435 Participants Needed

Stem Cell Transplantation for Leukemia

Recruiting at 64 trial locations
Age: < 65
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Phase 3
Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)This treatment is in the last trial phase before FDA approval
Prior Safety DataThis treatment has passed at least one previous human trial

Trial Summary

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial protocol does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. However, since the trial involves high doses of chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy, it's possible that some medications may need to be adjusted or paused. Please consult with the trial coordinators or your healthcare provider for specific guidance.

What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Haploidentical hematopoietic cell transplantation (haploHCT) for leukemia?

Research shows that outcomes for patients with acute myeloid leukemia (a type of blood cancer) receiving haploidentical stem cell transplants are similar to those receiving transplants from matched unrelated donors, suggesting that haploHCT is an effective treatment option.12345

Is stem cell transplantation generally safe for humans?

Research shows that stem cell transplantation, including haploidentical and matched unrelated donor transplants, is generally safe for humans, with similar outcomes in terms of safety. However, there may be slower recovery of blood cell counts in some cases.12456

How does the treatment Haploidentical hematopoietic cell transplantation (haploHCT) differ from other treatments for leukemia?

Haploidentical hematopoietic cell transplantation (haploHCT) is unique because it allows for stem cell transplants from partially matched family members, making it a viable option when a fully matched donor is unavailable. This treatment can provide similar outcomes to matched unrelated donor transplants, offering more flexibility in donor selection.12378

What is the purpose of this trial?

This phase III trial compares hematopoietic (stem) cell transplantation (HCT) using mismatched related donors (haploidentical \[haplo\]) versus matched unrelated donors (MUD) in treating children, adolescents, and young adults with acute leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). HCT is considered standard of care treatment for patients with high-risk acute leukemia and MDS. In HCT, patients are given very high doses of chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy, which is intended to kill cancer cells that may be resistant to more standard doses of chemotherapy; unfortunately, this also destroys the normal cells in the bone marrow, including stem cells. After the treatment, patients must have a healthy supply of stem cells reintroduced or transplanted. The transplanted cells then reestablish the blood cell production process in the bone marrow. The healthy stem cells may come from the blood or bone marrow of a related or unrelated donor. If patients do not have a matched related donor, doctors do not know what the next best donor choice is. This trial may help researchers understand whether a haplo related donor or a MUD HCT for children with acute leukemia or MDS is better or if there is no difference at all.

Research Team

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Heather J Symons

Principal Investigator

Children's Oncology Group

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for children, adolescents, and young adults aged 6 months to under 22 years with acute leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) who need a stem cell transplant but don't have a matched sibling donor. Participants must be in good health with proper kidney, liver, heart, and lung function. They can't join if they're pregnant, unwilling to use contraception during the study, have uncontrolled infections or certain genetic disorders.

Inclusion Criteria

I have a perfectly matched donor for my treatment.
I am diagnosed with a blood cancer and need a stem cell transplant.
I have a family member who is a partial match for a stem cell donation.
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Exclusion Criteria

I do not have any health issues that would prevent me from undergoing a bone marrow transplant.
I am currently pregnant.
Sexually active patients of reproductive potential who have not agreed to use an effective contraceptive method
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Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks
1 visit (in-person)

Conditioning

Patients receive a myeloablative conditioning regimen with either TBI-based or chemotherapy-based treatment

7-8 days
Daily visits for treatment

Transplantation

Patients undergo hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) with either haploidentical or matched unrelated donor cells

1 day
1 visit (in-patient)

Post-Transplantation Monitoring

Patients receive GVHD prophylaxis and are monitored for engraftment and complications

100 days
Frequent visits for monitoring and treatment

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety, effectiveness, and long-term outcomes

