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Updated June 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 1 / Phase 2INTERVENTIONAL

Partial Stem Cell Transplant for Sickle Cell Disease From Matched Donors

Matched Related Donor Non-myeloablative Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation With Alemtuzumab, 400 cGy TBI, and Abatacept for Sickle Cell Disease and Beta-Thalassemia

Partial Stem Cell Transplant for Sickle Cell Disease From Matched Donors (NCT07599176) is a Phase 1 / Phase 2 interventional studying Sickle Cell Disease and Beta-thalassemia, sponsored by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). 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

This is a non-ablative (partial) stem cell transplant for patients with severe sickle cell disease or beta-thalassemia requiring red cell transfusions. The intensity of the transplant is slightly increased from our previous transplant regimens. The goal is to aim for higher percentage of donor cells to stably remain in the recipients long term.

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 Sickle Cell Disease, 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.

Target enrollment of 90 participants puts this in the typical range for a Phase 2-style efficacy study or a moderate Phase 3 trial in a focused Sickle Cell Disease 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 CRITERIA RECIPIENT: Participants must fulfill one disease category (1 or 2) and 3 1. Patients with sickle cell disease at high risk for disease related morbidity or mortality, defined by having an end-organ damage (A, B, C, D, OR E) or complication(s) not ameliorated by sickle cell-specific therapies (F): A. Stroke defined as a clinically significant neurologic event that is accompanied by an infarct on cerebral MRI ORb B. Abnormal trans-cranial Doppler examination (\>=200 cm/s); OR C. Silent cerebral infarct defined as an infarct-like lesion based on an MRI signal abnormality at least 3 mm in one dimension and visible in two planes on FLAIR or T2- weighted images (or similar image with 3D imaging) and documented neurological examination performed by a neurologist demonstrating the participant has a normal neurologic examination, or an abnormality on examination that could not be explained by the location of the brain lesion(s); OR D. Sickle cell related renal insufficiency defined by a creatinine level \>=1.5 times the upper limit of normal and kidney biopsy consistent with sickle cell nephropathy OR nephrotic syndrome OR creatinine clearance \<60mL/min/1.73m2 for patients \<16 years of age or \<50mL/min for patients \>16 years of age OR requiring peritoneal or hemodialysis; OR Age (Years): \<= 5 / Upper limit of normal serum creatinine (mg/dl): 0.8 Age (Years): 5 \< age \<= 10 / Upper limit of normal serum creatinine (mg/dl): 1.0 Age (Years): 10 \< age \<= 15 / Upper limit of normal serum creatinine (mg/dl): 1.2 Age (Years): \> 15 / Upper limit of normal serum creatinine (mg/dl): 1.3 E. Tricuspid regurgitant jet velocity (TRV) of \>=2.5 m/s in patients at least 3 weeks after a vaso-occlusive crisis; OR F. Recurrent severe priapism defined as at least two episodes of an erection lasting \>=4 hours requiring medical intervention (e.g. aspiration, injection of vasoconstrictor, prior penile surgery.); OR ...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 RECIPIENT: Participants must fulfill one disease category (1 or 2) and 3 1. Patients with sickle cell disease at high risk for disease related morbidity or mortality, defined by having an end-organ damage (A, B, C, D, OR E) or complication(s) not ameliorated by sickle cell-specific therapies (F): A. Stroke defined as a clinically significant neurologic event that is accompanied by an infarct on cerebral MRI ORb B. Abnormal trans-cranial Doppler examination (\>=200 cm/s); OR C. Silent cerebral infarct defined as an infarct-like lesion based on an MRI signal abnormality at least 3 mm in one dimension and visible in two planes on FLAIR or T2- weighted images (or similar image with 3D imaging) and documented neurological examination performed by a neurologist demonstrating the participant has a normal neurologic examination, or an abnormality on examination that could not be explained by the location of the brain lesion(s); OR D. Sickle cell related renal insufficiency defined by a creatinine level \>=1.5 times the upper limit of normal and kidney biopsy consistent with sickle cell nephropathy OR nephrotic syndrome OR creatinine clearance \<60mL/min/1.73m2 for patients \<16 years of age or \<50mL/min for patients \>16 years of age OR requiring peritoneal or hemodialysis; OR Age (Years): \<= 5 / Upper limit of normal serum creatinine (mg/dl): 0.8 Age (Years): 5 \< age \<= 10 / Upper limit of normal serum creatinine (mg/dl): 1.0 Age (Years): 10 \< age \<= 15 / Upper limit of normal serum creatinine (mg/dl): 1.2 Age (Years): \> 15 / Upper limit of normal serum creatinine (mg/dl): 1.3 