Characterizing the immune profile in osteogenesis imperfecta patients.

Date Added
September 11th, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00147003
Researcher
Meenal Mehrotra

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Keywords
Bone, Genetics, Immune System, Inflammation, Rare Diseases
Summary

In our preclinical mouse studies we have identified immune dysfunction in mouse models of osteogenesis imperfecta, also known as brittle bone disease. We then successfully restored bone strength in these mice with our patented adoptive cell therapy treatment.

In this study we will collect small volume blood samples from patients with osteogenesis imperfecta. We will then analyze these blood samples through a variety of methods to determine if osteogenesis imperfecta patients have the same immune dysfunction as we have seen in our mice studies.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Meenal Mehrotra
860-593-9842
mehrotra@musc.edu

A Phase 2, Multicenter, Randomized, Multiple-Dose, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety, Efficacy, and Pharmacokinetics of CSL889 in Adults and Adolescents with Sickle Cell Disease during Vaso-Occlusive Crisis

Date Added
June 24th, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00143778
Researcher
Shayla Bergmann

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Keywords
Blood Disorders, Critical Care, Pediatrics, Rare Diseases
Summary

This is a phase 2, randomized, multiple-dose, placebo-controlled, multicenter study to assess the safety, efficacy, and PK of CSL889 IV administration in adults and adolescents with SCD presenting with VOC. All subjects will receive a once daily dose of CSL889 or placebo until VOC resolution or Day 5, whichever comes first.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Kreighton Milks
843-792-0080
milks@musc.edu

An Open-label, Multicenter, Randomized, Non-Inferiority Pharmacokinetic and Safety/Tolerability Study of Two Different Weekly Doses of Alpha1-Proteinase Inhibitor Subcutaneous (Human) 15% in Patients with Alpha1-Antitrypsin Deficiency Compared to Corresponding Standard 60 mg/kg/week and 120 mg/kg/week Doses of Intravenous Alpha1-Proteinase Inhibitor (5%)

Date Added
June 9th, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00150609
Researcher
Charlie Strange

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Keywords
Lung, Pulmonary, Rare Diseases
Summary

This study is designed to evaluate a new therapy formulation for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD). AATD is an inherited condition in which a person has low blood levels of a protein known as alpha-1 protease inhibitor (called Alpha1-PI). AATD causes an increased risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the form of emphysema (long term lung disease) and, less frequently, other diseases.

This study is being conducted to evaluate the safety and tolerability of 2 different doses of Alpha-1 drugs (Alpha-1 15% and Liquid Alpha1-PI) in participants with AATD. Participants will be placed into one of two groups. Each group will receive both drugs, but different doses of each, at different points in the treatment period (8 Weekly IV infusions of Liquid Alpha1-PI 60 mg/kg followed by 8 Weekly SC (subcutaneous) infusions Alpha1-PI 90 mg/kg OR 8 Weekly IV infusions of Liquid Alpha1-PI 120 mg/kg followed by 8 Weekly SC (subcutaneous) infusions Alpha1-PI 180 mg/kg).

This is an "open label" study, meaning participants and the study staff know which dose of study drug participants receive. The study will last up to 161 days (23 weeks). Many visits are able to be conducted through home health care, lessening the need to come into the clinic.

Alpha-1 15% is an investigational product, meaning it is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The other drug in this study is Liquid Alpha1-PI (licensed as Prolastin®-C Liquid) and is an FDA approved treatment for adults with emphysema due to AATD. However, it is only approved for the recommended dose of 60 mg/kg. This study includes both the FDA approved 60mg/kg of Liquid Alpha1-PI and an experimental dose of 120 mg/kg that is not FDA approved. Alpha-1 15% is given as an injection under the skin and Liquid Alpha1-PI is given as an infusion into the veins.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Bridger Scoggins
8284485234
scoggibr@musc.edu

A Phase 1/2, Open-Label, Multi-Center, Dose Escalation, Dose Expansion, and Single Repeat Dose Study of TSRA-196 in Adults With the PiZZ Genotype Who Have Lung and/or Liver Disease Associated with Severe Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency

Date Added
April 9th, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00149000
Researcher
Charlie Strange

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Keywords
Drug Studies, Liver, Lung, Pulmonary, Rare Diseases
Summary

This is a Phase 1/2, open-label, multi-center clinical study evaluating the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and preliminary efficacy of TSRA-196, a gene editing compound, in adults with severe alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (PiZZ genotype) and associated lung and/or liver disease. Participants will receive a single intravenous dose of TSRA-196 in a dose-escalation phase followed by dose-expansion cohorts.

The study will assess safety outcomes, pharmacokinetics, and changes in serum alpha-1 antitrypsin levels and lung function to determine whether TSRA-196 can safely increase functional AAT levels and inform selection of an appropriate dose for further clinical development.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Kristin Neff
843-792-1219
neffk@musc.edu

Prospective Observational Study on the Natural History of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency and Associated Liver Disease (ALPHATUDE)

Date Added
March 20th, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00147215
Researcher
Charlie Strange

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Keywords
Liver, Lung, Pulmonary, Rare Diseases
Summary

This an observational study collecting data for up to 8 years on patients who have been diagnosed with PiZZ or PiSZ Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency with or without liver disease. Patients' clinical, medical, and laboratory data will be collected prospectively per routine care and questionnaires will be collected during the clinic visits with the hopes of getting a better understanding of the natural progress of lung and liver disease associated with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Gwen Hayden
843-792-8438
blantonm@musc.edu

A multicenter, randomized, double-blind, parallel group, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of iptacopan (LNP023) in idiopathic immune-complex-mediated membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (IC-MPGN)

Date Added
February 13th, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00147594
Researcher
Prince Anand

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Keywords
Kidney, Rare Diseases
Summary

The purpose of this Phase III study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of iptacopan compared to placebo (both administered in combination with standard of care) in adult participants aged at least 18 years to ≤ 60 years and adolescents (12-17 years in non-EU countries and 16-17 years in EU countries) with idiopathic IC-MPGN. The study aims to demonstrate a reduction in proteinuria and stabilization in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) in participants treated with iptacopan compared to placebo. Change in patient-reported fatigue will also be evaluated. Alternative complement pathway (AP) dysregulation is believed to underlie the clinical manifestations and progression of IC-MPGN. Serum complement (C3) and other complement pathway biomarkers will be assessed to demonstrate that iptacopan reduces AP activity and targets the underlying cause of disease.

