New drug combo may make cord blood transplants safer for blood cancer patients

NCT ID NCT03434730

First seen Jun 02, 2026 · Last updated Jun 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether adding the drug tocilizumab to standard care could reduce the risk of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after a cord blood transplant in adults with blood cancers. GVHD is a serious complication where donor cells attack the patient's body. Tocilizumab blocks a protein linked to inflammation, which is high after transplant. The study enrolled 46 participants and measured how long it took for GVHD to develop within the first 100 days.

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Locations

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    New York, New York, 10065, United States

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