Disease related to transplantation
MONDO:0700220Disease that occurs as a consequence of immunosuppression in a recipient of a solid organ or bone marrow transplant, or as a consequence of the transplantation.
480 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Could a Half-Matched donor cure a rare immune disease?
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether a bone marrow transplant from a partially matched relative can safely cure chronic granulomatous disease (CGD), a condition that causes severe infections and inflammation. Four people aged 4 to 65 with CGD and no perfect donor will receive che…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a double-dose flu vaccine protect vulnerable transplant patients better?
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ OngoingThis study compares high-dose and standard-dose flu vaccines in 396 adults who received a kidney, heart, or liver transplant within the past year. The goal is to see if a higher dose or two doses provide better protection against the flu. Results will help improve vaccine recomme…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Drug Combo's Long-Term safety under scrutiny in blood disease patients
Disease control OngoingThis study follows patients who have already been taking ruxolitinib alone or with panobinostat in earlier trials and are still benefiting. Researchers will track side effects over time to see how safe these drugs are for long-term use. About 296 participants with conditions like…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot could help kidney transplant patients fight rejection
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called efgartigimod, given as a shot under the skin, for people who have antibody-mediated rejection after a kidney transplant. The trial includes 30 adults who received a kidney at least 6 months ago and have signs of rejection. Participants will receive …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: argenx • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a single cell treatment free liver transplant patients from lifelong drugs?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a personalized cell therapy called QEL-001 in 33 liver transplant recipients. The therapy uses a patient's own cells, modified to train the immune system to accept the donated liver. The goal is to see if it is safe and allows patients to stop taking anti-rejecti…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Quell Therapeutics Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could vitamin c boost liver transplant success?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests whether high doses of vitamin C given through an IV can help people recover better after a liver transplant. About 90 adults having their first liver transplant will receive either vitamin C or a placebo for two days. The goal is to see if vitamin C reduces organ…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to spare transplant patients from chemo
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, polatuzumab vedotin and rituximab, as a first treatment for a rare cancer called post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD) that can occur after an organ or stem cell transplant. The goal is to see if this combo is safe and ef…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kidney transplant patients: extended drug trial targets rejection
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study offers kidney transplant patients with antibody-mediated rejection (AMR) the chance to receive felzartamab for up to 4 more years. AMR occurs when the immune system attacks the new kidney. The main goal is to check long-term safety and monitor kidney health through bio…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets virus to fight rare cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a drug called VK-2019 in 13 patients with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-positive nasopharyngeal cancer that has returned or spread and has no standard treatment. VK-2019 works by blocking a key viral protein, EBNA1, which the virus needs to survive. The main g…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Engineered T-Cells take on tough lymphoma in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase I trial tests a new approach for patients with high-risk or recurrent non-Hodgkin lymphoma. After a stem cell transplant, participants receive a single infusion of their own genetically modified T-cells designed to recognize and attack cancer cells. The study aims to f…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Fetal stem cells aim to tame immune chaos
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis early-stage trial tests clonal fetal mesenchymal stem cells (cfMSCs) in 100 people with severe immune-related disorders or tissue damage. The goal is to see if the cells are safe and can reduce symptoms. Participants have no other treatment options left.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New combo aims to tame GVHD after stem cell transplants
Disease control OngoingThis early study tests whether combining a low-dose steroid with the drug ruxolitinib can better control grade II acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after a stem cell transplant. GVHD occurs when donor immune cells attack the recipient's body. The trial includes 30 people wit…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Daihong Liu • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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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 drug could save transplanted kidneys from rejection
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called felzartamab in people who received a kidney transplant and later developed antibody-mediated rejection (AMR), where the immune system attacks the new kidney. The drug targets immune cells that make harmful antibodies, aiming to reduce kidney damage …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Donor stem cell transplant shows promise for tough blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a stem cell transplant from a matched unrelated donor for people with advanced blood cancers or blood disorders. Patients get chemotherapy and radiation before the transplant to prepare their body, then take drugs to prevent the donor cells from attacking their o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 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 cell therapy aims to tame deadly transplant complication
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new treatment called CYP-001 for people who develop a severe immune reaction (graft versus host disease) after a stem cell transplant. About 60 participants will receive either CYP-001 plus standard steroids or a placebo plus steroids. The goal is to see if add…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cynata Therapeutics Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Could a common spice help kidney transplant patients?
