Simpler stem cell collection could ease donor burden in Life-Threatening anemia

NCT ID NCT07629947

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This trial tests whether using only blood stem cells (instead of blood stem cells plus bone marrow) for a half-matched transplant is safe and effective for severe aplastic anemia. 180 patients aged 18-40 will be randomly assigned to one of two graft sources. The main goal is to see if the simpler method leads to similar rates of graft-versus-host disease.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

stem cell transplant (using donor blood stem cells, with or without bone marrow)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could make stem cell transplants for severe aplastic anemia simpler and less invasive for donors, while keeping the same level of safety and effectiveness for patients.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage trial (not yet recruiting) with 180 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Using only blood stem cells might increase the risk of graft-versus-host disease, a serious complication.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acquired aplastic anemia aplastic anemia

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