Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 7 to 10

Super transplantation for treating severe beta-thalassemia in children

Official title: Clinical Study of Super Transplantation in the Treatment of Severe β-thalassemia

Run by Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center · NCT06734520 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new way to do a stem cell transplant for children with severe beta-thalassemia to see if it can help them feel better without the usual heavy treatments.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages7 Years to 10 Years
SexAll
Enrollment3 (estimated)
SponsorGuangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsCyclophosphamide, fludarabine
Locations2 sites (Guangzhou, Guangdong and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 1, 2024
Main results expectedJuly 1, 2029
Study endsJuly 1, 2029
Registry record updatedDecember 16, 2024
Trial IDNCT06734520 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are pediatric patients aged 7-10 years with a diagnosis of severe beta-thalassemia who weigh less than 40 kg.

Probably not a fit

Patients with no suitable HLA-incompatible donors or those with mental health issues 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 study evaluates the safety and efficacy of a novel preconditioning-free super-transplantation approach for pediatric patients with severe beta-thalassemia. The study involves screening patients for eligibility, mobilizing haplo-identical or fully matched donors, and infusing peripheral blood mononuclear cells without traditional conditioning. Participants will receive reduced dosages of immunosuppressants and will be monitored for infection management. The goal is to assess the effectiveness of this innovative transplantation method in improving patient outcomes.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a safer and more effective treatment option for children suffering from severe beta-thalassemia.

How similar studies have gone: While this approach is innovative, similar studies have shown promise in the field of transplantation, suggesting potential for success.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Diagnosis of severe β -thalassemia
2. Age between 7-10 years old, male and female; Weight \< 40kg
3. The patient has or does not have an HLA-compatible or semi-compatible donor, but unconditional transplantation or refusal of blood stem cell transplantation; Patients with thalassemia gene therapy without conditions or refusal;
4. There are fully compatible or incompatible HLA donors, and the physical examination meets the donor conditions;
5. The patient and family members agree to receive hypertransplant therapy and sign a written informed consent prior to the transplant trial.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Mental patients;
2. Participants in other drug clinical trials within the past 1 month;
3. There are no suitable HLA-incompatible donors.
4. Other researchers decide that it is not suitable to participate in this researcher.

Where it's running

  • Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center Affiliated to Guangzhou Medical University
    Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
    Recruiting
  • Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center Affiliated to Guangzhou Medical University
    Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
    Active not recruiting

Study contacts

Similar studies

Other studies for the same condition or treatment. Recruiting studies are listed first.

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.