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AdenovirusPhase 1/2NCT06909110

Viral Specific T-Lymphocytes to Treat Infection With Adenovirus, Cytomegalovirus or Epstein-Barr Virus in Patients With Compromised Immunity

A Phase 1/2 study testing Adenovirus Specific T- Lymphocytes, Cytomegalovirus Specific T-Lymphocytes and Epstein-Barr Virus Specific T-Lymphocytes in people with Adenovirus and Cytomegalovirus Infections, run by Jessie L. Alexander at 3 sites in United States.

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Trial summary

The primary purpose of this phase I/II study is to evaluate whether partially matched, ≥2/6 HLA-matched, viral specific T cells have efficacy against adenovirus, CMV, and EBV, in subjects who have previously received any type of allogeneic HCT or solid organ transplant (SOT), or have compromised immunity. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 1 month to 65 years
What is being tested?
Adenovirus Specific T- Lymphocytes, Cytomegalovirus Specific T-Lymphocytes and Epstein-Barr Virus Specific T-Lymphocytes
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
25 participants
Where
3 sitesUnited States
Study dates
30 Apr 2025to 1 Jan 2032
Phase
Phase 1/2
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 1 month to 65 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Patient Inclusion Criteria

  1. Patient, parent, or legal guardian must have given written informed consent, according to FDA guidelines. For patients ≥ 7 years of age who are developmentally able, assent or affirmation will be obtained, if feasible.
  2. Male or female, 1 month through 65 years old, inclusive, at the time of informed consent.
  3. Prior allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant, AND/OR prior solid organ transplant (liver, kidney, lung and/or heart, intestinal, pancreatic, and/or multivisceral), AND/OR diagnosis of primary immunodeficiency AND/OR current/recent administration of immunosuppressive therapy for cancer or autoimmune disease.
  4. If receiving steroids, must be able to taper dose to less than 1 mg/kg/day prednisone (or equivalent) prior to cellular infusion.
  5. Negative pregnancy test for females ≥10 years old or who have reached menarche, unless surgically sterilized or post-menopausal.
  6. Diagnosis of Adenovirus, CMV, or EBV infection, persistent despite standard therapy.
  7. Adenovirus Infection or Disease (at minimum, one of the below sub-criteria must be met):
  8. Active adenovirus infection: (i.e. gastroenteritis, pneumonia, hemorrhagic cystitis, hepatitis, pancreatitis, meningitis) defined as the demonstration of adenovirus by biopsy specimen from affected site(s) (by culture or histology), or the detection of adenovirus by culture, PCR or direct fluorescent antibody stain in fluid in the presence of worsening or persistent clinical or imaging findings despite at least 14 days of appropriate antiviral therapy (i.e. cidofovir, brincidofovir, or other available pharmacological agents)
  9. Refractory adenoviremia: defined as DNAemia ≥1000 copies/mL or <1 log decrease after at least 2 weeks of appropriate antiviral therapy (i.e. cidofovir, brincidofovir, or other available pharmacological agents)
  10. Intolerance of or contraindication to antiviral medications.
  11. CMV Infection or Disease (at minimum, one of the below sub-criteria must be met):
  12. Active CMV infection: (i.e. pneumonia, meningitis, retinitis, hepatitis, hemorrhagic cystitis, and/or gastroenteritis) defined as the demonstration of CMV by biopsy specimen from affected site(s) (by culture or histology) or the detection of CMV by culture, PCR or direct fluorescent antibody stain in fluid in the presence of worsening or persistent clinical or imaging findings despite at least 14 days of appropriate antiviral therapy (i.e. Foscarnet, ganciclovir, cidofovir, or other available pharmacological agents)
  13. Refractory CMV viremia: defined as the continued presence of DNAemia, with ≥1,000 IU/mL or <1 log decrease after at least 14 days of appropriate antiviral therapy (i.e. Foscarnet, ganciclovir, cidofovir, or other available pharmacological agents)
  14. Intolerance of or contraindication to antiviral medications.
  15. EBV Infection or Disease (at minimum, one of the below sub-criteria must be met):
  16. EBV DNAemia ≥1000 IU/mL, persistent despite 2 doses of rituximab,
  17. Biopsy proven lymphoma or lymphoproliferative disease with EBV genomes detected in tumor cells by immunocytochemistry (i.e. EBER positive) or in situ PCR,
  18. Clinical or imaging findings consistent with EBV lymphoma or lymphoproliferation with current or recent elevated EBV viral load in peripheral blood in a patient where biopsy is deemed too high risk,
  19. Failure of antiviral therapy, as determined by one of the two bullets below after two weeks of anti-CD20 targeted therapy such as rituximab, i. There was an increase or less than 50% response at sites of lymphoma disease or lymphoproliferation. ii. There was a rise or a fall of less than 50% in EBV viral load in peripheral blood.
  20. Intolerance or contraindication to rituximab.

