Using personalized MRD to guide treatment after stem cell transplant for MDS patients

A Phase II Multicenter Single-armed Study Using Subject-specific Minimal Residual Disease Markers to Adopt Treatment After Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation for Subjects With Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Phase 2 Interventional Karolinska University Hospital · NCT05788679

This study is testing if giving personalized treatments like Azacitidine or donor lymphocytes can help prevent relapse in people with myelodysplastic syndromes after they’ve had a stem cell transplant.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment200 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorKarolinska University Hospital Academic / other
Locations1 site (Stockholm)
Trial IDNCT05788679 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This interventional study aims to assess whether pre-emptive treatment with Azacitidine and/or donor lymphocytes, or tapering of immune suppression, can prevent relapse in patients with measurable residual disease (MRD) after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) for myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and related conditions. Participants will be monitored for MRD positivity and will receive interventions accordingly. The outcomes will be compared to a previous study where MRD was analyzed without intervention, providing insights into the effectiveness of this personalized approach.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older with MDS or related conditions who are eligible for stem cell transplantation.

Not a fit: Patients without traceable genetic aberrations or those with uncontrolled medical conditions may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce the risk of relapse in MDS patients after HSCT.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise in using MRD monitoring for treatment decisions, but this specific approach is novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

Signed informed consent

* Age ≥ 18 years
* Subjects eligible for SCT
* Subjects having the disease MDS, mixed myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative syndrome or AML with myelodysplasia related dysplasia and 20-29% marrow blasts
* All female subjects of childbearing potential have to have negative pregnancy test within 2 weeks prior to inclusion to the study

Exclusion Criteria:

* No traceable genetic aberration identified either in screening next generation sequencing panel or next generation sequencing panel performed at diagnosis
* Uncontrolled hypertension, heart, liver, kidney related or other uncontrolled medical or psychiatric disorders
* Mental inability, reluctance or language difficulties that results in difficulty understanding the meaning of study participation

Where this trial is running

Stockholm

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Myelodysplastic SyndromesAcute Myeloid Leukemia With Myelodysplasia Related Disease and < 30% BlastsMixed Myelodysplastic/Myeloproliferative Disease
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.