The hypothesis of the study is double unit umbilical cord blood transplantation in adults will be associated with a one year survival rate of at least 40%.
Who can participate
Age range
22 Years – 50 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 22 - 50 years
* Patients will have one of the following hematological malignancies:
* Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML): Complete first remission (CR1) at high risk for relapse or Complete second remission (CR2)
* Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL): Complete first remission (CR1) at high risk for relapse or Complete second remission (CR2)
* Acute undifferentiated leukemia (AUL) or biphenotypic leukemia: CR1 or CR2
* Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) with one of the following: Low and Intermediate-1 International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS) score with Life-threatening neutropenia or thrombocytopenia; or Platelet transfusion dependence Intermediate-2 or High IPSS score Therapy-related disease: patient with history of chemotherapy and current evidence of MDS
* Patients with adequate organ function and performance status criteria
* Two Suitable Umbilical Cord Blood Units: a cryopreserved dose of at least 1.5 x 107 TNC/kg. If the unit contains red cells at time of cryopreservation, the cryopreserved dose must be at least 2.0 x 107 TNC/kg. Each unit must be at least 4/6 HLA-A and B antigen, and DRB1 allele matched with the recipient. Each unit must be at least 3/6 HLA-A, B DRB1 antigen matched to each other.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patient with suitable related donor
* AML, ALL, AUL, biphenotypic leukemia beyond CR2
* AML evolved from myelofibrosis
* Any acute leukemia with:
* Morphologic relapse or persistent disease in the BM
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Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Measure overall survival of double unit UCBT in adult patients with hematologic malignancies
Timeframe: One year
Trial details
NCT IDNCT00514579
SponsorCenter for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research