Academic anti CD19 CAR-T cell therapy for relapsed/refractory B-cell lymphomas in real-world clinical practice: a prospective cohort study - Summary - MDSpire

Academic anti CD19 CAR-T cell therapy for relapsed/refractory B-cell lymphomas in real-world clinical practice: a prospective cohort study

  • By

  • Natalya E. Konoplya

  • Tatiana M. Doroshenko

  • Katsiaryna Yu. Zharkova

  • Tatyana V. Savich

  • Ihar M. Seviaryn

  • Nadezhda M. Bobrova

  • Alexey A. Beleevsky

  • Eldar Kh. Sarydze

  • Sergey L. Polyakov

  • July 17, 2026

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Objective:

To assess the efficacy and safety of academic CAR-T cells in patients with relapsed/refractory B-cell lymphomas.

Approach:
  • CAR-T Cell Production: The CAR-T cell product was manufactured using a lentiviral vector encoding anti-CD19 CAR, which is crucial for the therapeutic efficacy of the treatment.
Key Findings:
  • Complete response achieved in 57.5% of patients.
  • 4-year event-free survival (EFS) rate was 46.2 ± 6.3%.
  • 4-year overall survival (OS) rate was 67 ± 5.9%.
  • In patients with follicular lymphoma, complete response was 83.3% with a 4-year EFS of 81.7 ± 9.6%.
  • Cytokine release syndrome (CRS) occurred in 43.4% of patients, with ≥ grade 3 in 2.6%.
  • Neurotoxicity (ICANS) was identified in 26.3% of patients, with grade 4 ICANS in 2.6%.
Interpretation:

Limitations:
  • The study is limited to a single center and may not be generalizable.
  • The follow-up period may not be sufficient to assess long-term outcomes.
Conclusion:

The academic CAR T-cell product is a potential option for patients in regions where commercial products are not accessible.

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