAR NK) can treat two conditions: antisynthetase antibody syndrome (a rare autoimmune disease) and rheumatoid arthritis. It's for people whose current treatments haven't worked well enough.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–70 - NCT06827782Enrolling by invitationPhase 1
Cord blood CAR-NK cells for relapsed CNS lymphoma
This trial tests a new treatment using specially engineered immune cells from cord blood to target and kill cancer cells in the brain or spine. It is for people whose central nervous system lymphoma has not responded to or has returned after previous treatments.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06730009RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
NK cell therapy after surgery for pancreatic or bile duct cancer
This trial tests whether adding natural killer (NK) cell therapy to standard chemotherapy after surgery can help prevent pancreatic or bile duct cancer from coming back. It is for patients who have had their tumor completely removed and are now ready for adjuvant chemotherapy.
TainanAges 18 years+ - NCT05110742RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CD5-targeting NK cell therapy for blood cancers
This trial tests a new kind of immune cell therapy (NK cells) that are made to attack cancer cells carrying the CD5 marker. You will have a short course of chemotherapy before the infusion to help the cells work. It is for people with certain blood cancers that have not responded to standard treatments.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06848582Recruiting
NK cell therapy for high-risk pediatric soft tissue sarcoma
This trial tests whether giving immune cells called NK cells from donated umbilical cord blood can help children and teens with high-risk or returning soft tissue sarcoma. The goal is to see if it is safe and effective when other treatments have been tried.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges Up to 18 years - NCT07278856RecruitingPhase 1
Ruxolitinib plus CHOP for untreated T-follicular helper cell lymphoma
This trial tests adding an oral targeted drug called ruxolitinib to the standard CHOP chemotherapy for people newly diagnosed with a rare type of lymphoma. The goal is to see if this combination is safe and works well.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07552233Recruiting
NK Cell Therapy for Recurrent Brain Tumors
This trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy (NK cells) for patients with malignant brain tumors that have come back or worsened despite previous treatment. The goal is to see if these specially prepared immune cells can help fight the cancer.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT07627698RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CAR-NK Cell Therapy for Advanced Melanoma
This trial tests engineered immune cells (CAR-NK cells) designed to target two markers found on melanoma cells. The goal is to help patients with melanoma that has spread or cannot be surgically removed and has not responded to or is unsuitable for standard treatments.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07510802RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CAR-NK cells for advanced HER2+ or triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy (CAR-NK cells) that targets specific proteins on breast cancer cells. It's for people with advanced HER2-positive or triple-negative breast cancer who have tried other treatments or can't take them.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07622940RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CAR-NK Cell Therapy for Advanced Esophageal Cancer
This trial tests a new immunotherapy using specially engineered natural killer cells (a type of immune cell) designed to target two proteins found on esophageal cancer cells. It's for patients with advanced esophageal adenocarcinoma that has spread or returned after prior treatment.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07480941RecruitingPhase 1
CAR-NK cell therapy for recurrent glioblastoma
This trial tests a new treatment using engineered immune cells (CAR-NK cells) that target two markers found on glioblastoma tumors. The treatment is given directly into the brain to fight tumors that have come back after standard therapy.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07551336RecruitingPhase 1
CAR-NK cells for recurrent glioblastoma and high-grade brain tumors
This trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy called CAR-NK cells to treat glioblastoma or high-grade glioma that has come back or gotten worse after standard treatment. The cells are engineered to recognize and attack tumor cells in the brain.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT05634369RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
NK cell and chemotherapy trial for relapsed soft tissue sarcoma
This early-phase trial studies a type of immune cell treatment (NK cells) made from donor cells, given with chemotherapy drugs gemcitabine and docetaxel. It’s for children and young adults whose bone or soft tissue sarcoma has come back or hasn’t responded to prior treatment.
South Birmingham, AlabamaAges 2–40 - NCT06930651RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Engineered NK cell therapy for relapsed blood cancers
This trial tests a new immune cell therapy (engineered NK cells) for people with certain blood cancers like AML, MDS, or CMML that have not responded to standard treatments. The therapy aims to help your immune system attack cancer cells, and is given after a short course of chemotherapy.
Houston, TexasAges 18–80 - NCT07480954RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CAR-NK cell therapy for recurrent ovarian cancer
This trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy (CAR-NK cells) that targets two proteins often found on ovarian cancer cells. It is for people whose cancer has come back after at least two prior treatments.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07617753RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CAR-NK Cell Therapy for Recurrent Ovarian Cancer
This trial tests a new type of cell therapy using modified natural killer cells (CAR-NK cells) that are trained to attack ovarian cancer cells. It's designed for patients whose cancer has come back or stopped responding to previous treatments.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06026657RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
NK cells with or without naxitamab for GD2-positive breast cancer
This trial tests a new treatment using immune cells called NK cells combined with chemotherapy (gemcitabine) and possibly naxitamab for people with a certain type of advanced breast cancer that has spread. It aims to see if this approach can help when standard treatments have stopped working.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07635056RecruitingPhase 2
Natural killer cells for hard-to-treat neuroblastoma
This trial tests specially prepared immune cells (called CIML-NK cells) from a partially matched family donor to fight neuroblastoma that has returned or stopped responding to standard treatment. The goal is to see if these cells can help patients whose cancer is difficult to control.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 1–39 - NCT02727803RecruitingPhase 2
Personalized natural killer cell therapy for blood cancers
This trial tests a customized immune-cell treatment (NK cells) for certain blood cancers to try to control or eliminate cancer cells. You may qualify if your cancer has come back, did not fully respond, or has higher risk features.
Houston, TexasAges 15–80 - NCT07551349RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CAR-NK Cell Therapy for Advanced Kidney Cancer
This trial tests a new type of cell therapy (CAR-NK cells) designed to target kidney cancer that has spread or cannot be removed with surgery. The cells are engineered in the lab to recognize and attack cancer cells, and may help patients whose cancer has grown despite previous treatments.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06816823RecruitingPhase 1
CAR-NK Cells for Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
This trial tests a new type of immunotherapy called CAR-NK cells (CL-NK-001) for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer that has a specific marker (eGR1). The goal is to see if these specially grown natural killer cells can attack the cancer after standard treatments have stopped working.
ShanghaiAges 18–70 - NCT07425483RecruitingPhase 1
CAR-NK cell therapy for advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new treatment using immune cells (CAR-NK cells) to fight pancreatic cancer that has spread or come back. It may be an option if standard treatments have stopped working, were not tolerated, or were refused.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT05580601RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Immunotherapy trial for children with relapsed or stubborn AML
This Phase 1/2 trial tests a lab-made immune-cell treatment (NK cells) for children with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or did not respond to treatment. It aims to help the immune system attack leukemia cells in the bone marrow, especially when standard treatments have not worked.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 2 years+ - NCT06067347Recruiting
PETAL Consortium study on T-cell and NK-cell lymphoma
This study, run by Massachusetts General Hospital, is collecting information from people around the world who have certain types of T-cell or NK-cell lymphoma. It aims to learn more about these cancers and how they are managed.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for nk cell?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 152 recruiting nk cell studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a nk cell trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a nk cell trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
- Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma
- Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Metastatic Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma
- Advanced Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma
- Clear Cell Renal Cell Cancer (ccRCC)
- Squamous Cell Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
- Non-Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma (nccRCC)
- T-Cell/Histiocyte-Rich Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.