Investigating immune cells in acute graft-versus-host disease
Official title: A Prospective Study on the Correlation Between Tissue-resident Immune Cell Subsets and Graft-versus-host Disease Following Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation.
Run by Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University · NCT06708507 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how certain immune cells affect the development and progression of acute graft-versus-host disease in people who have had a stem cell transplant.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Guangzhou, Other (Non U.s.)) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 16, 2024 |
| Main results expected | February 15, 2025 |
| Study ends | May 31, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | November 27, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06708507 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are individuals aged 16-65 who are experiencing their first episode of clinically diagnosed aGVHD.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with a history of other tumors, uncontrolled infections, or other autoimmune 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 observational study aims to explore the role of tissue-resident immune cell subsets in the development and progression of acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD) following hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. It will enroll 40 participants, divided into two groups based on the severity of their aGVHD, and will follow them for three months to evaluate their condition and overall survival. The study does not involve any randomization or treatment protocols, allowing physicians to make treatment decisions based on clinical judgment. Participants will be monitored monthly for aGVHD evaluation and other relevant outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of aGVHD and lead to improved management strategies for patients undergoing stem cell transplantation.
How similar studies have gone: While similar studies have explored immune responses in aGVHD, this specific focus on tissue-resident immune cell subsets is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Voluntarily sign the informed consent form; 2. Age 16-65 years old 3. Clinically diagnosed with GVHD for the first time/receiving GVHD treatment. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Have a history of other tumors 2. With poor compliance or mental disorders 3. Infected with HIV and HCV 4. With uncontrolled HBV infection 5. With other autoimmune diseases 6. Those who are judged by the researcher to be unsuitable to participate in this study
Where it's running
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Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University
Guangzhou, Other (Non U.s.), China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Hua Jin — Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University
- Study coordinator: Yiming Sun
- Email: 1224940802@qq.com
- Phone: +86 13917802810
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.