Hematopoietic and lymphoid cell neoplasm

This study tests whether bone marrow from deceased donors can be used to treat people with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. Participants receive a transplant of cryopreserved marrow from a deceased donor or standard cells from a living donor. The goal is to see if the de…

Researchers are testing CHT101, an experimental CAR-T cell therapy made from donor cells, in adults with T-cell or B-cell blood cancers that have come back or stopped responding to treatment. The therapy targets CD70, a marker found on these cancer cells. The Phase I trial aims t…

This study tests whether adjusting chemotherapy doses for each patient can improve outcomes after a stem cell transplant for blood cancers caused by a RUNX1 gene mutation. Up to 98 people aged 4 to 70 with these cancers will receive a transplant from a half-matched donor. The goa…

This Phase 2 trial tests a new treatment for aggressive T-cell blood cancers. Patients receive specially engineered natural killer (NK) cells from donated cord blood, along with chemotherapy, to try to keep the cancer in remission. The study will enroll 70 adults aged 18-80 whose…

This trial tests a care package called the 'WARNING Pack' for people aged 75 and older with cancer. The pack helps doctors spot early signs of age-related problems and provides a guide for managing them. The goal is to prevent a decline in quality of life and reduce the risk of g…

This early study tests an experimental cell therapy called MegaLT, made from umbilical cord blood cells, to help restore platelet levels faster after a cord blood transplant. Adults with blood cancers who receive a cord blood transplant will get a single infusion of MegaLT two we…

This study tests a self-management program called Take5Care+ for adults recently diagnosed with slow-growing blood cancers. Participants choose a healthy habit—like better nutrition or more physical activity—and commit to it for 30 days. The goal is to see if this simple approach…

This trial tests whether giving patients a special type of donor immune cell, called CD45RA-depleted DLI, can prevent serious viral infections after a stem cell transplant. The study includes 30 high-risk patients who have received a transplant for blood cancer. Researchers will …

This study compares luspatercept to epoetin for patients with blood cancers who have poor red blood cell recovery after a stem cell transplant. About 90 adults will receive either drug every three weeks for 24 weeks. The goal is to see which treatment better reduces the need for …

This phase 3 trial tests whether acalabrutinib (a BTK inhibitor) alone or with bortezomib can lower harmful HLA antibodies that cause platelet transfusions to fail in blood cancer patients. About 42 adults with platelet transfusion refractoriness and high antibody levels will be …

This study tests whether a single injection of goserelin, given just before a stem cell transplant, can help preserve ovarian function in women with blood cancers. The trial will enroll 64 women aged 14-50 and measure menstrual recovery six months after transplant. If successful,…

This study tests whether a single injection of goserelin, given just before a stem cell transplant, can help preserve ovarian function in women with blood cancers. The trial will enroll 64 women aged 14 to 50 and measure if their menstrual cycles return naturally within six month…

This study tests whether the drug luspatercept can prevent severe anemia (low red blood cells) after a stem cell transplant in people with blood cancers and a bone marrow condition called myelofibrosis. About 196 adults will receive either luspatercept or standard supportive care…

This real-world study looks at whether polyene phosphatidylcholine injection can prevent or treat drug-induced liver injury in adults with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. Researchers will review medical records of 1,000 patients to see how well the drug works and if it …

This study tests whether giving focused, high-dose radiation (SBRT) to tumors outside the bone marrow before a donor stem cell transplant can improve outcomes for adults with blood cancers like leukemia or lymphoma. About 20 participants aged 18-60 will receive this combination t…

This early-phase trial tests a new type of CAR-T therapy for B-cell blood cancers like lymphoma and leukemia. Instead of removing a patient's immune cells, modifying them in a lab, and infusing them back, this drug delivers genetic instructions directly into the body using tiny f…

This early-phase trial tests a new mRNA-based drug called WGb-0302 in 20 adults with recurrent or treatment-resistant multiple myeloma and other blood cancers. The therapy uses lipid nanoparticles to deliver mRNA that targets BCMA, a protein on cancer cells. The main goals are to…

This study tests whether a remote temperature monitor can help detect fever early in children undergoing chemotherapy who are at risk of a serious infection called febrile neutropenia. About 30 children from families with social or emotional challenges will either use a wearable …

