Disease related to transplantation

This trial tests a new cell therapy called TX200-TR101 in people who receive a kidney from a living donor. The therapy is made from the patient's own immune cells, which are genetically modified to help the body accept the donated kidney instead of rejecting it. The study focuses…

This early-stage trial tests whether a single infusion of stem cells from donated fat tissue can safely treat rejection in kidney transplant recipients. The cells are delivered directly into the kidney artery. The study includes 12 adults with biopsy-proven rejection and aims to …

This study tested whether adding the drug rituximab to standard care could stop acute rejection in kidney transplant patients. 40 adults who had a kidney transplant within the past year and showed signs of acute humoral rejection took part. The main goal was to see if rituximab c…

This study tested a new drug called EQ001 in 30 people who developed acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD) after a stem cell transplant. aGVHD is a serious condition where donor immune cells attack the patient's body. The goal was to see if EQ001 is safe and can help control th…

This study looked at whether a 24-week exercise program can improve physical fitness, muscle strength, and overall health in people who received a kidney transplant. 345 adults joined the study six months after their transplant. Researchers compared those who exercised with those…

This completed Phase 2 trial tested whether high-dose chemotherapy followed by a stem cell transplant could help people with breast cancer that responds to standard chemo. 203 patients with stage II, III, or IV breast cancer took part. The main goal was to see how long they survi…

This study tested whether a blood test (GVHD biomarkers) can help doctors safely reduce steroid doses in children with graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after a bone marrow transplant. Fifty children with newly diagnosed GVHD received prednisone, and those with low biomarker level…

This study tested whether removing a specific type of immune cell (naïve T cells) from donor stem cell grafts could prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after a stem cell transplant for blood cancers. The trial enrolled 84 patients who received high- or medium-intensity chemo…

This study tests the drug abatacept in people with chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) that is not controlled by steroids. cGVHD is a condition where donor immune cells attack the recipient's body after a stem cell transplant. The trial has two phases: first, to find a safe…

This study tested the drug belumosudil in Chinese teenagers aged 12 to 18 with chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD), a complication after stem cell transplant. The goal was to see how well the drug works and how safe it is for those who didn't respond to steroids. Six partic…

This study tested whether monitoring a substance in urine called CXCL10 can help detect kidney transplant rejection earlier. 260 adult kidney transplant patients were randomly assigned to either have their CXCL10 levels checked or receive standard care. If CXCL10 was high, patien…

This study tested two different medicines to prevent CMV infection in 70 kidney transplant patients at high risk. One group received the standard drug valganciclovir, while the other received maribavir plus acyclovir. The goal was to see which approach caused fewer side effects l…

This study tested whether a drug called alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) can prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in people receiving stem cell transplants for blood cancers. GVHD occurs when donor immune cells attack the patient's body. The trial enrolled 222 participants and compa…

This early study tested the drug belimumab (Benlysta) to see if it could prevent chronic graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) in 10 adults who had a stem cell transplant for blood cancer. GvHD is a serious condition where the donor's immune cells attack the patient's body. The main g…

This study tested two different drug combinations (Simulect or ATG, plus standard medications) in 60 kidney transplant patients at high risk of rejection. The goal was to see which approach better prevents treatment failure, including rejection, graft loss, or death, within 6 mon…

This early-stage study tested whether adding a drug called BMS-986004 to standard immune-suppressing medicine could help prevent acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in 45 adults with blood cancers or disorders receiving a stem cell transplant. GVHD occurs when donor immune cel…

This study tested whether adding pacritinib to standard immune-suppressing drugs (sirolimus and tacrolimus) could prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in 40 patients receiving stem cell transplants for blood cancers. GVHD occurs when donor immune cells attack the recipient's …

This study looked at 100 liver transplant patients to see if using less immune-suppressing medication could lower the risk of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a serious condition where donor cells attack the recipient's body. Researchers tracked how many patients developed GVHD …

This study tested a new drug called CFZ533 in 418 kidney transplant patients to see if it could prevent organ rejection as well as the standard drug tacrolimus. Patients received either CFZ533 or tacrolimus along with other standard medications. The main goal was to compare rates…

