Boosting the immune system after transplant: could 'Killer' cells prevent relapse?

NCT ID NCT07692607

First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether giving patients their own specially grown immune cells (called cytokine-induced killer cells) shortly after a stem cell transplant is safe. The trial enrolls adults with lymphoma who are receiving a transplant of their own stem cells. Researchers will monitor side effects and check for viral infections over two years, while also tracking whether the cancer stays away.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Cytokine-induced killer (CIK) cells
What this could lead to
If safe, CIK cells could become a standard addition to stem cell transplants, potentially lowering the chance of cancer returning.
What could go wrong
This is a small early safety study with only 25 participants, so it cannot prove effectiveness. There is a risk of side effects like infections or immune reactions.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Catholic University of Korea Seoul St.Mary's Hospital

    Seoul, 06591, South Korea

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