Disease control OngoingThis small pilot study is testing whether curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, can improve blood vessel health and thinking skills in kidney transplant recipients. Fourteen participants will take either curcumin or a placebo for 12 months. The goal is to see if this safe,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 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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Could a Plant-Based diet protect transplanted kidneys?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether switching to a plant-based diet can improve heart health and reduce inflammation in people who have had a kidney transplant. Twenty-five participants who are at least three months post-transplant will follow a plant-based diet for 16 weeks after a two-…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: George Washington University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Can healthy donor cells shrink tumors? new trial aims to find out
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial tests whether infusions of white blood cells from healthy, unrelated donors can help treat solid cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. About 29 patients will receive daily infusions over 1-2 weeks, and their tumors will be checked after 3 months. The …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dipnarine Maharaj • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New cell therapy targets Epstein-Barr virus in immune-compromised patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental cell therapy called tabelecleucel in 190 people with diseases caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), including certain lymphomas and post-transplant complications. The treatment uses specially prepared immune cells to fight the virus. The main go…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Pierre Fabre Medicament • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Smartphone Check-Ins could save transplanted kidneys
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether extra telemedicine support (using a smartphone or tablet) can help kidney transplant recipients better manage their health and keep their new kidney working longer. About 384 people who received a kidney transplant in the last year will be split into two …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New stem cell transplant could help sickle cell patients without a perfect donor match
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a stem cell transplant using cells from a half-matched family donor, combined with low-dose radiation and drugs to prevent rejection, for adults with severe sickle cell disease or beta-thalassemia. The goal is to see if this gentler approach can replace the disea…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Half-Matched stem cell transplant shows promise for sickle cell disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a stem cell transplant from a half-matched relative (haploidentical donor) for adults with severe sickle cell disease. The goal is to see if a gentler conditioning regimen can reduce complications like graft rejection and graft-versus-host disease. Participants r…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug aims to stop transplant attack on the body
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether the drug itacitinib, given with standard care, can prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in people who receive a donor stem cell transplant for blood cancers. GVHD happens when the donor cells attack the patient's body. The study includes 31 ad…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New transplant method aims to reduce dangerous immune reactions
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a stem cell transplant method for people with blood cancers like leukemia or lymphoma. The approach uses chemotherapy, total body radiation, and a drug called cyclophosphamide after the transplant to prevent graft-versus-host disease, where donor cells attack the…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Stem cell study to prevent transplant complications pulled before start
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a special type of stem cell (hAESC) could safely prevent acute graft-versus-host disease in people receiving a stem cell transplant for blood cancer. It was designed for adults at high risk of this complication. However, the study was withdrawn before a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New cell therapy aims to tame deadly transplant complication in kids
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new treatment called MC0518 (made from donor cells) in children who have severe graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) after a stem cell transplant and did not get better with steroids. GvHD happens when the donor's immune cells attack the child's body. The trial com…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: medac GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 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 an enzyme shield the gut during transplant recovery?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an oral enzyme called SYN-004 in adults who have received a stem cell transplant and need intravenous antibiotics for fever. The enzyme is designed to break down antibiotics in the gut, protecting the natural bacteria there. Researchers will check safety, whether…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Theriva Biologics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New hope for older blood cancer patients: lower-dose combo may reduce transplant complications
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a lower-dose combination of two drugs (PTCy and ruxolitinib) can prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in older adults receiving a stem cell transplant for blood cancer. About 56 participants will receive the treatment and be monitored for survival wit…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New hope for post-transplant bladder bleeding: cidofovir shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study looked at whether adding the drug cidofovir to usual care helps people who develop painful bladder bleeding from the BK virus after a stem cell transplant. About 27 participants received either cidofovir or standard supportive care. The goal was to see if symptoms impr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New transplant method aims to reduce dangerous side effects in blood cancer patients
