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Viral Specific T-Lymphocytes to Treat Adenovirus, CMV and EBV

Primary Purpose

Adenovirus, Cytomegalovirus Infections, Epstein-Barr Virus Infections

Status
Active
Phase
Phase 1
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Adenovirus Specific T- Lymphocytes
Cytomegalovirus Specific T-Lymphocytes
Epstein-Barr Virus Specific T-Lymphocytes
Sponsored by
Jessie L. Alexander
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Eligibility
Locations
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Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Adenovirus focused on measuring Cytokine Capture System, Adenovirus, Cytomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr Virus, Hematopoietic Cell Transplant, Solid Organ Transplant

Eligibility Criteria

1 Month - 60 Years (Child, Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers
  1. Patient, parent, or legal guardian must have given written informed consent, according to FDA guidelines. For patients ≥ 7 years of age who are developmentally able, assent or affirmation will be obtained, if feasible.
  2. Male or female, 1 month through 60 years old, inclusive, at the time of informed consent.
  3. Prior allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (bone marrow, peripheral blood stem cells, single or double cord blood), OR prior solid organ transplant (liver, kidney, lung and/or heart, intestinal, or multivisceral), OR diagnosis of primary immunodeficiency OR current/recent administration of immunosuppressive therapy for cancer or autoimmune disease.
  4. Clinical status, at time of consent, amendable to tapering of steroids to less than 1 mg/kg/day prednisone (or equivalent) prior to cellular infusion.
  5. Negative pregnancy test for females ≥10 years old or who have reached menarche, unless surgically sterilized.
  6. Diagnosis of Adenovirus, CMV, or EBV infection, persistent despite standard therapy.

    A. Adenovirus Infection or Disease:

    1. Active adenovirus infection: (i.e. gastroenteritis, pneumonia, hemorrhagic cystitis, hepatitis, pancreatitis, meningitis) defined as the demonstration of adenovirus by biopsy specimen from affected site(s) (by culture or histology), or the detection of adenovirus by culture, PCR or direct fluorescent antibody stain in fluid in the presence of worsening or persistent clinical or imaging findings despite at least 14 days of appropriate antiviral therapy (i.e. cidofovir, brincidofovir, or other available pharmacological agents) OR
    2. Refractory adenoviremia: defined as DNAemia >5000 copies/mL or <1 log decrease after at least 2 weeks of appropriate antiviral therapy (i.e. cidofovir, brincidofovir, or other available pharmacological agents) OR
    3. Intolerance of or contraindication to antiviral medications.

    B. CMV Infection or Disease:

    1. Active CMV infection: (i.e. pneumonia, meningitis, retinitis, hepatitis, hemorrhagic cystitis, and/or gastroenteritis) defined as the demonstration of CMV by biopsy specimen from affected site(s) (by culture or histology) or the detection of CMV by culture, PCR or direct fluorescent antibody stain in fluid in the presence of worsening or persistent clinical or imaging findings despite at least 14 days of appropriate antiviral therapy (i.e. Foscarnet, ganciclovir, cidofovir, or other available pharmacological agents) OR
    2. Refractory CMV viremia: defined as the continued presence of DNAemia, with ≥2,000 IU/mL or <1 log decrease after at least 14 days of appropriate antiviral therapy (i.e. Foscarnet, ganciclovir, cidofovir, or other available pharmacological agents) OR
    3. Intolerance of or contraindication to antiviral medications.

    C. EBV Infection or Disease:

    1. Biopsy proven lymphoma or posttransplant lymphoproliferative disease with EBV genomes detected in tumor cells by immunocytochemistry (i.e. EBER positive) or in situ PCR, OR
    2. Clinical or imaging findings consistent with EBV lymphoma and associated elevated EBV viral load in peripheral blood in a patient where biopsy is deemed too high risk, OR
    3. Failure of antiviral therapy, as determined by one of the two bullets below after three weeks of anti-CD20 targeted therapy such as Rituximab.

    i. There was an increase or less than 50% response at sites of lymphoma disease or lymphoproliferation.

    ii. There was a rise or a fall of less than 50% in EBV viral load in peripheral blood of PTLD patients.

