Immune cell infusion shows promise against post-transplant blood cancer relapse
NCT ID NCT00185757
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early-phase study tested whether specially grown immune cells (cytokine-induced killer cells) could safely treat blood cancers that return after a stem cell transplant. 21 adults with relapsed multiple myeloma or other blood cancers received these donor cells. The goal was to see if the cells could fight cancer without causing severe graft-versus-host disease, a common complication. The study focused on safety and finding the right dose, not on a cure.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 1
The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.
- Participants
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21 people
The number who actually took part.
- Start date
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Jun 2004
- Finished
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Dec 2012
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 75 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria:- Evidence of recurrent or persistent hematologic malignancy following HLA matched allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant * eligible for DLI * no evidence of GVHD * stable immunosuppressive regimen * adequate renal and liver function Exclusion Criteria:- CML patients who have not received DLI, active infections
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford, California, 94305, United States
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