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Zolacabtagene autoleucel

Phase 3

Systemic Sclerosis | CAR-T | Immunology |Bristol-Myers Squibb Company|Trials Updated: Sep 18, 2026

Zolacabtagene autoleucel development status

Highest phase Phase 3
Registered trials 7 across 3 sponsors since Jan 2020

Zolacabtagene autoleucel target and mechanism

Target class-Cel (Cell Tx)
ModalityCAR-T

Also known as CC-97540, BMS-986353, Zola-cel

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Trial Design

RandomizedCONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials7
Total Enrollment659

FDA Designations

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Zolacabtagene autoleucel clinical trials

Zolacabtagene autoleucel · 7 trials · 14 indications

Phase 3 1Phase 2 2Phase 1 4
NCT07335562A Study to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of BMS-986353 (Zolacabtagene- Autoleucel / Zola-cel), CD19-CAR T Cells, Versus Standard of Care in Participants With Active Systemic SclerosisSystemic Sclerosis
NOT YET_RECRUITING92 Analytics
PHASE3NOT YET_RECRUITING
A Study to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of BMS-986353 (Zolacabtagene- Autoleucel / Zola-cel), CD19-CAR T Cells, Versus Standard of Care in Participants With Active Systemic Sclerosis
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

The absolute change from baseline in Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) in mL
At 12 months
Cohort 1 Part A: Number of participants with treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs)
Up to approximately Month 36
Cohort 1 Part A: Number of participants with serious AEs (SAEs)
Up to approximately Month 36
Cohort 1 Part A: Number of participants with AEs of special interest (AESI)
Up to approximately Month 36
Cohort 1 Part A: Number of participants with clinically significant laboratory abnormalities
Up to approximately Month 36
Cohort 1 Part B: Hematologic Complete Response (CR)
Up to approximately Month 6
Proportion of participants achieving drug-free Definition of Remission in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (DORIS) remission
At month 6
Safety of CC-97540 in ANCA-Associated Vasculitis
Study drug infusion (day 0) to 28 days post study drug infusion, assessed up to 12 months post study drug infusion.

The occurrence of DLT is the primary endpoint and will be assessed for all patients treated at the expansion dose.

Efficacy of CC-97540
Study drug infusion (day 0) to 28 days post study drug infusion, assessed up to 12 months post study drug infusion.

This will be determined by the percentage of participants in treatment-free remission defined as a BVASv3 of 0 off immunosuppressive therapy.

Number of participants with adverse events (AEs)
Up to week 104
Number of participants with serious adverse events (SAEs)
Up to week 104
Number of participants with adverse events of special interest (AESIs)
Up to week 104
Number of participants with laboratory test result abnormalities
Up to week 104
Number of participants with imaging abnormalities
Up to week 104

For Cohorts 1 and 2

Number of participants with dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs)
Up to week 104
Recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D) based on the incidence of DLTs that occur during the DLT evaluation period
Up to week 104
Number of participants with treatment-emergent adverse events (AEs) in each indication.
Up to 2 years after CC-97540 infusion
Number of participants with serious AEs (SAEs) in each indication.
Up to 2 years after CC-97540 infusion
Number of participants with AEs of special interest (AESI) in each indication.
Up to 2 years after CC-97540 infusion
Number of participants with laboratory abnormalities in each indication.
Up to 2 years after CC-97540 infusion
Number of participants with Dose Limiting Toxicities (DLT) in each indication.
Up to 2 years after CC-97540 infusion
Recommended Phase 2 Dose (RP2D) of CC-97540 in each indication.
Up to 2 years after CC-97540 infusion
Adverse Events (AEs)
From the time of informed consent and follow up to 2 years after infusion of CC-97540

An AE is any noxious, unintended, or untoward medical occurrence that may appear or worsen in a subject during the course of a study. It may be a new intercurrent illness, a worsening concomitant illness, an injury, or any concomitant impairment of the subject's health, including laboratory test values, regardless of etiology. Any worsening (ie, any clinically significant adverse change in the frequency or intensity of a preexisting condition) should be considered an AE.ject's health, including laboratory test values, regardless of etiology. Any worsening (ie, any clinically significant adverse change in the frequency or intensity of a preexisting condition) should be considered an AE. An AE is any noxious, unintended, or untoward medical occurrence that may appear or worsen in a subject during the course of a study. It may be a new intercurrent illness, a worsening concomitant illness, an injury, or any concomitant impairment of the sub

