Status:

COMPLETED

Open Label Phase I hCT-MSC in Toddlers With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Lead Sponsor:

Duke University

Collaborating Sponsors:

The Marcus Foundation

Conditions:

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-48 years

Phase:

PHASE1

Brief Summary

This is a single site, prospective study of one intravenous infusion of human umbilical cord tissue-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (hCT-MSC) in toddlers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Toddler...

Detailed Description

The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate safety and feasibility. Safety assessments include monitoring of acute infusion reactions, adverse events, incidence of infections, and markers of allo...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age ≥ 18 months to ≤ 48 months (48 months, 29 days) at the time of consent
  • Confirmed clinical DSM-5 diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder using the DSM-5 Checklist as informed by the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule - 2.
  • Fragile X testing performed and negative; CMA and/or whole exome sequencing performed and results not linked to autism diagnosis
  • Stable on current psychoactive medication regimen (dose and dosing schedule) for at least 2 months prior to infusion of study product
  • Normal absolute lymphocyte count (≥1500/uL)
  • Participant and parent/guardian are English speaking
  • Able to travel to Duke University for two multi-day visits (baseline and six months) and parent/guardian is able to participate in interim surveys and interviews
  • Parental consent

Exclusion

  • General:
  • Review of medical records indicates ASD diagnosis not likely
  • Screening data suggests that participant would not be able to comply with the requirements of the study procedures as assessed by the study team
  • Family is unwilling or unable to commit to participation in all study-related assessments, including protocol follow up
  • Sibling is enrolled in this (Duke hCT-MSC) study
  • Genetic:
  • Records indicate that child has a known genetic syndrome such as (but not limited to) Fragile X syndrome, neurofibromatosis, Rett syndrome, tuberous sclerosis, PTEN mutation, cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy or a genetic mutation known to be associated with ASD
  • Known pathogenic mutation or copy number variation (CNV) associated with ASD (e.g., 16p11.2, 15q13.2, 2q13.3)
  • Infectious:
  • Known active CNS infection
  • Evidence of uncontrolled infection based on records or clinical assessment
  • Known HIV positivity
  • Medical:
  • Known metabolic disorder
  • Known mitochondrial dysfunction
  • History of unstable epilepsy or uncontrolled seizure disorder, infantile spasms, Lennox Gastaut syndrome, Dravet syndrome, or other similar chronic seizure disorder
  • Active malignancy or prior malignancy that was treated with chemotherapy
  • History of a primary immunodeficiency disorder
  • History of autoimmune cytopenias (i.e., ITP, AIHA)
  • Coexisting medical condition that would place the child at increased risk for complications of study procedures
  • Concurrent genetic or acquired disease or comorbidity(ies) that could require a future stem cell transplant
  • Significant sensory (e.g., blindness, deafness, uncorrected hearing impairment) or motor (e.g., cerebral palsy) impairment
  • Impaired renal or liver function as determined by serum creatinine \>1.5mg/dL or total bilirubin \>1.3mg/dL, except in patients with known Gilbert's disease
  • Significant hematologic abnormalities defined as: Hemoglobin \<10.0 g/dL, WBC \< 3,000 cells/mL, ALC \<1000/uL, Platelets \<150 x 10e9/uL
  • Known clinically relevant physical dysmorphology associated with neurodevelopmental conditions.
  • Current/Prior Therapy:
  • a. History of prior cell therapy b. Current or prior use of IVIG or other anti-inflammatory medications with the exception of NSAIDs c. Current or prior immunosuppressive therapy i. No systemic steroid therapy that has lasted \>2 weeks, and no systemic steroids within 3 months prior to enrollment. Topical and inhaled steroids are permitted.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 24 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 17 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

12 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04294290

Start Date

February 24 2021

End Date

August 17 2022

Last Update

February 24 2025

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Duke University Medical Center

Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27705