๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-07-02

Study of Stem Cell Transplant vs. Non-Transplant Therapies in High-Risk Myelofibrosis (NCT04217356)

A Patient Preferences-Controlled Study of Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation Versus Best Available Non-Transplant Therapies in Patients With High-Risk Myelofibrosis (ALLO-BAT Study)

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto

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

The purpose of this research study is to see how effective hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HCT) is compared to best available non-transplant therapies (BAT) in patients with high risk myelofibrosis. This will be done by asking participants to choose the treatment that they prefer to receive (HCT or BAT) and then comparing the outcomes of the participants in both treatment groups.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Tom Baker Cancer Centre โ€” Calgary, Alberta

Age range: 18 Years to 70 Years

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

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (5 Sites)

  • Tom Baker Cancer Centre โ€” Calgary, Alberta
  • Cross Cancer Institute โ€” Edmonton, Alberta
  • St. Paul's Hospital โ€” Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Nova Scotia Health Authority โ€” Halifax, Nova Scotia
  • Princess Margaret Cancer Centre โ€” Toronto, Ontario

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.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  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.
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