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KYV-101

Phase 2

Multiple Sclerosis, Primary Progressive | Monoclonal antibody | Neurology |Kyverna Therapeutics, Inc.|Trials Updated: Jul 29, 2026

KYV-101 development status

Highest phase Phase 2
Registered trials 6 across 3 sponsors since Jan 2024

KYV-101 target and mechanism

Molecular targetCD19
ModalityMonoclonal antibody

Also known as KYV-101 (Biological) - 0.33 ×10^8 cells, KYV-101- 0.33 ×10^8 cells, KYV-101 (Biological) - 1 ×10^8 cells, KYV-101- 1 ×10^8 cells, KYV-101 anti-CD19 CAR-T cell therapy

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials7
Total Enrollment253

FDA Designations

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KYV-101 clinical trials

KYV-101 · 7 trials · 13 indications

Phase 2 2Phase 1 5
NCT06384976KYSA-7: A Study of Anti-CD19 CAR T-Cell Therapy, in Subjects With Refractory Primary and Secondary Progressive Multiple SclerosisMultiple Sclerosis, Primary Progressive
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING120 Analytics
NCT06193889KYSA-6: A Study of Anti-CD19 Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell Therapy, in Patients With Generalized Myasthenia GravisMyasthenia Gravis
RECRUITING66 Analytics
PHASE2ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
KYSA-7: A Study of Anti-CD19 CAR T-Cell Therapy, in Subjects With Refractory Primary and Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
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PHASE2RECRUITING
KYSA-6: A Study of Anti-CD19 Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell Therapy, in Patients With Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

To evaluate efficacy of KYV-101
at least 12 weeks

Confirmed disability Progression on the EDSS scale. The EDSS scale ranges from 0 to 10 in 0.5- unit increments that represent higher levels of disability. Scoring is based on an examination by a neurologist.

Incidence and severity of adverse events (AEs) and laboratory abnormalities (Phase 2)
18 months
Efficacy of KYV-101 via Myasthenia Gravis Activities of Daily Living (MG-ADL) change from baseline (Phase 2)
24 weeks
Efficacy of KYV-101 via Myasthenia Gravis Activities of Daily Living (MG-ADL) change from baseline for KYV-101 Treatment arm to Standard of Care arm (Phase 3)
24 weeks
Efficacy of KYV-101 via Quantitative Myasthenia Gravis (QMG) change from baseline for KYV-101 Treatment arm to Standard of Care arm (Phase 3)
24 weeks
number of subjects experiencing a cytokine release syndrome
Screening up to week 4

The primary safety outcome in Phase I variable will be measured as the number of subjects experiencing a cytokine release syndrome (CRS) or an immune cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS) as well as adverse events (AE) and serious adverse events (SAE) due to investigational medical product (IMP) within the first 4 weeks.

antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA) seroconversion rate
week 24

The primary efficacy outcome variable of Phase II will be the antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA) seroconversion rate in subjects with active, treatment refractory ANCA-IgG-positive AAV at week 24.

adverse events and serious adverse events due to investigational medical product
up to 52 weeks

The primary safety outcome variable of Phase II will be measured as adverse events (AE) and serious adverse events (SAE) due to investigational medical product (IMP) throughout the whole study.

Safety Phase I (1) Safety
up to week 52

Incidence and grading of severity (graded 0-4) of Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) due to IMP within the first 4 weeks after anti-CD19 CAR T cell therapy.

Safety Phase I (2) Safety
up to 52 weeks

Incidence and grading of severity (graded 0-4) of Immune Cell Associated Neurotoxicity Syn-drome (ICANS) due to IMP within the first 4 weeks after anti-CD19 CAR T cell therapy.

Safety Phase I (3) Safety
up to 52 weeks

Incidence and grading of severity (graded 0-4) of Adverse Events (AE) due to IMP within the first 4 weeks after anti-CD19 CAR T cell therapy.

Safety Phase I (4) Safety
up to 52 weeks

Incidence and grading of severity (graded 0-4) of Serious Adverse Events (SAE) due to IMP within the first 4 weeks after anti-CD19 CAR T cell therapy.

Efficacy Phase II
visit week 16

Percentage of subjects with ACPA seroconversion = ACPA level \<20 mU/ml at week 16.

