Personalized dosing of Immune-Suppressing drug may improve stem cell transplant outcomes

NCT ID NCT05166967

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This phase 3 trial tested whether giving an individualized dose of antithymocyte globulin (ATG) based on a patient's own drug levels works better than a standard fixed dose. The goal was to reduce graft-versus-host disease (a serious immune reaction) and virus reactivation after a half-matched stem cell transplant. The study enrolled 204 patients and compared survival without these complications between the two dosing groups.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

antithymocyte globulin (ATG)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that tailoring ATG doses reduces serious complications like graft-versus-host disease and viral infections after stem cell transplants.

What could go wrong

This is a completed phase 3 trial, but results are not yet published. The approach may not significantly improve outcomes over standard fixed dosing, and risks like infection or graft failure remain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hematopoietic and lymphoid cell neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Chinese PLA General Hospital

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100853, China