NCT07115745 · Juno Therapeutics, Inc., a Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
A Study of Healthy Donor CD19-targeted Allogeneic CAR T Cells in Participants With Severe, Refractory Autoimmune Diseases
What this study is about
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety, tolerability, optimal dose, and preliminary effectiveness of BMS-986515, a healthy donor (HD) allogeneic CD19-targeted CART cell product, in participants with severe, refractory autoimmune diseases.
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The purpose of this study is to determine the safety, tolerability, optimal dose, and preliminary efficacy of BMS-986515, a healthy donor (HD) allogeneic CD19-targeted CART cell product, in participants with severe, refractory autoimmune diseases.
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- \- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) population:. i) Diagnosis of SLE based on the 2019 American College of Rheumatology (ACR)/European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR). ii) Participant must be positive for at least one of the following antibodies at screening: anti-nuclear antibody, anti-dsDNA, anti-histone, anti-chromatin or anti-Sm antibody. iii) Inadequate response or intolerance to steroids and immunosuppressive therapies. iv) Participants must have active disease at screening. \- Inflammatory myopathy (IIM) population:. i) Participants meeting the 2017 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) / European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) classification criteria. ii) Participants must meet criteria for with severe, refractory IIM. iii) Participants who had inadequate response to steroids and prior immunosuppressive therapies. iv) Evidence of active disease. \- Systemic sclerosis (SSc) population:. i) Participant must fulfill the 2013 American College of Rheumatology (ACR)/ European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) classification criteria for systemic sclerosis. ii) Inadequate disease response or intolerance to prior therapies. iii) Participants diagnosed with progressive systemic sclerosis including skin disease and/or interstitial lung disease. \- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) population:. i) Participants with difficult to treat RA. ii) Participants with a diagnosis of RA meeting 2010 ACR/EULAR criteria. iii) Rheumatoid arthritis disease activity at screening and baseline visit. iv) Inadequate disease response or intolerance to standard of care therapy.
Exclusion criteria
- \- All participants:. i) Any other systemic autoimmune disease. ii) Pregnant or nursing women. iii) Active hepatitis B, C or HIV. iv) Prior history of malignancies. v) Uncontrolled or active infection. vi) History of certain cardiovascular conditions within 6 months prior to screening. vii) Previous CAR-T cell therapy. viii) Significant lung impairment. ix) Inadequate organ function. x) Active, clinically significant, central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
- SLE population:. i) Participants who have SLE because of drugs or have other autoimmune diseases along with SLE.
- IIM population:. i) Participants who have other forms of myopathies other than IIM. ii) Severe muscle damage.
- SSc population:. i) People who have high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs caused by SSc, which needs regular treatment to keep it under control. ii) Rapidly deteriorating SSc, or history of severe kidney disease.
- RA population:. i) People who have additional autoimmune diseases along with RA.
- Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria apply.
Where
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Durham, North Carolina
Frequently asked questions
What is a clinical trial?
A clinical trial is a research study that tests new medical treatments, drugs, devices, or procedures to determine their safety and effectiveness. Trials are carefully designed and monitored to protect participants while advancing medical knowledge.
Is it safe to participate?
Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. Trials must be reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals throughout the study. You can withdraw at any time if you choose.
Will I be compensated?
Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time, travel expenses, and inconvenience. The specific compensation varies by study and will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is typically provided at no cost to participants.
Will I receive a placebo instead of treatment?
When effective treatment exists, participants typically receive either the standard treatment plus the study intervention, or the standard treatment plus placebo. You would not be denied effective care. Placebos are primarily used when no proven treatment is available, or in addition to standard care. Your trial consent form will clearly explain what treatments you may receive.
Can I leave a trial if I change my mind?
Absolutely. Participation in clinical trials is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty or loss of benefits to which you are otherwise entitled.
How long does a clinical trial last?
Trial duration varies widely depending on the study design and purpose. Some trials last just a few weeks, while others may continue for months or years. The study coordinator will provide specific timeline information during your screening call.
Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced May 27, 2026 · Source of record for eligibility and locations