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New treatment option for HIV-1
Official title CMV-specific HIV-CAR T Cells as Immunotherapy for HIV/AIDS
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06252402
What this study is testing
What is CMV/HIV-CAR T Cells?
CMV/HIV-CAR T Cells is an investigational medicine, given as an infusion into a vein, being studied as a potential treatment for hiv-1.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) causes a persistent infection that ultimately leads to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Treatment of HIV-1 infection with combination anti-retroviral therapy (ART) suppresses HIV-1 replication to undetectable viral levels and saves lives.
- Phase 1: an early, usually small safety study
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Participant must be ≥ 18 years of age at the time of screening;
- Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) ≥ 70;
- Documented HIV-1 infection anytime prior to study entry.;
- On stable ART with undetectable HIV-1 RNA (i.e \< 20 copies /mL) for at least 48 weeks prior to screening (2 plasma HIV-1 RNA blips 25-200 copies/mL...
- CD4+ cell count ≥ 450 cells/μL;
You likely can't join if
- Concurrent illness or comorbid condition;
- History of resistance to two or more classes of antiretroviral drugs;
- History of prior receipt of an experimental HIV-1, immunotherapeutic agent, or gene therapy product.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Participant must be ≥ 18 years of age at the time of screening;
- Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) ≥ 70;
- Documented HIV-1 infection anytime prior to study entry.;
- On stable ART with undetectable HIV-1 RNA (i.e \< 20 copies /mL) for at least 48 weeks prior to screening (2 plasma HIV-1 RNA blips 25-200 copies/mL are allowable);
- CD4+ cell count ≥ 450 cells/μL;
- Adequate organ function;
- Willingness to interrupt ART regimen for 4 days prior to leukapheresis;
- Not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Concurrent illness or comorbid condition;
- History of resistance to two or more classes of antiretroviral drugs;
- History of prior receipt of an experimental HIV-1, immunotherapeutic agent, or gene therapy product.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Duarte, California, United States
- San Diego, California, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Duarte, California, United States; San Diego, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.