Infusion of donor lymphocytes after stem cell transplantation for AML/MDS

Innate Donor Effector Allogeneic Lymphocyte Infusion After Stem Cell Transplantation: The IDEAL Trial

Phase2; Phase3 Interventional Rigshospitalet, Denmark · NCT05686538

This study is testing whether adding donor lymphocyte infusions after stem cell transplants can help improve outcomes for adults with acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndromes.

Quick facts

PhasePhase2; Phase3
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment80 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
SponsorRigshospitalet, Denmark Academic / other
Locations1 site (Copenhagen)
Trial IDNCT05686538 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the effects of adding innate donor lymphocyte infusion (iDLI) to the treatment of patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) who have undergone allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). The study aims to improve transplant outcomes by evaluating the impact of iDLI on acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), relapse rates, and overall survival. Participants will receive iDLI early after transplantation to enhance the graft-versus-leukemia (GVL) effect while minimizing the risk of GVHD. The trial includes patients aged 18 and older who meet specific eligibility criteria.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older diagnosed with AML or MDS who are undergoing allogeneic HSCT.

Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit from this study include those requiring central venous access for the leukapheresis procedure or those with other significant comorbidities.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved survival rates and reduced relapse in patients undergoing stem cell transplantation for AML/MDS.

How similar studies have performed: While the use of donor lymphocyte infusion is established, this specific approach focusing on innate lymphocytes is novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnoses: AML, MDS
* Age: ≥18 years
* Graft type: PBSC
* Donor: ≥18 years
* Informed consent from both donor and recipient

Exclusion Criteria:

• Donors with need for central venous access for the leukapheresis procedure

Where this trial is running

Copenhagen

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.
Conditions AML/MDSallogeneic stem cell transplantationNK cellsTCR gamma delta cellsDLI
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