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Étiologie, pathogenèse et histoire naturelle de la lymphocytopénie CD4+ idiopathique

15 octobre 2026 mis à jour par: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Background:

  • Idiopathic CD4+ lymphocytopenia (ICL) is a condition in which there is a decreased level of CD4+ lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell), which can lead to opportunistic infections or autoimmune disorders and diseases.

Objectives:

  • To characterize the natural history with regard to CD4+ T cell count and onset of infection, malignancy, and autoimmunity.
  • To describe the immunological status of patients affected by ICL while providing the best possible standard therapy to eradicate opportunistic infections.
  • To establish the timeline of CD4 lymphocytopenia, with particular focus on defining subgroups of patients according to the decline, stabilization, or rise of CD4+ T cell counts over time.
  • To characterize the opportunistic infections that occur in ICL patients at microbiologic and molecular levels.
  • To characterize the immunophenotype and possible genetic immunodeficiency causes of ICL.
  • To determine whether measurable immunologic parameters correlate with the development of opportunistic infections or other comorbidities such as lymphoma in patients with ICL.
  • To determine whether there is any association between ICL and autoimmunity.
  • To determine CD4+ T cell turnover, survival, functionality, and cytokine responsiveness in ICL patients.

Eligibility:

  • Patients 2 years of age and older with an absolute CD4 count less than 300 in children 6 years or older and adults or less than 20% of T cells in children younger than 6 on two occasions at least 6 weeks apart.
  • Patients with negative results of HIV testing by ELISA, Western Blot, and viral load.
  • Patients must not have underlying immunodeficiency conditions, be receiving cytotoxic chemotherapy (anti-cancer drugs that kill cells), or have cancer.

Design:

  • At the initial visit to the National Institutes of Health, the following evaluations will be conducted:
  • Personal and family medical histories.
  • Physical examination, including rheumatology evaluation and other consultations as medically indicated (e.g., dermatology, pulmonology, ophthalmology, imaging studies).
  • Blood samples for analysis of red and white blood cell counts, liver function, immune hormones, and antibody and autoantibody levels, white blood cell growth and function, and DNA.
  • Urinalysis and urine pregnancy testing for female patients of childbearing age.
  • Evaluation and treatment of active infections as medically indicated, including biopsies, buccal swabs, pulmonary function tests, and imaging studies.
  • Follow-up visits will take place approximately every 12 months or more frequently if indicated, and will continue for a minimum of 4 years and a maximum of 10 years.
  • Evaluations at follow-up will include blood samples (i.e., CBC with differential, biochemical profile, HIV testing, etc.) and urinalysis and rheumatology consults.

Aperçu de l'étude

Statut

Recrutement

Les conditions

Description détaillée

Idiopathic CD4+ lymphocytopenia (ICL) is a disorder characterized by decreased numbers of circulating CD4+ T lymphocytes in the absence of known causes of CD4+ lymphocytopenia. ICL is defined as an absolute CD4+ T cell count of less than 300 cells/microL in a patient with no human immunodeficiency virus infection or known immunodeficiency syndrome. The causes and frequency of the disorder remain unknown. The condition is typically diagnosed when patients present with a serious infection. In this natural history protocol, we will evaluate patients with CD4+ T cell counts below 300 cells/microL. We propose to follow 300 ICL patients for a minimum of 4 and maximum of 20 years, with a particular focus on the association between ICL and autoimmune disease. In addition to the ICL patients, we will enroll blood relatives and household contacts to better understand pathogenesis and etiologies of the syndrome. We will collect blood and other tissues for immunologic, rheumatologic, and genetic testing in an effort to identify and understand the underlying defects that cause ICL and follow its course in a cohort of patients who will receive best standard therapy for opportunistic infections.

Type d'étude

Observationnel

Inscription (Estimé)

950

Contacts et emplacements

Cette section fournit les coordonnées de ceux qui mènent l'étude et des informations sur le lieu où cette étude est menée.

Coordonnées de l'étude

Lieux d'étude

  • États-Unis
    • Maryland
      • Bethesda, Maryland, États-Unis, 20892
        • Recrutement
        • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

Critères de participation

Les chercheurs recherchent des personnes qui correspondent à une certaine description, appelée critères d'éligibilité. Certains exemples de ces critères sont l'état de santé général d'une personne ou des traitements antérieurs.

Critère d'éligibilité

Âges éligibles pour étudier

18 ans et plus (Adulte, Adulte plus âgé)

Accepte les volontaires sains

Oui

Sexes éligibles pour l'étude

Tout

Méthode d'échantillonnage

Échantillon non probabiliste

Population étudiée

Adults with idiopathic CD4+ lymphocytopenia (ICL) who have CD4 <300/microliters or < 20% of total T cells and their blood relatives and household contacts.

