RecruitingPhase 1Phase 2NCT00967785

A Phase I Study of Mozobil in the Treatment of Patients With WHIMS

A Phase I Study of MozobilTM in the Treatment of Patients With WHIMS


Sponsor

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Enrollment

20 participants

Start Date

Jan 6, 2010

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Background: * WHIMS (Warts, Hypogammaglobulinemia, Infections, and Myelokathexis Syndrome) is caused by various genetic changes that increase the activity of the chemokine receptor, CXCR4. Excessive function of this receptor causes mature neutrophils (part of the white blood cells) to be retained within the bone marrow rather than being released to the blood and is one of the causes of severe inherited neutropenia (low white blood counts). In neutropenia, the body is less able to fight off infection. Patients with WHIMS usually are at risk for skin, soft tissue, sinus, and lung infections, which can result in loss of hearing, teeth, and lung function. * Current treatment for WHIMS consists of regular injections of a white blood cell growth stimulating medication called granulocyte colony stimulating factor (G-CSF), and supplemental immunoglobulin (antibody). These therapies are expensive, nonspecific, have significant side effects and toxicities, and do not fully correct all problems, especially warts and cancers related to human papillomavirus (HPV). * A drug called Mozobil has been approved for use in combination with G-CSF to increase the number of stem cells that can be collected prior to bone marrow transplantation. Mozobil may offer a specific and well-tolerated new treatment for WHIMS and other syndromes characterized by neutropenia. Objectives: * To evaluate whether Mozobil is safe and effective to treat neutropenia (low white blood cell count) in patients with WHIMS. * To determine an appropriate treatment dose of Mozobil, within currently approved dosage levels. Eligibility: \- Individuals between 18 and 75 years of age who have been diagnosed with WHIMS and have a history of severe infections. Design: * Potential participants will undergo a screening with a medical history, physical examination, questionnaire, heart and lung function scans, and blood and urine samples. Tests will also be done for hepatitis B and C virus, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), as well as to check neutrophil function. * Patients who are being treated with G-CSF will stop injections for 2 days before being admitted to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center. * Patients may participate in a Dose Escalation study and receive increasing doses of Mozobil over 5 days of treatment until their white blood cell count improves sufficiently or the maximum approved dose is reached. Blood samples will be taken regularly throughout the treatment process. Patients will then receive an additional dose of Mozobil at the maximum approved dose or the dose sufficient to cause improvement, before restarting the G-CSF injections. * Patients may also participate in a long-term Chronic Dosing study and receive Mozobil once or twice a day for up to a maximum of 60 months.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 75 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This Phase I study tests Mozobil (plerixafor) as a potential treatment for WHIMS — Warts, Hypogammaglobulinemia, Infections, and Myelokathexis Syndrome. WHIMS is a rare immune disorder where the bone marrow traps white blood cells instead of releasing them, leaving patients unable to fight infections. Mozobil is a drug that may help release these trapped cells into the bloodstream. You may be eligible if: - You are between 18 and 75 years old - You have a confirmed diagnosis of WHIMS with documented severe infections - You are willing to temporarily pause medications that raise white blood cell counts (like G-CSF) - You have a personal physician - You agree to provide blood and DNA samples for storage - You agree to use two forms of contraception if of childbearing potential You may NOT be eligible if: - You do not have a WHIMS diagnosis - You are under 18 years old - Your low white blood cell count is due to a bone marrow maturation defect unlikely to respond to this drug - You are pregnant or breastfeeding - You have a history of serious heart arrhythmia or cardiac defects - You have severe kidney failure (creatinine clearance below 15 mL/min or on dialysis) - You have signs of an active infection at study entry Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DRUGMozobil (TM)

twice daily subcutaneous injection or via continuous subcutaneous infusion


Locations(1)

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

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