๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-12-08

Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation for Crohn's Disease (NCT00692939)

Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation With CD34-Selected Peripheral Blood Stem Cells (PBSC) in Pediatric and Adult Patients With Severe Crohn's Disease

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase1 / Phase2 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Paul Szabolcs

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of administering high-dose chemotherapy followed by infusion of autologous CD34-selected peripheral blood stem cells (PBSC) in pediatric and adult patients with severe Crohn's disease.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: UPMC Prebyterian- Adult Gastroenterology โ€” Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Age range: 10 Years to 60 Years

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)

  • UPMC Prebyterian- Adult Gastroenterology โ€” Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC-Bone Marrow Team โ€” Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (412) 383-6968

Email: binion@pitt.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

Explore by condition: All Crohn's Disease clinical trials

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—