Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Analyzing T-cell Repertoire in Acute Myeloid Leukemia Patients Undergoing Stem Cell Transplant

Official title: Characterization of T-cell Repertoire in Patients With AML Undergoing HSCT Through Next-Generation Sequencing of T Cell Receptor Alpha (TCRA) and T Cell Receptor Beta (TCRB) Genes

Run by University of Southern California · NCT03921047 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to see how the immune system's T-cells change in people with acute myeloid leukemia who are getting a stem cell transplant, by looking at blood samples before and after the procedure.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment250 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Southern California
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Los Angeles, California)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 12, 2018
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2027
Registry record updatedJune 3, 2026
Trial IDNCT03921047 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are patients diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia who are scheduled to undergo stem cell transplantation.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are unable to provide consent due to severe mental disorders or whose donors are unwilling to provide consent may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This research focuses on characterizing the T-cell receptor repertoire in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are scheduled to undergo hematologic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). The study involves collecting blood samples from patients before, on day 100, and one year after the transplant, as well as from donors at the time of HSCT. The goal is to understand the immune system's role in high-risk AML patients by identifying molecular changes that shape the T-cell repertoire through next-generation sequencing.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance our understanding of the immune response in AML patients, potentially leading to improved treatment strategies.

How similar studies have gone: While this approach is innovative, similar studies have shown promise in understanding T-cell dynamics in other hematological malignancies.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of AML scheduled to undergo HSCT at University of Southern California (USC)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Inability to provide consent because of severe mental disorders
* Donor unwilling to provide consent

Where it's running

  • USC / Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
    Los Angeles, California, United States
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Houda Alachkar, PharmD, PhD — University of Southern California
  • Study coordinator: Christine Duran
  • Email: Duran_C@med.usc.edu
  • Phone: 323-865-0371

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.