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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

Reduced Intensity Conditioning for Non-Malignant Disorders Undergoing UCBT, BMT or PBSCT

A Phase II Study of Reduced Intensity Conditioning in Pediatric Patients and Young Adults ≤55 Years of Age With Non-Malignant Disorders Undergoing Umbilical Cord Blood, Bone Marrow, or Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation

Reduced Intensity Conditioning for Non-Malignant Disorders Undergoing UCBT, BMT or PBSCT (NCT01962415) is a Phase 2 interventional studying Primary Immunodeficiency (PID) and Congenital Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes, sponsored by Paul Szabolcs. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of using a reduced-intensity condition (RIC) regimen with umbilical cord blood transplant (UCBT), double cord UCBT, matched unrelated donor (MUD) bone marrow transplant (BMT) or peripheral blood stem cell transplant (PBSCT) in patients with non-malignant disorders that are amenable to treatment with hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT). After transplant, subjects will be followed for late effects and for ongoing graft success.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Primary Immunodeficiency (PID) and continue monitoring side effects. Phase 2 enrolls larger groups (typically 100–300 patients) and produces the first real efficacy signal. A successful Phase 2 readout is what unlocks the much larger Phase 3 confirmatory trials needed for FDA approval.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

Target enrollment of 100 participants puts this in the typical range for a Phase 2-style efficacy study or a moderate Phase 3 trial in a focused Primary Immunodeficiency (PID) subpopulation. At this scale, the study has enough statistical power to detect a clear treatment effect but is not the largest cohort in the field.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Inclusion: 1. A 4/6, 5/6 or 6/6 HLA matched related or unrelated UCB unit available that will deliver a pre-cryopreservation total nucleated cell dose of ≥ 3 x 10e7 cells/kg, or double unit grafts, each cord blood unit delivering at least 2 x 10e7 cells/kg OR an 8 of 8 or 7 of 8 HLA allele level matched unrelated donor bone marrow or peripheral blood progenitor graft. 2. your organs (liver, kidneys, etc.) are working well enough based on blood tests as measured by: 1. Creatinine ≤ 2.0 mg/dL and kidney function (creatinine clearance) at least 50 mL/min/1.73 m2. 2. Hepatic transaminases (ALT/AST) ≤ 4 x upper limit of normal (ULN). 3. Adequate cardiac function by echocardiogram or radionuclide scan (shortening fraction \> 26% or ejection fraction \> 40% or \> 80% of normal value for age). 4. Pulmonary evaluation testing demonstrating CVC or FEV1/FVC of ≥ 50% of predicted for age and/or resting pulse oximeter ≥ 92% on room air or clearance by the pediatric or adult pulmonologist. For adult patients DLCO (corrected for hemoglobin) should be ≥ 50% of predicted if the DLCO can be obtained. 3. Written willing to sign a consent form and/or assent according to FDA guidelines. 4. Negative pregnancy test if pubertal and/or menstruating. 5. HIV negative. 6. A non-malignant disorder amenable to treatment by stem cell transplantation, including but not limited to: 1. Primary weakened immune system syndromes including but not limited to: - Severe Combined Immune Deficiency (SCID) with NK cell activity - Omenn Syndrome - Bare Lymphocyte Syndrome (BLS) - Combined Immune Deficiency (CID) syndromes - Combined Variable Immune Deficiency (CVID) syndrome - Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome - Leukocyte adhesion deficiency - Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) - X-linked Hyper IgM (XHIM) syndrome - IPEX syndrome - Chediak - Higashi Syndrome - Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome (ALPS) - Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) syndromes - Lymphocyte Signaling defects ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion: 1. A 4/6, 5/6 or 6/6 HLA matched related or unrelated UCB unit available that will deliver a pre-cryopreservation total nucleated cell dose of ≥ 3 x 10e7 cells/kg, or double unit grafts, each cord blood unit delivering at least 2 x 10e7 cells/kg OR an 8 of 8 or 7 of 8 HLA allele level matched unrelated donor bone marrow or peripheral blood progenitor graft. 2. Adequate organ function as measured by: 1. Creatinine ≤ 2.0 mg/dL and creatinine clearance ≥ 50 mL/min/1.73 m2. 