Patient Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Received ATG or Alemtuzumab within 21 days of viral-specific T cell infusion and a lack of evidence of T cell survival, defined by <10 CD3+ T cells/uL (in unique situations, plasmapheresis may be considered).
  2. Active acute GVHD grades II-IV.
  3. Active severe chronic GVHD.
  4. Received donor lymphocyte infusion, with the exception of a fraction of an umbilical cord blood, within 21 days of planned viral-specific T cell infusion. Subjects receiving a fraction of an umbilical cord blood within 21 days of the viral-specific T cell infusion will not be excluded.
  5. Active and uncontrolled relapse of malignancy (other than EBV+ post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder or lymphoma).
  6. Anticipated initiation of new lymphotoxic therapy within 4 weeks of viral-specific T cell infusion.
  7. Patients who are pregnant or lactating.
  8. Past or current medical problems or findings from physical examination or laboratory testing that are not listed above, or concomitant medications, which, in the opinion of the investigator, may pose additional risks to participation in the study, may interfere with the participant's ability to comply with study requirements, or that may impact the quality or interpretation of the data obtained from the study.

Donor Inclusion Criteria

  1. Age ≥ 12*
  2. Able to understand and sign the consent/assent to the procedure
  3. Partial (2/6 or more) HLA match to the recipient
  4. A pediatric donor could be selected as a donor only if a suitable adult donor is not available (as attested by the research team) or is ineligible according to FACT requirements. For pediatric donors:
  • Related to the recipient
  • Apheresis does not need a blood prime before the procedure
  • Adequate peripheral venous access
  • Explicit evaluation of the donors' willingness to donate cells, as attested by the research team
  • Must have understanding that they are helping their ill relative, as attested by the research team
  • Will gain emotional/psychological benefit from their ability to help and want to donate for a relative, as attested by the research team
  • Inclusion of minor donors that are not relatives of the recipient will need to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis for the IRB to evaluate the potential benefit to these participants (whether they will receive an emotional and psychological boost from helping the recipient) *If the only suitable donor is less than 12 years old, a single patient exception to this inclusion criteria will be submitted and approved by the IRB before obtaining the donor's assent and their LAR consent.

Donor Exclusion Criteria

  1. Donor is pregnant
  2. Donor is HIV positive
  3. Donor is positive for hepatitis B and/or hepatitis C
  4. Deemed to be a high-risk donor based on responses to donor risk questionnaire
  5. Deemed high risk due to preexisting medical condition or abnormal lab results

Trial locations and contacts

3 sites in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

United States3 sites, 2 recruiting
  • Jessie Alexander

    Palo Alto, California, 94304

    Completed
  • Lucile Packard Children's Hospital

    Palo Alto, California, 94304

    Jessie L Alexander, MD, 6507259250, jlalex@stanford.edu

    Recruiting
  • Lucile Packard Children's Hospital

    Palo Alto, California, 94305

    SCGT Clinical Trials Program, 650-723-0912, DL-SCTIntakeCoordinators@stanfordchildrens.org

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: Viral Specific T-Lymphocytes by Cytokine Capture System (CCS) to Treat Infection With Adenovirus, Cytomegalovirus or Epstein-Barr Virus After Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation or Solid Organ Transplantation and in Patients With Compromised Immunity

The primary purpose of this phase I/II study is to evaluate whether partially matched, ≥2/6 HLA-matched, viral specific T cells have efficacy against adenovirus, CMV, and EBV, in subjects who have previously received any type of allogeneic HCT or solid organ transplant (SOT), or have compromised immunity. Reconstitution of anti-viral immunity by donor-derived cytotoxic T lymphocytes has shown promise in preventing and treating infections with adenovirus, CMV, and EBV. However, the weeks taken to prepare patient-specific products, and cost associated with products that may not be used limits their value. In this trial, we will evaluate viral specific T cells generated by gamma capture technology. Eligible patients will include HCT and/or SOT recipients, and/or patients with compromised immunity who have adenovirus, CMV, or EBV infection or refractory viremia that is persistent despite standard therapy. Infusion of the cellular product will be assessed for safety and efficacy.

Read the detailed description

If a subject shows a partial response, defined as a decrease in viral load of at least 50% from baseline or 50% improvement of clinical signs and symptoms, or no response, they are eligible to receive up to 4 additional cellular infusions from the same donor, at a minimum of 14-day intervals. If the same donor is no longer available, eligible, or appropriate, another donor may be considered for a maximum of 4 total cellular infusions at the discretion of the study PI and treating physician. A subject will not exceed a maximum of 5 total infusions from 2 donors.

Subjects are followed for 6 months post initial viral-specific T cell infusion. If subjects receive additional infusion(s), GvHD and adverse events will be followed for an additional 90 days from last infusion. Data may be abstracted from subjects' medical charts for an additional 1 year after most recent viral-specific T cell infusion.