Safety Phase II (1)
up to 52 weeks

AE due to IMP and rituximab throughout the whole study

Safety Phase II (2)
up to 52 weeks

SAE due to IMP and rituximab throughout the whole study

Frequency of dose limiting toxicities at each dose level
Up to 12 months
The presence of CAR-T cells in CSF following their peak expansion in peripheral blood.
Screening to Week 48

To surmise CNS penetration of CAR-T cells.

The incidence and severity of adverse events and dose-limiting toxicities.
Screening to Week 48

* Disease reactivation as defined by the presence of new T2 hyperintense or GAD enhancing lesions on MRI brain at 8 weeks post-infusion of KYV-101. * Incidence of detectable anti-KYV-101 antibodies in peripheral blood. * Incidence of detectable T cells specific to KYV-101 drug product in peripheral blood. * Detectable replication competent lentivirus as measured by surrogate assay (VSV-G qPCR). * Persistence of IgG antibody titers to common vaccine related antigens (varicella, measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus). * Change from baseline in depression/anxiety including C-SSRS.

Incidence and severity of AEs in IIM.
3 months after CAR infusion.

Incidence and severity of AEs in Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies

Incidence and severity of AEs in DCSS
3 months after CAR infusion.

Incidence and severity of AEs in diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis

Incidence and severity of AEs in SLE Nephritis
3 months after CAR infusion.

Incidence and severity of AEs in systemic lupus erythematosus nephritis.

Incidence and severity of AEs in AAV
3 months after CAR infusion.

Incidence and severity of AEs in ANCA-Associated vasculitis

Secondary Endpoints

To characterize the safety and tolerability of KYV-101
Up to 2 years
To evaluate efficacy of KYV-101
up to 12 weeks
To characterize the pharmacokinetics (PK)
Up to 2 years
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
KYV-101 CAR-T cells with lymphodepletion conditioningEXPERIMENTALDosing with KYV-101 CAR T cells
Anti- CD20 mAbACTIVE_COMPARATORDosing with anti-CD20 mAb
KYV-101 TreatmentEXPERIMENTALPhase 3
Standard of CareACTIVE_COMPARATORPhase 3 Optional crossover to receive KYV-101 Treatment after 24 weeks
KYV-101, anti-CD19 CAR T-cell immunotherapy.EXPERIMENTALA dosage of 1x10\^8 KYV-101 CAR+ T cells will be administered intravenously as a single infusion.
KYV101EXPERIMENTALParticipants in this arm will receive a single dose of KYV-101 i.v., an autologous fully-human anti-CD19 CAR T-cell immunotherapy.
RituximabACTIVE_COMPARATORIn the Comparator group patients will receive 2x1 g Rituximab i.v. (Day 0 and Day 14). Retreatment of 1000 mg rituximab i.v. may be initiated at week 24 if residual disease activity remains, otherwise retreatment should be delayed until disease activity returns. A DAS-28-CRP \> 3.2 will be used as a non-binding guidance for the re-treatment decision.
Dosing Cohort #1: KYV-101 CAR+ T -- 0.33 ×10^8 cellsEXPERIMENTALFive participants will be enrolled at the lower dose (0.33 ×10\^8 cells). Once safety and tolerability are adequately assessed, treatment will proceed to the higher dose level.
Dosing Cohort #2: KYV-101 CAR+ T -- 1×10^8 cellsEXPERIMENTALAn additional five participants are planned for enrollment at the higher dose level (1×10\^8 cells).
IIMEXPERIMENTALParticipants with idiopathic inflammatory myopathy will receive will receive lymphodepleting chemotherapy of cyclophosphamide and fludarabine prior to administration of KYV-101.
DCSSEXPERIMENTALParticipants with diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis will receive lymphodepleting chemotherapy of cyclophosphamide and fludarabine prior to administration of KYV-101.
SLEEXPERIMENTALParticipants with SLE-related nephritis will receive will receive lymphodepleting chemotherapy of cyclophosphamide and fludarabine prior to administration of KYV-101.
AAVEXPERIMENTALParticipants with ANCA-associated vasculitis will receive will receive lymphodepleting chemotherapy of cyclophosphamide and fludarabine prior to administration of KYV-101.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
KYV-101BIOLOGICALAnti-CD19 CAR-T cell therapy
Standard lymphodepletion regimenDRUGCYC/FLU
Anti-CD20 mABDRUGAnti-CD20 mAB
Standard of Care TreatmentDRUGStandard of Care Medications Optional Crossover to receive KYV-101 treatment
KYV-101, an autologous fully-human anti-CD19 CAR T-cell immunotherapyDRUGA dosage of 1x10\^8 KYV-101 CAR+ T cells will be administered intravenously as a single infusion.
KYV101DRUGan autologous fully-human anti-CD19 CAR T-cell immunotherapy
Rituximab (active comparator)DRUGanti CD20 monoclonal antibody
KYV-101 anti-CD19 CAR-T cell therapyBIOLOGICALKYV-101 anti-CD19 CAR-T cell therapy
KYV-101 (Biological) - 0.33 ×10^8 cellsBIOLOGICALKYV-101 is a type of treatment called CAR T-cell therapy. It uses cells from your own immune system, called T-cells, to attack cells that cause inflammation. T-cells are a type of white blood cell.
KYV-101 (Biological) - 1 ×10^8 cellsBIOLOGICALKYV-101 is a type of treatment called CAR T-cell therapy. It uses cells from your own immune system, called T-cells, to attack cells that cause inflammation. T-cells are a type of white blood cell.
Chemotherapy: cyclophosphamide (CYC)DRUGParticipants will receive one 3-day cycle of lymphodepletion with CYC 300 mg/m2 prior to administration of KYV-101.
Chemotherapy: fludarabine (FLU)DRUGParticipants will receive one 3-day cycle of lymphodepletion with FLU 30 mg/m2 prior to administration of KYV-101.
CyclophosphamideDRUGLymphodepleting chemotherapy of cyclophosphamide (CYC) 300 mg/m2
FludarabineDRUGLymphodepleting chemotherapy of Fludarabine (FLU) 30 mg/m2 intravenously (IV)
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 60 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Key Inclusion Criteria: 1. Subject must have a history of diagnosis of primary progressive or secondary progressive MS. 2. History of treatment with anti-CD20 mAb with continuing evidence of worsening physical disability over a period of ≥6 months, with documented clinical disability progression wi...

