Gene therapy for treating ADA-SCID

Gene Therapy Via Intravenous Injection of Lentiviral Vector (Ivlv-ADA) for the Treatment of Adenosine Deaminase-severe Combined Immunodeficiency (ADA-SCID)

NA · Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute · NCT03645460

This study is testing a new gene therapy to see if it can help people with ADA-SCID recover their immune system and fight off severe infections.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment10 (estimated)
Ages1 Month and up
SexAll
SponsorShenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute (other)
Locations2 sites (Shenzhen, Guangdong and 1 other locations)
Trial IDNCT03645460 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates the safety and efficacy of an improved lentiviral vector gene therapy for patients with adenosine deaminase severe combined immunodeficiency (ADA-SCID). The approach involves direct intravenous injection of a self-inactivating lentiviral vector carrying a functional ADA gene to correct the genetic defect responsible for the condition. The study aims to assess immune recovery and the long-term effects of this gene transfer procedure, particularly in patients suffering from severe infections due to their immunodeficiency.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include patients diagnosed with classical ADA-SCID who have a proven defective ADA gene and are experiencing severe infections.

Not a fit: Patients who have undergone prior allogeneic stem cell transplantation or have cytogenetic abnormalities may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this therapy could provide a safer alternative to bone marrow transplants for ADA-SCID patients, potentially leading to improved immune function and reduced infection rates.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies using lentiviral gene therapy for similar conditions have shown promising results, indicating potential for success in this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of classical ADA-SCID based on:

  * A proven defective adenosine deaminase (ADA) gene as defined by direct sequencing of patient DNA.
  * T-cell immune deficiency defined as one or more of the following: CD3+ autologous T cells \< 300/ul, or less than 50% of normal value for in vitro mitogen stimulation, or absent proliferation in vitro to antigens.
* With severe infections, including but not limited to: pneumonitis; protracted diarrhea requiring total parenteral nutrition; infection with herpes viruses or adenovirus or fungus; disseminated BCG infection.
* No cytogenetic abnormalities (medullary karyotype) and no detection of main rearrangements associated with acute leukemia of children.
* No prior allogeneic stem cell transplantation.
* Life expectancy ≥ 2 months.
* Negative for HIV infection.
* Written, informed consent obtained prior to any study-specific procedures.

Exclusion Criteria:

* None

Where this trial is running

Shenzhen, Guangdong and 1 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Adenosine DeAminase Severe Combined ImmunoDeficiency, Adenosine deaminase severe combined immunodeficiency lentiviral vector, in vivo gene therapy

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.