Clinical trial Recruiting at 2 sites Observational Ages 18 and up

Monitoring blood conditions after stem cell transplantation using cell-free DNA analysis

Official title: Cell Free DNA Profiling As a Tool to Monitor Clinically-Relevant Events in Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

Run by University of Turin, Italy · NCT06715046 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if analyzing cell-free DNA from blood samples can help doctors better monitor and diagnose complications like infections and graft-versus-host disease in patients who have received a stem cell transplant.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment30 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Turin, Italy
Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Milan, Milan and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 31, 2024
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedDecember 4, 2024
Trial IDNCT06715046 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are patients with hematological malignancies who require allogeneic HSCT.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are younger than 17 years old will 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 focuses on patients undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) for hematological malignancies. It aims to utilize cell-free DNA (cfDNA) profiling to monitor clinically relevant events such as graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), infections, and other complications post-transplant. By analyzing cfDNA methylation patterns, the study seeks to provide a more accurate and timely diagnosis of these conditions compared to traditional symptom-based methods. The research involves collecting blood samples for cfDNA and extracellular vesicle analysis to assess the patient's health status after transplantation.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to earlier detection and better management of complications following stem cell transplantation, improving patient outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using cfDNA analysis for monitoring various conditions, suggesting that this approach may be effective.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patient must be affected by an hematological malignancy requiring hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT).

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients can not be 17 years old or yunger

Where it's running

  • Unità di Ematologia e Trapianto di Midollo Osseo e Oncoematologia of the San Raffaele Hospital in Milan
    Milan, Milan, Italy
    Recruiting
  • SS Trapianto allogenico e terapie cellulari, SC Ematologia U of the Città della Salute e della Scienza Hospital
    Turin, Turin, Italy
    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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