Clinical Research Directory

A Cohort Study on the Association Between the ANS Function and Acute GvHD

This is a prospective observational study. The investigators plan to utilize this model as a tool for early classification and interrogate ANS function of transplant recipients.

Radioimmunotherapy Conditioning With 131I- Apamistamab for Allogeneic Transplant in Relapse/Refractory AML

This is a multicenter, open-label study in people aged 18 and older with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia. It has two parts. In Phase 2, we are testing three radiation dose levels of 131I-apamistamab combined with fludarabine and low-dose whole-body radiation before stem cell transplant to find the safest and most effective dose. In Phase 3, patients will be randomly assigned to receive either this treatment combination or a standard of care regimen before transplant. The main goal is to see if the new approach helps people live longer. Phase 2 will enroll about 60 people, and Phase 3 will enroll about 246 people.

Immunoglobiulin-specific Prophylaxis of Citomegalovirus Infections in Immunocompromised Children Undergoing Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

Human cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a globally prevalent, human-specific herpesvirus characterised by a lifelong latency after primary infection, an often asymptomatic reactivation and affecting up to 100% of adults based on region and age. CMV reactivation has serious risks for immunocompromised patients, especially those undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). In these patients, CMV can lead to graft failure, multiorgan disease, increased risk of other infections, GVHD, post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders, and higher transplant-related mortality (TRM). Although antiviral prophylaxis, CMV infection occurs in 38-80% of HSCT recipients, but current antiviral drugs are insufficiently effective and they are associated with adverse effects. Furthermore, treatment failure is due to the high genetic variability of CMV. The protective role of virus-specific antibodies remains under debate. Some studies suggest that high neutralizing antibody titers protect transplant recipients from CMV, while others highlight the importance of T-cell responses. However, recent animal studies showed that humoral immunity alone can prevent CMV reactivation, even without T or NK cells. In solid-organ transplant patients, antibody titers ≥480 have been linked to reduced infection, shorter treatment, and full protection from CMV disease. Although the use of anti-CMV immunoglobulin remains controversial, the IRCCS Burlo Garofolo has used it as post-transplant prophylaxis and second-line treatment for over a decade. The main objective of their study was to assess whether CMV-specific immunoglobulin prophylaxis reduces CMV incidence and severity in pediatric HSCT patients. Secondary goals included evaluating its effect on transplant outcomes and its efficacy across different ethnic groups. A population pharmacokinetic (POP/PK) study was also conducted to better understand the drug's distribution and elimination and to identify factors influencing its pharmacokinetics in patients.

Open Label Trial of Oral Letermovir for CMV Prophylaxis in Thoracic Transplant Recipients

Open label study to determine tolerability and efficacy of letermovir for CMV prophylaxis in heart and lung transplant recipients. The study hypotheses are: 1. Letermovir prophylaxis will be associated with similar rates of CMV infection as valganciclovir among heart and lung transplant recipients 2. Letermovir will be better tolerated than valganciclovir for CMV prophylaxis in heart and lung transplant recipients, with a higher proportion of days of completed therapy with correct dosing during the planned prophylaxis period 3. Letermovir will have a lower rate of neutropenia than valganciclovir when used for CMV prophylaxis in heart and lung transplant recipients 4. Incorrect renal dosing will occur less frequently with letermovir than with valganciclovir when used for CMV prophylaxis in heart and lung transplant recipients

Changes in Glucose Tolerance in Patients With Cirrhosis Peri-Liver Transplant

The goal of this observational study is to establish risk factors for post-transplant in adult individuals with cirrhosis without diabetes undergoing liver transplant evaluation. The question being addressed is: can laboratory work, anthropometric tests, functional tests, imaging, and advanced measurements such as wrist actigraphy, continuous glucose monitoring, or oral glucose tolerance testing predict the development of diabetes after liver transplant? Participants will be asked to periodically participate in wearing a continuous glucose monitor and wrist actigraph and obtain an oral glucose tolerance test both before and after liver transplant.

Quantra® System With the QPlus® Cartridge in Double-lung Transplantation

Transfusion in lung transplantation is common, and despite improved techniques and limitations in the use of mechanical circulatory support (MCS), the incidence of massive transfusion has remained stable over the years. The consequences of blood transfusion (blood cells, plasma, platelet concentrates) are deleterious for patients and increase primary graft dysfunction and mortality risk. Whole blood viscoelastic testing devices have shown its effectiveness in monitoring coagulation and fibrinolytic function during cardiac surgery, liver transplantation or trauma. So far, few delocalized biology tools have been evaluated in lung transplantation. The main objective of this study is to determine if the use of a transfusion algorithm based on whole blood viscoelastic test with Quantra® test reduce transfusion during lung transplantation.

Optimal Timing of Hepatitis B Vaccination After Transplants

The investigators aim to perform a randomized clinical trial to determine the optimal timing of hepatitis B vaccination after hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) through evaluating the immunity effect of two different vaccination schedules (initiated at 3 or 6 months after transplantation) in patients with different immune reconstitution status.

Using the Composite Immune Risk Score to Assess and Modulate the Patient's Post-transplant Immune Reconstitution.

To assess the effectiveness of interventions including health monitoring and regular return follow-up reminders for patients with a high Composite Immune Risk Score.