Disease: Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection, HIV, (NCT02388594)
Disease info:
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the immune system by infecting and killing white blood cells known as CD4+ T-cells. CD4+ T-cells represent a vital part of the immune system and untreated HIV infections render patients more vulnerable to dangerous infections by other pathogens, including bacteria and fungi. If the virus remains untreated it can lead to patients developing the life-threatening disease acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Untreated HIV can leave people vulnerable to life-threatening infections. HIV symptoms often manifest as flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, rash, night sweats, muscle aches, sore throat, and fatigue. Today, antiviral medications can allow people living with HIV to live healthy lives.
Frequency:
In 2021, 36,136 people received an HIV diagnosis in the United States and dependent areas. An estimated 1.2 million people in the United States had HIV at the end of 2021.
Official title:
A Phase I Study of T-Cells Genetically Modified at the CCR5 Gene by Zinc Finger Nucleases SB-728mR in HIV-Infected Patients, With or Without the CCR5 Delta-32 Mutation, Pre-treated With Cyclophosphamide
This is a triple cohort, open-label pilot study of the safety and antiviral activity of a single infusion of autologous CD4+ T cells genetically modified at the CCR5 gene by Zinc Finger Nucleases SB-728mR (ZFN Modified CD4+ T Cells) using electroporated mRNA with or without the prior administration of two different doses of cyclophosphamide.
Experimental: ZFN Modified CD4+ T Cell ZFN Modified CD4+ T Cell