Being tested
Adenovirus Specific T- Lymphocytes, Cytomegalovirus Specific T-Lymphocytes, Epstein-Barr Virus Specific T-Lymphocytes
Keywords
Cytokine Capture System, Adenovirus, Cytomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr Virus, Hematopoietic Cell Transplant, Solid Organ Transplant
Medical subject headings
Adenoviridae Infections, Cytomegalovirus Infections, Epstein-Barr Virus Infections

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Adenovirus Specific T- LymphocytesBiological

    Peripheral blood mononuclear cells will be collected from the donor and loaded onto our Miltenyi Biotec CliniMACS Prodigy® or CliniMACS® Plus where they will be stimulated in vitro with Adenovirus viral-specific antigen(s). The cells are then immunomagnetically labeled with interferon gamma via the cytokine capture system, captured and infused.

  • Cytomegalovirus Specific T-LymphocytesBiological

    Peripheral blood mononuclear cells will be collected from the donor and loaded onto our Miltenyi Biotec CliniMACS Prodigy® or CliniMACS® Plus where they will be stimulated in vitro with Cytomegalovirus viral-specific antigen(s). The cells are then immunomagnetically labeled with interferon gamma via the cytokine capture system, captured and infused.

  • Epstein-Barr Virus Specific T-LymphocytesBiological

    Peripheral blood mononuclear cells will be collected from the donor and loaded onto our Miltenyi Biotec CliniMACS Prodigy® or CliniMACS® Plus where they will be stimulated in vitro with Epstein-Barr viral-specific antigen(s). The cells are then immunomagnetically labeled with interferon gamma via the cytokine capture system, captured and infused.

Study groups in NCT06909110
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Viral Specific T-LymphocytesExperimentalPeripheral blood mononuclear cells will be collected from the donor and loaded onto our Miltenyi Biotec CliniMACS® Plus where they will be stimulated in vitro with viral-specific antigen(s). The cells are then immunomagnetically labeled with interferon gamma via the cytokine capture system. By this method, viral specific, gamma-secreting T cells, are captured in a closed, sterile system.
Receives: Biological: Adenovirus Specific T- Lymphocytes; Biological: Cytomegalovirus Specific T-Lymphocytes; Biological: Epstein-Barr Virus Specific T-Lymphocytes

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Grade III-IV Acute Graft versus host disease

    The number of patients who develop Grade III-IV acute graft versus host disease (GVHD) attributed to the viral specific T cells.

    Measured: Day 0 through 90 days after last cellular infusion

  2. CTCAE Grade 4/5 Adverse Events

    The incidence of patients who develop CTCAE Grade 4/5 Adverse events related to infusion

    Measured: Day 0 through 30 days from last cellular infusion

Secondary outcomes (9)
  1. Number of patients achieving 6-month survival (dichotomous)

    Measured: First cellular infusion to 6 months post first cellular infusion

  2. Viral load by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

    The pace at which the viral load is undetectable in whole blood or plasma

    Measured: Baseline and 14 days, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months after cellular infusion

  3. Viral load from Respiratory Viral Panel (RVP)

    The pace at which the viral load is undetectable from nasopharyngeal swab

    Measured: Baseline and 14 days, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months after cellular infusion

  4. Viral load from Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)

    The pace at which the viral load is undetectable from bronchial washing

    Measured: Baseline and 14 days, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months after cellular infusion

  5. Viral load from Urine

    The pace at which the viral load is undetectable from urine sample

    Measured: Baseline and 14 days, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months after cellular infusion

  6. Viral load from Stool

    The pace at which the viral load is undetectable from stool sample

    Measured: Baseline and 14 days, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months after cellular infusion

  7. Viral load from fluid/tissue

    The pace at which the viral load is undetectable from other fluid/tissue sample

    Measured: Baseline and 14 days, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months after cellular infusion

  8. Clinical response to viral specific infusion

    By imaging and symptomatology

    Measured: Baseline and 14 days, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months after cellular infusion

  9. Number of patient who require antiviral agents

    The introduction of concomitant antiviral medication post infusion, e.g. cidofovir for adenovirus, foscarnet for CMV, rituximab for EBV

    Measured: Baseline and 14 days, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months after cellular infusion

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted3 Apr 2025
  2. Study start30 Apr 2025
  3. Primary completion1 May 2029 (estimated)
  4. Study completion1 Jan 2032 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 1/2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
25 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06909110
Sponsor's protocol ID
73319
Status last verified
Mar 2025
First submitted
27 Mar 2025
Last updated
14 Aug 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1/2 study testing Adenovirus Specific T- Lymphocytes, Cytomegalovirus Specific T-Lymphocytes and Epstein-Barr Virus Specific T-Lymphocytes in people with Adenovirus and Cytomegalovirus Infections, run by Jessie L. Alexander at 3 sites in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 14 Aug 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 3 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this combined phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Each site lists its own contact: choose the nearest one under Trial locations. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Grade III-IV Acute Graft versus host disease (time frame: Day 0 through 90 days after last cellular infusion). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 14 Aug 2025.

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