Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase 2 Interventional Ages Any age to 18

Infusion of specialized donor lymphocytes after stem cell transplant

Official title: CD62L Depleted Donor Lymphocyte Infusion With T Cell Depleted Haploidentical Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

Run by Hong Kong Children's Hospital · NCT06034535 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if a special type of donor immune cells can help patients with different diseases recover better after receiving a stem cell transplant.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
AgesAny age to 18 Years
SexAll
Enrollment23 (estimated)
SponsorHong Kong Children's Hospital
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations1 site (Hong Kong)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 1, 2023
Main results expectedSeptember 2025
Study endsSeptember 2026
Registry record updatedSeptember 15, 2025
Trial IDNCT06034535 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include patients needing an allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant who have an HLA-haploidentical donor available.

Probably not a fit

Patients with terminal malignancies and multiorgan failure, or those for whom alternative treatments are more appropriate, 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 use of CD62L depleted donor lymphocyte infusion in conjunction with T cell depleted haploidentical hematopoietic stem cell transplantation to treat patients with various malignant or non-malignant diseases. The study aims to assess the effectiveness of this approach by evaluating graft failure-free and graft-versus-host disease-free survival rates at one year, as well as monitoring adverse events and post-transplant complications. The trial involves the collection of stem cells from a related haploidentical donor, which are then processed to remove specific T cells before being infused into the patient on the same day.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could improve transplant outcomes and reduce complications for patients requiring stem cell transplants.

How similar studies have gone: While this approach is innovative, similar studies have shown promise in improving transplant outcomes, suggesting potential for success.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patient who requires allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant, has no human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-matched sibling donor but has an HLA-haploidentical donor.
* Adequate organ function to tolerate the conditioning chemotherapy and radiotherapy
* Karnofsky or Lansky performance status score ≥50

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnant or lactating woman
* HIV infection
* Patients for whom alternative treatment is deemed more appropriate by treating physician
* Patients who are unlikely to benefit from haploidentical hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, e.g., terminal malignancy with multiorgan failure

Where it's running

  • Hong Kong Children's Hospital
    Hong Kong, Hong Kong
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Daniel Cheuk — Hong Kong Children's Hospital
  • Study coordinator: Daniel Cheuk
  • Email: cheukkld@gmail.com
  • Phone: 85235136049

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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.