Randomized Stepped Wedge Study of Emapalumab in APECED Enteritis (NCT07202598) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 2
Randomized Stepped Wedge Study of Emapalumab in APECED Enteritis
United States10 participantsStarted 2025-11-12
Plain-language summary
Background:
Autoimmune polyendocrinopathy-candidiasis-ectodermal dystrophy (APECED), also known as Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type-1 (APS-1), is a disease that causes the immune system to attack parts of a person s body. In some people, APECED attacks the small intestine; this causes an illness called enteritis.
Objective:
To test a drug (emapalumab) in people with enteritis caused by APECED.
Eligibility:
People aged 2 to 75 years with APECED and enteritis. They must also be enrolled in protocol 11-I-0187.
Design:
Participants will have 10-13 study visits in an 18-month period.
Participants will be screened. They will have a physical exam with blood tests. These tests will be repeated at every study visit. They will have a test of their heart function. This will be at screening and prior to drug administration.
Other tests are optional: Participants may have imaging exams and a test of lung function. They may have an endoscopy, which is an exam of their digestive tract. Participants may provide samples of urine, stool, nail clippings, saliva, vaginal fluid, or skin. Photos may be taken of their skin or scalp. These tests may be repeated at some visits.
Emapalumab is given through a tube attached to a needle inserted into a vein. All participants will receive 7 doses: 2 on their first study visit; then 1 each at 30-day intervals. Some participants will have an observation period before they begin taking the drug; in those situations, they will either be seen in person or via video visit every 2 months before starting emapalumab to see how their symptoms change over time.
Participants will have a follow-up visit 1 month after their last dose. Then they will have 2 telehealth visits at 30-day intervals. They will have a final clinic visit 1 year after their first dose.
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Who can participate
Age range
2 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Participant must be able to understand and provide informed consent.
. Aged \>= 2 to \<= 75 years.
. Currently co-enrolled on NIH protocol 11-I-0187, "The Natural History and Pathogenesis of Human Fungal Infections."
. Patients with APECED (genetic or clinical diagnosis) and enteritis (with APECED ES \> 50 at screening).
. Duration of enteritis greater than 6 months.
. Is naive or unresponsive to other treatments for enteritis.
. Willingness to use acyclovir or valacyclovir prophylaxis for the prevention of herpes viral reactivation.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Averaged changes in APECED ES from baseline.
Timeframe: Duration of study
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07202598
SponsorNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)