This study tested the drug alirocumab in 114 heart transplant recipients to see if it safely reduces plaque buildup in the new heart's arteries. The drug targets a protein called PCSK9 to lower harmful cholesterol. Researchers measured changes in artery plaque using ultrasound at…

This completed Phase 1 study tested a special toothpaste containing tacrolimus in 7 patients with oral chronic graft vs. host disease (cGVHD) after a stem cell transplant. Participants used the toothpaste twice daily for three months alongside their usual medications. The goal wa…

This study tests whether giving donor stem cells and a drug called Campath-1H can help kidney transplant recipients stop taking anti-rejection medications permanently. Eighty-eight patients receiving a kidney from an identical sibling will get the stem cell infusions and temporar…

This early-stage study tested whether stem cells from donated umbilical cords are safe for people with a serious condition called acute graft versus host disease (aGVHD), which can happen after a bone marrow transplant. Twenty-four adults received one of two doses of these stem c…

This study tested adding a low dose of the drug Interleukin-2 (IL-2) to a standard therapy called extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP) for people with chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) that did not respond to steroids. Chronic GVHD is a serious condition where donor immune c…

This study tested whether a drug called bortezomib, given with steroids, plasma exchange, and immunoglobulins, can treat chronic antibody-mediated rejection in kidney transplant recipients. The trial included 60 adults who had a kidney transplant and developed donor-specific anti…

This Phase 3 trial tested whether adding inhaled liposomal cyclosporine A to standard care can improve lung function in 169 double lung transplant patients with chronic rejection. Participants inhaled the drug twice daily for 48 weeks. The main goal was to see if it slowed the de…

This pilot study tested a combination of rituximab (a targeted antibody) and specially trained immune cells (LMP-specific T-cells) in 18 children who developed a type of lymphoma after receiving a solid organ transplant. The goal was to see if this approach could effectively trea…

This study tested the drug ibrutinib as a first treatment for people newly diagnosed with moderate to severe chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD), a condition where donor cells attack the recipient's body after a stem cell transplant. Ten adults took ibrutinib daily for up t…

This study tested a new drug called FR104 in 10 people who received a kidney transplant. The goal was to see if the drug is safe and helps prevent the body from rejecting the new kidney. Researchers monitored side effects and kidney function over time.

This study tested whether specially treated donor white blood cells could help treat a type of lymph cancer that sometimes occurs after an organ transplant. The cancer is linked to the Epstein-Barr virus. Fifty transplant recipients took part. The goal was to see if adding these …

This study tested a phone-based coaching program to help teenagers who had a liver transplant take their anti-rejection medication regularly. The program used personalized calls to improve adherence, with the goal of reducing organ rejection. A total of 148 teens aged 12 to 20 wh…

This study tested whether a low dose of the drug cyclophosphamide, given after a stem cell transplant, can prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) — a common and serious complication where donor cells attack the patient's body. The trial involved 35 adults with various blood dis…

This study tested whether stem cells from donated umbilical cords (Cyto-MSC) could help treat acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a serious complication after bone marrow transplants. Twenty-six patients with moderate to severe GVHD received the stem cells plus standard stero…

This study tested the drug nilotinib in 65 adults with chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) who did not respond to imatinib. GVHD is a complication after a stem cell transplant where donor cells attack the patient's body. The goal was to see if nilotinib could help control th…

This study tested whether giving the drug cyclophosphamide after a stem cell transplant could help prevent a serious complication called graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in 78 blood cancer patients. The approach aimed to make transplants from less-than-perfect donors as safe and …

This study tested whether adding the drug ruxolitinib to standard steroids helps children with chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD), a complication after stem cell transplants. 46 children aged 28 days to 18 years took part. The main goal was to see how many had a complete o…

This study tested whether adding the drug abatacept to standard medications (calcineurin inhibitor and methotrexate) could better prevent severe acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD) after a stem cell transplant from an unrelated donor. A total of 186 participants aged 6 and ol…

