Clinical trial Recruiting at 9 sites Observational Ages Any age to 24

Long-term observation of lung injury in children after stem cell transplants

Official title: TRANSPIRE: Lung Injury in a Longitudinal Cohort of Pediatric HSCT Patients

Run by Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati · NCT04098445 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at children who have had stem cell transplants to see how often they develop lung problems and how these issues affect their health over time.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
AgesAny age to 24 Years
SexAll
Enrollment2000 (estimated)
SponsorChildren's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Academic / other
Locations9 sites (San Francisco, California and 8 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 8, 2021
Main results expectedSeptember 2033
Study endsSeptember 2033
Registry record updatedJune 22, 2026
Trial IDNCT04098445 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 24 years or younger who are undergoing allogeneic or autologous HSCT.

Probably not a fit

Patients over the age of 24 will not benefit from this study as they do not meet the eligibility criteria.

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 focuses on pediatric patients who have undergone hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) to assess the incidence and impact of pulmonary complications such as diffuse alveolar hemorrhage and bronchiolitis obliterans. It aims to fill critical knowledge gaps regarding the etiology and optimal treatment of these complications, which can significantly affect survival and quality of life. The study will involve multiple institutions and will track patients over time to improve diagnosis and treatment strategies for lung injuries associated with HSCT.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to better diagnosis and management of lung complications in children undergoing HSCT, ultimately improving their survival and quality of life.

How similar studies have gone: While there is ongoing research into pulmonary complications in HSCT patients, this specific longitudinal approach in a pediatric cohort is relatively novel and untested.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Subjects ≤ 24 years of age undergoing allogeneic or autologous HSCT.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Subjects over 24 years of age.

Where it's running

  • University of California San Francisco
    San Francisco, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Children's Hospital Colorado
    Aurora, Colorado, United States
    Recruiting
  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Boston Children's Hospital
    Boston, Massachusetts, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Minnesota
    Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
    Recruiting
  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
    Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
    Recruiting
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    Recruiting
Show 3 more locations
  • Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children'S Hospital
    Houston, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Seattle Children'S Hospital
    Seattle, Washington, United States
    Recruiting
  • Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    Seattle, Washington, United States
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Stella Davies, MBBS, PhD, MRCP — Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
  • Study coordinator: Stephanie Edwards, BSN, RN
  • Email: StephanieL.Edwards@cchmc.org
  • Phone: 513-636-9292

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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.