Transplantation for Chronic Granulomatous Disease using a new drug regimen
Official title: Phase I/II Study Using Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Chronic Granulomatous Disease With an Alemtuzumab, Busulfan and TBI-based Conditioning Regimen Combined With Cytokine (IL-6, +/- IFN-gamma) Antagonists
Run by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) · NCT05463133 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new drug combination to see if it can improve the success of stem cell transplants for people aged 4 to 65 with Chronic Granulomatous Disease who have serious complications.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase1; Phase2 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 4 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) NIH |
| Drugs / interventions | alemtuzumab, radiation, tocilizumab |
| Locations | 1 site (Bethesda, Maryland) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 8, 2022 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2032 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2032 |
| Registry record updated | October 13, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05463133 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are individuals aged 4 to 65 with a confirmed diagnosis of CGD and significant complications warranting transplantation.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients without sufficient complications from CGD or those who do not have access to an HLA-matched donor 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 aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a novel conditioning regimen involving Alemtuzumab, Busulfan, and cytokine antagonists in improving the success rates of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for patients with Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD). Participants aged 4 to 65 will undergo a series of screenings, including physical exams, blood tests, and imaging scans, before receiving the transplant. The study focuses on patients who have significant complications from CGD and have access to HLA-matched donors. The goal is to enhance treatment outcomes and reduce the risks associated with current therapies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve the success rates of stem cell transplants for patients with CGD, potentially leading to a cure.
How similar studies have gone: While allogeneic stem cell transplantation has been used for CGD, this specific combination of conditioning regimen and cytokine antagonists is a novel approach that has not been extensively tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
* INCLUSION CRITERIA: In order to be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all the following criteria: * Must have the ability to comprehend and a willingness to sign the informed consent. For pediatric patients, must have a parent/guardian who can sign consent if the donor is a minor; assent will be obtained from minors as appropriate. * Must have confirmed diagnosis of CGD. * Must have sufficient complications from underlying disease to warrant undergoing transplantation (either a history of or ongoing inflammation/CGD-related autoimmunity OR a CGD-related infection while on prophylaxis) OR have a Quartile 1 or 2 residual oxidase production level. * Ages 4 years-65 years. * HLA-matched family donor graft or an HLA-matched unrelated PBSC graft (10/10 or 9/10 mismatch) available. * Must be human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) negative. * When discharged from the hospital the participant must be able to stay within 1 hour's travel of the NIH for the first 3 months after transplantation. * Must have a family member or other designated care provider to assist with care during the post-transplant period when the patient is in the outpatient setting. * Must provide a durable power of attorney for health care decisions to an appropriate adult relative or guardian in accordance with NIH 200 "NIH Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care Decision Making." * Females of child-bearing potential must agree to consistently use one form of contraception from 1 month prior to study entry and for at least 1 year post transplant. Male participants must agree to consistently use contraception for 1 year post transplant. Acceptable forms of contraception are: * Contraceptive pills or patch, Norplant \[Registered\], Depo-Provera \[Registered\], or other FDA-approved contraceptive method. * Male partner has previously undergone a vasectomy. * Male participants will be advised to consistently use contraception throughout study participation and for 3 months post-transplant. * Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and is available for protocol visits for the duration of the study when possible. * Patients who have a CRP of greater than 100 but otherwise meet inclusion criteria will be enrolled on the high-risk arm. * CRP will be assessed no more than 7 weeks and no less than 6 weeks prior to anticipated transplant to determine on which arm the patient will be treated. EXCLUSION CRITERIA: An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study: * Ejection fraction of less than 30% by echocardiography. * Forced expiratory volume (FEV1%) of less than 35% and/or an adjusted diffusing capacity of lung of carbon monoxide (adj DLCO) of less than 30%. * Transaminases \>5x upper limit of normal based on the individual s clinical situation and at the discretion of the investigator. * Psychiatric disorder or mental deficiency severe enough as to make compliance with the HSCT treatment unlikely, and/or to make regulatorily and legally effective informed consent impossible. * Major anticipated illness or organ failure incompatible with survival from allogeneic peripheral blood stem cell (AlloPBSC) transplant. * Pregnant or lactating. * Uncontrolled seizure disorder per principal investigator (PI) discretion. * Individuals older than 65 years are excluded. It is known from standard transplantation that these individuals have a higher risk of morbidity and mortality related to transplantation. Given the investigational nature of this protocol, the risk-benefit ratio is not warranted to include these individuals at this time. * Active TB infection. * Any condition or circumstance that the PI feels would create difficulty in maintaining compliance with the requirements of this protocol. * Individuals who are not willing to submit their information as part of the alemtuzumab (Campath \[Registered\]) Distribution Program application or participants whom the Distribution Program committee has determined are not qualified to receive alemtuzumab. NOTE: Alemtuzumab (Campath-1H) (intravenous \[IV\] formulation) is no longer distributed commercially. To receive product, the physician must contact the program for the patient. If the patient is not willing to consent to submit their info (demographics, contact information, and rationale for use) to the program such that we can obtain the drug, then we cannot proceed with conditioning; therefore no transplant will occur on this protocol. http://www.campath.com/
Where it's running
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Elizabeth M Kang, M.D. — National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
- Study coordinator: Sandra M Maxwell, R.N.
- Email: maxwells@mail.nih.gov
- Phone: (240) 627-3078
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.