Scientists to examine liver tissue after gene therapy for hemophilia
NCT ID NCT05932914
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 7 times
Summary
This observational study will take small liver samples from 8 adults with hemophilia A or B who had gene therapy at least 6 months ago. Researchers want to see how the gene therapy affected liver cells, including how many cells still carry the therapy and whether there is any liver damage. The goal is to learn more about the long-term safety and effects of gene therapy on the liver.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help researchers understand how gene therapy affects the liver over time, potentially improving future treatments for hemophilia.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small observational study (8 people) that does not test a new treatment. It only looks at past gene therapy recipients, so results may not apply to everyone.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 8 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Oct 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2030
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Those who meet the Eligibility Criteria.
- Ages
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18 to 80 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥18 to 80 years * Patients, who were enrolled and treated in one of the following clinical trials: * AGT4HB (EudraCT number: 2005-005711-17; NCT00979238) - FIX AAV gene therapy trial (sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital) * GO8 (EudraCT number:2014-003880-38; NCT02576795) - FVIII AAV gene therapy trial (sponsor: University College, London) * Able to give informed consent * Able to comply with study requirements Exclusion Criteria (Do not apply to participants who will not undergo liver biopsy, and have leftover liver tissue from a previous biopsy procedure, because all exclusion criteria only cover the safety considerations for the biopsy procedure.): * Any condition that, in the opinion of the investigator or sponsor of the ongoing clinical trial in which the patient is participating in, would prevent the patient from fully complying with the requirements of the clinical trial and/or would influence or interfere with evaluation and interpretation of subject safety or efficacy result of that ongoing clinical trial * Platelet count \<140x10\^9/L * INR \>1.5 * Abnormal kidney function with estimated GFR \<50 mL/min (calculated using the CKD-EPI equation) * Known allergy to iodine-based intravenous contrast agents * Known allergy to local or general anesthetics * Known allergic reaction to FVIII/FIX concentrate infusions * Presence of FVIII inhibitor or FIX inhibitor (historical result can be used if done within 14 weeks of this liver biopsy) * Evidence of any bleeding disorder other than hemophilia A or B
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Conditions
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Study contacts
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Contact
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Locations
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, Tennessee, 38105, United States
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