Disease control TerminatedThis phase II trial tests a special stem cell transplant that removes immune T-cells from the donor's blood to lower the risk of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a serious complication where the donor cells attack the patient's body. About 50 adults with myelodysplastic syndrome…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Guenther Koehne • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Blood test could replace painful heart biopsies for transplant patients
Disease control OngoingThis study compares a simple blood test (Prospera) to the standard heart biopsy for monitoring rejection in heart transplant patients. About 250 adults waiting for or who have received a heart transplant will be randomly assigned to one of two monitoring methods. The goal is to s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Natera, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New drug aims to stop kidney transplant rejection
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a drug called BIVV020 in 48 kidney transplant recipients. The goal is to see if it can prevent or treat antibody-mediated rejection, a common cause of transplant failure. Participants receive BIVV020 plus standard care, and researchers monitor rejection r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New drug combo may shield kids from transplant complications
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the drug abatacept to standard care can prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in children receiving stem cell transplants from unrelated donors. GVHD occurs when donor cells attack the patient's body, causing serious illness. The trial will enro…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 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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New drug duo aims to tackle tough lymphoma in immunocompromised patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether combining epcoritamab (an immunotherapy that directs immune cells to kill lymphoma) with lenalidomide (which boosts the immune system) can shrink tumors in 34 patients whose immunodeficiency-related large B-cell lymphoma has not responded to trea…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 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 strategy aims to tame common virus after stem cell transplants
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a modified plan to prevent and treat cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in people with blood cancers who have had a donor stem cell transplant. CMV is a common virus that can cause serious problems after transplant. The study involves 153 participants and looks at w…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Could a cancer drug shield young transplant patients from a deadly complication?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the drug vorinostat to standard care can prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in children, adolescents, and young adults receiving a bone marrow or blood stem cell transplant for blood cancers. Researchers are first finding the best dose of vor…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail may tame deadly transplant complication
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new combination of three drugs (cyclophosphamide, abatacept, and tacrolimus) given at lower doses to prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in 27 adults receiving a stem cell transplant from a half-matched donor. GVHD is a serious condition where donor cells …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to protect transplanted hearts
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether adding Thymoglobulin to standard anti-rejection drugs helps prevent complications after a first heart transplant. About 60 adults will receive either standard therapy alone or standard therapy plus five days of Thymoglobulin. Researchers will check for si…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New drug combo aims to make bone marrow transplants safer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding the drug tocilizumab to a standard transplant regimen can prevent graft failure and graft-versus-host disease in people with blood cancers receiving a special type of bone marrow transplant. The study involves 21 participants and aims to re…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 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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Can a psoriasis drug stop transplant rejection?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether the drug ustekinumab (Stelara) can prevent acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in 116 adults receiving stem cell transplants for blood cancers. GVHD occurs when donor immune cells attack the patient's body. Ustekinumab aims to calm this immune…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Could a lower dose of cyclophosphamide make stem cell transplants less risky?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a lower dose of the drug cyclophosphamide, given after a stem cell transplant, can reduce side effects while still preventing the donor cells from attacking the recipient's body. The trial includes 105 people aged 15-65 with blood cancers like leukemia or…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New hope for kidney transplant patients: experimental drug tegoprubart aims to replace tacrolimus
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing a new drug called tegoprubart (AT-1501) to see if it is safe and effective for preventing kidney transplant rejection over several years. About 132 people who have already received a kidney transplant will receive either tegoprubart or the standard drug tacr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eledon Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 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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15-Year watch begins for experimental transplant therapy
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 11 kidney transplant patients who received an experimental cell therapy called TX200-TR101 in an earlier trial. Researchers will monitor them for up to 15 years to check for long-term side effects and how well their transplanted kidney is doing. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Sangamo Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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SCID stem cell trial pulled before it began
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if lower doses of chemotherapy drugs, with or without radiation, could safely prepare children and adults with SCID for a stem cell transplant. The goal was to help the donor cells take hold while avoiding severe side effects. However, the trial was withdr…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Could a new drug free kidney transplant patients from lifelong pills?
