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Hematologic NeoplasmsPhase 1/2NCT00312429

Umbilical Cord Blood Stem Cell Transplantation in Adults With Advanced Blood Disorders or Cancer

A Phase 1/2 study testing Stem Cell Transplantation in people with Hematologic Neoplasms, run by Duke University at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Umbilical cord blood is an important source of stem cells and can be used to treat blood and immune system disorders and certain types of cancer. Stem cell transplants of umbilical cord blood have been shown to be effective in treating illness in children, but more research is needed to confirm the benefit of this… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 70 years
Conditions the study is for
Hematologic Neoplasms
What is being tested?
Stem Cell Transplantation
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
How many people
34 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Jan 2002to May 2008
Phase
Phase 1/2
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 70 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Diagnosis reviewed at transplant center and confirmed to fit the criterion for high risk blood disease or cancer, as defined for the study
  • Estimated life expectancy of at least 6 weeks following study entry
  • Cancer and Leukemia Group B (CALGB) performance status less than or equal to 2
  • White blood cell count, platelet, hematocrit, tuberculosis, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase, creatinine, and HIV test results reviewed by transplant center
  • Multiple gated acquisition (MUGA), echocardiogram, cardiac MRI, and/or pulmonary function tests (PFT) performed and reviewed by transplant center (for individuals with an ejection fraction and diffusing capacity [DLCO] of 40-50%, the appropriate cardiology or pulmonary consultations should be considered if the individual has severe heart or lung disease at the initiation of therapy)
  • Sufficient number of umbilical cord blood units available for transplantation
  • If female, willing to use contraception throughout the study

Who cannot join

  • Undergoing Interleukin-2 (IL-2) therapy within 8 weeks of study entry
  • Diagnosed with a medical or psychiatric illness that may interfere with study participation
  • Pregnant

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Duke University

    Durham, North Carolina, 27710

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About this study

Official title: Cord Blood Transplantation in Adult Recipients

Umbilical cord blood is an important source of stem cells and can be used to treat blood and immune system disorders and certain types of cancer. Stem cell transplants of umbilical cord blood have been shown to be effective in treating illness in children, but more research is needed to confirm the benefit of this procedure in adults. The purpose of this study is to examine the immune system response to cord blood stem cell transplantation in adults with advanced blood disorders or cancer.

Read the detailed description

The use of umbilical cord blood stem cells to treat blood disorders and cancer is an important medical advance; currently, more than 45 disorders can be treated with this method. While bone marrow transplants are the most common method for stem cell donations, research has shown that there are many advantages to using allogeneic grafts of stem cells obtained from umbilical cord blood. Cord blood stem cells are relatively easy to obtain. Additionally, a perfect donor match is not necessary, thereby decreasing the likelihood of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a serious side effect in which donor stem cells attack the recipient's tissues. Cord blood has been used successfully in pediatric patients but its benefit in adults remains untested. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of umbilical cord blood stem cell transplantation in adults with advanced blood disorders or cancer. Upon receiving an allogeneic stem cell transplant using umbilical cord blood, participants will be observed for successful engraftment in which the transplanted stem cells "take" and begin producing new blood cells. The incidence of GVHD and the overall immune system's response will also be examined. In turn, these findings may guide future umbilical cord blood stem cell clinical trials.

This 1-year study will enroll individuals with advanced blood diseases or cancer. Participants will receive an allogeneic umbilical cord blood stem cell transplant and will be closely monitored while in the hospital to determine when engraftment occurs and if GVHD develops. Study visits will occur at Months 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, and Year 1. At each visit, participants will have blood drawn for laboratory testing and for evaluation of immune system response. Quality of life questionnaires will also be completed at each visit.

Being tested
Stem Cell Transplantation
Keywords
Hematological Malignancies, Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myelodysplasia, Multiple Myeloma
Medical subject headings
Hematologic Neoplasms, Leukemia, Lymphoma, Anemia, Refractory, with Excess of Blasts, Multiple Myeloma

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Stem Cell TransplantationProcedure or surgery

    Allogeneic umbilical cord blood stem cell transplant

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted10 Apr 2006 (estimated)
  2. Study startJan 2002
  3. Primary completionMay 2008
  4. Study completionMay 2008

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 1/2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Non-randomised
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
34 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00312429
Sponsor's protocol ID
2166
Other IDs
R01HL062095-06
Status last verified
Apr 2012
First submitted
6 Apr 2006
Last updated
3 Apr 2012
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1/2 study testing Stem Cell Transplantation in people with Hematologic Neoplasms, run by Duke University at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 7 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Apr 2012. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this combined phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 3 Apr 2012.

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