Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 6 to 75

Using umbilical cord blood to support stem cell transplants for treating aplastic anemia

Official title: Clinical Study on Umbilical Cord Blood-Supported Haploidentical Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for the Treatment of Aplastic Anemia

Run by Shanxi Bethune Hospital · NCT06650553 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if using umbilical cord blood can improve stem cell transplants for people with aplastic anemia compared to traditional donor matches.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages6 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
Enrollment110 (estimated)
SponsorShanxi Bethune Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Taiyuan, Shanxi)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 1, 2024
Main results expectedJune 2027
Study endsJuly 2027
Registry record updatedAugust 14, 2025
Trial IDNCT06650553 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are patients aged 14-70 diagnosed with severe aplastic anemia or transfusion-dependent non-severe aplastic anemia who are suitable for allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Probably not a fit

Patients with significant vital sign abnormalities or other conditions deemed unsuitable for the trial by investigators 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 study evaluates the safety and feasibility of using umbilical cord blood in haploidentical hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (haplo-HSCT) for patients with aplastic anemia. Participants will be divided into two groups: one receiving traditional HLA-matched HSCT and the other receiving the umbilical cord blood-supported haplo-HSCT. The goal is to compare outcomes, particularly hematopoietic recovery and overall prognosis, between the two approaches. Aplastic anemia is a serious condition, and this innovative method aims to improve treatment options for patients who struggle to find matched donors.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a more accessible and effective treatment option for patients with aplastic anemia.

How similar studies have gone: While haploidentical HSCT has shown promise in other studies, the specific combination with umbilical cord blood is a novel approach that has not been extensively tested.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* A patient age of 6-75 years
* Patients diagnosed with Severe Aplastic Anemia (SAA) , Transfusion-Dependent Non-Severe Aplastic Anemia (TD-NSAA) or Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) acquired clonal-aplastic anemia(AA) according to the Chinese Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Aplastic Anemia (2022 Edition) and suitable for allo-HSCT
* Subjects (or their legally acceptable representatives) must have signed an informed consent document indicating that they understand the purpose of and procedures required for the study and are willing to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

* Any abnormality in a vital sign (e.g., heart rate, respiratory rate, or blood pressure)
* Patients with any conditions not suitable for the trial (investigators' decision)

Where it's running

  • Shanxi Bethune Hospital
    Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
    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.
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.