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Cell therapy substantially reduces severe rheumatoid arthritis in first clinical trial

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28 August 2026

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Germany

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Fusion42 · 28 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

The world's first clinical trial using CD19 CAR T-cell therapy for severe rheumatoid arthritis showed substantial disease activity reduction in all six patients, with half no longer needing medication by the end of the observation period.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Biotech.

◆ The Wire takeaway

Your approach to rheumatoid arthritis can shift from symptom management to targeted immune reset using genetically engineered T cells. This opens a new pathway to develop therapies that could eliminate treatment resistance and dependency on lifelong medication.

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1 source · 28 Aug 2026

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