In this trial, investigators will infuse donor bone marrow mesenchymal stromal cells intravenously, as a treatment for pediatric Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis that has not responded to conventional therapies. The goals of this study are to test the safety and tolerability of donor mesenchymal stromal cells in children with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Mesenchymal stromal cells support the development of blood cells within the bone marrow. When isolated from a donor and infused into an animal or human, they have been demonstrated to travel to areas of inflammation, to alter immune responses, to decrease pro-inflammatory cytokines, and to promote tissue repair. Infusion of these cells does not lead to rejection. These properties lead investigators to hypothesize that that these may be they may be beneficial in treating inflammatory bowel disease.
In this trial, investigators will infuse donor bone marrow mesenchymal stromal cells intravenously, as a treatment for pediatric Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis that has not responded to conventional therapies. Mesenchymal stromal cells support the development of blood cells within the bone marrow. They have also been demonstrated to travel to areas of inflammation, to alter immune responses, to decrease pro-inflammatory cytokines, and to promote tissue repair. Infusion of these cells does not lead to rejection. These properties lead investigators to hypothesize that that these may be they may be beneficial in treating inflammatory bowel disease. Investigators will culture donated bone marrow mesenchymal stromal cells in a unique automated system, and infuse the cells in a fresh, replicating stage of growth. This study is to test the safety and tolerability of donor mesenchymal stromal cells in children with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
1
This study is a pilot phase 1 study of patients with moderately to severely active Crohn Disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) (≥ 18 years, Mayo score: ≥6 or CDAI: ˃ 220; \<18 years, Pediatric Crohn's Disease Activity Index (PCDAI) :\> 30) or Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis Activity Index (PUCAI) : \>34). A fixed dose will be studied: 1 x 106 cells/kg administered intravenously (IV) weekly for 4 consecutive weeks, with the option of an additional 4 weeks of treatment, at the discretion of the principal investigator.
Children's National Medical Center
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States
Number of Subjects Who Experience Serious Adverse Events, Adverse Events, and/or Early Treatment Discontinuations.
Safety and tolerability of the administration of human allogeneic bone marrow-derived stromal cells to children and young adults with IBD, measured by the frequency of any SAEs, AEs and/or early treatment discontinuations. Weekly infusions for 8 weeks, post-treatment assessment 45 days after last infusion, three additional follow-up visits over 2 years.
Time frame: 45 days after the last infusion
Proportion of Patients With Clinical Response
Proportion of subjects that achieve a clinical response by 45 days after last infusion, as defined by a decrease in PCDAI from baseline by greater than or equal to 12.5 points (for CD) or a decrease in PUCAI of greater than or equal to 20 points (for UC).
Time frame: 45 days after last infusion
Number of Subjects Demonstrating an Improvement of Laboratory Tests Reflecting Systemic Inflammation.
Improvement in laboratory parameters (i.e. C-reactive protein, fecal calprotectin, anti-HLA antibodies, and viral specific T-cell activity)
Time frame: 45 days after last infusion
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