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NK Cells clinical trials
We’re tracking 152 recruiting studies that include NK Cells, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07283679RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
NK cell therapy with two immune agents for returning lymphoma
This trial tests a new combination of specially grown immune cells (NK cells) plus two drugs that help them attack cancer. It's for people with a type of B-cell lymphoma that came back after at least two prior treatments or a stem cell transplant, and who have either failed or are not eligible for CAR-T cell therapy.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07410494RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Personalized donor cell therapy for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a personalized cell therapy (CAR-NK) using donor immune cells that are engineered to find and attack one or two markers on advanced solid tumors. It may be an option for people whose tumors have these specific markers and have exhausted other treatments.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 8–85 - NCT07641023RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CAR-NK Cell Therapy for Advanced Lung Cancer
This study tests a new type of immune cell therapy (CAR-NK cells) designed to recognize and attack lung cancer cells that have spread or stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink tumors and help patients live longer.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT05475925RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Test drug DR-01 for specific blood cancer types
This early-phase study tests DR-01 to treat large granular lymphocytic leukemia (LGLL) or certain aggressive T-cell or cytotoxic lymphomas. It aims to see whether the drug is safe and can shrink or control the cancer.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT05952310Recruiting
NK cell infusion for children and young adults with sarcoma
This trial tests an infusion of activated NK cells (a type of immune cell) to treat sarcomas that are still detectable or not responding well to standard treatment. If you qualify, you may receive this cell therapy while doctors closely check your organ function and heart strength.
MadridAges Up to 30 years - NCT06450041RecruitingPhase 2
STING trial for high-risk neuroblastoma
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy (temozolomide and irinotecan), natural killer cells (NK cells), and an antibody therapy (GD2 mAb) to see if it can help children and young adults with high-risk neuroblastoma that has not responded to treatment or has come back.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 1–31 - NCT07467863RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Gene-modified immune cells for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests an experimental immune cell therapy (CAR-NK cells) that targets two to three specific markers on your lung cancer cells. It may be an option if your cancer has stopped responding to standard treatments and if tests show your tumor carries those markers.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07444632RecruitingPhase 1
Gene-modified cord blood cells for advanced blood cancers
This trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy using cord blood cells that are grown to attack cancer cells. It is for people with certain blood cancers (lymphoma or acute lymphoblastic leukemia) that have come back or not responded to standard treatments.
Houston, TexasAges 18–75 - NCT05834244RecruitingPhase 1
New and relapsed AML treatment using azacitidine, venetoclax, and NK cells
This Phase 1 trial tests a combination of azacitidine, venetoclax, and donor NK cells to treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or certain AML-like syndromes. It’s designed mainly to find safe dosing and whether this approach can control the leukemia.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06027853RecruitingPhase 1
NK cell therapy for relapsed or refractory AML patients
This trial tests a natural killer (NK) cell therapy that targets a protein called CLL1 on leukemia cells. It aims to help people whose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has come back or not responded to other treatments.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT06674265RecruitingPhase 1
Natural killer cells for advanced neuroblastoma
This trial tests a new type of immune cell called natural killer (NK) cells from healthy donors to treat neuroblastoma that has not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if these cells can help shrink or control the cancer.
