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A Proof of Concept Pilot Trial of Alpha-1-Antitrypsin for Pre-Emption Of Steroid-Refractory Acute GVHD
NCT03459040 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Bone marrow transplant (BMT) patients can develop graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a serious and potentially fatal complication. The researchers have developed a blood test to identify patients most at risk for developing severe GVHD. Patients who consent to this study will have their blood tested up to two times after BMT to determine if they are at high risk for severe GVHD. The tests will be performed one week and two weeks after BMT. Patients who are high risk will be treated with a drug called alpha-1-antitrypsin (AAT) to see if it prevents the development of severe GVHD. Patients will receive 16 doses of AAT through a catheter placed into a blood vessel over eight weeks. AAT will be given either in the hospital or the outpatient clinic two times per week. Patients will be followed for the development of severe GVHD for up to four months from the BMT and will continue to be followed at routine clinic visits for up to one year after BMT.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG Alpha 1-Antitrypsin
Study Locations (5)
California
- City of Hope — Duarte
Massachusetts
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston
New York
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai — New York
Ohio
- Ohio State University — Columbus
Tennessee
- Vanderbilt University — Nashville
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 30 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-08-17 |
| Est. Completion | 2020-08-21 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03459040
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03459040 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as Phase 2, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 30 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is John Levine, which has 3 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Graft-versus-host-disease appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Alpha 1-Antitrypsin is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT03459040 reports 5 study locations spanning 5 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include California, Massachusetts, New York. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03459040 about?
NCT03459040 is a clinical study titled "A Proof of Concept Pilot Trial of Alpha-1-Antitrypsin for Pre-Emption Of Steroid-Refractory Acute GVHD". Bone marrow transplant (BMT) patients can develop graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a serious and potentially fatal complication. The researchers have developed a blood test to identify patients most at risk for developing severe GVHD. Patients who consent to this study will have their blood tested ...
What is the current status of trial NCT03459040?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 30 participants. The study started on 2018-08-17. Estimated completion is 2020-08-21.
What conditions does trial NCT03459040 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Graft-versus-host-disease, GVHD. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03459040?
The interventions under investigation include: Alpha 1-Antitrypsin (DRUG). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03459040?
This trial is sponsored by John Levine, which has 3 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT03459040 being conducted?
This trial has 5 study locations across California, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Tennessee. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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