Institution
MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center
Recruitment Contact
Darann Wiegand
803-286-1385
Wiegandd@musc.edu

Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Research Biorepository and Database

Date Added
January 9th, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00147160
Researcher
Russell Norris

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Keywords
Allergy, Chronic Fatigue, Genetics, Nervous System, Pain, Rare Diseases, Sleep Disorders, Surgery
Summary

This study aims to create a long-term Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) biorepository and clinical research database to support gene and biomolecular discovery. The repository will serve as a sustainable resource for advancing EDS-related research by collecting both clinical data and biological samples. Participants who consent will be included in the EDS registry, which stores demographic and operative information, contact details, and biological specimens for current and future studies. Enrolled patients may also choose to be recontacted for future research opportunities. The database will link participants across specialties using identifiers such as name, date of birth, and medical record number. Data collected will include information from electronic health records, such as clinical notes, diagnoses, medications, labs, imaging, anthropometric measures, and procedure reports.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Tayler Goectau
8437921544
goectau@musc.edu

BTX-302-001: A Phase 1/2 dose-exploration and dose-expansion study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of BEAM-302 in adult patients with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)-associated lung disease and/or liver disease.

Date Added
September 9th, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00146485
Researcher
Charlie Strange

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Keywords
Genetics, Liver, Lung, Pulmonary, Rare Diseases
Summary

BTX-302-001 is a research study investigating the safety (how many side effects participants may have) and tolerability (how tolerable the side effects are) of BEAM-302 for individuals with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)-associated lung and/or liver disease. This study also aims to gather additional information regarding how BEAM-302 moves through the participant's body, how long it stays, and how long it takes to eliminate it - which is defined as the study drug's pharmacokinetics or "PK". Researchers would like to determine through this research study how BEAM-302 impacts the disease course (progression) of AATD in terms of AATD blood biomarkers, which are substances in blood that the body normally makes and will help show if an individual's AATD is improving, staying the same, or getting worse, along with lung and liver function testing results and the quality of life of participants.

This research study will be split into two main parts, Part A (which is for individuals with AATD-associated lung disease with no clear evidence of AATD-associated liver disease) and Part B (which is for individuals with AATD-associated liver disease). Additionally, each Part will be split into two separate cohorts, where one cohort will receive a single intravenous (IV) infusion of BEAM-302 (single-dose cohort) and the other will receive two IV infusions of BEAM-302 approximately 8 weeks apart (multi-dose cohort). Within these cohorts (single-dose and multi-dose), there are also separate smaller cohorts that will vary by the dose of BEAM-302 administered to participants, so a participant in this study could receive any of the following dosages - 15mg, 30mg, 60mg, 75mg, or 90mg. Overall, the research study will last up to around 29 months for each participant, depending on which cohort they are in, and their participation will be split into three main study periods - Screening, Dose and Dose-limiting toxicity (DLT), and Follow-up. It is also important to note that when a participant is receives their infusion(s) of BEAM-302 during the Dose and DLT period, the administration of the study drug will be done as a part of an in-patient hospital stay that will last up to 48 hours so that they can be closely monitored by the study team.

The key eligibility criteria for this study are that individuals (male or female) must be 18 to 70 years old, possess the PiZZ type of AATD, and have either AATD-associated lung disease with no clear evidence of AATD-associated liver disease or AATD-associated liver disease. There are additional eligibility criteria that must be met in order to be able to participate in the study, which will be assessed across up to 2 study visits that will occur during the Screening period.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Mary Hayden
843-792-8432
blantonm@musc.edu

A U.S. REGISTRY OF EOSINOPHILIC ESOPHAGITIS PATIENTS TREATED WITH DUPIXENT® AS STANDARD OF CARE

Date Added
July 8th, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00134489
Researcher
Kelli Williams

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Keywords
Adolescents, Allergy, Esophagus, Pediatrics, Rare Diseases
Summary

This observational research study is to better understand patients with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) who have recently been prescribed DUPIXENT® (dupilumab). The purpose of this research study is to look at how DUPIXENT is used in normal care of patients with EoE.

Possible benefits to others include a better understanding of EoE and helping to inform research and clinical trial design leading to treatment decisions in this patient population going forward.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Zerlinna Teague
8437920965
recruitment@musc.edu

Prospective non-interventional, phase IV, multicenter, study to assess the effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of elafibranor 80mg/day in patients with PBC receiving treatment in real-world settings

Date Added
June 3rd, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00136802
Researcher
Don Rockey

List of Studies


Keywords
Liver, Non-interventional, Rare Diseases
Summary

This is an international, multicenter, study that will not prescribe elafibranor. It is designed primarily to collect data and assess real-world effectiveness of treatment with elafibranor 80mg/day on adult patients with PBC, and to describe the safety of this treatment and its impact on their quality of life, over a period of 24 months.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Joshua Inman
(843) 876-4303
inmanj@musc.edu



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