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Division of Hematology Research Studies

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CHOP-ALS20 Lentiviral gene Therapy for Beta Thalassemia

This clinical trial aims to test a new gene therapy in adults (18 to 35 years old) with beta thalassemia who require regular red cell transfusions. The study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of genetically engineered blood stem cells using a novel lentiviral vector that produces a high levels of a healthy beta globin. Several tests and procedures such as review of medical history, blood and urine tests, bone marrow aspirate/biopsy, heart ultrasound, electrocardiogram, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the heart and liver, and lung tests will be done to find out if subjects are eligible to participate in this trial. If eligible, blood stem cells will be collected by apheresis. These stem cells will then have a healthy beta globin gene inserted. Subjects will then be hospitalized, and chemotherapy will be given to empty out the bone marrow. The stem cells, with the inserted gene (CHOP-ALS20), will then be given back to the subject. Subjects will be followed for side effects and to see if the inserted gene helps make hemoglobin and reduce or stop blood transfusions.

Phase: Phase I, Phase II

Actively recruiting: Yes

Category: Adults

Conditions: Beta Thalassemia (Cooley's Anemia)

LUNA 3

The LUNA 3 study is for teenagers and adults (ages 12 and up) with primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) for which standard medications are no longer working. The goal of the study is to see if the study drug, Rilzabrutinib can safely increase platelet counts and improve symptoms for people with ITP. Rilzabrutinib is an investigational medication designed to stop your immune system from destroying your platelets. You may be able to join the study if you are:

  • 12 years of age or older.
  • Diagnosed with primary ITP for at least 6 months for ages 12 through 17 or for at least 3 months for ages 18 and up.
  • Have taken IVIg or steroids, but they are no longer working.
  • Have platelet counts of less than 30,000.

Other study requirements will apply.

Phase: Phase III

Actively recruiting: Yes

Category: Adults, Children

Regeneron for Hemophilia B

This research study is seeking participants who have hemophilia B and need regular preventive treatment with factor IX protein (FIX) replacement therapy to prevent and also control bleeding events. To join the study , you must be male as assigned at birth, and between the ages of 16 and 65 years at the time of signing the informed consent form. The purpose of this study is to gather at least 6 months of information on bleeding events for each individual participant while they continue to use their usual FIX replacement therapy. There is no experimental drug or treatment being tested in this study. The study is informational, and part of a larger program to understand and treat hemophilia B with a potential experimental new therapy in the future. After participants complete this research study, should they be interested and eligible, they may be offered the opportunity to take part in a future study with this new therapy. There is no obligation to agree to taking part in this future study.

Phase: N/A

Actively recruiting: Yes

Category: Adults, Children

Conditions: Hemophilia

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