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NCT00001535 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1

Twins Study of Gene Therapy for HIV Infection

A Phase 1 study of HIV Infection and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, sponsored by National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI).

Completed
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
48
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT00001535: Completed Phase 1 study of HIV Infection and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, sponsored by National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI).

NCT00001535 is a Phase 1 study of HIV Infection and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome that has completed, run by National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). The registered enrollment target is 48 participants, below the 242-participant average among 73 other HIV Infection trials with a reported enrollment target (80% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT00001535, a Phase 1 study of HIV Infection and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, has completed, sponsored by National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI).

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
48 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

This study will test the safety and effectiveness of genetically altered T lymphocytes (white blood cells of the immune system) in reducing viral load in patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The lymphocytes will have two genes inserted into them; a laboratory-manufactured anti-HIV gene designed to inhibit HIV reproduction (either the RevTD or Rev-TD-antiTAR gene), and a "marker" gene that will show whether or not the inserted genes have gotten into the cells. Identical twin pairs 18 years of age and older- one of whom is HIV-positive (infected with the human immunodeficiency virus) and the other HIV-negative (not infected) may be eligible for this study. All participants will have a complete medical history and physical examination, blood tests and a tetanus booster shot, if indicated. The non HIV-infected twin will then undergo lymphapheresis to collect lymphocytes. In this procedure, whole blood is collected through a needle placed in an arm vein. The blood circulates through a machine that separates it into its components. The lymphocytes are then removed, and the red cells and plasma are returned to the donor, either through the same needle or through a second needle placed in the other arm. The donor cells are grown in the laboratory for a few days, and then the new genes are inserted into them. The genetically altered cells are grown in the laboratory for several days until their numbers increase approximately a thousand-fold. They are then infused intravenously (through a vein) into the infected twin. These procedures-lymphapheresis, gene modification and infusion-will be repeated at approximately 2-month intervals up to four times. Each lymphocyte infusion takes about 60 minutes. The patient's vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure and breathing) are monitored frequently during the infusion and hourly for 4 hours after the infusion. Blood samples are taken the day of the infusion, 3 days later, and then weekly to monito

Interventions

  • DRUG Syngeneic Lymphocytes (CD4+) Cultured with OKT3 (Ortho) and Interleukin-2 (Chiro

Study Locations (1)

Maryland

  • National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) - Bethesda

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 48 participants
Start Date 1996-03
Est. Completion 2002-03
Phase Phase 1

What the finished NCT00001535 record still lists

NCT00001535 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 48 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 242-participant average among 73 other HIV Infection trials with a reported enrollment target (80% lower).

The record links to 3 conditions, with HIV Infection appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Syngeneic Lymphocytes (CD4+) Cultured with OKT3 (Ortho) and Interleukin-2 (Chiro is the first listed.

NCT00001535 reports a single indexed study location in Maryland.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00001535 about?

NCT00001535 is a clinical study titled "Twins Study of Gene Therapy for HIV Infection". This study will test the safety and effectiveness of genetically altered T lymphocytes (white blood cells of the immune system) in reducing viral load in patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The lymphocytes will have two genes inserted into them; a laboratory-manufactured a...

What is the current status of trial NCT00001535?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 48 participants. The study started on 1996-03. Estimated completion is 2002-03.

What conditions does trial NCT00001535 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: HIV Infection, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Kaposi's Sarcoma.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00001535?

The interventions under investigation include: Syngeneic Lymphocytes (CD4+) Cultured with OKT3 (Ortho) and Interleukin-2 (Chiro (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00001535?

This trial is sponsored by National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), which has 185 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00001535 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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Where NCT00001535's enrollment target sits among peer trials

48 41st of 73 higher than 32 of 73 other HIV Infection trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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