CompletedPhase 2

Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation From Family Haploidentical Donors in Patients With Myelodysplastic Syndrome and Acute Leukemia Under Primary Prophylaxis With Posaconazole

Italy10 participantsStarted 2018-06-18

Plain-language summary

SIR-POSA is a phase II trial of peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC) transplantation from a partially compatible family (Haplo) donor in patients with a blood tumor (myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute leukemia) treated for the prevention of primary fungal infections with posaconazole. The aim is evaluate the composite end-point graft-versus-host disease-free, relapse-free survival (GRFS) in these patients and evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of posaconazole oral tablets as primary antifungal prophylaxis.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of myelodysplastic syndromes or acute leukemia * Activation of an alternative donor search by the Italian Bone Marrow Donor Registry (IBMDR) with absence of a 10/10 Human Leukocyte Antigens (HLA) matched unrelated donor * Age \>18 * Unavailability of a HLA-matched related donor (MRD) * Performance status : Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) \<3 * Written and signed informed consent * Life expectancy not severely limited by concomitant illness. Exclusion Criteria: * Women of child-bearing potential who do not agree to abstinence or, if sexually active, do not agree to the use of highly effective method of birth control such as condoms, implants, injectables, combined oral contraceptives, intrauterine devices (IUDs), vasectomised partner on treatment and for at least 6 months thereafter. * Pregnant or nursing (lactating) women. * Known allergies, hypersensitivity, or intolerance to any experimental drugs. * Any active, uncontrolled infection.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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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

Graft-versus-host disease-free, relapse-free survival (GRFS)

Timeframe: 2 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03434704

SponsorCiceri Fabio

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-10-13

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