๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-06-17

A Randomized Phase II Study to Compare the Potential Long-Lasting Positive Effect of Decidual Stromal Cells to the Best Available Treatment in Graft Versus Host Disease (NCT05132166)

A Randomized, Open-label Phase II Trial Comparing Durable Overall Response Rate at 56 Days in Patients With Steroid-resistant Severe Acute GvHD After Allogeneic HSCT Treated With Decidual Stromal Cells or Best Available Treatment

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Phase2 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto

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

This is an academic open-label, phase II randomized study in patients with steroid resistant severe acute Graft versus host disease (GvHD) who have had allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. The main purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of Decidual Stromal Cells (DSC) with Investigators choice best available treatment (BAT). If randomized to DSC arm, patients will receive 2 infusions in the vein at least one week apart. Additional doses (up to 4 doses) of DSC may be given depending on response.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre โ€” Toronto, Ontario

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

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 (1 Sites)

  • 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.

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.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—