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Virus Therapy

Gene Therapy for Hemophilia B

Phase 1
Waitlist Available
Led By Ulrike Reiss, MD
Research Sponsored by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
A negative family history for the development of an inhibitor
Males ≥ 18 years of age with established severe HB (FIX:C<1u/dl)
Must not have
Hypertension with systolic BP ≥ 140 mmHg or diastolic BP ≥ 90 mmHg
Poor performance status (WHO performance status score >1)
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 15 years
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Summary

This trial is testing the safety of giving a normal factor IX gene to people with an abnormal or no factor IX gene, in order to treat hemophilia B.

Who is the study for?
Adult males (18+) with severe Hemophilia B, treated with FIX products for over 10 years or have had at least 50 exposure days. Candidates must average a minimum of three bleeding episodes per year requiring FIX infusions and be free of inhibitors to FIX protein. They should not have active hepatitis, HIV infections under control are eligible, and must agree to use barrier contraception.
What is being tested?
The trial is testing the safety of a gene transfer treatment using scAAV2/8-LP1-hFIXco vector in adults with Hemophilia B. It aims to provide a normal factor IX gene to those who lack it due to genetic mutations causing their condition.
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include immune reactions against the new gene or viral vector, liver enzyme elevations indicating liver stress or damage, and general symptoms like fatigue or fever as the body responds to the treatment.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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My family does not have a history of developing inhibitors.
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I am a man over 18 with severe Hemophilia B.
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I have used Factor IX products for over 10 years or on 50 different days.
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I need regular infusions due to bleeding episodes.
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I have never had inhibitors to FIX protein.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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My blood pressure is high, at or above 140/90 mmHg.
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My health limits my daily activities significantly.
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I am on antiviral therapy for Hepatitis B or C.
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My liver isn't working properly.
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I have coronary artery disease.
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I have had tuberculosis, fungal disease, or another long-term infection.
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My liver ultrasound showed possible signs of cancer.
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I have not received gene therapy in the last 6 months.
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I have lung nodules that may be cancerous.
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I do not have an active Hepatitis B or C infection.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~15 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 15 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
To assess the safety of systemic administration of a novel self-complementary AAV vector in adults with severe hemophilia B at up to four different dosage levels.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Group 1Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
All participants who meet the eligibility requirements. Intervention: Gene Transfer and drug (scAAV2/8-LP1-hFIXco).

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaOTHER
721 Previous Clinical Trials
8,604,313 Total Patients Enrolled
3 Trials studying Hemophilia B
23 Patients Enrolled for Hemophilia B
University College, LondonOTHER
857 Previous Clinical Trials
38,830,766 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Hemophilia B
20 Patients Enrolled for Hemophilia B
St. Jude Children's Research HospitalLead Sponsor
442 Previous Clinical Trials
5,308,855 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Hemophilia B
158 Patients Enrolled for Hemophilia B
~5 spots leftby Jun 2032