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Filter by:Human cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is a major cause of morbidity and mortality for recipients of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation(HSCT). we propose to study the immunologic and virologic effects of donor derived CMV specific cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CMV-CTL) given to transplant recipients CMV antigen peptides will be used to induce the CMV antigen specific T lymphocytes derived from donor peripheral blood mononuclear cells for a period of 18~21 days.The patients will receive CMV-CTL cells when they are sero-positive for CMV-DNA 30 days after transplant. The CMV-DNA level will be monitored weekly after transfusion.
The purpose of this study is to compare clinical judgment and comprehensive geriatric assessment as screening tools for optimization of treatment for newly diagnosed elderly multiple myeloma patients.
This study aims to examine the effect of ginger beverage consumption on platelets activity in apparently healthy Saudi adult volunteers. As for the Saudi population, consumption of powdered ginger dissolved in hot water is a common practice. Accordingly, in this study, it is tempting to speculate the effect of this form of ginger consumption, given in separate time points per day, on platelet aggregation profile by using platelet aggregation analogues. If positive results were obtained, the herb could provide natural protection against the development of platelet aggregation complications and could be a potential alternative to aspirin, used for improving blood circulation and hematological pathophysiologies in diseased individuals.
Italian, retrospective, prospective, observational, multicentre, spontaneous, non-interventional, non-pharmacological The study aims to analyze in the national Italian experience 1. The compatibility level selected by the Italian Transplant Centres using an high resolution HLA typing at the start of search process for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation from volunteer unrelated donor 2. The transplant outcomes in terms of Overall Survival, Disease Free Survival, Relapse Rate and Transplant Related Mortality and the correlation with the level of HLA matching pairs of donor/recipient included in the Italian Bone Marrow Donor Registry and Promise registry. 3. The possible identification of allelic mismatching combinations characterized by increased cross-reactivity associated with higher incidence of acute or chronic graft-versus-host disease . 4. The possible identification of combinations of allelic mismatching characterized by higher permissiveness.
The purpose of this research is to obtain ovarian tissue from female participants who will receive therapy which is expected to result in a loss or impairment of ovarian function and/or infertility and wish to preserve (freeze) ovarian tissue for the purpose of initiating a pregnancy in the future. Removal of the ovary for cryopreservation is an investigational procedure. 100% of the tissue will be used for the participant's future use. There have been 86 pregnancies as a result of frozen ovarian tissue that has been re-implanted back into the pelvis and hormonal function has been restored in individuals for up to 7 years. By doing this study, the investigators hope to learn of how to successfully freeze and thaw ovarian tissue in a manner that permits subsequent use by patients at some point in the future. Participation may also advance our knowledge of how to successfully mature follicles and oocytes (eggs) that are contained in these tissues which may help others in the future.
This is a phase II trial using a non-myeloablative cyclophosphamide/ fludarabine/total body irradiation (TBI) preparative regimen followed by a related or unrelated donor stem cell infusion. The primary objective is to evaluate rates of acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) grades II-IV and chronic GVHD with an updated GVHD prophylaxis of tacrolimus and mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) with a non-myeloablative preparative regimen in persons with hematologic malignancies.
This study will be a single-center treatment protocol, designed to validate the process of related donor haploidentical-SCT at the Wilmot Cancer Institute Blood and Marrow Transplant Unit.
Isolated thrombocytopenia is a common and severe complication of HSCT, which often leads to an increased risk of life-threatening hemorrhage, frequent requirement of platelet transfusions and extended hospital stays, representing a challenging clinical problem. Current treatments for thrombocytopenia after HSCT are frequently unsatisfactory in platelet recovery and for preventing potentially fatal bleeding complications. Therefore, it is urgent to explore an effective therapy to improve the outcomes of thrombocytopenia after HSCT. Previous studies have demonstrated that decitabine, a hypomethylating agent, may reduce platelet transfusions in myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) patients. The investigators conducted an prospective clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficiency of rhTPO and decitabine in the treatment of thrombocytopenia following HSCT.
Rituximab is frequently used in adult and pediatric cancers, blood disorders, lymphoma (a cancerous growth made up of lymphoid tissue), graft-versus-host-disease (complication that can occur after a stem cell or bone marrow transplant), diseases of the immune system (the cells and substances that protect the body from infection) and rheumatologic conditions. Rituximab works by decreasing or temporarily eliminating a specific type of white blood cell, the B-lymphocyte. Overall, rituximab is generally well tolerated. The likelihood of an infusion-related reaction, or symptoms such as fever, chills, hives, low blood pressure or swelling, is very low, but highest during a patient's first infusion of rituximab and decreases with each additional dose. Adults commonly receive rituximab at a faster rate if they have done well with the first infusion, this study will help determine if the same approach is well tolerated in children. In this study, the investigators are testing a new method of administering rituximab which may reduce the time it takes to receive the medication. The initial ordered amount of rituximab will not change from the current standard of care (meaning what is usually done by doctors, and would likely be done if you were not on this study). The period of time over which rituximab is given is what is being studied.
Determine the efficiency of a myéloablative conditioning associating Fludarabine, Thymoglobuline, and intravenous Busulfan with adapted dose, according to a pharmacokinetics realized in the first day of administration (or J-6 of the conditioning) of the busulfan, in preparation for a allogenic transplant family or not family compatible HLA.