Which drug better prevents transplant complications in older leukemia patients?

NCT ID NCT06083129

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This phase 3 trial tests two drugs, Thymoglobulin and Grafalon, to see which one better prevents graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in patients aged 50-70 with acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome. All participants receive a stem cell transplant from a matched unrelated donor. The study aims to reduce GVHD severity and improve recovery without increasing cancer relapse.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Thymoglobulin and Grafalon (anti-thymocyte globulins)
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could identify the better drug to prevent graft-versus-host disease, improving survival and quality of life for older leukemia patients after transplant.
What could go wrong
This is a head-to-head comparison of two existing drugs, so no breakthrough cure is expected. Results may show only a modest benefit, and individual responses can vary.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHRU Nancy

    RECRUITING

    Nancy, France

  • CHRU Strasbourg

    RECRUITING

    Strasbourg, France

  • CHRU Tours

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Tours, France

  • CHU Amiens

    RECRUITING

    Amiens, France

  • CHU Angers

    RECRUITING

    Angers, France

  • CHU Besançon

    RECRUITING

    Besançon, France

  • CHU Bordeaux

    RECRUITING

    Bordeaux, France

  • CHU Brest

    RECRUITING

    Brest, France

  • CHU Caen

    RECRUITING

    Caen, France

  • CHU Clermont-Ferrand

    RECRUITING

    Clermont-Ferrand, France

  • CHU Grenoble

    RECRUITING

    Grenoble, France

  • CHU Lille

    RECRUITING

    Lille, France

  • CHU Limoges

    RECRUITING

    Limoges, France

  • CHU Lyon Sud

    RECRUITING

    Lyon, France

  • CHU Montpellier

    RECRUITING

    Montpellier, France

  • CHU Nantes

    RECRUITING

    Nantes, France

  • CHU Nice

    RECRUITING

    Nice, France

  • CHU Poitiers

    RECRUITING

    Poitiers, France

  • CHU Rennes

    RECRUITING

    Rennes, France

  • CHU Saint Etienne

    RECRUITING

    Saint-Etienne, France

  • Hôpital Henri Mondor AP-HP

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Créteil, France

  • Hôpital La Pitié Salpêtrière AP-HP

    RECRUITING

    Paris, France

  • Hôpital Necker AP-HP

    RECRUITING

    Paris, France

  • Hôpital Saint Louis AP-HP

    RECRUITING

    Paris, France

  • Hôpital Saint-Antoine AP-HP

    RECRUITING

    Paris, France

  • IPC Marseille

    RECRUITING

    Marseille, France

  • Institut Gustave Roussy

    RECRUITING

    Villejuif, France

  • Oncopole Toulouse

    RECRUITING

    Toulouse, France

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