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Phase I trials of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells have shown remarkable promise in pediatric B-cell malignancies. Such outcomes have shifted expectations for other phase I CAR T-cell trials to have high response rates. The juxtaposition of high expectations, uncertain outcomes, and potential for life-threatening toxicities raises unique ethical considerations. To aid patients and providers considering early-phase CAR T-cell trials, we discuss: (i) considerations for enrollment of pediatric patients, (ii) understanding trial intent and expectations, (iii) weighing risks and benefits, (iv) considerations for informed consent discussions, (v) post CAR T-cell therapy expectations, (vi) barriers to access, and (vii) vulnerability in decision making.
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Cancer Lett
September 2025
Department of Hematology, The Affiliated Huaian No.1 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Northern Jiangsu Institute of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Huaian, 223300, Jiangsu Province, China; Key Laboratory of Autoimmune Diseases of Huaian City, Huaian, 223300, Jiangsu Pr
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Department of Neurology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China. Electronic address:
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State Key Laboratory of Molecular Oncology, National Cancer Center/National, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
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