Study of Immune Responses and Safety of Recombinant CD40 Ligand in Patients With X-Linked Hyper IgM Syndrome
The purpose of this Phase I/II study is to evaluate clinical response and safety following
administration of recombinant human CD40 ligand (rhuCD40L) in up to 5 patients with X-linked
hyper IgM syndrome (XHIM). XHIM is a rare genetic disease caused by mutations in the gene
encoding CD40 ligand (CD154) and is characterized by hypogammaglobulinemia, opportunistic
infections, and an increased risk of neoplastic disease. Despite treatment with intravenous
gamma globulin, the expected survival of patients with XHIM is less than 20% by the age of
25. The proposed protocol is a proof of principle study designed to determine if
administration of rhuCD40L can reverse the core immunologic defects of patients with XHIM.
To this end, we will immunize patients with neo antigens, specifically keyhole limpet
hemocyanin (KLH) and Bacteriophage Phi-X 174 (PhiX174) to evaluate antigen-specific B and T
cell responses. Clinical response and toxicity will be evaluated using routine
hematological and clinical evaluation, quantitation of KLH and PhiX174 specific IgG in
serum, measurement of proliferation and cytokine production to KLH simulation in vitro, and
FACS analysis to quantitate memory B and T cells. Our long-term goal is to define a
therapeutic regimen that will provide effective immunological reconstitution to patients
with XHIM and improve life expectancy.
Interventional
Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Primary Purpose: Treatment
United States: Federal Government
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NCT00001145
October 1999
October 2003
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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) | Bethesda, Maryland 20892 |