Clinical characteristics, management, and hematopoietic cell transplantation of patients with TLR8 gain-of-function.
Danielle E Arnold, Saara Kaviany, Jahnavi Aluri...
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Led by National Cancer Institute (NCI) · Updated on 2026-05-04
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Total Duration
Researchers are evaluating allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation HSCT as a potential treatment for people aged 4 to 69 years with inborn errors of immunity IEI, also known as primary immunodeficiency diseases PID or Primary Immune Regulatory Disorders PIRD. These conditions cause significant health problems due to immune system defects, often leading to recurrent infections or immune dysregulation. The study aims to assess whether HSCT can restore normal immune function and reverse disease symptoms by establishing sustained donor blood cell engraftment. The study offers different transplant conditioning regimens based on patient needs, including low, intermediate, and high intensity options. These regimens involve drugs like fludarabine and busulfan, dosed according to pharmacokinetic monitoring, and may include alemtuzumab for immune dysregulation or total body irradiation for certain donor matches. After conditioning, participants receive stem cells from matched or haploidentical donors through transplantation. Post-transplant, patients receive medications such as cyclophosphamide, mycophenolate mofetil, and tacrolimus to prevent graft-versus-host disease. Treatment schedules and drug doses vary by transplant intensity and donor matching. Participants undergo thorough screening including medical history, physical exams, blood and urine tests, heart tests, and imaging scans before transplantation. They are hospitalized for at least four weeks during the transplant and receive ongoing monitoring through blood, urine, bone marrow, and stool sample collections. Follow-up visits occur at days 30, 60, 100, 180, 360, 24 months post-transplant, and annually for about five years to assess immune recovery, disease reversal, transplant complications, and survival outcomes. The study closely tracks safety and effectiveness measures related to donor cell engraftment and immune function restoration.
CONDITIONS
Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant for Patients With Inborn Errors of Immunity
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Shannon L Knight, R.N.
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Sung-Yun Pai, M.D.
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This table compares participation in this trial with other options available for this condition. The information is drawn from published research and the trial’s study details and is provided for educational purposes only.
| Factors | Higher Intensity Conditioning + Allogeneic HSCT | Lower Intensity Conditioning + Allogeneic HSCT |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Pre-transplant regimen using higher intensity busulfan-based chemotherapy (often 3-4 days), fludarabine for 4 days, and possibly total body irradiation, followed by allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. | Reduced pre-transplant regimen using busulfan for 1-2 days, fludarabine for 4 days, with or without alemtuzumab, possibly omitting total body irradiation, followed by allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. |
| Role in trial | Assigned to participants based on donor type and protocol criteria to examine engraftment and complications following higher intensity conditioning before allogeneic HSCT. | Assigned per protocol for patients with different donor matches or clinical characteristics to examine engraftment and complications after receiving less-intense preparative regimens. |
| Primary use | Facilitate strong donor stem cell engraftment and achieve disease control in patients with severe inborn errors of immunity who have not responded to standard treatments. | Allow donor stem cell engraftment while aiming to minimize toxicity for patients with underlying immune system disorders. |
| How it is given or performed | Busulfan administered intravenously once daily for 3 to 4 days (depending on donor match), combined with fludarabine for 4 days, possibly total body irradiation on day -1, followed by HSCT infusion and post-transplant medications (e.g., tacrolimus, mycophenolate, cyclophosphamide as per schedule). | Busulfan intravenous dose given for 1 to 2 days, with fludarabine for 4 days, may use alemtuzumab if immune dysregulation is present, followed by HSCT infusion and standard supportive medications. |
| Evidence status | Published clinical experience supports the use of high-intensity conditioning for engraftment in severe immune deficiency syndromes, but the risk of toxicity remains significant. | Reduced-intensity regimens aim to maintain successful donor engraftment with fewer complications, but the best regimen for specific immune disorders is not fully established. |
| Important limitations | Higher intensity regimens can lead to greater toxicity, including organ injury and infection, which may outweigh benefits in some patients with comorbidities. | Optimal regimen choice is uncertain; reduced intensity may lower immediate toxicity but could risk incomplete engraftment or relapse of underlying immune disease. |
Disclaimer: This comparison is created with the help of artificial intelligence(AI) and may contain errors or missing information. It is not medical advice and does not mean one option is better or safer than another. Clinical trials are still being studied, and joining a trial is your choice. Please consult your healthcare professional before making any decisions.
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Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Approximately 2 weeks before transplant
Participants receive a transplant conditioning regimen of varying intensity including fludarabine and busulfan doses, with some also receiving alemtuzumab and total body irradiation depending on donor matching and immune dysregulation.
Daily treatments on days -14 to -1 depending on regimen
Duration - 1 day
Participants undergo stem cell transplant on day 0 following conditioning.
1 visit (in-person) for transplant procedure
Duration - Approximately 6 months
Participants receive graft-versus-host disease prophylaxis including cyclophosphamide, mycophenolate mofetil, and tacrolimus, and are monitored for transplant recovery and complications.
Frequent visits from day +3 to about day +180 with medication administration and monitoring
Duration - Up to 5 years post transplant
Participants are followed to assess sustained donor engraftment, reversal of immune abnormalities, and overall survival up to 5 years post transplant.
Regular follow-up visits over several years for health assessments
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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Danielle E Arnold, Saara Kaviany, Jahnavi Aluri...
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