Pilot Study for Cell Based Therapies in Patients With Asthma

NCT ID: NCT01087515

Last Updated: 2011-11-09

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

20 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2010-03-31

Study Completion Date

2011-11-30

Brief Summary

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The aim of this study is to investigate the immunomodulatory potential of Isolated Plasmacytoide Dendritic Cells (pDCs) and Regulatory T-cells (TREGs) isolated with clinical grade magnetic bead isolations techniques (MACS®) on the antigen presenting cell-induced proliferation of lymphocytes after allergen uptake in an in vitro cell culture system.

Detailed Description

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pDCs as well as TREGs will be co-incubated with generated allergen presenting cells, lymphocytes, and allergen. For in vitro experimentation immune cells will be collected from blood of grass mix or house dust mite sensitized atopic/asthmatic patients.

Conditions

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Asthma Allergic Rhinitis

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

BASIC_SCIENCE

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Blood donation

Group Type OTHER

Blood donation

Intervention Type OTHER

In experimental part 1 to generate preclinical data 250 ml of blood will be donated at day 1 by 10 subjects to induce allergen presenting cells (APCs).

In experimental part 2 to transfer the isolation of pDC or TREGs to a GMP (good manufacturing Practice) compliant clinical grade isolation system, leukapheresis will be performed with the blood from 5 subjects.

In experimental part 3 for potency testing of the clinical grade isolation system of pDC or TREGs, 250 ml of blood will be collected at day 1 from 3 subjects.

Interventions

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Blood donation

In experimental part 1 to generate preclinical data 250 ml of blood will be donated at day 1 by 10 subjects to induce allergen presenting cells (APCs).

In experimental part 2 to transfer the isolation of pDC or TREGs to a GMP (good manufacturing Practice) compliant clinical grade isolation system, leukapheresis will be performed with the blood from 5 subjects.

In experimental part 3 for potency testing of the clinical grade isolation system of pDC or TREGs, 250 ml of blood will be collected at day 1 from 3 subjects.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Male subjects suffering from allergic rhinitis and/or allergic asthma against timothy grass pollen (phleum pratense) and/or house dust mite.
* age 18-60 years,
* Nonsmokers or smokers with a history of less than 1 pack years who have not smoked within the last 12 months.
* Positive skin prick test for timothy grass pollen (phleum pratense) and/or house dust mile within 12 months
* Able and willing to give written informed consent
* Hemoglobin ≥135 g/l
* Hematocrit ≥ 0,40
* Body weight ≥ 50 kg and Body Mass Index (BMI) within the range 19-32 kg/m²

Exclusion Criteria

* History of lower respiratory tract infection and /or exacerbation of asthma within four weeks prior to the informed consent visit
* Febrile illness within four week before the trial examination
* Administration of oral, injectable, or dermal corticosteroids within the last 8 weeks or intranasal and/or inhaled corticosteroids within the last 4 weeks.
* Intake of methylxanthines, antihistamines, antileukotrienes, oral cromolyn sodium, or oral nedocromil sodium
* Past or present disease, which as judged by the investigator, may affect the outcome of this trial. These diseases include, but are not limited to, cardiovascular disease, malignancy, hepatic disease, renal disease, hematological disease, neurological disease, endocrine disease, or pulmonary disease (including but not confined to chronic bronchitis, emphysema, tuberculosis, bronchiectasis or cystic fibrosis).
* Specific immunotherapy (SIT) within the last two years prior to screening
* Participation in another clinical trial 30 days prior to enrollment
* Donation of more than 500 ml of blood in the preceding 9 weeks before the trial-examination
* Hemoglobin below the normal lower limit
* History of drug and/or alcohol abuse or dependence within 12 months of the trial
* Risk of non-compliance with trial procedures
* Suspected inability to understand the protocol requirements, instructions and trial-related restrictions, the nature, scope, and possible consequences of the trial
* Patient is tested human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-1/2Ab, hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), or hepatitis C virus antibodies (HCV-Ab) positive
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

60 Years

Eligible Sex

MALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Hannover Medical School

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Fraunhofer-Institute of Toxicology and Experimental Medicine

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Fraunhofer-Institute of Toxicology and Experimental Medicine

Principal Investigators

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Norbert Krug, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Fraunhofer Institute for Toxicology and Experimental Medicine

Other Identifiers

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09/11 PILOCELL

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id