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The application of experimental hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) therapy in sickle-cell disease (SCD) must strike a balance between the underlying disease severity and the possibility of a direct benefit of the treatment, particularly in pediatric populations. Clinical studies in adults with SCD have focused on interventions that prolong survival and improve the quality of life. Unlike children, adults with SCD are much more likely to have a debilitating complication. As a result, the risk/benefit ratio of HCT is very favorable in adults, particularly if an approach to HCT that defines an acceptable level of toxicity can be established.
Whereas hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) remains the only curative treatment currently available for patients with SCD, the morbidity, the frequent irreversible damage in target organs and the mortality reported in the natural course of patients with severe SCD are strong incentives to perform HSCTs in younger age groups. For those who lack a matched related donor, CB transplant is an appealing option, but despite been less problematic, CB accessibility related to cell dose of appropriately matched cord blood unit (CBU) remains a significant issue. Through a 7-day culture process of a CBU's hematopoietic stem cell HSCs with the UM171 compound, the total cell dose is increased mitigating this limitation.
UM171-CB expansion (ECT-001-CB) allows a greater CB accessibility, the selection of better matched cords that might translate into favourable clinical outcomes as reported in previous trials, including a lower risk of graft-versus-host disease. After CB selection and ex-vivo expansion, ECT-001-CB transplant will follow a myeloablative reduced-toxicity conditioning regimen consisting of rATG, busulfan and fludarabine with doses of all agents optimized to the individual using model-based dosing and will be followed by standard supportive care and GVHD prophylaxis consisting of tacrolimus and MMF.
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Be ≥ 5-30 years of age.
Have a diagnosis of SCD, with either βS/βS, βS/β0, βS/β+ or βS/βC genotype and followed at a center of excellence for SCD with at least 2 years of detailed past medical records available.
Have severe disease i.e. have experienced one or more of the following SCD related events, in spite of appropriate supportive care measures (e.g. pain management, penicillin prophylaxis):
Availability of 1 CB unit ≥ 6/8 HLA match (when A, B, C and DRB1 are performed at the allelic level resolution) with of at least CD34+ cell count 1.5 x 105/kg and total nucleated cells (TNC) 1.5 x 107/kg (pre-freeze)
Have adequate organ function to undergo a myeloablative (reduced toxicity conditioning) HSCT.
Have a Lansky/Karnofsky performance status of ≥ 80.
An appropriate and willing HLA-matched sibling donor is not available.
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Prior HSCT or gene-therapy.
Positive for presence of HIV-1 or HIV-2, hepatitis B virus (HBV), or hepatitis C virus (HCV). (Note that patients who have been vaccinated against hepatitis B [hepatitis B surface antibody (HBsAb)-positive] or patients with positive hepatitis B core and/or hepatitis B-e antibodies are also eligible provided viral load is negative by quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). Patients who are positive for anti-hepatitis C antibody are eligible as long as they have a negative HCV viral load by qPCR). Positive serology for human T-lymphotropic virus-1 (HTLV-1), syphilis (rapid plasma reagin (RPR)), toxoplasmosis.
Clinically significant and active bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic infection as determined by PI.
A white blood cell count <2 × 10e9/L, and/or platelet count <50 × 10e9/L.
Any prior or current malignancy or myeloproliferative or a significant coagulation or immunodeficiency disorder.
Advanced liver disease, defined as:
Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) <45% and for patients on chronic transfusions a cardiac T2* < 10 ms by MRI.
Baseline estimated glomerular filtration rate < 60 mL/min/1.73 m2.
Baseline oxygen saturation < 85% without supplemental oxygen (excluding periods of SCD crisis or infection).
Diffusion capacity of carbon monoxide (DLCO) <50% of predicted (corrected for hemoglobin and/or alveolar volume).
Any contraindication to general anaesthesia.
Participation in another clinical study with an investigational drug within 30 days of Screening.
Diagnosis of a significant psychiatric disorder as deemed as the PI that could seriously impede the subject's ability to participate in the study.
Pregnancy or breastfeeding in a postpartum female or absence of adequate contraception for fertile patients. Females of child bearing potential are required to use effective contraception from enrollment through at least 6 months after drug product infusion. Male patients are required to use effective contraception from enrollment through at least 6 months after drug product infusion.
An assessment by the PI that the subject would not comply with the study procedures outlined in the protocol.
Any abnormal condition or laboratory result that is considered by the PI capable of altering patient condition or study outcome.
Note: should a patient be out of range for any numerical exclusion criteria, the PI is allowed to repeat the dosage once during the screening period to definitely determine eligibility
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