Hospital Universitario Dr. Jose E. Gonzalez
Clinical trials sponsored by Hospital Universitario Dr. Jose E. Gonzalez, explained in plain language.
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New radiation technique aims to make stem cell transplants safer for leukemia patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new way to give radiation before a stem cell transplant for people aged 16 to 45 with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The goal was to see if targeting radiation only to the bone marrow and lymph nodes (called TMLI) is safe and works as well as full-body ra…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital Universitario Dr. Jose E. Gonzalez • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Lower chemo dose may prevent transplant complications
Disease control CompletedThis 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…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hospital Universitario Dr. Jose E. Gonzalez • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Could your Child's own stem cells ease autism symptoms?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether stem cells taken from a child's own bone marrow could improve autism symptoms. Thirty children aged 5 to 15 received an injection of their own stem cells into the spinal fluid. Researchers measured changes in behavior and social skills over six months us…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hospital Universitario Dr. Jose E. Gonzalez • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:34 UTC
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Could a common ointment be safe for the nose? a new study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tests whether applying Neosporin—a triple-antibiotic ointment—inside the nose is safe for healthy adults. Participants apply the ointment daily for 15 days and record any side effects. Nasal swabs are taken before and after to see how the bacteria in the nose change. T…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital Universitario Dr. Jose E. Gonzalez • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC