Immune cell levels may predict who will develop severe CMV after transplant

NCT ID NCT07688759

First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how well the immune system recovers its ability to fight cytomegalovirus (CMV) in adults who have had a stem cell transplant. Researchers will measure special immune cells called CMV-specific T cells at several points during standard anti-CMV treatment. The goal is to see if low levels of these cells can predict which patients will go on to have severe or hard-to-treat CMV infections. If so, doctors could one day tailor treatment earlier for those at highest risk.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Anti-Cytomegalovirus Therapy (ganciclovir, valganciclovir, foscarnet, maribavir, or other approved anti-CMV medications)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors identify high-risk patients early and personalize treatment to prevent severe or persistent CMV infection after stem cell transplant.
What could go wrong
This is a small, exploratory study with only 40 participants, so findings may not apply to all patients. It measures immune markers, not direct treatment outcomes, so clinical benefit is uncertain.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University

    RECRUITING

    Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

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