This study tested a drug called eltrombopag in 118 people with bone marrow failure who had a stem cell transplant. The goal was to see if the drug could help their platelet levels recover faster after the transplant. Platelets are blood cells that help stop bleeding, and slow rec…

This study tested a new medicine called ASKP1240 in 149 people who received a new kidney. The goal was to see if it could prevent the body from rejecting the kidney as well as or better than current standard treatments. Participants received different combinations of drugs, and r…

This phase 2 study tested a stem cell product called Prochymal in 11 patients with severe graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) that did not improve with standard treatments. The goal was to see if the infusion could reduce or resolve GVHD symptoms by day 28. The study measured comple…

This Phase 3 trial tested whether adding inhaled liposomal cyclosporine A to standard care helps single lung transplant patients with chronic lung rejection. 62 adults who had a single lung transplant at least a year earlier and had signs of chronic rejection took part. The study…

This study tested a new medicine called tegoprubart in 127 people who received a kidney transplant. The goal was to see if it works better than the standard drug tacrolimus at preventing the body from rejecting the new kidney. Participants took the study drug and were monitored f…

This study tested the drug ibrutinib in 59 children with chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD), a serious condition that can occur after a stem cell transplant. The goal was to find the best dose and see if it is safe. Participants had moderate or severe cGVHD that did not im…

This study tested whether the drug tildrakizumab could help prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in 51 adults receiving a stem cell transplant for blood cancers. GVHD is a serious complication where donor cells attack the patient's body. The goal was to see if adding tildraki…

This study looked at 308 adults getting a stem cell transplant for blood cancer. Researchers compared two antibiotics, ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin, to see which one better prevents bacterial infections after transplant. The goal is to find the best option to keep patients safe…

This early-phase trial tested a chemotherapy regimen called DA-EPOCH-R in 4 children with certain B-cell cancers (DLBCL, PMBCL, or PTLD). The drugs are given as a continuous infusion over several days, and doses are adjusted based on how the child's body handles them. The goal wa…

This study tested whether a once-daily version of the anti-rejection drug tacrolimus (Envarsus) works as well as the standard twice-daily version (Prograf) in heart transplant recipients. Fifty adults who had a heart-only transplant were enrolled. The goal was to see if the easie…

This study tested a drug called pomalidomide in 34 adults with chronic graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) that didn't improve with standard treatments. GvHD can happen after a stem cell transplant when the donor cells attack the recipient's body. Participants took pomalidomide caps…

This study tested whether a combination of two drugs, cyclophosphamide and abatacept, could lower the risk of chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after a stem cell transplant in people with high-risk blood cancers. GVHD happens when donor cells attack the patient's body. The…

This study tested whether a procedure called extracorporeal photophoresis (ECP) could prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in 158 people receiving stem cell transplants for blood cancers. ECP involves removing white blood cells, treating them with a light-sensitive drug and U…

This study looked at whether raising hemoglobin levels with a drug called epoetin (Neorecormon) could improve quality of life and slow kidney function decline in people who had a kidney transplant and now have chronic graft dysfunction. About 128 adults who had a transplant 1 to …

This trial tested a drug called axatilimab in 41 people with chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD), a complication of stem cell transplants where donor cells attack the patient's body. Participants had already tried at least two other treatments. The study aimed to find a saf…

This study tested whether adding the drug bortezomib to a standard treatment (rituximab, plasma exchange, and IVIG) helps control antibody-mediated rejection in kidney transplant patients. Twenty participants were enrolled, and researchers measured kidney function and rejection m…

This large Phase 3 study tested whether adding the drug itacitinib to standard steroids helps control acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in people who had a stem cell transplant for blood cancer. About 439 participants received either itacitinib or a placebo along with steroi…

This pilot study tested a special microscope-like camera (endocytoscopy) to diagnose upper gut graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD) in 14 patients who had a stem cell transplant. The camera was used during a standard endoscopy to see cells in real time. The goal was to see if this t…

This study tested whether analyzing proteins from kidney biopsy and urine samples can improve the diagnosis of microvascular inflammation, a key sign of antibody-mediated rejection in kidney transplant recipients. Researchers used mass spectrometry to find protein signatures in 1…

