This is a prospective case-control study on SAA patients treated with HSCT, order to further discuss and assess the safety, feasibility and effectiveness of HFD-HSCT which performed with reduced-intensity fludarabine-based conditioning regimen.Our findings would indicate that SAA patients who lack MSD benefited most if HFD-HSCT was performed with reduced-intensity fludarabine-based conditioning regimen, and our improved outcomes with HFD-HSCT may lead to a salvaged therapy and an expanded direct role for SAA in the future.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
60
1. Conditioning regimens: (A) Patients had SAA and PNH, or heavy transfusion (RBC≥25U), or failed rabbit ATG therapy, and received 0.8 mg/kg/6h busulfan (days -7 to -6), 30mg/m2/day fludarabine (days -5 to -2), 25 mg/kg/day cyclophosphamide (days -5 to -2) and 2.5 mg/kg/day r-ATG (days -5 to -2). (B) The other patients with SAA or VSAA received same procedure but without busulfan; 2. Allogeneic HSC infusion: Doner BM cells were harvested to achieve a target mononuclear cell count (MNC) of 2-4 × 108 per kilogram of recipient weight. The target MNC from PB was 4-6× 108 per kilogram of recipient weight; 3. Prophylaxis and treatment of GVHD: GVHD prophylaxis consisted of intravenous CSP 2-3 mg/kg/day in divided doses beginning on the day before transplantation (day -5) and the target concentration was adjusted to 150-250 ng/ml. The oral MMF dose was 20 mg/kg/day from day -1 and was tapered off after 1 months if no aGVHD was observed.
1. Conditioning regimens: (A) Patients had SAA and PNH, or heavy transfusion (RBC≥25U), or failed rabbit ATG therapy, and received 0.8 mg/kg/6h busulfan (days -7 to -6), 35mg/m2/day fludarabine (days -5 to -2), 25 mg/kg/day cyclophosphamide (days -5 to -2) and 2.5 mg/kg/day r-ATG (days -5 to -2). (B) The other patients with SAA or VSAA received same procedure but without busulfan; 2. Allogeneic HSC infusion: Doner BM cells were harvested to achieve a target mononuclear cell count (MNC) of 2-4 × 108 per kilogram of recipient weight. The target MNC from PB was 4-6× 108 per kilogram of recipient weight; 3. Prophylaxis and treatment of GVHD: GVHD prophylaxis consisted of intravenous CSP 2-3 mg/kg/day in divided doses beginning on the day before transplantation (day -5) and the target concentration was adjusted to 200-300 ng/ml. The oral MMF dose was 20 mg/kg/day from day -3 and was tapered off after 2 months if no aGVHD was observed.
Department of Hematology, 304th Clinical Division, Chinese PLA General Hospital
Beijing, China
Engraftment
Neutrophil engraftment was defined as the first of three consecutive days in which the neutrophil counts (ANC) exceeded 0.50 × 109/L, and platelet engraftment was defined as the first of five consecutive days in which the platelet count exceeded 20 × 109/L without transfusion. GF was classified as follows: (1) primary non-engraftment (failure to reach a neutrophil count of 0.5×109/L after transplant); (2) rejection (decrease in blood counts to \< 0.5×109/L neutrophils, after achieving a neutrophil count of 0.5×109/L); (3) late graft failure (decrease of blood counts after day 100 to \< 1.0×109/L neutrophils and \< 30×109/L platelets).
Time frame: In the first months after infusion
Toxicity grading
The transplantation-related toxicity (TRT) was graded using the National Cancer Institute Common Toxicity Criteria for Adverse Events version 4.0. Organ damage due to GVHD or infectious complications were excluded.
Time frame: TRT was defined as toxic effects occurring within 40 days after HSCT
Chimerism analyses +30
Chimerism would be evaluated in recipient BM cells usually on days +30 after HSCT using cytogenetic G-banding or fluorescence in situ hybridization. Sex-matched donor-recipient chimerism was assessed using PCR-based analyses of polymorphic minisatellite or microsatellite regions. HLA typing was performed for patients with HLA-haploidentical donors.
Time frame: Days +30 after HSCT
Chimerism analyses +100
Chimerism would be evaluated in recipient BM cells usually on days +180 after HSCT using cytogenetic G-banding or fluorescence in situ hybridization. Sex-matched donor-recipient chimerism was assessed using PCR-based analyses of polymorphic minisatellite or microsatellite regions. HLA typing was performed for patients with HLA-haploidentical donors.
Time frame: Days +100 after HSCT
Chimerism analyses +180
Chimerism would be evaluated in recipient BM cells usually on days +100 after HSCT using cytogenetic G-banding or fluorescence in situ hybridization. Sex-matched donor-recipient chimerism was assessed using PCR-based analyses of polymorphic minisatellite or microsatellite regions. HLA typing was performed for patients with HLA-haploidentical donors.
This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Time frame: Days +180 after HSCT
Chimerism analyses +365
Chimerism would be evaluated in recipient BM cells usually on days +365 after HSCT using cytogenetic G-banding or fluorescence in situ hybridization. Sex-matched donor-recipient chimerism was assessed using PCR-based analyses of polymorphic minisatellite or microsatellite regions. HLA typing was performed for patients with HLA-haploidentical donors.
Time frame: Days +365 after HSCT
OS 1-year
OS was defined as the time from transplantation to death from any cause or the last follow-up.
Time frame: 1-year after HSCT
OS 2-year
OS was defined as the time from transplantation to death from any cause or the last follow-up.
Time frame: 2-year after HSCT
OS 5-year
OS was defined as the time from transplantation to death from any cause or the last follow-up.
Time frame: 5-year after HSCT
EFS 1-year
EFS was defined as survival with a response to therapy. Death, GF and relapse were considered as treatment failure. EFS was defined as survival with a response to therapy. Death, GF and relapse were considered as treatment failure.
Time frame: 1-year after HSCT
EFS 2-year
EFS was defined as survival with a response to therapy. Death, GF and relapse were considered as treatment failure.
Time frame: 2-year after HSCT
EFS 5-year
EFS was defined as survival with a response to therapy. Death, GF and relapse were considered as treatment failure.
Time frame: 5-year after HSCT