  7. Donor Eligibility Criteria

    1. 12 years of age or older
    2. Able to understand and consent/assent to the procedure
    3. Required hemoglobin of 11g/dL

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Received ATG or Alemtuzumab within 28 days of viral-specific T cell infusion and a lack of evidence of T cell survival, defined by <10 CD3+ T cells/uL (in unique situations, plasmapheresis may be considered).
  2. Active acute GVHD grades II-IV.
  3. Active extensive chronic GVHD.
  4. Received donor lymphocyte infusion, with the exception of a fraction of an umbilical cord blood, within 21 days of viral-specific T cell infusion. Subjects receiving a fraction of an umbilical cord blood within 21 days of the viral-specific T cell infusion will not be excluded.
  5. Active and uncontrolled relapse of malignancy (other than EBV+ post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder or lymphoma).
  6. Anticipated initiation of new lymphotoxic therapy within 4 weeks of viral-specific T cell infusion.
  7. Patients who are pregnant or lactating.
  8. Past or current medical problems or findings from physical examination or laboratory testing that are not listed above, which, in the opinion of the investigator, may pose additional risks to participation in the study, may interfere with the participant's ability to comply with study requirements, or that may impact the quality or interpretation of the data obtained from the study.
  9. Donor Exclusion Criteria

    1. Patients who are pregnant
    2. Patients who are HIV positive
    3. Uncontrolled infection
    4. Deemed high risk due to pre-existing medical condition

Sites / Locations

  • Jessie Alexander
  • Lucile Packard Children's Hospital

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm Type

Experimental

Arm Label

Viral Specific T-Lymphocytes

Arm Description

Peripheral blood mononuclear cells will be collected from the donor and loaded onto our Miltenyi Biotec CliniMACS Prodigy® or CliniMACS® Plus where they will be stimulated in vitro with viral-specific antigen(s). The cells are then immunomagnetically labeled with interferon gamma via the cytokine capture system. By this method, viral specific, gamma-secreting T cells, are captured in a closed, sterile system.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Grade III-IV Acute Graft versus host disease
The number of patients who develop Grade III-IV acute graft versus host disease (GVHD) attributed to the viral specific T cells.
CTCAE Grade 4/5 Adverse Events
The incidence of patients who develop CTCAE Grade 4/5 Adverse events

Secondary Outcome Measures

1 Year Survival (continuous)
Number of deaths that occurred from treatment
6-month Survival (dichotomous)
Number of deaths that occurred from treatment
Viral load by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
The pace at which the viral load is undetectable in whole blood or plasma
Viral load from Respiratory Viral Panel (RVP)
The pace at which the viral load is undetectable from nasopharyngeal swab
Viral load from Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)
The pace at which the viral load is undetectable from bronchial washing
Viral load from Urine
The pace at which the viral load is undetectable from urine sample
Viral load from Stool
The pace at which the viral load is undetectable from stool sample
Viral load from fluid/tissue
The pace at which the viral load is undetectable from other fluid/tissue sample
Clinical response to viral specific infusion
By imaging and symptomatology
Antiviral Agents
The introduction of concomitant antiviral medication post infusion, if any
Immune Reconstitution
The pace of systemic immune reconstitution
Chronic Graft versus host disease
The number of patients who develop chronic graft versus host disease (GVHD) post first infusion based on Clinical Chronic GvHD Assessment

Full Information

First Posted
April 23, 2020
Last Updated
March 3, 2023
Sponsor
Jessie L. Alexander
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT04364178
Brief Title
Viral Specific T-Lymphocytes to Treat Adenovirus, CMV and EBV
Official Title
Viral Specific T-Lymphocytes by Cytokine Capture System (CCS) to Treat Infection With Adenovirus, Cytomegalovirus or Epstein-Barr Virus After Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation or Solid Organ Transplantation and in Patients With Compromised Immunity
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
March 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Active, not recruiting
Study Start Date
August 12, 2020 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
April 1, 2025 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
January 1, 2028 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor-Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
Jessie L. Alexander

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
Yes
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The primary purpose of this phase I/II study is to evaluate whether partially matched, ≥2/6 HLA-matched, viral specific T cells have efficacy against adenovirus, CMV, and EBV, in subjects who have previously received any type of allogeneic HCT or solid organ transplant (SOT), or have compromised immunity. Reconstitution of anti-viral immunity by donor-derived cytotoxic T lymphocytes has shown promise in preventing and treating infections with adenovirus, CMV, and EBV. However, the weeks taken to prepare patient-specific products, and cost associated with products that may not be used limits their value. In this trial, we will evaluate viral specific T cells generated by gamma capture technology. Eligible patients will include HCT and/or SOT recipients, and/or patients with compromised immunity who have adenovirus, CMV, or EBV infection or refractory viremia that is persistent despite standard therapy. Infusion of the cellular product will be assessed for safety and efficacy.
Detailed Description
If a subject shows a partial response, defined as a decrease in viral load of at least 50% from baseline or 50% improvement of clinical signs and symptoms, or no response, they are eligible to receive up to 4 additional cellular infusions from the same donor, at a minimum of 14-day intervals. If the same donor is no longer available, eligible, or appropriate, another donor may be considered for a maximum of 4 total cellular infusions at the discretion of the study PI and treating physician. A subject will not exceed a maximum of 5 total infusions from 2 donors. Subjects are followed for 1 year post initial viral-specific T cell infusion. If subjects receive additional infusion(s), GvHD and adverse events will be followed for an additional 90 days from last infusion. Data may be abstracted from subjects' medical charts for an additional 1 year after most recent viral-specific T cell infusion.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Adenovirus, Cytomegalovirus Infections, Epstein-Barr Virus Infections
Keywords
Cytokine Capture System, Adenovirus, Cytomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr Virus, Hematopoietic Cell Transplant, Solid Organ Transplant

