Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages Any age to 18

Hetrombopag for improving platelet recovery in children with neuroblastoma after stem cell transplant

Official title: Efficacy and Safety of Hetrombopag in Promoting Platelet Engraftment After Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Children With Neuroblastoma

Run by Beijing Children's Hospital · NCT06818916 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if a new medication called hetrombopag can help children with neuroblastoma recover their platelet levels faster after a stem cell transplant.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
AgesAny age to 18 Years
SexAll
Enrollment30 (estimated)
SponsorBeijing Children's Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Beijing)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 30, 2024
Main results expectedApril 30, 2027
Study endsJuly 31, 2027
Registry record updatedDecember 3, 2025
Trial IDNCT06818916 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are children under 18 years old diagnosed with neuroblastoma who are receiving their first autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Probably not a fit

Patients with severe liver dysfunction, recent cardiovascular events, or thromboembolic diseases 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 clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of hetrombopag in promoting platelet engraftment in children diagnosed with neuroblastoma who are undergoing autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Participants will receive hetrombopag daily for six weeks or until their platelet count exceeds 100 x 10^9/L. The primary objective is to determine whether this medication can enhance the recovery of platelet levels post-transplantation, which is crucial for preventing complications related to low platelet counts.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly improve platelet recovery and reduce complications in pediatric patients undergoing stem cell transplantation for neuroblastoma.

How similar studies have gone: While the specific use of hetrombopag in this context may be novel, similar studies have shown promise in using other agents to enhance platelet engraftment in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Age\<18 years old;
* Diagnosed as neuroblastoma;
* ECOG ≤ 2;
* First time receiving autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation;
* The subjects or their legal guardians agree to participate and sign the informed consent form.

Exclusion Criteria:

* ALT/AST \> 3 ULN, or TBIL \> 1.5 ULN;
* Have experienced congestive heart failure, arrhythmia, peripheral arteriovenous thrombosis requiring medication treatment within one year prior to enrollment, or have experienced myocardial infarction or cerebral infarction within three months prior to enrollment;
* Suffering from thromboembolic diseases;
* Other situations that are not suitable for inclusion in the study determined by researchers.

Where it's running

  • Department of Stem Cell Transplantation, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University
    Beijing, China
    Recruiting

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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.
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