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Phase 2 Study Evaluating Rapcabtagene Autoleucel in Participants With Severe Active GPA or MPA
NCT06868290 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of rapcabtagene autoleucel versus comparator in participants with severe active Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA) or Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA)
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Active Comparator
- BIOLOGICAL Rapcabtagene autoleucel
- DRUG Glucocorticoids
Study Locations (20)
Other
- Novartis Investigative Site — São Paulo
- Novartis Investigative Site — Haifa
- Novartis Investigative Site — Ramat Gan
São Paulo
- Novartis Investigative Site — Barretos
- Novartis Investigative Site — São Paulo
Colorado
- University Of Colorado — Aurora
Florida
- Mayo Clinic Jacksonville — Jacksonville
Illinois
- Northwestern University — Chicago
Massachusetts
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston
Minnesota
- Mayo Clinic Rochester — Rochester
Oregon
- Oregon Health Sciences University — Portland
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 126 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-03-13 |
| Est. Completion | 2030-05-24 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06868290
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06868290 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as Phase 2, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 126 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Novartis Pharmaceuticals, which has 792 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with ANCA Associated Vasculitis (AAV) appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions — of which Active Comparator is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT06868290 reports 20 study locations spanning 17 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Other, São Paulo, Colorado. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06868290 about?
NCT06868290 is a clinical study titled "Phase 2 Study Evaluating Rapcabtagene Autoleucel in Participants With Severe Active GPA or MPA". The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of rapcabtagene autoleucel versus comparator in participants with severe active Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA) or Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA)
What is the current status of trial NCT06868290?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 126 participants. The study started on 2025-03-13. Estimated completion is 2030-05-24.
What conditions does trial NCT06868290 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: ANCA Associated Vasculitis (AAV). These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06868290?
The interventions under investigation include: Active Comparator (OTHER), Rapcabtagene autoleucel (BIOLOGICAL), Glucocorticoids (DRUG). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06868290?
This trial is sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals, which has 792 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT06868290 being conducted?
This trial has 20 study locations across Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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