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UCI Health lupus clinical trial offers hope to patients with the disease

Patient experinces life-changing improvements thanks to CAR T-cell therapy.

  • April 8, 2026

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    Patient diagnosed with lupus for over 20 years.

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    Received CAR T-cell therapy in a Phase 1 clinical trial.

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    Significant recovery observed since August

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    Improved kidney function reported.

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    Active recruitment for trial participants continues.

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    Managed by Dr. Sheetal Desai, a rheumatology expert.

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    Therapy aims for deeper, durable remission in lupus.

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UCI Health lupus clinical trial offers hope to patients with the disease

  • April 8, 2026

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