Evaluating biomarkers' effects on immune response after stem cell transplants

Biomarkers Impact Evaluation on the Post-transplant Immune Response After Allografting of Hematopoietic Stem Cells: MENTALO Study

NA · Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne · NCT04517656

This study is testing how certain markers in the blood can help us understand the immune response in adults receiving stem cell transplants for blood cancers.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment40 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne (other)
Drugs / interventionscyclophosphamide, Chemotherapy
Locations1 site (Saint-Etienne)
Trial IDNCT04517656 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to investigate the expression of various biomarkers during allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation to understand their impact on post-transplant immune responses. By analyzing blood samples from adult patients with malignant hemopathy, the research seeks to establish correlations between biomarker profiles and patient outcomes. The ultimate goal is to develop predictive tools for post-transplant responses and to determine the appropriateness of targeted therapies for individual patients. This study will be conducted as part of the standard care process without altering the treatment regimen.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 years old with malignant hemopathy who are indicated for allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Not a fit: Patients receiving transplants from cord blood or haplo-identical donors, or those undergoing specific conditioning treatments, may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prediction of post-transplant outcomes and more personalized treatment strategies for patients undergoing stem cell transplants.

How similar studies have performed: While the exploration of biomarkers in this context is relatively novel, similar studies have shown promise in understanding immune responses in other transplant settings.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult patient, over 18 years of age, suffering from a malignant hemopathy (without exception),
* Patient for whom an allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant from a related or unrelated donor is indicated,
* Signed informed consent,
* Patient covered by a social security scheme.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation from cord blood or haplo-identical transplant,
* Allogeneic transplant with post-transplant cyclophosphamide treatment,
* Allograft with sequential conditioning.

Where this trial is running

Saint-Etienne

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Malignant Hemopathy, Allograft, Hematopoietic stem cells, Biomarkers, Immune response

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.