Disease control OngoingThis early study tests whether the drug belumosudil, given with donor stem cells, can help the body accept a new kidney without needing strong anti-rejection drugs for life. Sixteen adults with end-stage kidney disease will receive a living donor kidney and stem cell transplant, …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Fish oil infusions tested to tame transplant complication
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether daily intravenous omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil) can reduce the risk and severity of acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD) in 30 adults receiving a stem cell transplant. Participants get omega-3 infusions from before transplant until about 35 days after…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fujian Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Can a cancer drug protect new kidneys from scarring?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding belumosudil (Rezurock) to standard care can prevent scarring in new kidney transplants. About 40 adults receiving their first or second kidney will be randomly assigned to get the drug or a placebo for a year. The study tracks serious side …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The Methodist Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 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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Lifeline for blood cancer patients: extended access to promising drug
Disease control OngoingThis study offers continued access to ibrutinib for people with certain blood cancers or graft-versus-host disease who completed earlier ibrutinib trials and are still benefiting from the drug but cannot get it commercially. About 297 participants will receive ibrutinib while res…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Pharmacyclics Switzerland GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Beating heart machine for transplants under Real-World watch
Disease control OngoingThis registry follows 350 adult heart transplant patients whose donor hearts were kept alive and beating using the OCS Heart System before transplant. The goal is to see how well patients do one year after surgery. The device may allow more donor hearts to be used, especially tho…
Sponsor: TransMedics • 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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Engineered immune cells take on recurrent B-Cell cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new cellular immunotherapy for adults with certain B-cell cancers (like lymphomas and leukemias) that have come back. Researchers take a patient's own white blood cells, modify them in the lab to better recognize and attack cancer cells, and infuse …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • 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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Withdrawn trial sought to protect gut cells in GVHD patients
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial aimed to test whether adding the drug 5-azacytidine (AZA) to standard steroid treatment could protect gut stem cells in patients with gastrointestinal graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a serious complication after a donor stem cell transplant. The study pla…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Ultrasound test may spot liver trouble early in transplant patients
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing whether a special ultrasound technique, called shear wave elastography, can predict a serious liver complication called sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (SOS) in children and adults receiving bone marrow or stem cell transplants. Researchers will measure live…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New blood test could predict kidney transplant rejection before it happens
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing a blood test that looks at gene activity to predict the risk of kidney transplant rejection. Researchers will follow 550 kidney transplant recipients to see if the test can identify those at risk for early rejection or long-term damage. The goal is to help d…
Sponsor: Verici Dx • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Poop pills may shield stem cell patients from deadly immune attack
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether giving patients a transplant of healthy gut bacteria (from donated stool) can prevent severe graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after a stem cell transplant. GVHD is a serious complication where donor immune cells attack the patient's body. The trial involv…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Probiotic shows promise in preventing Life-Threatening transplant complication in kids
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether a probiotic called Lactobacillus plantarum can prevent a serious complication called graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) in the gut of children receiving a donor stem cell transplant. About 173 children with blood cancers or other conditions are taking the p…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 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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Massive UK study tracks cancer after organ transplants
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at why people who have had an organ transplant are more likely to get cancer. Researchers will combine existing health records from over 85,000 transplant patients in England to track cancer cases and deaths. The goal is to better understand risks and improve car…
Sponsor: University of Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New blood test aims to catch lung transplant problems early
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing a blood test called AlloSure Lung in 550 lung transplant patients. The test looks for DNA from the donor lung in the patient's blood, which could signal rejection or infection. Researchers want to see how accurate the test is compared to standard monitoring.…
Sponsor: CareDx • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Gene analysis may unlock secrets of bone marrow transplant complication
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study examines tissue samples from patients who developed graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after a stem cell transplant. Researchers use a technology called nCounter to measure the activity of 800 immune-related genes in these samples. The goal is to identify a unique molecu…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Logbook study for stem cell patients pulled before start
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis pilot study aimed to see if giving a logbook to patients hospitalized for a stem cell transplant could help reduce feelings of isolation and psychological stress. The study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no results are available. It was planned at the Un…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Lung transplant patients followed for years to uncover Long-Term health secrets
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows 4,000 people who have had a lung transplant to see how their lungs and overall health change over many years. Researchers will collect data from clinic visits, lung function tests, and surveys about daily activities and quality of life. The goal is to better un…
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New registry monitors heart transplant patients for better rejection detection
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows over 2,700 heart transplant recipients to see how well HeartCare testing services work in routine care. Researchers will track whether patients develop certain antibodies that may signal rejection. The goal is to understand if regular monitoring helps catch pro…
Sponsor: CareDx • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Massive data dive aims to outsmart kidney transplant rejection
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at the medical records of 1,891 adults who received a kidney transplant at a Belgian hospital between 2004 and 2022. Researchers are collecting routine clinical and lab data to find patterns that predict transplant rejection or failure. The goal is to build …
Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New methods could spot hidden heart artery disease sooner after transplant
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests better ways to detect early artery narrowing in new hearts after transplant, a condition called cardiac allograft vasculopathy (CAV). About 80 adult heart transplant patients will be followed within their first three months to compare advanced imaging and blood t…
Sponsor: Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 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 dive deep into immune mysteries of gut diseases to personalize care
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to better understand what causes inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), and other gut problems by analyzing blood and tissue samples from 1,000 patients. Researchers will use advanced lab techniques to track immune system changes over …
Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 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
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Personalized immune monitoring could transform liver transplant care
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing a new method to monitor the immune system after a liver transplant. The goal is to see if a personalized approach can help doctors adjust immunosuppression drugs more accurately, reducing the risk of rejection or infection. Forty adult liver transplant recip…
Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New blood tests could spare transplant patients from painful biopsies
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing two blood tests, AlloSure and AlloMap, to see if they can detect organ rejection in people who have received a combined kidney and pancreas transplant. The goal is to find a less invasive way to monitor for rejection compared to the standard tissue biopsy. T…
Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Can we predict lung transplant outcomes? new study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows about 4,200 lung transplant recipients in France to understand why some people develop serious complications like chronic lung allograft dysfunction (CLAD). Researchers will collect routine health data, lung function tests, and blood samples to build a model th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hopital Foch • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Gut bugs linked to transplant complication risk
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how changes in gut bacteria and their byproducts after a stem cell transplant might influence the development of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a serious complication. Researchers will collect stool and blood samples from 88 transplant recipients and their …
Sponsor: Fundación Pública Andaluza para la gestión de la Investigación en Sevilla • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Gene clues may explain why light therapy helps some transplant patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at gene activity in blood cells from 30 kidney or lung transplant patients who have chronic rejection. Researchers want to find out why some patients improve with a treatment called extracorporeal photoapheresis (ECP) while others do not. The goal is to better un…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Timing is everything: new study tests if stem cell infusion time prevents transplant complications
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether the time when stem cells are given to blood cancer patients after a donor transplant affects their risk of developing acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD), a serious complication where donor cells attack the patient's body. About 198 patients aged 1…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Anhui Provincial Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Can early liver transplants save lives in alcoholic hepatitis? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows 300 patients with severe alcoholic hepatitis who receive early liver transplants, before the usual 6-month sobriety period. Researchers will track how many survive one year after transplant and how many return to drinking. The goal is to better understand the r…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Blood test may replace needles for kids with kidney rejection
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a blood test can help doctors know if treatment for kidney rejection is working in children who have had a kidney transplant. About 27 kids will give blood samples to check for special markers. The goal is to see if the blood test can predict and monit…
Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Pee power: urine test may spare kids painful kidney biopsies
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing whether a simple urine test can detect signs of kidney transplant rejection in children. Researchers are looking for specific molecules in urine that signal the body is attacking the new kidney. If the test works, it could help doctors spot problems early wi…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Blood test could replace needle biopsy for liver rejection
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a blood test measuring CK-18, a protein released when liver cells die, can spot organ rejection after a liver transplant. Currently, doctors use a liver biopsy, which involves inserting a needle into the body and carries risks. Researchers will collect…
Sponsor: St. Louis University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Muscle weakness may predict transplant success in blood cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 144 blood cancer patients undergoing stem cell transplants to see how muscle function changes and whether it predicts complications like infections, relapse, or survival. Researchers will measure muscle mass and track medical events over time. The goal is to un…
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Researchers examine rare Post-Transplant cancer to improve future care
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study reviews medical records of 241 adults who developed a rare cancer called PTLD after an organ or stem cell transplant. Researchers aim to understand patient survival, disease features, and current treatments. No new treatments are tested; the goal is to gather informati…
Sponsor: Fondazione Italiana Linfomi - ETS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New study tracks brain fog in kids after stem cell transplants
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows over 1,000 children aged 0-21 who are getting stem cell transplants. Researchers will check for delirium twice a day during their hospital stay. The goal is to learn how often delirium happens, what raises the risk, and how it affects recovery. This information…
Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Blood test may spot tiny heart blockages in transplant patients
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a simple blood test could find blockages in the small blood vessels of the heart in people who have had a heart transplant. Participants would have had blood draws every three months for a year, and their medical records would have been reviewed for thr…
Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Immune cell showdown: autoimmune vs. infection vs. healthy
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at immune cells from people with autoimmune diseases (like lupus), people with infections, and healthy volunteers. Researchers want to understand how these cells differ and what makes them attack the body in autoimmune conditions. The study involves blood and bon…
Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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AI aims to replace needle biopsies for kidney transplant patients
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study planned to create artificial intelligence tools that could diagnose kidney transplant rejection using urine tests instead of invasive biopsies. Researchers wanted to combine urine markers with standard medical data to make diagnosis safer and easier. However, the study…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC