New drug combo aims to tame stem cell transplant complications

NCT ID NCT06008808

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

Summary

This early-phase trial tests whether two drugs, ruxolitinib and abatacept, can prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) and cytokine release syndrome in people receiving stem cell transplants from half-matched donors. About 41 adults with blood cancers will take these drugs around the time of transplant. The goal is to reduce dangerous immune reactions while preserving the transplant's ability to fight cancer.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Ruxolitinib and abatacept

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a safer way to prevent graft-versus-host disease after half-matched stem cell transplants, making this life-saving treatment available to more patients.

What could go wrong

This is a very early Phase 1 trial with only 41 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The drugs may not reduce GVHD as hoped, and side effects like infection or graft failure remain possible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute lymphoblastic leukemia acute myeloid leukemia Hodgkins lymphoma myelodysplastic syndrome myelofibrosis non-Hodgkin lymphoma cytokine release syndrome prevention target graft versus host disease prevention target

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  • Washington University School of Medicine

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    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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