๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-04-29

Gene Editing For Sickle Cell Disease (NCT06506461)

St. Jude Autologous Genome Edited Stem Cells For Sickle Cell Disease-1

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase1 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This study is being done to test the safety of a new treatment called gene editing in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) patients and to see if a single dose of this genetically modified cellular product will increase the amount of a certain hemoglobin called fetal hemoglobin (HbF) and help reduce the symptoms of SCD. Primary Objective * To assess the safety of autologous infusion of clustered regularly interspaced palindromic repeats (CRISPR)/ CRISPR associated protein (Cas9)-edited CD34+ hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs) in patients with severe SCD. Secondary Objective * To assess the efficacy autologous infusion of CRISPR/Cas9 genome-edited CD34+ HSPCs into patients with severe SCD.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital โ€” Memphis, Tennessee

Age range: 18 Years to 24 Years

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • St. Jude Children's Research Hospital โ€” Memphis, Tennessee

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (888) 226-4343

Email: referralinfo@stjude.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—