Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase 2 Interventional Ages 6 to 70

Stem cell transplant for GATA2 mutations

Official title: Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant for Patients With Mutations in GATA2 or the MonoMAC Syndrome

Run by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) · NCT01861106 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if a stem cell transplant can help people aged 8 to 70 with GATA2 mutations and related conditions feel better and produce healthy blood cells.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Ages6 Years to 70 Years
SexAll
Enrollment144 (estimated)
SponsorNational Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
NIH
Drugs / interventionscyclophosphamide, chemotherapy, radiation, fludarabine
Locations1 site (Bethesda, Maryland)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 24, 2013
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2027
Study endsDecember 31, 2028
Registry record updatedOctober 16, 2026
Trial IDNCT01861106 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are individuals aged 8 to 70 with confirmed GATA2 mutations or the clinical syndrome of MonoMAC.

Probably not a fit

Patients without GATA2 mutations or those who do not meet the eligibility criteria may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) in treating patients with GATA2 mutations and related conditions such as MonoMAC. Participants aged 8 to 70 will undergo screening, including physical exams and blood tests, followed by chemotherapy or radiation to prepare for the transplant. The study aims to determine if the transplant can restore normal blood cell production and reverse disease symptoms within one year post-transplant.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly improve the health and quality of life for patients with GATA2 mutations by restoring normal immune function.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promising results with stem cell transplants for similar genetic conditions, indicating potential success for this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
* ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

INCLUSION CRITERIA- Recipient

1. Patient age of 6-70 years.
2. Mutation in the GATA2 gene, or evidence of loss of expression of one allele of GATA2, by cDNA analysis performed by a CLIA certified laboratory, or the clinical syndrome of MonoMAC.
3. Clinical history of at least one serious or disfiguring infection and/or GATA2 bone marrow immunodeficiency disorder with lose of one or more immune populations in the bone marrow including monocytes, Natural Killer (NK) cells, and B-lymphocytes, with or without additional cytopenias involving the red blood cell, neutrophil, or platelet compartment.
4. Availability of a 10/10 or 9/10 or 8/10 HLA-matched related or unrelated donor, or a haploidentical related donor.
5. Patients may have evidence of MDS with one or more peripheral blood cytopenias and greater than 5% blasts but must have less than 10% blasts in the bone marrow in the absence of filgrastim in order to proceed directly to transplant. The majority of patients with MDS will have less than 5% blasts.
6. Disease status: Patients are to be referred in remission for evaluation. Should a patient have progressive disease with \>10% blasts on screening/baseline bone marrow biopsy, the patient may receive standard treatment under the current study prior to proceeding with transplant. Once the patient has \<10% blasts, they may proceed to transplant. The patient may also be referred back to their primary hematologist or oncologist for treatment. If this course of action is not in the best interest of the patient according to the clinical judgment of the PI/LAI, then the patient may receive standard treatment for the malignant disease or hematological disorder under the current study. If under either of these settings, it becomes apparent that the participant will not be able to proceed to transplant, then he/she must come off study. Recipient-Subjects receiving a standard therapy will be told about the therapy, associated risks, benefits and alternatives of the proposed therapy, and availability of receiving the same treatment elsewhere, outside of a research protocol.
7. Left ventricular ejection fraction \> 40%, preferably by 2-D echocardiogram obtained within 90 days prior to initiation of conditioning therapy.
8. Creatinine: Adult patients: \<= 2.0 mg/dl and creatinine clearance \>= 30 ml/min; Pediatric patients (\<18 years old): creatinine \<1.5 mg/dL and a creatinine clearance, using the Schwartz Formula, \> 30 mL/min/1.73m\^2.
9. Serum conjugated bilirubin \< 2.5 mg/dl; serum ALT and AST \<= 5 times upper limit of normal.
10. Pulmonary function tests: FEV1 and DLCO \>30% Note: For children who are unable to cooperate for PFTs, the criterion is: No evidence of dyspnea at rest, no exercise intolerance, and no requirement for supplemental oxygen therapy
11. Ability of patient or Legally Authorized Representative (LAR) (if the patient is deemed by the treating physician to be cognitively impaired or questionably impaired in such a way that the ability of the patient to give informed consent is questionable) to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document indicating that they are aware of the investigational nature of this study or written informed consent obtained from parent or legal guardian if subject is a minor.
12. As therapeutic agents used in this trial may be harmful to a fetus, women of childbearing potential and men must agree to use adequate contraception (hormonal or barrier method of birth control; abstinence) prior to study entry and for at least one-year post-allo HSCT. Should a woman become pregnant or suspect she is pregnant while she or her partner is participating in the study, she should inform her treating physician immediately.
13. All transplant patients remain in the NIH hospital or, if discharged, stay close to the NIH for a minimum of 100 days after transplant or longer, if there are complications. An adult caregiver must be with the patient at all times from discharge to day 100.

EXCLUSION CRITERIA- Recipient

1. Patients who are receiving any other investigational agents with the exception of virus- specific cytotoxic T-cells for the treatment of viral infection/reactivation prior to allo HSCT
2. HIV-positive patients are ineligible because these patients are at increased risk of lethal infections when treated with marrow-suppressive therapy. Appropriate studies will be undertaken in patients receiving combination antiretroviral therapy when indicated.
3. History of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biological composition to agents (steroids, cyclophosphamide, busulfan) used in the study
4. Chronic active hepatitis B. Patient may be hepatitis B core antibody positive. For patients with a concomitant positive hepatitis B surface antigen, patients will require a hepatology consultation. The risk-benefit profile of transplant and hepatitis B will be discussed with the patient, and eligibility determined by the PI or Lead Associate Investigator.
5. History of psychiatric disorder which may compromise compliance with transplant protocol, or which does not allow for appropriate informed consent.
6. Active infection refractory to antimicrobial therapy. Exceptions may be made per PI discretion for patients with disseminated mycobacterial infections if the potential benefit of HSCT is thought to outweigh the risks.
7. Active CNS involvement by malignancy (patients with known positive CSF cytology or parenchymal lesions visible by prior CT or MRI).
8. Pregnant or lactating.
9. The effects on breast-milk are unknown and may be harmful to the infant; therefore, women should not breast feed during the interval from study entry to one year post-transplant.
10. Presence of active malignancy in another organ system other than the hematopoietic, except when driven by viruses in which case the immune reconstitution after transplant may control the malignancy. This includes solid tumors not in remission.

Where it's running

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
    Bethesda, Maryland, United States
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Danielle E Pregent-Arnold, M.D. — National Cancer Institute (NCI)
  • Study coordinator: Danielle E Pregent-Arnold, M.D.
  • Email: danielle.arnold@nih.gov
  • Phone: (240) 281-3922

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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