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Clinical trials sponsored by Northside Hospital, Inc., explained in plain language.
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New drug may cut infections after Half-Matched stem cell transplants
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving a drug called sargramostim after a half-matched stem cell transplant can help the body rebuild its immune system faster and lower the risk of serious infections. About 38 adults with blood cancers like leukemia or lymphoma will receive the drug aft…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Northside Hospital, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:09 UTC
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New approach aims to tame immune storms in Half-Matched stem cell transplants
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving the immune-suppressing drug tacrolimus earlier than usual can lower the risk of cytokine release syndrome (a severe immune reaction) in people receiving a half-matched stem cell transplant for blood cancer. About 20 adults will take part, and resea…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Northside Hospital, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:07 UTC
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New stem cell transplant trial offers hope for blood cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a stem cell transplant using a half-matched family donor for people with blood cancers. The goal is to see if this method helps the body accept the new cells and control the cancer. About 20 adults will receive a mild chemotherapy and radiation treatment before t…
Sponsor: Northside Hospital, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:54 UTC
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New drug duo aims to tame transplant complication without long-term steroids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of two drugs, belumosudil and rituximab, as the first treatment for people with chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD), a complication after a stem cell transplant. The goal is to see if this approach can control the disease and reduce the need f…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Northside Hospital, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:13 UTC
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New hope for cancer patients with kidney disease: safer CAR t therapy under study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether CAR T cell therapy, a type of cancer treatment that uses a patient's own immune cells, can be safely given to people with moderate to severe kidney problems. About 20 adults with certain blood cancers (like lymphoma, myeloma, or leukemia) will receive …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Northside Hospital, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New hope for rare blood disorder: Half-Matched transplants show promise
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a bone marrow transplant from a half-matched (haploidentical) donor for people with severe aplastic anemia, a rare condition where the bone marrow fails to make enough blood cells. The goal is to see if this approach can safely restore normal blood cell productio…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Northside Hospital, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:01 UTC
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Timing is everything: new chemo schedule may prevent nerve side effects in leukemia treatment
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving a specific type of chemotherapy (intrathecal) before and during treatment with the drug blinatumomab can prevent nerve-related side effects in adults with a type of leukemia called B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The trial involves 20 particip…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Northside Hospital, Inc. • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:53 UTC