Sargramostim for Down Syndrome
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial protocol is designed to evaluate primarily whether the use of sargramostim (recombinant human GM-CSF), administered five days per week for four consecutive weeks (20 treatment days), will be well tolerated by and safe for use in young adult participants with Down syndrome.
Do I need to stop taking my current medications for the trial?
You need to be stable on all your current medications for at least 30 days before the trial starts, and you must continue your hypothyroidism treatment if applicable. Chronic use of certain medications like NSAIDs and anti-cholinergic drugs is not allowed.
Is sargramostim generally safe for humans?
Sargramostim, also known as rhu GM-CSF, has been used to help recover bone marrow after chemotherapy and has been studied for other uses. Some people have had allergic reactions to it, but these are not well understood. Overall, it has been used in various medical settings, suggesting it is generally considered safe, though specific reactions can occur.12345
How is the drug sargramostim unique for treating Down Syndrome?
Who Is on the Research Team?
Peter Pressman, MD
Principal Investigator
CU Alzheimer's and Cognition Center
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Adults with Down syndrome aged 18-35, who have a caregiver available for support, can participate in this trial. They must be healthy enough to join, not pregnant or planning pregnancy, and live close to the study site. Participants need recent thyroid checks and stable medication use.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive sargramostim or placebo subcutaneously 5 days per week for 4 consecutive weeks
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Saline Placebo
- Sargramostim
Sargramostim is already approved in United States, European Union for the following indications:
- Bone Marrow Stimulation
- Neutropenia
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- Fungal Infections
- Radiation Exposure
- Bone Marrow Stimulation
- Neutropenia
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Colorado, Denver
Lead Sponsor
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Collaborator