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NCT06647979 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1

Hematopoietic Stem Cell BCL11A Enhancer Gene Editing for Severe β-Hemoglobinopathies

A Phase 1 study of Sickle Cell Disease and Beta-Thalassemia, sponsored by Daniel Bauer.

Recruiting
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
10
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT06647979 is a Phase 1 study of Sickle Cell Disease and Beta-Thalassemia that is actively recruiting participants, run by Daniel Bauer. The registered enrollment target is 10 participants, below the 293-participant average among 213 other Sickle Cell Disease trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT06647979, a Phase 1 study of Sickle Cell Disease and Beta-Thalassemia, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Daniel Bauer.

RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
10 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

A promising approach for the treatment of genetic diseases is called gene therapy. Gene therapy is a relatively new field of medicine that uses genetic material (mostly DNA) from the patient to treat his or her own disease. In gene therapy, the investigators introduce new genetic material in order to fix or replace a diseased gene, with the goal of curing the disease. The procedure is similar to a bone marrow transplant, in that the patient's malfunctioning blood stem cells are reduced or eliminated using chemotherapy, but it is different because instead of using a different person's (donor) blood stem cells for the transplant, the patient's own blood stem cells are given back after the new genetic material has been introduced into those cells. This approach has the advantage of eliminating any risk of Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD), reducing the risk of graft rejection, and may also allow less chemotherapy to be utilized for the conditioning portion of the transplant procedure. The method used to fix or replace a diseased gene is called gene editing. A person's own cells are edited using a specialized biological medicine that has been formulated for use in human beings. Fetal hemoglobin (HbF) is a healthy, non-sickling kind of hemoglobin. Investigators have recently discovered a gene called BCL11A that is very important in the control of fetal hemoglobin expression. Increasing the expression of this gene in sickle cell patients could increase the amount of fetal hemoglobin while simultaneously reducing the amount of sickle hemoglobin in their blood, and therefore potentially cure the condition.

Interventions

  • BIOLOGICAL autologous bone marrow derived CD34+ HSPCs electroporated with BCL11A enhancer targeting Cas9 ribonucleoprotein
  • DEVICE Sequencing Assay for Variant rs114518452

Study Locations (1)

Massachusetts

  • Boston Children's Hospital - Boston

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 10 participants
Start Date 2025-12-01
Est. Completion 2030-12
Phase Phase 1

Sponsor

Daniel Bauer

1 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06647979

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06647979 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as Phase 1. The registered enrollment target is 10 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 293-participant average among 213 other Sickle Cell Disease trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower). The listed sponsor is Daniel Bauer, which has 1 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 4 conditions, with Sickle Cell Disease appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which autologous bone marrow derived CD34+ HSPCs electroporated with BCL11A enhancer targeting Cas9 ribonucleoprotein is the first listed.

NCT06647979 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT06647979 about?

NCT06647979 is a clinical study titled "Hematopoietic Stem Cell BCL11A Enhancer Gene Editing for Severe β-Hemoglobinopathies". A promising approach for the treatment of genetic diseases is called gene therapy. Gene therapy is a relatively new field of medicine that uses genetic material (mostly DNA) from the patient to treat his or her own disease. In gene therapy, the investigators introduce new genetic material in order t...

What is the current status of trial NCT06647979?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 10 participants. The study started on 2025-12-01. Estimated completion is 2030-12.

What conditions does trial NCT06647979 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Sickle Cell Disease, Beta-Thalassemia, Sickle Cell Anemia (HbSS, or HbSβ-thalassemia0), Transfusion Dependent Beta-Thalassaemia.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06647979?

The interventions under investigation include: autologous bone marrow derived CD34+ HSPCs electroporated with BCL11A enhancer targeting Cas9 ribonucleoprotein (BIOLOGICAL), Sequencing Assay for Variant rs114518452 (DEVICE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06647979?

This trial is sponsored by Daniel Bauer, which has 1 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT06647979 being conducted?

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

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