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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 1INTERVENTIONAL

131I-apamistamab-based Conditioning for Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT) in Advanced Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)

Open-label, Single-Center, Phase 1 Study to Estimate the Minimum Effective Dose (MED) of 131I-apamistamab for Non-myeloablative Conditioning in Patients With Severe Sickle Cell Disease

131I-apamistamab-based Conditioning for Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT) in Advanced Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) (NCT07015684) is a Phase 1 interventional studying Sickling Disorder Due to Hemoglobin S, sponsored by Columbia University. 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 purpose of this study is to find the smallest amount of the 131 I-apamistamab needed for preparing patients with severe sickle cell disease (SCD) for a bone marrow transplant. This is the first time 131 I-apamistamab is being used for advanced Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) in the setting of allogeneic stem cell transplant. 131 I-apamistamab is an investigational product. This means that 131 I-apamistamab has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for medical use in patients. The study treatment that is given before the transplant is called the conditioning regimen. In this study, the investigators are adding a drug called 131 I-apamistamab instead of the conditioning regimen typically given before a stem cell transplant.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 1 trials test a new treatment for the first time in humans, focusing on safety, dosing, and how the body processes the drug. For Sickling Disorder Due to Hemoglobin S, a Phase 1 study typically enrolls a small number of participants — often healthy volunteers or patients who have exhausted standard treatment options. Phase 1 results determine whether a treatment moves into larger Phase 2 efficacy studies.

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.

With a target enrollment of 24 participants, this is a small study — typical of early-phase research, rare-disease trials, or pilot studies designed to generate preliminary signal before a larger study is launched.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: - Availability of an HLA-matched sibling donor - Patients with sickle cell anemia (Hb SS, Sβ0 thalassemia or severe SC) who are 12 - 50 years of age inclusive AND who have 1 or more of the following: 1. Clinically significant neurologic event (stroke) or any neurological deficit lasting at least 24 hours. Stroke will be defined as a clinically significant neurologic event that is accompanied by an infarct on cerebral MRI or cerebral arteriopathy requiring chronic transfusion therapy. 2. History of two or more episodes of ACS in the 2-year period preceding enrollment despite supportive care measures (i.e. asthma therapy and/or hydroxyurea). 3. History of three or more severe vaso-occlusive pain crises per year in the 2-year period preceding enrollment despite the institution of supportive care measures (i.e. a pain management plan and/or treatment with hydroxyurea). 4. Administration of regular RBC transfusion therapy, defined as receiving 8 or more transfusions per year for 1 year or more to prevent vaso-occlusive clinical complications (i.e. pain, stroke, and ACS) 5. An echocardiographic finding of tricuspid valve regurgitant jet (TRJ) velocity \> or equal to 2.7 m/sec or pulmonary hypertension diagnosed by right heart catherization. 6. Sickle hepatopathy defined as EITHER ferritin \>1000mcg/L OR direct bilirubin \>0.4mg/dl but \<5xULN AND platelet count \<250,000/uL at baseline - your organs (liver, kidneys, etc.) are working well enough based on blood testss as defined as: 1. You should be able to carry out daily activities with 2 level of ability (ECOG 2) or better 2. Cardiac function: LVEF of 40% or greater 3. Pulmonary Function: Pulse oximetry with a baseline oxygen saturation of 85% or greater and corrected DLCO of 40% or greater ...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 Criteria: * Availability of an HLA-matched sibling donor * Patients with sickle cell anemia (Hb SS, Sβ0 thalassemia or severe SC) who are 12 - 50 years of age inclusive AND who have 1 or more of the following: 1. Clinically significant neurologic event (stroke) or any neurological deficit lasting at least 24 hours. Stroke will be defined as a clinically significant neurologic event that is accompanied by an infarct on cerebral MRI or cerebral arteriopathy requiring chronic transfusion therapy. 2. History of two or more episodes of ACS in the 2-year period preceding enrollment despite supportive care measures (i.e. asthma therapy and/or hydroxyurea). 3. History of three or more severe vaso-occlusive pain crises per year in the 2-year period preceding enrollment despite the institution of supportive care measures (i.e. a pain management plan and/or treatment with hydroxyurea). 4. Administration of regular RBC transfusion therapy, defined as receiving 8 or more transfusions per year for 1 year or more to prevent vaso-occlusive clinical complications (i.e. pain, stroke, and ACS) 5. An echocardiographic finding of tricuspid valve regurgitant jet (TRJ) velocity \> or equal to 2.7 m/sec or pulmonary hypertension diagnosed by right heart catherization. 6. Sickle hepatopathy defined as EITHER ferritin \>1000mcg/L OR direct bilirubin \>0.4mg/dl but \<5xULN AND platelet count \<250,000/uL at baseline * Adequate organ functions as defined as: 1. ECOG performance status of 2 or better 2. Cardiac function: LVEF of 40% or greater 3. Pulmonary Function: Pulse oximetry with a baseline oxygen saturation of 85% or greater and corrected DLCO of 40% or greater 4. Hepatic Function: Serum conjugated (direct) bilirubin less than 5x upper limit of normal for age as per local laboratory, ALT and AST less than 5 x upper limit of normal as per local laboratory. Patients whose hyperbilirubinemia is the result of hyperhaemolysis, or a sever drop in hemoglobin post blood transfusion are not excluded. 5. Absence of liver cirrhosis, bridging fibrosis and active hepatitis as documented by liver biopsy for patients with evidence of iron overload by serum ferritin or MRI. The histological grading and scale described by Ishak and colleagues (1995) will be used. Donor Eligibility and Selection Criteria 1. Donor should be evaluated for eligibility to donate by an independent physician not directly caring for the patient on study protocol. 2. Donor is willing to sign informed consent allowing the use of the PBSC product for the HSCT of the recipient. 3. Donor cannot be pregnant or lactating and must agree to contraception until after the donation procedure is complete. 4. Testing negative for HIV and viral hepatitis 5. Free of Hb S (defined as Hb S less than 50%) and other hemoglobinopathies that are symptomatic or of clinical significance. 6. Targeted minimum stem cell dose of 5.0 x 10e6 CD34 cells/Kg of recipient weight 7. Fulfills standard criteria for eligibility as a donor for HSCT. Note: HSCT can be deleterious for the developing fetus and pregnant mother due to the conditioning regimen, GVHD prophylaxis and treatment. Agents used in this study such as cyclophosphamide are pregnancy risk factor category D. Sirolimus is pregnancy risk factor category C. Radiotherapy also used (TBI) is a well-known teratogenic agent. Should a woman become pregnant or suspect she is pregnant while she or her partner is participating in this study, she should inform her treating physician immediately. Men treated or enrolled on this protocol must also agree to use adequate contraception prior to the study and for at least 1 year post transplant. Finally, pregnancy and lactation restrictions and contraception requirements are also applicable to the donor. Filgrastim or other G-CSF analogous are pregnancy risk factor category C. The restriction lasts for 4 weeks after stem cell donation. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Pulmonary dysfunction defined as DLCO (corrected for hemoglobin and alveolar volume) \< 40% of predicted OR baseline oxygen saturation of \<85% or PaO2 \<70. 2. Severe cardiac dysfunction defined as ejection fraction \<35%. 3. Impaired renal function defined as GFR \<40. 4. Hepatic dysfunction defined as bridging (portal to portal) fibrosis or cirrhosis of the liver OR transaminases \>5x ULN for age. 5. Clinical stroke within 6 months of anticipated transplant 6. Karnofsky performance score \< 50% 7. HIV infection 8. Uncontrolled viral, bacterial, fungal, or protozoal infection at the time of study enrollment. 9. Have circulating HAMA noted on initial screening. 10. Have received prior radiation to maximally tolerated levels to any critical normal organs 11. Patients with unspecified chronic toxicity serious enough to detrimentally affect the patient's capacity to tolerate HSCT. 12. Patients' unable to understand the nature and risks inherent in the HSCT process. 13. History of non-compliance severe enough in the estimation of the treating team to preclude the patient from undergoing unrelated donor transplantation. 14. Patient is pregnant or lactating. 15. Inability to provide adequate transfusion support or increased risk immunohematological complications due presence of anti-RBC antibody against stem cell donor. 16. Patients with any history of radiation therapy.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

