Randomized Study of Polyethylene-Glycol-Conjugated Interleukin 2 in Patients With Common Variable Immunodeficiency
Common Variable Immunodeficiency
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Common Variable Immunodeficiency focused on measuring common variable immunodeficiency, immunologic disorders and infectious disorders, primary immunodeficiency disease, rare disease
Eligibility Criteria
PROTOCOL ENTRY CRITERIA: --Disease Characteristics-- Documented common variable immunodeficiency defined as a reduction of serum IgG by at least 2 standard deviations In vitro lymphocyte proliferative response to PEG-IL-2 of at least 10 times more than unstimulated cultures --Prior/Concurrent Therapy-- No biologic response modifier therapy (i.e., interferon, cyclosporin A) except prednisone (maximum 10 mg/day) Concurrent treatment with same dosage intravenous gamma-globulin for at least 6 months is required --Patient Characteristics-- Life expectancy: At least 24 months Other: Not pregnant or nursing HIV negative