Hepatitis CNCT00435201
Characterization of Clonal B Cell Populations in HCV Infection
An observational study of Hepatitis C, run by Rockefeller University at 2 sites in 2 countries.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the mechanism of autoantibody production during chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. 10-50% of individuals with HCV have symptoms of mixed cryoglobulinemia (MC). Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Hepatitis C
- How many people
- 14 participants
- Where
- 2 sitesin 2 countries
- Study dates
- Jan 2007to Jun 2013
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: NYC area
Who may be able to join
- At least 18 years of age.
- Ability to give informed consent.
- WBC greater than 3,000/mm3.
- Platelets greater than 80,000/mm3.
- Hb at least 9.5 g/dl.
- INR less than 1.5.
- Biologic therapy: Greater than 6 months post-Rituximab therapy.
- Greater than 6 months post IFN- alpha and Ribavirin therapy.
Who cannot join
- Decompensated cirrhosis.
- Serious uncontrolled medical illness.
- Receipt of immune modulators or suppressors within 30 days prior to study entry, including, but not limited to, interferons and thalidomide.
- Psychiatric illness or social condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would interfere with adherence to study requirements.
- Alcohol or drug use or dependence that, in the opinion of the investigator,would interfere with adherence to study requirements.
Trial locations and contacts
2 sites in 2 countries.
2 sites in 2 countries
United States1 site
Rockefeller University Hospital
New York, New York, 10065
About this study
The purpose of this study is to investigate the mechanism of autoantibody production during chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. 10-50% of individuals with HCV have symptoms of mixed cryoglobulinemia (MC). By studying the B cells from HCV-infected individuals with and without MC, as well as from healthy controls, we hope to gain insight into the mechanisms of autoantibody production and develop new strategies for treatment of MC.
Read the detailed description
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infects approximately 170 million people worldwide. About 10-50% of persons with HCV have MC. MC is associated with the development of autoimmune symptoms and B cell proliferative disorders. We plan to study B cells from individuals chronically infected with HCV as well as from healthy controls. We sort B cells into different types, and we analyze these types for differential levels of gene expression. We are testing the hypothesis that certain types of B cells from subjects with MC have increased expression of genes that allow for increased cell survival.
People interested in participating in this study will have a complete history and general medical examinations before beginning the study. Following the screening, you will have a procedure called leukapheresis, in which white blood cells are removed, but your own red blood cells are returned. The procedure takes approximately 3 hours and is similar to blood donation. The leukapheresis is done during a same day admission to the hospital by an outside blood collection company with trained nurses and certified equipment.
Some aspects of this study are experimental which means the fluid and cells collected will be studied and analyzed to determine more precisely how your body's immune system is responding to the virus. These tests are experimental in that they are not part of the usual routine care of patients.
- Conditions
- Hepatitis C
- Medical subject headings
- Hepatitis C
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted14 Feb 2007 (estimated)
- Study startJan 2007
- Primary completionJun 2013
- Study completionJun 2013
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Hepatitis CStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 14 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Rockefeller University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- New York Presbyterian Hospital
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Lynn Dustin, PhD, Principal investigator, Rockefeller University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00435201
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- ECH-0596
- Status last verified
- Aug 2013
- First submitted
- 13 Feb 2007
- Last updated
- 9 Aug 2013
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
Publications
Charles ED, Brunetti C, Marukian S, Ritola KD, Talal AH, Marks K, Jacobson IM, Rice CM, Dustin LB. Clonal B cells in patients with hepatitis C virus-associated mixed cryoglobulinemia contain an expanded anergic CD21low B-cell subset. Blood. 2011 May 19;117(20):5425-37. doi: 10.1182/blood-2010-10-312942. Epub 2011 Mar 18.
PubMed 21421840
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 9 Aug 2013. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Characterization of Clonal B Cell Populations in HCV Infection
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00435201
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ECH-0596
- Conditions
- Hepatitis C
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 14 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Rockefeller UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- New York Presbyterian Hospital
- Study start
- Jan 2007
- Primary completion
- Jun 2013 (actual)
- Study completion
- Jun 2013 (actual)
- First posted
- 14 Feb 2007 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to investigate the mechanism of autoantibody production during chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. 10-50% of individuals with HCV have symptoms of mixed cryoglobulinemia (MC). By studying the B cells from HCV-infected individuals with and without MC, as well as from healthy controls, we hope to gain insight into the mechanisms of autoantibody production and develop new strategies for treatment of MC.
Detailed description
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infects approximately 170 million people worldwide. About 10-50% of persons with HCV have MC. MC is associated with the development of autoimmune symptoms and B cell proliferative disorders. We plan to study B cells from individuals chronically infected with HCV as well as from healthy controls. We sort B cells into different types, and we analyze these types for differential levels of gene expression. We are testing the hypothesis that certain types of B cells from subjects with MC have increased expression of genes that allow for increased cell survival.
People interested in participating in this study will have a complete history and general medical examinations before beginning the study. Following the screening, you will have a procedure called leukapheresis, in which white blood cells are removed, but your own red blood cells are returned. The procedure takes approximately 3 hours and is similar to blood donation. The leukapheresis is done during a same day admission to the hospital by an outside blood collection company with trained nurses and certified equipment.
Some aspects of this study are experimental which means the fluid and cells collected will be studied and analyzed to determine more precisely how your body's immune system is responding to the virus. These tests are experimental in that they are not part of the usual routine care of patients.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Prospective
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- NYC area
Key inclusion criteria (8 listed)
- At least 18 years of age.
- Ability to give informed consent.
- WBC greater than 3,000/mm3.
- Platelets greater than 80,000/mm3.
- Hb at least 9.5 g/dl.
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Decompensated cirrhosis.
- Serious uncontrolled medical illness.
- Receipt of immune modulators or suppressors within 30 days prior to study entry, including, but not limited to, interferons and thalidomide.
- Psychiatric illness or social condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would interfere with adherence to study requirements.
- Alcohol or drug use or dependence that, in the opinion of the investigator,would interfere with adherence to study requirements.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 9 Aug 2013.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 21421840Charles ED, Brunetti C, Marukian S, Ritola KD, Talal AH, Marks K, Jacobson IM, Rice CM, Dustin LB. Clonal B cells in patients with hepatitis C virus-associated mixed cryoglobulinemia contain an expanded anergic CD21low B-cell subset. Blood. 2011 May 19;117(20):5425-37. doi: 10.1182/blood-2010-10-312942. Epub 2011 Mar 18.
- Related InfoLink provided by the sponsor.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Lynn Dustin, PhD principal investigator
Rockefeller University
2 sites in 2 countries: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Hepatitis C, run by Rockefeller University at 2 sites in 2 countries.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 8 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Aug 2013. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 2 sites in United States, United Kingdom. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00435201, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 9 Aug 2013.