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 1, Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
N/A
Enrollment
25 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Viral Specific T-Lymphocytes
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Peripheral blood mononuclear cells will be collected from the donor and loaded onto our Miltenyi Biotec CliniMACS Prodigy® or CliniMACS® Plus where they will be stimulated in vitro with viral-specific antigen(s). The cells are then immunomagnetically labeled with interferon gamma via the cytokine capture system. By this method, viral specific, gamma-secreting T cells, are captured in a closed, sterile system.
Intervention Type
Biological
Intervention Name(s)
Adenovirus Specific T- Lymphocytes
Intervention Description
Peripheral blood mononuclear cells will be collected from the donor and loaded onto our Miltenyi Biotec CliniMACS Prodigy® or CliniMACS® Plus where they will be stimulated in vitro with Adenovirus viral-specific antigen(s). The cells are then immunomagnetically labeled with interferon gamma via the cytokine capture system, captured and infused.
Intervention Type
Biological
Intervention Name(s)
Cytomegalovirus Specific T-Lymphocytes
Intervention Description
Peripheral blood mononuclear cells will be collected from the donor and loaded onto our Miltenyi Biotec CliniMACS Prodigy® or CliniMACS® Plus where they will be stimulated in vitro with Cytomegalovirus viral-specific antigen(s). The cells are then immunomagnetically labeled with interferon gamma via the cytokine capture system, captured and infused.
Intervention Type
Biological
Intervention Name(s)
Epstein-Barr Virus Specific T-Lymphocytes
Intervention Description
Peripheral blood mononuclear cells will be collected from the donor and loaded onto our Miltenyi Biotec CliniMACS Prodigy® or CliniMACS® Plus where they will be stimulated in vitro with Epstein-Barr viral-specific antigen(s). The cells are then immunomagnetically labeled with interferon gamma via the cytokine capture system, captured and infused.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Grade III-IV Acute Graft versus host disease
Description
The number of patients who develop Grade III-IV acute graft versus host disease (GVHD) attributed to the viral specific T cells.
Time Frame
Day 0 through 90 days after last cellular infusion
Title
CTCAE Grade 4/5 Adverse Events
Description
The incidence of patients who develop CTCAE Grade 4/5 Adverse events
Time Frame
Day 0 through 30 days from last cellular infusion
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
1 Year Survival (continuous)
Description
Number of deaths that occurred from treatment
Time Frame
First cellular infusion to 1 year post first cellular infusion
Title
6-month Survival (dichotomous)
Description
Number of deaths that occurred from treatment
Time Frame
First cellular infusion to 6 months post first cellular infusion
Title
Viral load by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Description
The pace at which the viral load is undetectable in whole blood or plasma
Time Frame
Baseline through study completion, an average of 1 year
Title
Viral load from Respiratory Viral Panel (RVP)
Description
The pace at which the viral load is undetectable from nasopharyngeal swab
Time Frame
Baseline through study completion, an average of 1 year
Title
Viral load from Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)
Description
The pace at which the viral load is undetectable from bronchial washing
Time Frame
Baseline through study completion, an average of 1 year
Title
Viral load from Urine
Description
The pace at which the viral load is undetectable from urine sample
Time Frame
Baseline through study completion, an average of 1 year
Title
Viral load from Stool
Description
The pace at which the viral load is undetectable from stool sample
Time Frame
Baseline through study completion, an average of 1 year
Title
Viral load from fluid/tissue
Description
The pace at which the viral load is undetectable from other fluid/tissue sample
Time Frame
Baseline through study completion, an average of 1 year
Title
Clinical response to viral specific infusion
Description
By imaging and symptomatology
Time Frame
Baseline through study completion, an average of 1 year as clinically indicated
Title
Antiviral Agents
Description
The introduction of concomitant antiviral medication post infusion, if any
Time Frame
Day 0 through study completion, an average of 1 year
Title
Immune Reconstitution
Description
The pace of systemic immune reconstitution
Time Frame
Baseline through study completion, an average of 1 year
Title
Chronic Graft versus host disease
Description
The number of patients who develop chronic graft versus host disease (GVHD) post first infusion based on Clinical Chronic GvHD Assessment
Time Frame
Baseline through Day 180