Up to 5 years
Periodic visits

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Haploidentical hematopoietic cell transplantation (haploHCT)
  • matched unrelated donor hematopoietic cell transplantation (MUD-HCT)
Trial Overview The trial compares two types of stem cell transplants: one from mismatched related donors (family members not fully matching) versus another from matched unrelated donors found through registries. It aims to determine which source is better for treating high-risk leukemia or MDS after receiving intensive chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
Participant Groups
3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Arm C (haploHCT)Experimental Treatment20 Interventions
Patients who only have a haplo donor receive a myeloablative conditioning regimen with PTCy or alpha beta T cell depletion at the discretion of the treating provider. Patients then undergo haploHCT on day 0. Patients undergoing myeloablative conditioning regimen with PTCy also receive GVHD prophylaxis on days 3-5. Patients undergo lumbar puncture, bone marrow aspiration, and ECHO or MUGA during screening. Patients also undergo collection of blood throughout the trial.
Group II: Arm B (MUD-HCT)Experimental Treatment17 Interventions
Patients receive a TBI-based or chemotherapy-based myeloablative conditioning regimen between days -9 and -2, followed by MUD-HCT on day 0. Patients then receive GVHD prophylaxis regimen on days 1-11. Patients undergo lumbar puncture, bone marrow aspiration, and ECHO or MUGA during screening. Patients also undergo collection of blood throughout the trial.
Group III: Arm A (halploHCT)Experimental Treatment20 Interventions
Patients receive a myeloablative conditioning regimen with PTCy or alpha beta T cell depletion at the discretion of the treating provider. Patients then undergo haploHCT on day 0. Patients undergoing myeloablative conditioning regimen with PTCy also receive GVHD prophylaxis on days 3-5. Patients undergo lumbar puncture, bone marrow aspiration, and ECHO or MUGA during screening. Patients also undergo collection of blood throughout the trial.

Haploidentical hematopoietic cell transplantation (haploHCT) is already approved in European Union, United States, Canada, Japan for the following indications:

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Approved in European Union as Haploidentical stem cell transplantation for:
  • Acute leukemia
  • Myelodysplastic syndrome
  • Hematologic malignancies
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Approved in United States as Haploidentical hematopoietic cell transplantation for:
  • Acute leukemia
  • Myelodysplastic syndrome
  • Blood cancers
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Approved in Canada as Haploidentical stem cell transplantation for:
  • Acute leukemia
  • Myelodysplastic syndrome
  • Hematologic malignancies
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Approved in Japan as Haploidentical hematopoietic cell transplantation for:
  • Acute leukemia
  • Myelodysplastic syndrome
  • Blood cancers

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Children's Oncology Group

Lead Sponsor

Trials
467
Recruited
241,000+

Findings from Research

A study comparing 52 patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who received haploidentical transplants using peripheral blood to 88 patients who received HLA-matched unrelated donor (MUD) transplants found similar overall outcomes between the two groups.
However, patients receiving haploidentical transplants experienced slower recovery of blood cell counts, particularly for platelets and neutrophils, indicating a potential difference in post-transplant recovery dynamics.
Comparison of Outcomes after Peripheral Blood Haploidentical versus Matched Unrelated Donor Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation in Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia: A Retrospective Single-Center Review.Rashidi, A., DiPersio, JF., Westervelt, P., et al.[2018]
Haploidentical hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (Haplo-SCT) shows comparable overall survival and progression-free survival rates to matched unrelated donor transplantation (MUD-SCT), based on a meta-analysis of 17 studies.
Haplo-SCT significantly reduces the risk of acute and chronic graft-versus-host disease compared to MUD-SCT, making it a safer option for patients needing urgent transplantation.
Haploidentical stem cell transplantation vs matched unrelated donor transplantation in adults with hematologic malignancies: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Ma, L., Han, X., Jiang, S., et al.[2021]
Patients with acute leukemia in remission have significantly better outcomes when receiving allogeneic stem cell transplants (allo-SCT) from fully matched unrelated donors (MUD 10/10) compared to haploidentical donors (Haplo).
There is no significant difference in outcomes between transplants from haploidentical donors and mismatched unrelated donors (MMUD 9/10), indicating that both can be viable options when a fully matched donor is not available.
A comparison between allogeneic stem cell transplantation from unmanipulated haploidentical and unrelated donors in acute leukemia.Piemontese, S., Ciceri, F., Labopin, M., et al.[2018]

References

Comparison of Outcomes after Peripheral Blood Haploidentical versus Matched Unrelated Donor Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation in Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia: A Retrospective Single-Center Review. [2018]
Haploidentical stem cell transplantation vs matched unrelated donor transplantation in adults with hematologic malignancies: a systematic review and meta-analysis. [2021]
A comparison between allogeneic stem cell transplantation from unmanipulated haploidentical and unrelated donors in acute leukemia. [2018]
Altered phenotype of natural killer cell subsets after haploidentical stem cell transplantation. [2017]
The impact of donor type on resource utilisation and costs in allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation in the Netherlands. [2022]
Outcomes after matched unrelated donor versus identical sibling hematopoietic cell transplantation in adults with acute myelogenous leukemia. [2022]
Transplant outcomes in acute leukemia. II. [2021]
Haploidentical stem cell transplantation for the treatment of leukemia: current status. [2014]
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