This study tested a new blood test called HEARTBiT that uses 9 RNA markers to detect acute rejection in heart transplant patients. Currently, rejection is found through frequent, invasive heart biopsies. The test was developed using samples from 150 patients and will be evaluated…

This completed study looked at whether certain proteins in the blood (called biomarkers) can help predict acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD) in 500 patients who had a stem cell transplant for blood cancers. Researchers measured levels of REG3, ST2, IL-6, IL-8, and TNF R ever…

This small Phase 1 study tested whether a radioactive tracer called [18F]F-AraG can help detect graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) using PET scans. GVHD is a serious condition where donor immune cells attack the recipient's body after a stem cell transplant. The study involved 9 pa…

This study looked at whether a simple blood test measuring tiny molecules called microRNAs can spot rejection in heart transplant patients. Researchers tested 461 patients and compared the blood test results with standard heart biopsies. If the blood test works well, it could off…

This study tested a drug called abatacept, given as a shot under the skin, to prevent a serious complication called graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in 29 adults with blood cancers. Participants received a stem cell transplant from a half-matched donor. The goal was to see if aba…

This phase II trial tested whether giving high doses of cyclophosphamide and bortezomib after a stem cell transplant could prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a serious complication where donor cells attack the patient's body. Twenty-three adults with blood cancers received…

This study tested whether the drug obinutuzumab can prevent chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD), a common and serious complication after a stem cell transplant. 181 people who had a stem cell transplant took part. The goal was to see if obinutuzumab could reduce the need fo…

This study tested whether sitagliptin, a diabetes medicine, could prevent acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in 190 adults receiving stem cell transplants from related or unrelated donors. Participants took sitagliptin along with standard GVHD prevention. The main goal was to…

This study tested whether CAM-101 eye drops are safe and can help relieve dry eye in people who developed the condition after a bone marrow transplant (graft-versus-host disease). 64 adults received either a low or high dose of CAM-101 or a placebo drop four times a day for six w…

This study tested whether remote monitoring using an app and a home lung function device could safely replace some routine hospital check-ups for lung transplant patients. 76 patients were split into two groups: one received standard in-person care, the other used the app and hom…

This study tested whether eye drops made from a patient's own blood (autologous serum) can relieve severe dry eye better than standard artificial tears. 46 adults with severe dry eye tried both diluted (20%) and full-strength (100%) serum drops, as well as artificial tears. The m…

This study looked at whether remote Reiki (a hands-off energy therapy) could help 30 adults on dialysis who were waiting for an organ transplant. Participants received distant Reiki sessions, and researchers measured changes in hopelessness, fatigue, and pain using standard quest…

This study looked at whether mandala art therapy (a structured coloring activity) can lower anxiety and increase comfort in people who received a kidney transplant. Eighty adult first-time kidney transplant recipients took part. The goal was to see if this simple, non-drug approa…

This study aims to find substances in blood or urine that can signal when a transplanted heart is being rejected. By analyzing samples from 188 heart transplant patients and healthy volunteers, researchers hope to develop a simple test for early detection. The goal is to catch re…

This study looked at how cannabidiol (CBD) interacts with tacrolimus, a drug used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients. Researchers wanted to understand how to adjust doses for better health outcomes. The study involved 57 healthy adults and those with chronic kidney…

This study looked at whether using a bedside ultrasound device to measure blood clotting can reduce the amount of blood products given during double-lung transplantation. The trial involved 128 adult patients. The goal was to see if this quick test helps doctors make better decis…

This completed study looked at 116 kidney transplant patients to understand how B cells (a type of immune cell) behave in those who develop donor-specific antibodies or chronic rejection. Researchers analyzed blood samples to find patterns that could serve as early warning signs.…

This study followed 190 adults who had or were about to have a stem cell transplant from a donor. Researchers tracked changes in the mouth, like dryness or sores, to learn more about chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD). Participants provided saliva, mouth swabs, and had den…