Secondary Endpoints

The absolute change from baseline in Modified Rodnan Skin Score (mRSS)
At month 12
The absolute change from baseline in Quantitative Interstitial Lung Disease-Whole Lung (QILD-WL) score
Up to month 36
Time to progression, defined as the time from randomization to progressive disease
Approximately 54 months
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Arm A: BMS-986353EXPERIMENTAL -
Arm B: Standard of CareEXPERIMENTAL -
Cohort 1 Part A ITPEXPERIMENTAL -
Cohort 1 Part A AIHAEXPERIMENTAL -
Cohort 1 Part BEXPERIMENTAL -
Cohort 2EXPERIMENTAL -
Administration of CC-97540EXPERIMENTAL -
CC-97540EXPERIMENTALPrior to receiving CC-97540, participants will undergo lymphodepleting chemotherapy. Lymphodepleting chemotherapy is the combination of cyclophosphamide and fludarabine and will be administered intravenously. CC-97540 will be infused intravenously on day 0 only.
Administration of CC-97540 (RMS arm)EXPERIMENTAL -
Administration of CC-97540 (PMS arm)EXPERIMENTAL -
Administration of CC-97540 (MG arm)EXPERIMENTAL -
CC-97540 monotherapyEXPERIMENTALSubjects will be assigned to receive CC-97540 followed by 3 consecutive doses of lymphodepleting chemotherapy (fludarabine IV (30 mg/m2/day) and cyclophosphamide IV (300 mg/m2/day).

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
BMS-986353DRUGSpecified dose on specified days
FludarabineDRUGSpecified dose on specified days
CyclophosphamideDRUGSpecified dose on specified days
TocilizumabDRUGSpecified dose on specified days
RituximabDRUGSpecified dose on specified days
NintedanibDRUGSpecified dose on specified days
Fludarabine PhosphateDRUGSpecified dose of specified days
CC-97540DRUGSpecified dose on specified days
Lymphodepletion ChemotherapyDRUGIntravenous infusion of cyclophosphamide and fludarabine
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range16 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites56

Inclusion Criteria \- Participants must fulfill the 2013 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) / European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) classification criteria for Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and additionally have the following:. i) Positive Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA) with nucleolar pattern a...

Countries:United StatesBelgiumCanadaFranceGermanyItalyJapanSpainSwitzerlandUnited KingdomDenmarkArgentinaAustriaBrazilIsraelPolandPortugal
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

LOWSep 19, 2026NCT07335562startDate: changed
LOWSep 19, 2026NCT07335562startDate: changed
LOWSep 19, 2026NCT07335562startDate: changed
LOWSep 14, 2026NCT07603557startDate: changed
MEDIUMSep 14, 2026NCT07015983Status: RECRUITING → ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
MEDIUMAug 3, 2026NCT05869955Status: RECRUITING → ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
MEDIUMAug 3, 2026NCT06220201Status: RECRUITING → ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
LOWAug 3, 2026NCT07335562Status: RECRUITING → NOT_YET_RECRUITING
MEDIUMAug 3, 2026NCT05869955Status: RECRUITING → ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
MEDIUMAug 3, 2026NCT06220201Status: RECRUITING → ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
LOWAug 3, 2026NCT07335562Status: RECRUITING → NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Frequently asked questions about Zolacabtagene autoleucel

What is Zolacabtagene autoleucel?

Zolacabtagene autoleucel is an investigational CAR-T cell therapy being developed by Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY) for immunology indications. It is also known as CC-97540, BMS-986353, or Zola-cel. The therapy is being studied in autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic sclerosis, antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis, chronic immune thrombocytopenia, and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

What is Zolacabtagene autoleucel used for?

Zolacabtagene autoleucel is being studied for several autoimmune and immune-mediated conditions, including antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis, chronic immune thrombocytopenia, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and systemic sclerosis. It is an investigational therapy and has not been approved for any indication.

Who makes Zolacabtagene autoleucel?

Zolacabtagene autoleucel is developed by Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, which trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker BMY. The company is also known by the alternative designations CC-97540 and BMS-986353 for this asset.

What phase is Zolacabtagene autoleucel in?

Zolacabtagene autoleucel is in clinical development across Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 studies. It is an investigational CAR-T therapy and has not been approved by the FDA for any indication. The program includes trials in systemic sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis, and autoimmune cytopenias.

What clinical trials is Zolacabtagene autoleucel in?

Zolacabtagene autoleucel is being evaluated in several trials, including NCT07603557 in autoimmune cytopenia, NCT07388277 in antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis, NCT07335562 in systemic sclerosis, and NCT07015983 in systemic lupus erythematosus. These studies are being conducted across multiple countries including the United States, Europe, and Japan.

Is Zolacabtagene autoleucel the same as CC-97540 or BMS-986353?

Yes, Zolacabtagene autoleucel is also known as CC-97540 and BMS-986353, and is sometimes referred to as Zola-cel. These are alternative names for the same investigational CAR-T cell therapy developed by Bristol-Myers Squibb Company for autoimmune and inflammatory conditions.