TehranAges 2–16 - NCT07617805RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CAR-NK Cell Therapy for Advanced Head and Neck Cancer
This trial tests a new type of cell therapy using natural killer cells (immune cells) that are designed to recognize and attack head and neck cancer cells. The therapy targets two specific proteins (EGFR and HER2) found on cancer cells and is for patients whose cancer has returned or spread despite previous treatments.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06066424RecruitingPhase 1
TROP2-targeted NK cells for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new type of cell therapy using your own immune cells (NK cells) that are specially engineered to attack cancer cells that have a protein called TROP2. It is for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06503497RecruitingEarly Phase 1
NK cell therapy for pancreatic cancer after standard treatment
This trial tests a new therapy using your own immune cells (NK cells) that are specially trained to find and attack cancer cells. It is for people with pancreatic cancer that has not responded to previous treatment.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06307054RecruitingPhase 1
CLL-1 CAR-NK cells for relapsed or refractory AML
This trial tests a therapy made from your own immune cells, engineered to target a marker called CLL-1 on leukemia cells, for people whose AML has come back or hasn't responded to standard treatments.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT06367673RecruitingPhase 1
NK cell therapy for relapsed or refractory AML
This trial tests a new natural killer (NK) cell therapy for adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has returned or not responded to treatment. The therapy targets two specific markers (CLL1 or CD33) on leukemia cells. It aims to see if these immune cells can safely fight the cancer.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT06469190RecruitingEarly Phase 1
CAR NK cells for treatment-resistant kidney disease
This trial is testing a new therapy made from your own immune cells (called CAR NK cells) that are designed to fight a type of kidney disease that hasn't responded to standard treatments. It may be an option if you have membranous nephropathy, IgA nephropathy, or ANCA-associated vasculitis and previous treatments have failed.
ShanghaiAges 18–70 - NCT06631391RecruitingPhase 1
NK cell therapy for high-risk neuroblastoma in children
This trial tests a new natural killer (NK) cell therapy from donated umbilical cord blood for children with high-risk neuroblastoma that has come back or not responded to treatment. The goal is to see if this immune cell therapy is safe and can help fight the cancer.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 1 day–18 years - NCT07435701RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Cell injection into belly for advanced ovarian cancer with fluid buildup
This trial tests a new type of therapy where special cells (called SK-NK cells) are injected directly into the belly to treat fluid buildup (ascites) caused by advanced ovarian cancer. It is for patients whose cancer has not responded to at least two prior treatments and who have no other standard options left.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06337474RecruitingEarly Phase 1
CD19 CAR NK cells for hard-to-treat immune thrombocytopenia
This study tests whether a new treatment using specially designed immune cells (CD19 CAR NK cells) can help people with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) that has not improved with standard treatments. It aims to improve platelet counts and reduce bleeding risk.
Changzhou, JiangsuAges 18–65 - NCT06464679RecruitingPhase 1
CD19 CAR NK cells for autoimmune diseases
This trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy (CD19 CAR NK cells) for people with certain autoimmune diseases that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if these cells can safely reduce disease activity.
ShanghaiAges 18–65 - NCT03501576Recruiting
Testing a flu or COVID vaccine response in people with lymphoma
This study checks how your immune system responds after getting a vaccine. It focuses on people with different types of lymphoma, aiming to learn which immune responses can be measured and whether the vaccines are safe for you.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06991114RecruitingPhase 2
AlloNK and rituximab for relapsing rheumatologic diseases
This trial tests a new natural killer (NK) cell therapy called AlloNK given with rituximab for people with certain autoimmune diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren's disease, inflammatory myopathies, or systemic sclerosis) that have not responded well to standard treatments. The goal is to see if this combination can better control the disease.
Tuscaloosa, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06010472RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Car-NK cell therapy for lupus
This trial tests a new immune cell therapy (CAR NK cells) for people with moderate to severe lupus that hasn't responded well to standard treatments. The therapy targets a protein called CD19 on certain immune cells to calm the overactive immune system.
ShanghaiAges 18–65
Common questions
- Are there clinical trials studying NK Cells?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 152 recruiting studies that include NK Cells, drawn from the U.S. registry and rewritten for real people so you can see what each is testing and who it's for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a NK Cells trial?
- Each study lists its own eligibility criteria — rules about condition, age, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Is NK Cells an approved treatment?
- A drug being studied in a trial may be investigational (still being tested) or already approved and being studied for a new use. Each study page explains what phase it's in. Clin2 does not provide medical advice — talk with your doctor about whether NK Cells or a specific trial is right for you.
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