This early-phase study tests whether adding the drug venetoclax to standard transplant preparation is safe for people with chronic kidney disease and a blood cancer. Only 3 adults aged 18-70 will take part. The goal is to see if the combination helps the new stem cells and kidney…

This study tests whether the RSV vaccine Abrysvo can help blood cancer patients who have had a stem cell transplant or CAR-T therapy build immunity against RSV. Researchers will measure antibody levels before and after vaccination in 30 adults. The goal is to see if the vaccine t…

This study tests whether a personalized program of exercise, education, and support before a stem cell transplant can improve strength, reduce frailty, and enhance quality of life in adults with blood cancer. About 68 participants will be randomly assigned to either the prehabili…

This study tests whether musculoskeletal ultrasound can reliably detect bone, joint, and soft-tissue problems in adults with blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. Participants with symptoms such as bone pain, joint swelling, or muscle pain will receive a de…

This study is testing whether a blood test called metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) can accurately diagnose invasive fungal disease in people with blood cancers. These patients are at high risk for such infections, which are often hard to detect and can become severe.…

This pilot study will test whether an iPad app called DCog Short can spot early signs of brain-related side effects (neurotoxicity) in 40 adults receiving CAR-T cell therapy for blood cancers. Participants will use the app to self-report symptoms, and researchers will compare the…

This phase II trial tests whether adding axatilimab to standard care can prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a serious complication where donor immune cells attack the recipient's body after a stem cell transplant. Adults with blood cancers receiving a myeloablative allogen…

This study will test different methods to prevent infections and other problems from central lines (tubes placed in large veins) in 2,500 patients. It compares special antimicrobial caps and a skin anchor device against standard care. The goal is to find the best ways to keep pat…

This trial tests whether a structured peer support program, called STEPP, can reduce anxiety and improve quality of life in adults undergoing stem cell transplantation for blood cancers. Participants receive five phone sessions with a trained transplant survivor, blending cogniti…

This study tests whether using an immersive virtual reality headset during exercise can improve motivation, adherence, and emotional well-being in adults undergoing cell therapy or stem cell transplant. Participants follow a therapeutic exercise program with or without VR. The tr…

This study tests whether a seven-session, telehealth-based therapy called Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy is practical and helpful for stem cell transplant survivors and their main caregivers. The program aims to help dyads stay connected to meaning, cope with difficult experience…

This study tests a mobile app designed to encourage physical activity in adolescents aged 12-18 who have completed treatment for blood cancers like leukemia or lymphoma. Thirty participants will either use the app or receive usual care. The main goal is to see if a larger study i…

This study tests whether using a virtual reality headset for guided muscle relaxation can help people undergoing cell therapies like CAR-T or stem cell transplant feel better. Participants will use the VR headset once daily for up to 20 minutes during their hospital stay. Researc…

This study tests whether a 12-week exercise program, delivered via Zoom, is practical and helpful for older adults (65+) with cancer who live in rural areas. Participants will do two supervised exercise sessions per week. The goal is to see if the program improves quality of life…

This study tests a painless light treatment called photobiomodulation for children aged 3 to 14 who get severe mouth sores from chemotherapy. The treatment uses a handheld red light device for about 5-10 minutes daily for four days, alongside standard care. Researchers want to se…

This study tests whether a peppermint oil mouthwash can help reduce nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite caused by chemotherapy in people with blood cancers. 72 patients will be split into two groups: one gets standard oral care, the other rinses with peppermint oil three times…

Researchers at Assiut University are studying adults with blood cancers who receive an autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant, a procedure that uses a patient's own stem cells. The study follows 123 participants to measure survival, progression-free survival, complications…

This study surveys primary care doctors and nurse specialists in the West Midlands to understand how they decide to refer patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) to specialists. The goal is to identify differences in referral practices and find ways to make care more equ…

This pilot study is testing whether wearable patch monitors can help detect heart problems early in adults undergoing treatment for breast cancer, blood cancers, or multiple myeloma. Participants will wear two patches—one that tracks heart rhythm continuously and another that rec…

This study explores whether patients with acute myeloid leukemia can receive intravenous cytarabine chemotherapy at home instead of in the hospital. Researchers will track how many patients complete the planned home treatment, how often doses are given at home versus the hospital…

