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Gene Therapy for Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome (WAS)

Plain-language summary

This study evaluates the safety and efficacy of hematopoietic stem cell gene therapy for Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome (WAS). The patient's own CD34-positive stem cells are modified with a lentiviral vector carrying the human WAS gene. The Phase 1/2 trial enrolled males of all ages with severe WAS (clinical score 3-5) or absent WAS protein, confirmed by WAS gene sequencing, who had no HLA-genotypically identical bone marrow donor available.

The summary above is a plain-language rendering of the official record. The original English title is shown for reference.

Trial details

Phase
PHASE1/PHASE2
Status
Completed
Sponsor
Genethon
Intervention
Autologous CD34 positive cells transduced with a lentiviral vector containing human WAS gene
Start date
3/1/2011
Estimated completion
11/13/2019
Countries
United Kingdom

Related genes

Locations

  • London, United Kingdom
  • London, United Kingdom

Eligibility criteria

Criteria are reproduced from the ClinicalTrials.gov record in the original English. Only the trial team can determine eligibility.

Inclusion Criteria:

* males of all ages
* severe WAS (clinical score 3-5) or absence of WAS protein in peripheral blood mononuclear cells determined by Western blotting and flow cytometry
* molecular confirmation by WAS gene DNA sequencing
* lack of HLA-genotypically identical bone marrow or of a 10/10 antigen HLA-matched unrelated donor or cord blood after 3 month search
* parental, guardian, patient signed informed consent/assent
* willing to return for follow-up
* only for patients who have received previous allogenic hematopoietic stem cell transplant:
* failed allogenic hematopoietic stem cell transplant
* contraindication to repeat transplantation

Exclusion Criteria:

* patient with HLA-genotypically identical bone marrow
* patient with 10/10 antigen HLA-matched unrelated donor or cord blood
* contraindication to leukapheresis
* contraindication to bone marrow harvest
* contraindication to administration of conditioning medication
* HIV positive patient
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