Cystic Fibrosis
Conditions
Keywords
cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, cystic fibrosis, genetic diseases and dysmorphic syndromes, rare disease
Brief summary
OBJECTIVES: Determine whether copies of the cystic fibrosis gene (pGT-1) can be delivered to the cells lining the nose of cystic fibrosis patients using cationic liposome (DMRIE/DOPE) mediated gene transfer.
Detailed description
PROTOCOL OUTLINE: Under direct visualization, patients receive lipid/DNA formulation (pGT-1 lipid complex) by syringe instillation over 30 minutes to the right inferior nasal turbinate. Patients are followed daily for 7 days, twice a week for 3 weeks, every 2-3 weeks for 10 weeks, then every 3 months thereafter.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Cystic fibrosis patients * Not pregnant Fertile patients must use effective contraception