Can a Low-Dose antifungal shield vulnerable patients from deadly fungal infections?

NCT ID NCT07763054

First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether a low dose of the antifungal drug liposomal amphotericin B can prevent serious fungal infections in adults with blood cancers or who have had stem cell transplants and have a prolonged low white blood cell count (neutropenia). The trial enrolls 30 patients aged 18-75 who are already receiving this drug as part of their routine care because they cannot tolerate other antifungals. Researchers will track how many develop a proven or probable fungal infection, as well as side effects, to see if this preventive approach is both safe and effective.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Liposomal amphotericin B (an antifungal drug given intravenously at a low dose)
What this could lead to
If effective, this low-dose approach could offer a safer way to prevent life-threatening fungal infections in people with weakened immune systems from blood cancers or stem cell transplants.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-arm study, so results may not be conclusive. The drug can still cause side effects, and the low dose might not be enough to prevent infections in all patients.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Haikou Affiliated Hospital of Central South University Xiangya School of Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Hainan, Hainan, 570208, China

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