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Chronic graft versus host disease
MONDO:0020547Chronic graft versus host disease (GVHD) is a complication that can occur after a stem cell or bone marrow transplant in which the newly transplanted donor cells attack the transplant recipient's body. Symptoms may include skin rash, mouth sores, dry eyes, liver inflammation, development of scar tissue in the skin and joints, and damage to the lungs. The exact cause of chronic GVHD is unknown.It likely results from a complex immune-mediated interaction between the donor and recipient cells.Chronic GVHD is treated with prednisone or other similar anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressive medications.
Also known as: GVHD, chronic, graft versus host disease, chronic, chronic GVHD
115 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New drug may help lung damage after stem cell transplants
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new oral drug called alvelestat (MPH966) in adults who have lung damage (bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome) after a stem cell transplant. The drug aims to block an enzyme that may cause lung injury. The trial has two parts: first to find the safest and most eff…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New eye drop trial targets chronic dry eye in transplant survivors
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether d-MAPPS eye drops can safely and effectively treat chronic ocular graft-versus-host disease (oGVHD), a painful dry eye condition that can occur after a stem cell transplant. One adult participant will use the drops or a placebo four times dail…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Regenerative Ocular Immunobiologics LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug duo aims to tame Graft-Versus-Host disease
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests whether adding axatilimab to the standard drug ruxolitinib works better for people newly diagnosed with moderate to severe chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD), a complication after stem cell transplant. About 130 participants aged 12 and older will …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New hope for GVHD patients: axatilimab faces best available therapy in phase 3 trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called axatilimab against the best current treatments for people with chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD), a complication after a stem cell transplant. Participants must be at least 12 years old and have tried at least two prior treatments withou…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Can a daily shot of IL-2 tame chronic GVHD?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether daily low-dose injections of interleukin-2 (IL-2) can help control chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) in 35 people who did not respond to steroids. cGVHD is a complication after a stem cell transplant where the donor's immune cells attack t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Study of belumosudil for cGVHD in diverse patients withdrawn
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to test the safety and effectiveness of the oral drug belumosudil in Black, Native American, and Pacific Islander patients aged 12 and older with chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) who had already tried at least two other treatments. The goal was to see if…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kadmon, a Sanofi Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New cream may ease skin complications after stem cell transplant
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a cream containing ruxolitinib, a drug that targets inflammation, for treating a chronic skin condition called graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) that can occur after a stem cell transplant. About 24 participants will apply the cream to one side of their body and a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New immune therapy combo aims to tame chronic GVHD in Steroid-Resistant patients
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests the safety of combining donor anti-inflammatory Treg cells with low-dose Interleukin-2 (IL-2) for people with chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) that hasn't responded to steroids. cGVHD is a complication after a stem cell or bone marrow transpl…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New hope for japanese patients with Hard-to-Treat chronic GVHD
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called axatilimab in Japanese patients with chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) that has not improved after at least two prior treatments. cGVHD is a complication of stem cell transplants where donor cells attack the patient's body. The goal is to se…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Incyte Biosciences Japan GK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New pill shows promise for Hard-to-Treat transplant complication
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new tablet called TQ05105 in 45 adults with moderate to severe chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) that hasn't responded to steroids. The drug works by blocking a protein pathway involved in inflammation. The goal is to find the right dose and see if it c…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Engineered immune cells aim to tame chronic GVHD
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tests a new treatment called CD6-CAR Tregs for people with chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD), a complication after a stem cell transplant. The treatment uses specially engineered immune cells from a donor to help control the immune attack on the pat…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Study withdrawn: extended access to fostamatinib for transplant patients never launched
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed to give people who had a stem cell transplant and developed low blood cell counts (anemia, low platelets) continued access to the drug fostamatinib. Only those who responded well in a prior study were eligible. The goal was to see if they could maintain st…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New drug shows promise for stem cell transplant complication
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called acalabrutinib in 51 adults with moderate to severe chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a complication after a stem cell transplant. The goal is to see if the drug can control the disease when steroids have stopped working. Participants take th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New hope for transplant patients: drug combo targets debilitating GVHD
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the drug belumosudil to standard steroids helps control chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) better than steroids alone. cGVHD is a serious condition where donor immune cells attack the recipient's body after a stem cell transplant. About 260 …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New hope for GVHD patients: experimental drug TDI01 enters human trials
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an oral drug called TDI01 in 60 adults with moderate to severe chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a complication of stem cell transplants. Participants have already tried 1 to 5 other treatments without success. The trial has two phases: the first checks s…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beijing Tide Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New group program aims to boost quality of life for stem cell transplant survivors
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a group-based behavioral program called Horizons can improve quality of life and coping skills in adults with chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD), a common complication after stem cell transplant. The program involves 8 weekly video sessions with a …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Can a video visit ease chronic GVHD suffering? small study says maybe
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a telehealth palliative care program is practical and well-liked by people with moderate to severe chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD), a long-term complication after a stem cell transplant. Ten adults will receive up to three video-based palliative…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Can a smartphone app improve life for chronic GVHD patients?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether a mobile app called Horizons can help adults with chronic graft-versus-host disease (a long-term complication after a bone marrow transplant) manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life. Twenty participants will use the app for about six …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Can light therapy loosen tight skin? new trial aims to find out
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether 30 sessions of UVA-1 light therapy can improve daily life for people with scleroderma, morphea, or skin hardening from graft-versus-host disease. Thirty adults will report how their symptoms affect everyday tasks before and after treatment. The goal is to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Can a video chat program ease the burden of chronic GVHD?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a telehealth program called Horizons for adults who have had a stem cell transplant and developed moderate to severe chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). The program uses video sessions and questionnaires to help patients cope and follow their treatment plan…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Can a smartphone app ease the burden of chronic GVHD?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a mobile app called Horizons designed to help people with chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after a stem cell transplant. The app aims to improve quality of life, reduce symptoms, and support coping. About 120 adults with moderate to severe chronic GVHD wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New tool aims to measure Kids' GVHD symptoms more accurately
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to create a symptom questionnaire specifically for children and teens living with chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) after a stem cell transplant. Current symptom scales are designed for adults, but children may describe their symptoms differently. Research…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New guidelines put to the test in chronic GVHD study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether new guidelines from the National Institutes of Health can help doctors better diagnose and track chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a common complication after stem cell transplants. Researchers are following 601 patients over several years, col…
Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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New tools could help doctors predict who will respond to chronic GVHD therapies
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study involves 383 people who have chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after a stem cell transplant. Researchers are developing and testing new ways to measure whether a treatment is working, including a symptom-based activity index and a score that predicts long-term s…
Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Scientists investigate skin immune cells to understand Graft-Versus-Host disease
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how different types of immune cells in the skin, called dendritic cells, are involved in graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after a bone marrow transplant. Researchers will take small skin samples and blood from 22 adults with acute or chronic skin GVHD. The goa…
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC