CAR-T cell therapy for tough lupus kidney disease in children
Part of Immune system & allergy, Kidney & urinary, Skin, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy (CAR-T cells) for children whose lupus kidney disease (lupus nephritis) has not responded to standard treatments. The CAR-T cells are designed to target and remove certain immune cells that are attacking the kidneys, with the goal of stopping the disease.
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Who can take part
- Child is between 6 and 18 years old.
- Diagnosed with lupus (SLE) and has active lupus nephritis (kidney inflammation) confirmed by a kidney biopsy in the last 6 months.
- Kidney problems have not improved after trying at least two different immunosuppressant medications for over 6 months, or they got better but then came back.
- Blood test shows CD19 protein on immune cells (B cells).
- Child is generally healthy enough for the treatment (good vein access, adequate blood counts, liver and kidney function).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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