New drug combo aims to prevent transplant complications in blood cancer patients

NCT ID NCT05364762

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether adding the drug itacitinib to the usual two-drug regimen (cyclophosphamide and tacrolimus) can better prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in people receiving stem cell transplants for blood cancers. GVHD is a serious complication where donor cells attack the patient's body. The trial involves 20 participants and will track how many develop severe GVHD and how long they survive without relapse or GVHD.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

itacitinib

What this could lead to

If it works, this could lead to a safer way to prevent graft-versus-host disease after stem cell transplants, improving recovery for blood cancer patients.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase pilot study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Adding a new drug also raises the risk of unexpected side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute lymphoblastic leukemia acute myeloid leukemia chronic myelomonocytic leukemia myelodysplastic syndrome Myelodysplastic Syndromes myelofibrosis Myeloproliferative Disorders myeloproliferative neoplasm Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma primary myelofibrosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • City of Hope Medical Center

    Duarte, California, 91010, United States