Lower-Dose drug may make stem cell transplants safer for blood cancer patients

NCT ID NCT06926595

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a lower dose of the drug cyclophosphamide can prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after a stem cell transplant for blood cancers. GVHD is a serious complication where donor cells attack the patient's body. The trial will enroll 41 adults and give them the lower dose along with two other drugs. The goal is to see if this approach works as well as higher doses but with fewer side effects.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

cyclophosphamide (low-dose), tacrolimus, mycophenolate mofetil

What this could lead to

If successful, this could make stem cell transplants safer and more tolerable for patients with blood cancers by reducing severe side effects from GVHD prevention.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase study (41 people) with no comparison group. Lower doses might not prevent GVHD as well, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

graft versus host disease hematopoietic and lymphoid system neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Penn State Cancer Institute

    RECRUITING

    Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, United States

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