La description

  • ICL PARTICPANT INCLUSION CRITERIA:

To be eligible for this study, patients must satisfy all of the following inclusion criteria:

  1. Age greater than or equal to 18 years
  2. Absolute CD4 count < 300 cells/microL or < 20% of total T cells on at least two occasions at least 6 weeks apart
  3. Ongoing care by a referring primary care physician
  4. Willingness to allow storage of blood and tissue samples for future analysis

ICL PARTICPANT EXCLUSION CRITERIA:

Patients will be ineligible for this study if they satisfy any of the following criteria:

  1. Known infection with HIV-1, HIV-2, or human T-cell lymphotropic viruses (HTLV-1 or HTLV-2) as demonstrated by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and western blot and/or viral load testing
  2. Known underlying immunodeficiency syndrome other than ICL
  3. Evidence of active malignancy
  4. Receipt of medications, herbal substances, or biologic agents known to diminish the CD4+ count within 30 days of when the CD4+ lymphocytopenia was detected
  5. Any condition that in the judgment of the investigators would place the subject at undue risk or compromise the results of the study.

BLOOD RELATIVE INCLUSION CRITERIA:

To be eligible for study participation as a blood relative, subjects must be greater than or equal to 18 years of age and be a blood relative of an individual who meets or has met the CDC criteria for ICL.

HOUSEHOLD CONTACT INCLUSION CRITERIA:

To be eligible for study participation as a household contact, subjects must be greater than or equal to18 years of age and live within the same household as an ICL subjects participating in this protocol. Blood relatives who are household contacts are eligible to participate.

Plan d'étude

Cette section fournit des détails sur le plan d'étude, y compris la façon dont l'étude est conçue et ce que l'étude mesure.

Comment l'étude est-elle conçue ?

Détails de conception

  • Modèles d'observation: COHORT
  • Perspectives temporelles: PROSPECTIVE

Cohortes et interventions

Groupe / Cohorte
Blood Relatives

Blood Relatives of ICL subjects
Household Contacts

Household contacts of ICL subjects
ICL Subjects

Patients with confirmed idiopathic CD4 lymphocytopenia

Que mesure l'étude ?

Principaux critères de jugement

Mesure des résultats
Description de la mesure
Délai
CD4 <300/microliters or < 20% of total T cells and their blood
Délai: Baseline and annually

To further characterize the natural history of ICL while also investigating the genetic, environmental, and immunologic features of the condition.
Baseline and annually

Mesures de résultats secondaires

Mesure des résultats
Description de la mesure
Délai
Determine CD4+ T cell turnover, survival, functionality and cytokineresponsiveness in selected ICL patients.
Délai: Baseline and annually

Collection of research blood (PBL, serum and plasma) for storage
Baseline and annually
Investigate ICL immune cell homeostasis and trafficking by immunologic studies including tissue biopsies and the utilization of ahumanized mouse model.
Délai: Baseline and annually

Collection of research blood (PBL, serum and plasma) for storage
Baseline and annually
Establish the prognosis of CD4 lymphocytopenia, with particular focus on defining subgroups of patients according to the decline, stabilization, or rise of CD4+T cell counts over time.
Délai: Baseline and annually

Collection of research blood (PBL, serum and plasma) for storage
Baseline and annually
Determine whether measurable immunologic parameters correlate with the development of opportunistic infections or other co-morbidities
Délai: Baseline and annually

Determine whether measurable immunologic parameters correlate with the development of opportunistic infections or other co-morbidities such as lymphoma in patients with ICL. Investigate the associations between idiopathic CD4+ lymphocytopenia and autoimmunity.Collection of research blood (PBL, serum and plasma) for storage
Baseline and annually
Determine the relationship between ICL and the microbiome.
Délai: Baseline and annually

Collection of rectal swab and dietary questionnaire
Baseline and annually

Collaborateurs et enquêteurs

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Parrainer

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Les enquêteurs

  • Chercheur principal: Irini Sereti, M.D., National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Publications et liens utiles

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Publications générales

Liens utiles

Dates d'enregistrement des études

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Dates principales de l'étude

Début de l'étude (Réel)

13 juillet 2009

Dates d'inscription aux études

Première soumission

20 mars 2009

Première soumission répondant aux critères de contrôle qualité

20 mars 2009

Première publication (Estimé)

23 mars 2009

Mises à jour des dossiers d'étude

Dernière mise à jour publiée (Réel)

16 octobre 2026

Dernière mise à jour soumise répondant aux critères de contrôle qualité

15 octobre 2026

Dernière vérification

8 janvier 2026

Plus d'information

Termes liés à cette étude

Mots clés

Termes MeSH pertinents supplémentaires

Autres numéros d'identification d'étude

  • 090102
  • 09-I-0102

Informations sur les médicaments et les dispositifs, documents d'étude

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Non

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Non

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