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Descartes-08 in Autoantibody Myositis

This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 2 study to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of an autologous T-cells expressing a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) directed to B-Cell maturation antigen (BCMA) in patients with autoantibody-mediated myositis, including antisynthetase syndrome (ASyS) and dermatomyositis (DM).

Participants needed: 60
Trial details
Phase: Phase 2Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Cartesian TherapeuticsUpdated: Apr 23, 2026Locations: 2
Eligibility criteria

Participants must have dermatomyositis or antisynthetase syndrome with muscle an... [+4]

Isolated interstitial lung disease (ILD) without muscle or skin involvement [+10]

Status: Recruiting

Descartes-08 for Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults With Autoimmune Disorders

Safety, tolerability and efficacy of Descarte-08 in children, adolescents and young adults with childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus, ANCA-associated vasculitis, juvenile myasthenia gravis, and juvenile dermatomyositis

Participants needed: 50
Trial details
Phase: Phase 1, Phase 2Age: 12+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Cartesian TherapeuticsUpdated: Apr 8, 2026Locations: 2
Eligibility criteria

At least age 12 [+4]

Major chronic illness that is not well managed at the time of study entry and in... [+12]

Status: Recruiting

Investigating an mRNA CAR T-cell Therapy, Known as Descartes-08, as a Potential Approach to Treat Myasthenia Gravis

The AURORA Study is evaluating the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of an investigational mRNA CAR T-cell therapy known as Descartes-08 in adults with acetylcholine receptor autoantibody -positive generalized myasthenia gravis. Part 1 of the study will last around 6 months. For eligible participants, Part 2 will last around 8 months.

Participants needed: 100
Trial details
Phase: Phase 3Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Cartesian TherapeuticsUpdated: Mar 24, 2026Locations: 34
Eligibility criteria

Patient must be at least 18 years of age. [+8]

Major chronic illness that is not well managed at the time of study entry and in... [+26]