Countries:United StatesAustraliaBrazilGermanySaudi ArabiaUnited Kingdom
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

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Frequently asked questions about KYV-101

What is KYV-101?

KYV-101 is an autologous, fully human anti-CD19 CAR T-cell immunotherapy developed by Kyverna Therapeutics, Inc. (ticker: KYTX). It is an investigational cell therapy being studied in immunology indications, including ANCA-associated vasculitis, idiopathic inflammatory myopathies, multiple sclerosis, and myasthenia gravis. KYV-101 is in Phase 1 clinical development.

What does KYV-101 target?

KYV-101 targets CD19, a protein expressed on B cells. By targeting CD19, KYV-101 is designed to deplete B cells, which are thought to play a role in autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. This mechanism is being evaluated in clinical trials for diseases such as ANCA-associated vasculitis and multiple sclerosis.

Who is developing KYV-101?

KYV-101 is being developed by Kyverna Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company with the ticker symbol KYTX. Kyverna is focused on developing cell therapies for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.

What phase is KYV-101 in?

KYV-101 is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational therapy and has not been approved by the FDA. The Phase 1 trials are evaluating its safety and potential in various autoimmune conditions.

What clinical trials is KYV-101 in?

KYV-101 is being studied in several clinical trials, including NCT06590545 in ANCA-associated vasculitis, NCT06475495 in rheumatoid arthritis, NCT06451159 in progressive multiple sclerosis, and NCT06384976 (KYSA-7) in progressive multiple sclerosis. These trials are in Phase 1 or Phase 2 and are currently active or not yet recruiting.

Is KYV-101 the same as KYV101?

Yes, KYV-101 is also known as KYV101 and by other names such as KYV-101 (Biological) - 0.33 ×10^8 cells, KYV-101- 0.33 ×10^8 cells, KYV-101 (Biological) - 1 ×10^8 cells, KYV-101- 1 ×10^8 cells, and KYV-101 anti-CD19 CAR-T cell therapy. These all refer to the same investigational therapy.