This study will collect data from up to 10,000 cancer patients across Europe to create better tools for predicting heart damage caused by certain cancer treatments. Researchers will use artificial intelligence alongside standard methods to develop risk scores that doctors can use…

This study aims to enroll 10,000 adults across the United States to help identify genetic variants linked to blood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. Participants complete online health surveys and provide a saliva sample by mail. Researchers will analyze the DNA to…

This study looks at whether audio recording a clinic visit helps advanced cancer patients remember what their doctor said and share it with family. About 200 patients at MD Anderson Cancer Center will be asked to record part of their visit and later report if it was useful. The g…

This study looks at whether the standard dose of the antibiotic ceftazidime-avibactam reaches high enough levels in the blood of people with blood cancers or those who have had a stem cell transplant. These patients are at high risk for severe infections from drug-resistant bacte…

This study collects health data from Apple Watches and iPhones of 1,200 cancer patients to build a research database. The goal is to see if wearable data like activity and heart rate can help personalize cancer prognosis and treatment. Participants must have an Apple Health app a…

This study looks at how the age of a stem cell donor affects outcomes for people with blood cancers. Researchers will analyze data from 5,000 patients who received a first stem cell transplant, comparing those who got cells from younger versus older donors. The goal is to provide…

This study looks at whether using a cousin as a stem cell donor works as well as using a sibling for people with blood cancers. Researchers will compare survival, relapse, and side effects like graft-versus-host disease in patients who received a transplant from either a cousin o…

This study will observe 10 adults with acute myeloid leukemia who are receiving the drug gilteritinib after a stem cell transplant. Researchers want to understand how gilteritinib affects the behavior, metabolism, and function of immune cells like T-cells and monocytes. The goal …

This study aims to create a score that uses a special blood test to predict bleeding risk in people with blood cancers and very low platelet counts. Researchers will take an extra blood sample from 410 participants and analyze it with viscoelastometric tests. The goal is to ident…

This study looks at how people with blood cancers (like leukemia, lymphoma, or myeloma) in France use complementary and alternative medicines (CAM), such as acupuncture or herbal remedies. Researchers will survey 85 patients and interview some to understand why they use these the…

This study will check how common parasitic infections are in 285 people with blood disorders, like anemia or blood cancers, at Assiut University hospitals in Egypt. Researchers will test for Toxoplasma and other parasites. The goal is to understand if routine screening could help…

This study will interview 30 children aged 6-17 who are undergoing chemotherapy for cancer, along with their parents, to understand how they deal with changes in taste, smell, and food texture. The goal is to learn what coping strategies families use at home and in the hospital t…

This observational study will follow 100 children in Denmark who receive a stem cell transplant for blood cancer or other serious blood disorders. Researchers will test their thinking skills, physical abilities, and daily activity before the transplant and for one year after. The…

This observational study follows 162 patients with blood cancers who are receiving either a stem cell transplant or CAR-T therapy. Researchers will use a questionnaire to measure how symptoms and quality of life change from the start of hospital stay to discharge. The goal is to …

This study looks at how a personalized strength training program affects people with different cancers, including lung, colon, breast, and blood cancers. 150 adults will either do supervised strength training plus home exercises, or just home exercises, for 12 weeks. Researchers …

This observational study will measure how well the body breaks down blood clots in 150 cancer patients (with blood cancers or solid tumors) who also have clotting issues. Researchers will take extra blood samples during routine care to look for markers that might predict bleeding…

This study creates a registry of 500 cancer patients receiving immunotherapy to better understand and manage immune-related side effects (irAEs). Researchers will collect data on who gets these side effects, how they present, and what treatments work best. The goal is to improve …

This study aims to adapt a questionnaire called PROFFIT, originally developed in Italy, to measure financial toxicity (the financial burden of cancer treatment) in Turkish patients. Researchers will enroll 320 adults with cancer who have received treatment in the last three month…

This study will follow 400 people receiving a stem cell transplant to see how often they develop heart problems like heart attacks, irregular heartbeat, or heart failure. Researchers will use heart scans, blood tests, and other tools to find early warning signs. The goal is to be…