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Study NCT ID:
NCT01226420
Status:
TERMINATED
Last Update Posted:
2013-08-13
First Post:
2010-10-21
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
True
Brief Title:
Alefacept in Subjects With Steroid-Refractory Chronic Graft-versus-Host Disease
Sponsor:
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
A Phase II, Open-Label, Multi-Center Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Alefacept in Subjects With Steroid-Refractory Chronic Graft-versus-Host Disease
Status:
TERMINATED
Status Verified Date:
2013-08
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Discontinuation of drug supply from Astellas.
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Alefacept is a drug tht may reduce the number of T cells in circulation. This drug has been used in the treatment of psoriasis, which is a skin disorder also caused by T cells, like chronic GVHD. Information from studies in psoriasis and in other patients with GVHD suggests that this drug may help to treat chronic GVHD. Chronic GVHD is a medical condition that can develop after allogeneic stem cell transplantation. It occurs when the donor immune cells (the "graft") attack and damage organs and tissue (the "host"). It is thought that T cells, a subtype of immune cells, are responsible for the tissue damage in chronic GVHD. In this research study we are looking to see how well Alefacept works in treating chronic GVHD that has not resolved after therapy with corticosteroids.
Detailed Description:
* During the first week of treatment, participants will receive 2 doses of Alefacept intravenously (Day 1 and Day 4). During weeks 2-12, Alefacept will be given subcutaneously once weekly.
* On weeks 1, 2 and every other week through Week 12 of study treatment, participants will have a physical exam, blood tests, and be asked general health and specific questions about any problems they may be having.
* Every other week, participants will be asked to complete a questionnaire about their physical symptoms, activity level and emotional well being.
* On weeks 1, 2 and every other week through Week 12 of study treatment, participants will have a physical exam, blood tests, and be asked general health and specific questions about any problems they may be having.
* Every other week, participants will be asked to complete a questionnaire about their physical symptoms, activity level and emotional well being.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
True
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: