Scientists map immune battlefield in chronic GVHD tissue
NCT ID NCT06247150
First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at immune cells in the tissues of people with chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD), a complication that can occur after a stem cell transplant from a donor. Researchers want to understand which immune cells are present in affected tissues and how they contribute to the disease. By analyzing blood and tissue samples, they hope to uncover new clues about what drives cGVHD.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could reveal new targets for treating chronic graft-versus-host disease, potentially leading to better therapies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly lead to new treatments, and findings may not apply to all patients.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 70 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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May 2024
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Patient \> 18 yo ; * Having undergone an allogeneic stem cell tranplant ; * 2 groups of patients will be eligible * showing evidence of primary cGVHD or occuring after Donor Lymphocyte Infusion * in the case of first occurrence of cGVHD, in the absence of any new systemic therapy ; * in the case of recurrent cGVHD, steroid dose has to be below 15mg/day of Prednisone ; * Having read, understood and signed an informed consent of the study; * With social security affiliation; Exclusion Criteria: * Patient below 18 yo or unable to give consent ; * Systemic therapy using steroids over 15mg/d of Prednisone ; and/or the use of other systemic agent introduced in the last month ; * Haemorrhagic risk of biopsy anticipated ; * Absence of patient agreement for the study
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Conditions
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As listed by the trial registrant
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU de Bordeaux, Service d'Hématologie Clinique et Thérapie Cellulaire
RECRUITINGPessac, France
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