Umbilical Cord Blood Stem Cell Transplantation in Adults With Advanced Blood Disorders or Cancer
Completed · Phase 1/Phase 2
Conditions studied: Hematologic Neoplasms
In brief
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.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT00312429
- Run by
- Duke University
- People needed
- 34
- Starts
- 2002-01-01
- Expected to finish
- 2008-05-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2012-04-03
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 70. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- 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
You may not qualify if…
- 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
Where it is running
- Duke University — Durham, North Carolina, United States
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