Base Editing Hematopoietic Stem Cell and T Cell Gene Therapy for CD40L-HyperIgM Syndrome: Single Patient Study

NCT ID: NCT06959771

Last Updated: 2026-01-02

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

PHASE1/PHASE2

Total Enrollment

1 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-07-16

Study Completion Date

2027-10-28

Brief Summary

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Background:

X-linked hyper-IgM (HIGM) syndrome is caused by a mutation in the CD40 ligand (CD40L) gene. People with this disease have white blood cells that do not work properly. These people are at risk of severe infections and autoimmune diseases. Researchers want to know if these base-edited stem cells and T cells can help people with CD40L-HIGM syndrome.

Objective:

To test base-edited stem cells and base-edited T cells in 1 person with CD40L-HIGM syndrome.

Eligibility:

A single male with CD40L-HIGM syndrome.

Design:

A single participant is planned to receive a single dose of edited stem cells and supportive treatment with edited T cells. Participant stem and T cells will undergo base editing to repair the mutation.

In preparation for the gene therapy, the participant will receive busulfan chemotherapy and alemtuzumab. After treatment, the participant will have follow-up visits every few months in the first 2 years after treatment. Long-term visits will continue annually for 15 years.

Detailed Description

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Study Description:

This is a single participant gene therapy study to provide a participant with CD40L c.658C\>T; p.Q220X-Hyper IgM syndrome with autologous base-edited hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells (HSPC) and base-edited T cells (BE T). The study hypothesis is that base edited HSPCs will be repaired efficiently and safely to restore CD40L expression and improve immune function long term. BE T cells will provide functional T cells to support subject against immunodeficiency and lymphopenia.

The study cell product is base edited autologous HSPCs which will be administered as a one-time infusion following myeloid conditioning using busulfan administered once daily for 2 days with a daily target AUC of 4500 micromol\*min/L or a cumulative AUC of 9000 micromol\*min/L (approximately 6 mg/kg) and serotherapy (alemtuzumab (Campath)) 10 mg/m\^2 total dose divided over 3 days by subcutaneous injection on days -21, -20, and -19. Following infusion, the participant will be evaluated at months 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24. Long-term annual follow up will be performed on a separate protocol.

Base edited autologous T cells will be administered at 2 weeks following BE HSPC infusion that function as 'donor lymphocyte infusions' to protect the patient from the diseaserelated T-cell immunodeficiency and alemtuzumab-related lymphopenia. Subsequent doses of BE T cells may be infused monthly as indicated to achieve T cell reconstitution for treatment of infections.

Objectives:

* Primary Objective: To determine the safety and efficacy of BE HSPC CD40L and BE T cells.
* Secondary Objectives: To determine restoration of CD40L expression and immune function
* Exploratory Objectives:

* Assess for potential unintended edits
* Kinetics of immune reconstitution

Endpoints:

* Primary Endpoint:

* Efficacy determined by percentages of corrected alleles
* Safety determined by toxicities related to infusion of Study Cell Product
* Secondary Endpoints:

* Level of CD40L expression in peripheral blood T cells
* IgG production
* Response to immunization
* Exploratory Endpoints:

* Repeat WES at 24 months after study cell product infusion
* Evaluate for gene correction levels in peripheral blood CD34s and isolated immune cell lineages

Conditions

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CD40L-HyperIgM Syndrome

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Single Arm Study

The study cell product is base edited autologous HSPCs which will be administered as a one-time infusion following conditioning using busulfan and alemtuzumab.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Base-edited hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

The study cell product is base edited autologous HSPCs which will be administered as a one-time infusion following myeloid conditioning.

Alemtuzumab

Intervention Type DRUG

Serotherapy agent, 10 mg/m\^2 on days -21, -20 and -19

Sirolimus

Intervention Type DRUG

Immunophilin drug, will start on day -1, targeting a trough level between 4-12 ng/mL.

Palifermin

Intervention Type DRUG

Mucositis prophylaxis agent, will be administered at 60 mcg/kg/day for 3 days before initiation of busulfan (days -6 to -4), as well as for the 3 days following study agent administration (days 1 to 3).

Busulfan

Intervention Type DRUG

Myeloid conditioning agent, administered once daily (3 mg/kg) x 2 days, targeting a daily AUC of 4500 micromol\*min/L or a cumulative AUC of 9000 micromol\*min/L for the 2 days of therapy, if levels are available

Base-edited T lymphocyte cells

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

The secondary study cell product is base edited autologous which will be administered as a one-time infusion two weeks following the infusion of the base-edited autologous HSPCs.

Interventions

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Base-edited hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells

The study cell product is base edited autologous HSPCs which will be administered as a one-time infusion following myeloid conditioning.

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

Alemtuzumab

Serotherapy agent, 10 mg/m\^2 on days -21, -20 and -19

Intervention Type DRUG

Sirolimus

Immunophilin drug, will start on day -1, targeting a trough level between 4-12 ng/mL.

Intervention Type DRUG

Palifermin

Mucositis prophylaxis agent, will be administered at 60 mcg/kg/day for 3 days before initiation of busulfan (days -6 to -4), as well as for the 3 days following study agent administration (days 1 to 3).

Intervention Type DRUG

Busulfan

Myeloid conditioning agent, administered once daily (3 mg/kg) x 2 days, targeting a daily AUC of 4500 micromol\*min/L or a cumulative AUC of 9000 micromol\*min/L for the 2 days of therapy, if levels are available

Intervention Type DRUG

Base-edited T lymphocyte cells

The secondary study cell product is base edited autologous which will be administered as a one-time infusion two weeks following the infusion of the base-edited autologous HSPCs.

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

This study is a single participant research study and to receive the study product, he needs to meet the following criteria:

* Provision of signed and dated informed consent form
* Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
* Has CD40L Q220X mutation
* Defective class switching
* Liver abnormalities (transaminases\>UL)
* Portal hypertension
* Consensus from Hepatology Consult to receive myeloid conditioning
* Ability to take oral medication and be willing to adhere to the intervention regimen
* Use of condoms or other methods to ensure effective contraception with partner
* Ability of subject to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document

Exclusion Criteria

An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study:

* Known allergic reactions to components of the BE HSPC study product or BE T cell product
* Febrile illness within two weeks of hospital admission for treatment
* Unwilling to submit their information as part of the alemtuzumab (Campath(R)) Distribution Program application or the Distribution Program committee has determined the participant is not qualified to receive alemtuzumab.

NOTE: Alemtuzumab (campath) (IV formulation) is no longer distributed commercially. To receive product, the physician must contact the program for the participant. If the participant 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/

Co-enrollment guidelines: Co-enrollment in other trials is restricted, other than enrollment on observational studies and NIH protocols 94-I-0073 and 05-I-0213. Consideration for coenrollment in trials evaluating the use of a licensed medication will require the approval of the principal investigator in consultation with the medical monitor. Study staff should be notified of co-enrollment on any other protocol as it may require the approval of the principal investigator (in consultation with the medical monitor).
Minimum Eligible Age

37 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

120 Years

Eligible Sex

MALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

NIH

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Suk S De Ravin, M.D.

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Locations

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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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United States

Central Contacts

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Suk S De Ravin, M.D.

Role: CONTACT

(301) 496-6772

Facility Contacts

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Suk De Ravin, MD, PhD

Role: primary

301-496-6772

NIH Clinical Center Office of Patient Recruitment (OPR)

Role: backup

(800) 411-1222 ext. TTY dial 711

References

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Other Identifiers

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002385-I

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: secondary_id

10002385

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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