131I-apamistmab

131I-apamistamab is a drug construct consisting of the apamistamab monoclonal antibody (mAb) and radioactive isotope iodine 131 (131I). The study drug will be patient-specific and will be manufactured for dosing on a specific date. The antibody dose will be at least 0.5mg/kg, however the final antibody amount may be higher if necessary based on the target radioactivity level. The 131I-apamistamab study drug requires patient details such as height, weight, a calculation to determine weight for use in calculating antibody amount for the dose. 131I-apamistmab will be given via intravenous (IV) infusion.

DRUG

Sirolimus

Sirolimus is a macrocyclic lactone produced by Streptomyces hygroscopicus. It is an immunosuppressant agent. Sirolimus is to be given orally either as tablet or solution form. Dosage will be adjusted to a therapeutic target of 10-15 ng/mL in first 6 months post-transplant and 5-10 ng/mL after 6 months.

DRUG

Campath

Campath is a recombinant DNA-derived humanized monoclonal antibody that is directed against the 21-28 kD cell surface glycoprotein, CD52. CD52 is expressed on the surface of normal and malignant B and T lymphocytes, NK cells, monocytes, macrophages, and tissues of the male reproductive system. Campath will be given via IV at a total dose of 1 mg per kilogram of body weight.

DRUG

Total Body Irradiation

Radiation dose is 3Gy (Gy is a radiation unit of measurement). Radiation source and dose rates will be according to institutional practice. Total Body Irradiation (TBI) may be delivered from either linear accelerator or Cobalt sources.

PROCEDURE

Exchange Transfusion

Patient will undergo a red blood cell (RBC) exchange transfusion to achieve a Hemoglobin S (HgbS) level \< 20% prior to starting therapy to prevent the development of a vaso-occlusive Crisis (VOC).

RADIATION

Planar gamma imaging

Dosimetric imaging will be performed using quantitative planar gamma camera acquisition. Planar gamma imaging is a technique used in medical imaging to take pictures of the inside of the body, particularly to look at how certain organs or tissues are functioning. This allows the study doctor to evaluate how the study drugs are absorbed into the body.

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.

Columbia University Irving Medical Center
New York, New York, United States

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT07015684), the sponsor (Columbia University), 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 NCT07015684 clinical trial studying?

The purpose of this study is to find the smallest amount of the 131 I-apamistamab needed for preparing patients with severe sickle cell disease (SCD) for a bone marrow transplant. This is the first time 131 I-apamistamab is being used for advanced Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) in the setting of allogeneic stem cell transplant. 131 I-apamistamab is an investigational product. This means that 131 I-apamistamab has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for medical use in patients. The study treatment that is given before the transplant is called the conditioning regimen. In thi… The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT07015684?

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 NCT07015684?

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 NCT07015684. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT07015684. 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.