New stem cell transplant trial offers hope for rare blood diseases

NCT ID NCT03520647

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a stem cell transplant using blood stem cells from a half-matched family donor (haploidentical) for people with severe aplastic anemia, related MDS, or PNH. Participants receive chemotherapy and a single radiation dose before the transplant, plus a drug to prevent graft-versus-host disease. The goal is to see if this approach improves survival without chronic GVHD at one year.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Peripheral blood stem cells and cyclophosphamide

What this could lead to

If successful, this approach could offer a safer, more available transplant option for people with severe blood disorders who lack a matched donor.

What could go wrong

This is an early-phase trial with only 56 participants. The transplant carries risks like graft-versus-host disease, infection, and organ damage. It may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acquired aplastic anemia aplastic anemia Hemoglobinuria, Paroxysmal myelodysplastic syndrome paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria

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

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    RECRUITING

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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