New trial aims to stop infections in blood cancer patients
NCT ID NCT07202091
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares different ways to prevent infections in people with blood cancers like myeloma, leukemia, and lymphoma. About 900 participants will receive either daily antibiotics or immunoglobulin therapy, or a combination. The goal is to see which approach works best to keep patients infection-free and reduce the need for emergency care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (co-trimoxazole) or doxycycline, plus amoxicillin/clavulanic acid and ciprofloxacin
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could identify the best way to prevent serious infections in people with blood cancers, reducing hospital visits and improving quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-to-mid-stage trial, so results may not apply to all patients. Antibiotics can cause side effects like allergic reactions or resistance, and immunoglobulin may not be better than stopping it.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2/3
Runs two stages together: whether the treatment works, then large-scale confirmation.
- Participants
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About 900 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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May 2025
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2027
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: 1. Patients must be receiving Ig (IV or subcutaneous - SCIg) replacement for prevention of bacterial infections due to hypogammaglobulinaemia for at least 6 consecutive months. 2. Patient is eligible for trial of Ig cessation in the opinion of the treating clinician and local investigator. 3. Patient is willing and able to comply with each of the treatment arms. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Prior or planned allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation. 2. Major infection (Grade 3 or higher) in preceding 3 months, and/or current active infection requiring systemic antimicrobial treatment. 3. Already receiving systemic antibiotic prophylaxis for the purpose of preventing bacterial infection (NB: patients may receive antiviral, antifungal and PJP prophylaxis). 4. Intolerance of all trial antibiotic options in either arm A or arm B. 5. Communication, compliance or logistical issues that are likely to limit patient's ability to take prophylactic or emergency antibiotics, or to obtain urgent medical attention for symptoms of infection. 6. Pregnant or breastfeeding. 7. Severe renal impairment (estimated or measured creatinine clearance of \< 30 mL/min). 8. Previous splenectomy. 9. Previous participation in this domain. 10. Treating team deems enrolment in the domain is not in the best interests of the patient.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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How to take part
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The places running it
3 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Austin Hospital
RECRUITINGMelbourne, Victoria, 3004, Australia
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Northern Health
RECRUITINGMelbourne, Victoria, 3004, Australia
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Royal Adelaide Hospital
RECRUITINGAdelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
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