2. Hepatic transaminases (ALT/AST) ≤ 4 x upper limit of normal (ULN). 3. Adequate cardiac function by echocardiogram or radionuclide scan (shortening fraction \> 26% or ejection fraction \> 40% or \> 80% of normal value for age). 4. Pulmonary evaluation testing demonstrating CVC or FEV1/FVC of ≥ 50% of predicted for age and/or resting pulse oximeter ≥ 92% on room air or clearance by the pediatric or adult pulmonologist. For adult patients DLCO (corrected for hemoglobin) should be ≥ 50% of predicted if the DLCO can be obtained. 3. Written informed consent and/or assent according to FDA guidelines. 4. Negative pregnancy test if pubertal and/or menstruating. 5. HIV negative. 6. A non-malignant disorder amenable to treatment by stem cell transplantation, including but not limited to: 1. Primary Immunodeficiency syndromes including but not limited to: * Severe Combined Immune Deficiency (SCID) with NK cell activity * Omenn Syndrome * Bare Lymphocyte Syndrome (BLS) * Combined Immune Deficiency (CID) syndromes * Combined Variable Immune Deficiency (CVID) syndrome * Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome * Leukocyte adhesion deficiency * Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) * X-linked Hyper IgM (XHIM) syndrome * IPEX syndrome * Chediak - Higashi Syndrome * Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome (ALPS) * Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) syndromes * Lymphocyte Signaling defects * Other primary immune defects where hematopoietic stem cell transplantation may be beneficial 2. Congenital bone marrow failure syndromes including but not limited to: * Dyskeratosis Congenita (DC) * Congenital Amegakaryocytic Thrombocytopenia (CAMT) * Osteopetrosis 3. Inherited Metabolic Disorders (IMD) including but not limited to: * Mucopolysaccharidoses * Hurler syndrome (MPS I) * Hunter syndrome (MPS II) * Leukodystrophies * Krabbe Disease, also known as globoid cell leukodystrophy * Metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) * X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) * Hereditary diffuse leukoencephalopathy with spheroids (HDLS) * Other inherited metabolic disorders * alpha mannosidosis * Gaucher Disease * Other inheritable metabolic diseases where hematopoietic stem cell transplantation may be beneficial. 4. Hereditary anemias * Thalassemia major * Sickle cell disease (SCD) - patients with sickle disease must have one or more of the following: * Overt or silent stroke * Pain crises ≥ 2 episodes per year for past year * One or more episodes of acute chest syndrome * Osteonecrosis involving ≥ 1 joints * Priapism * Diamond Blackfan Anemia (DBA) * Other congenital transfusion dependent anemias 5. Inflammatory Conditions * Crohn's Disease/Inflammatory Bowel Disease Exclusion: 1. Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant within the previous 6 months. 2. Any active malignancy or MDS. 3. Severe acquired aplastic anemia. 4. Uncontrolled bacterial, viral or fungal infection (currently taking medication and with progression of clinical symptoms). 5. Pregnancy or nursing mother. 6. Poorly controlled pulmonary hypertension. 7. Any condition that precludes serial follow-up.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Hydroxyurea

Oral administration

DRUG

Alemtuzumab

Intravenous (IV) administration.

DRUG

Fludarabine

IV administration

DRUG

Melphalan

IV administration

DRUG

Thiotepa

IV administration

Locations (1)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT01962415), the sponsor (Paul Szabolcs), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT01962415 clinical trial studying?

The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of using a reduced-intensity condition (RIC) regimen with umbilical cord blood transplant (UCBT), double cord UCBT, matched unrelated donor (MUD) bone marrow transplant (BMT) or peripheral blood stem cell transplant (PBSCT) in patients with non-malignant disorders that are amenable to treatment with hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT). After transplant, subjects will be followed for late effects and for ongoing graft success. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT01962415?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT01962415?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT01962415. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT01962415. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.