Ad5-CB-CFTR Adenovirus Vector for Cystic Fibrosis Treatment
Ad5-CB-CFTR
Digestive System Diseases+9
+ Infant, Newborn, Diseases
+ Lung Diseases
Treatment Study
Summary
Study start date: January 1, 1993
Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.PROTOCOL OUTLINE: Groups of 3 patients receive 1 of 4 doses of Ad5-CB-CFTR, a recombinant E1-deleted adenovirus serotype 5 vector containing the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator gene. Ad5-CB-CFTR is administered to 1 nasal cavity and the vehicle alone is administered to the opposite nasal cavity as the control.
Protocol
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.12 patients to be enrolled
Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.Treatment Study
Eligibility
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.Any sex
Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.Healthy volunteers not allowed
If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.Conditions
Pathology
Criteria
PROTOCOL ENTRY CRITERIA: --Disease Characteristics-- Cystic fibrosis No mild genetic mutations, i.e., normal nasal chloride ion permeability At least 2 weeks since decrease in pulmonary function --Prior/Concurrent Therapy-- At least 3 months since systemic cortisone At least 1 month since other therapeutic research study, e.g., DNAse --Patient Characteristics-- Other: Adequate endocrine, liver, kidney, and cardiac function Adenovirus antibody seropositive No pregnant or nursing women Negative pregnancy test required of fertile women Adequate contraception required of fertile patients