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

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

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

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute myeloid leukemia graft versus host disease myelodysplastic syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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  • CHRU Nancy

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    Nancy, France

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  • CHRU Strasbourg

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    Strasbourg, France

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  • CHRU Tours

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    Tours, France

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  • CHU Amiens

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    Amiens, France

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  • CHU Angers

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    Angers, France

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  • CHU Besançon

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    Besançon, France

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  • CHU Bordeaux

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    Bordeaux, France

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  • CHU Brest

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    Brest, France

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  • CHU Caen

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    Caen, France

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  • CHU Clermont-Ferrand

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    Clermont-Ferrand, France

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  • CHU Grenoble

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    Grenoble, France

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  • CHU Lille

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    Lille, France

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  • CHU Limoges

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    Limoges, France

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  • CHU Lyon Sud

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    Lyon, France

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  • CHU Montpellier

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    Montpellier, France

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  • CHU Nantes

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    Nantes, France

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  • CHU Nice

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    Nice, France

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  • CHU Poitiers

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    Poitiers, France

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  • CHU Rennes

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    Rennes, France

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  • CHU Saint Etienne

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    Saint-Etienne, France

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  • Hôpital Henri Mondor AP-HP

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    Créteil, France

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  • Hôpital La Pitié Salpêtrière AP-HP

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    Paris, France

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  • Hôpital Necker AP-HP

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    Paris, France

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  • Hôpital Saint Louis AP-HP

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    Paris, France

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  • Hôpital Saint-Antoine AP-HP

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    Paris, France

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  • IPC Marseille

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    Marseille, France

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  • Institut Gustave Roussy

    RECRUITING

    Villejuif, France

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  • Oncopole Toulouse

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    Toulouse, France

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