C-CAR168, an Autologous Anti-CD20/BCMA Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell Therapy, in Participants With Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) Refractory to Standard Therapy

This Phase 1b, multicenter, open-label study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of a single infusion of autologous anti-CD20/BCMA chimeric antigen receptor T cells (C-CAR168) following lymphodepleting chemotherapy in participants with refractory Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) who are not responding to standard therapy. Approximately 6-12 participants will undergo leukapheresis, lymphodepletion with fludarabine and cyclophosphamide, and infusion of C-CAR168. Participants will be followed for 24 months (2 years) to evaluate safety, CAR T-cell persistence, pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics, biomarkers, and preliminary efficacy results. Long-term safety follow-up for gene therapy-related events will continue for up to 15 years following CAR T-cell infusion.