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
1 Month
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
60 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Patient, parent, or legal guardian must have given written informed consent, according to FDA guidelines. For patients ≥ 7 years of age who are developmentally able, assent or affirmation will be obtained, if feasible. Male or female, 1 month through 60 years old, inclusive, at the time of informed consent. Prior allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (bone marrow, peripheral blood stem cells, single or double cord blood), OR prior solid organ transplant (liver, kidney, lung and/or heart, intestinal, or multivisceral), OR diagnosis of primary immunodeficiency OR current/recent administration of immunosuppressive therapy for cancer or autoimmune disease. Clinical status, at time of consent, amendable to tapering of steroids to less than 1 mg/kg/day prednisone (or equivalent) prior to cellular infusion. Negative pregnancy test for females ≥10 years old or who have reached menarche, unless surgically sterilized. Diagnosis of Adenovirus, CMV, or EBV infection, persistent despite standard therapy. A. Adenovirus Infection or Disease: Active adenovirus infection: (i.e. gastroenteritis, pneumonia, hemorrhagic cystitis, hepatitis, pancreatitis, meningitis) defined as the demonstration of adenovirus by biopsy specimen from affected site(s) (by culture or histology), or the detection of adenovirus by culture, PCR or direct fluorescent antibody stain in fluid in the presence of worsening or persistent clinical or imaging findings despite at least 14 days of appropriate antiviral therapy (i.e. cidofovir, brincidofovir, or other available pharmacological agents) OR Refractory adenoviremia: defined as DNAemia >5000 copies/mL or <1 log decrease after at least 2 weeks of appropriate antiviral therapy (i.e. cidofovir, brincidofovir, or other available pharmacological agents) OR Intolerance of or contraindication to antiviral medications. B. CMV Infection or Disease: Active CMV infection: (i.e. pneumonia, meningitis, retinitis, hepatitis, hemorrhagic cystitis, and/or gastroenteritis) defined as the demonstration of CMV by biopsy specimen from affected site(s) (by culture or histology) or the detection of CMV by culture, PCR or direct fluorescent antibody stain in fluid in the presence of worsening or persistent clinical or imaging findings despite at least 14 days of appropriate antiviral therapy (i.e. Foscarnet, ganciclovir, cidofovir, or other available pharmacological agents) OR Refractory CMV viremia: defined as the continued presence of DNAemia, with ≥2,000 IU/mL or <1 log decrease after at least 14 days of appropriate antiviral therapy (i.e. Foscarnet, ganciclovir, cidofovir, or other available pharmacological agents) OR Intolerance of or contraindication to antiviral medications. C. EBV Infection or Disease: Biopsy proven lymphoma or posttransplant lymphoproliferative disease with EBV genomes detected in tumor cells by immunocytochemistry (i.e. EBER positive) or in situ PCR, OR Clinical or imaging findings consistent with EBV lymphoma and associated elevated EBV viral load in peripheral blood in a patient where biopsy is deemed too high risk, OR Failure of antiviral therapy, as determined by one of the two bullets below after three weeks of anti-CD20 targeted therapy such as Rituximab. i. There was an increase or less than 50% response at sites of lymphoma disease or lymphoproliferation. ii. There was a rise or a fall of less than 50% in EBV viral load in peripheral blood of PTLD patients. Donor Eligibility Criteria 12 years of age or older Able to understand and consent/assent to the procedure Required hemoglobin of 11g/dL Exclusion Criteria: Received ATG or Alemtuzumab within 28 days of viral-specific T cell infusion and a lack of evidence of T cell survival, defined by <10 CD3+ T cells/uL (in unique situations, plasmapheresis may be considered). Active acute GVHD grades II-IV. Active extensive chronic GVHD. Received donor lymphocyte infusion, with the exception of a fraction of an umbilical cord blood, within 21 days of viral-specific T cell infusion. Subjects receiving a fraction of an umbilical cord blood within 21 days of the viral-specific T cell infusion will not be excluded. Active and uncontrolled relapse of malignancy (other than EBV+ post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder or lymphoma). Anticipated initiation of new lymphotoxic therapy within 4 weeks of viral-specific T cell infusion. Patients who are pregnant or lactating. Past or current medical problems or findings from physical examination or laboratory testing that are not listed above, which, in the opinion of the investigator, may pose additional risks to participation in the study, may interfere with the participant's ability to comply with study requirements, or that may impact the quality or interpretation of the data obtained from the study. Donor Exclusion Criteria Patients who are pregnant Patients who are HIV positive Uncontrolled infection Deemed high risk due to pre-existing medical condition
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Jessie Alexander, MD
Organizational Affiliation
Stanford University
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Jessie Alexander
City
Palo Alto
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
94304
Country
United States
Facility Name
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
City
Palo Alto
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
94305
Country
United States

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No

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