New study aims to shield transplant patients from deadly fungal infections
NCT ID NCT06541067
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This phase 2 trial tests whether the antifungal drug posaconazole can prevent serious fungal infections in 30 adults with blood cancer who are receiving a stem cell transplant from a donor. These patients are at high risk because of newer transplant methods. The study will check if enough of the drug stays in the blood to be effective, with close monitoring during the first weeks after transplant.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- posaconazole
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that posaconazole effectively prevents dangerous fungal infections in high-risk transplant patients, leading to better infection control guidelines.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. Posaconazole can be under-dosed, and side effects or drug interactions are possible.
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Conditions
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Locations
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CHU Nantes
RECRUITINGNantes, France, 44000, France
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