E. Tricuspid regurgitant jet velocity (TRV) of \>=2.5 m/s in patients at least 3 weeks after a vaso-occlusive crisis; OR F. Recurrent severe priapism defined as at least two episodes of an erection lasting \>=4 hours requiring medical intervention (e.g. aspiration, injection of vasoconstrictor, prior penile surgery.); OR G. Sickle hepatopathy defined as EITHER ferritin \>1000mcg/L OR direct bilirubin \>0.4 mg/dL at baseline; OR H. Vaso-occlusive crises: more than 1 hospital admission per year while on a therapeutic dose of sickle cell treatment /medication; OR I. Acute chest syndrome (ACS): any ACS while on sickle cell treatment /medication 2. Patients with beta-thalassemia who have grade 2 or 3 iron overload, determined by the presence of 2 or more of the following: * Portal fibrosis by liver biopsy * Inadequate chelation history (defined as failure to maintain adequate compliance with chelation with deferoxamine initiated within 18 months of the first transfusion and administered at least 5 days each week) * Hepatomegaly of greater than 2 cm below the costochondral margin or by other imaging scans 3. Non disease specific * Ages \>=4 years and less than 65 years old * Fully matched human leukocyte antigen (HLA) donors at A, B, C, and DR loci (8 of 8 or 10 of 10 * Ability to comprehend and willing to sign an informed consent, assent obtained from minors when applicable. Negative serum or urine beta-HCG, when applicable * Agree to use birth control throughout the study and 3 months after abatacept or sirolimus administration. * Female subjects must agree to use a medically acceptable method of birth control such as oral contraceptive, intrauterine device, barrier and spermicide, or implant/injection from start of screening until immunosuppression is stopped. * Male subjects must agree to use effective contraception (including condoms) from start of screening until immunosuppression is stopped. DONOR: * Fully matched human leukocyte antigen (HLA) donors at A, B, C, and DR loci (8 of 8 or 10 of 10) are intended for this study. * Donors age 4 or older and \>=15 kg (or weight deemed acceptable by IR for line placement, DTM for apheresis, and pediatric consult service) eligible to donate hematopoietic stem cells, are eligible for this study. * Donors will be evaluated in accordance with existing Standard NIH Policies and Procedures for determination of eligibility and suitability for clinical donation. Donors will sign on a separate protocol, 20-H-0099 NHLBI standard of care protocol for the mobilization and collection of HSCs. Note that participation in this study is offered to all eligible donors, but is not required for a donor to make a stem cell donation, so it is possible that not all donors will enroll onto this study. EXCLUSION CRITERIA RECIPIENT: * Karnofsky or Lanksy performance status of \<40 * Diffusion capacity of carbon monoxide (DLCO) \<35% predicted (corrected for hemoglobin and alveolar volume). This criterion may be omitted in young children (e.g. near age 5) or other individuals who may have difficulty understanding or complying with instructions of testing. * Baseline oxygen saturation of \<85% or PaO2 \<70 * Left ventricular ejection fraction: \<35% estimated by ECHO * Transaminases \>5x upper limit of normal for age * Evidence of uncontrolled bacterial, viral, or fungal infections (currently taking medication and progression of clinical symptoms) within one month prior to starting the conditioning regimen * Major anticipated illness or organ failure incompatible with survival from HCT * Pregnant or breastfeeding DONOR: * Pregnant or breastfeeding * Cognitively impaired subjects

Treatments Being Tested

RADIATION

Total Body Irradiation

Total Body Irradiation 400 cGy

DRUG

Alemtuzumab

1 mg/kg

DRUG

Abatacept

10 mg/kg x 6

OTHER

Research blood draw

About 5 tablespoons of blood will be collected from donors for research purposes.

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.

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, United States

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT07599176), the sponsor (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)), 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 NCT07599176 clinical trial studying?

This is a non-ablative (partial) stem cell transplant for patients with severe sickle cell disease or beta-thalassemia requiring red cell transfusions. The intensity of the transplant is slightly increased from our previous transplant regimens. The goal is to aim for higher percentage of donor cells to stably remain in the recipients long term. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT07599176?

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 NCT07599176?

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 NCT07599176. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT07599176. 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 2026-06-07 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.