CD4-ZETA Gene Modified T Cells With and Without Exogenous Interleukin-2 (IL-2) In HIV Patients
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to find out the safety and activity of an experimental anti-HIV treatment using autologous CD4-zeta gene-changed T cells and/or IL-2 (recombinant interleukin2).
| Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Phase 1 |
Detailed Description
The purpose of this study is to find out the safety and activity of an experimental anti-HIV treatment using autologous CD4-zeta gene-changed T cells and/or IL-2 (recombinant interleukin2). The treatments that the investigators are studying try to improve the immune system by changing some of your T cells so they can find and destroy HIV infected cells (HIV is usually able to hide from your T cells). In this study, the investigators are also trying to find out if giving you more IL-2 at the same time as gene changed T cells will help the T cells to live longer or fight HIV better.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
| Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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| Experimental: ARM 1 Arm I (N=5) received antiretroviral therapy (ART) plus low dose IL-2 (1.2 million units/m2) subcutaneously daily for 56 days |
Drug: HAART
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| Experimental: ARM 2 Arm 2 (N=5) received ART plus a single infusion of approximately 5 to 11 billion CD4-zeta gene modified T cells. |
Biological: T cells
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| Experimental: ARM 3 Arm 3 (n=5) received ART plus IL-2 (1.2 million units/m2) and a single infusion of approximately 5 to 11 billion CD4-zeta gene modified T cells. |
Drug: HAART
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Biological: T cells
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Safety of CD4-zeta T cells with and without IL-2 in the setting of HAART [Through study completion, an average of 1 year]
To assess and compare the safety of each arm when comparing related adverse events reported of subjects on study through the end of study (week 54).
- Effect of IL-2 on the Persistence of CD4-zeta T cells [Through study completion, an average of 1 year]
Subjects who received IL-2 plus gene-modified cells versus those who received cells alone will have greater numbers gene-modified cells in both PBMCs and rectal lymphoid tissue. This will be done by quantifying residual virus in the reservoir using more modern techniques that permit quantification of small amounts of virus in the rectal lymphoid tissue and to quantify specifically replication competent HIV (versus total HIV).
- To compare the viral load of subjects from baseline to the end of study. [Through study completion, an average of 1 year]
Determine the effect of CD4-zeta infusions with and without IL-2 on viral load (plasma HIV-1 RNA, tissue HIV-1 RNA, and frequency of latent replication-competent HIV-1 in PBMC) at study specific timepoints.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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DOD beneficiary with HIV-1 infection
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Greater than or equal to 200 CD4 cells/mm3
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Undetectable viral load, for at least the previous 8 weeks
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Stable anti-retroviral regimen for greater than or equal to 8 weeks
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Venous access sufficient for apheresis
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Karnofsky performance > 80%
Exclusion Criteria:
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Inadequate organ function
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Lifetime history of CD4 count less than 200 cells/mm3 on 2 consecutive measurements over at least an 8 week period
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Any previous history of gene therapy
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Recent IL-2 therapy or other treatment with an investigational agent
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Pregnancy
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some medications (hydroxyurea, corticosteroids and other immunosuppressants, chemotherapy, etc.)
Contacts and Locations
Locations
| Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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| 1 | Walter Reed Army Medical Center | Washington | District of Columbia | United States | 20307 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- University of Pennsylvania
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Naomi Aronson, MD, Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- WU #8829-99