This study looked at 172 kidney transplant recipients who were on stable anti-rejection medication for at least 3 months. Researchers measured levels of a common, harmless virus (Torque Teno Virus) in their blood to see if it could predict serious infections or organ rejection. T…

This study looked at whether proteins in ostomy fluid (waste from the intestine) can signal rejection after an intestinal transplant. Currently, doctors must take tissue samples through a scope to check for rejection, which is invasive and not always accurate. Researchers analyze…

This completed study looked at how well COVID-19 vaccines trigger an immune response in children and young adults (under 24) with cancer or who had a transplant or cellular therapy. Researchers measured antibody and T-cell levels after vaccination. The goal was to learn more abou…

This study looked at whether counting a specific type of cell in the blood (circulating endothelial cells) can predict the risk of acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in adults receiving a stem cell transplant for blood cancer. Researchers measured these cells before transplan…

This study looked at whether shared genetic markers (HLA) between a child and a lung donor increase the risk of organ rejection in mothers who had a lung transplant. Researchers collected DNA from children born to 11 transplant women in France between 2012 and 2021. The goal is t…

This study followed 60 heart transplant patients for one year to see if levels of a harmless virus called TTV in the blood are linked to infections or organ rejection. Researchers took monthly blood samples alongside routine care. The goal is to find a new way to monitor transpla…

This study tested new MRI and MRE techniques that let children breathe normally during scans, instead of holding their breath. The goal was to measure liver fat and stiffness more comfortably and accurately in kids with fatty liver disease. 135 children aged 6-17 took part, and t…

This study looked at 70 patients who had a stem cell transplant for blood cancer. Researchers measured levels of complement proteins in the blood to see if they are linked to graft-versus-host disease, a common and serious side effect. The goal is to better understand how inflamm…

This study looked at whether levels of a common virus called Torque teno virus (TTV) can help doctors monitor how well a kidney transplant patient's immune system is suppressed. The goal is to find a simple blood test that could predict rejection or infection. Researchers followe…

This study created a nationwide registry to track long-term results of corneal surgeries and diseases. Researchers collected images and data from 19 participants to help understand what makes corneal transplants successful. The goal is to use this information to develop AI that c…

This study examined whether a protein called CD160 appears in new blood and lymph vessels that grow in the cornea after a transplant. Researchers analyzed tissue from 43 patients who had corneal transplant surgery. The goal was to see if CD160 is linked to graft rejection, which …

This study looked at whether specially engineered versions of a natural immune protein (IL-2) can selectively boost regulatory T cells, which help calm the immune system. Researchers took blood samples from 67 people with various autoimmune or inflammatory conditions and tested t…

This study tested whether a device that measures body composition (bioelectrical impedance spectroscopy) can help predict complications after a heart transplant. Researchers followed 69 adult heart transplant patients for one year, tracking changes in muscle and fat. The goal was…

This study looked at whether a molecular test called HistoMx can help doctors better diagnose kidney transplant rejection in everyday practice. Researchers followed 400 kidney transplant recipients to see how often the test was used and whether it improved patient outcomes. The g…

This study followed 600 lung transplant recipients at the University of Pittsburgh to see how common viral and bacterial infections are and how they affect long-term health. Researchers focused on whether a specific infection (C. pneumoniae) is linked to a condition called bronch…

This study looked at how stem cell transplants affect thinking, memory, and daily activities in adults aged 60 to 85 with blood cancer. Researchers measured cognitive function, physical function, and quality of life at several points after transplant. The goal was to understand w…

This study looked at 93 people who had a stem cell transplant for blood cancer. Researchers wanted to see if chronic mouth problems (oral cGVHD) could be a simple sign that the new immune system is also attacking the cancer. They followed patients with regular mouth exams before …

This study followed 509 kidney transplant recipients to see if regularly measuring Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) levels in blood could predict serious infections, a type of cancer called PTLD, or death. Researchers compared virus levels in whole blood versus plasma to find the best wa…

This study tested whether patients and caregivers find 'Coping Together' manuals helpful after a stem cell transplant. 41 participants shared their thoughts on the manuals during the first 100 days after transplant. The goal was to improve these self-directed coping guides for fu…