The purpose of this research study is to learn more about the use of viral specific T-lymphocytes (VSTs) to prevent viral infections that may happen after allogeneic stem cell transplant. Allogeneic means the stem cells come from another person. VSTs are cells specially designed to fight viral infections that may happen after a stem cell transplant (SCT). Stem cell transplant reduces your ability to fight infections. Viral infections are a common problem after transplant and can cause significant complications. Moreover, treatment of viral infections is expensive and time consuming, with families often administering prolonged treatments with intravenous anti-viral medications, or patients requiring prolonged admissions to the hospital. The medicines can also have side effects like damage to the kidneys or reduction in the blood counts, so in this study we are trying to find a way to prevent these infections.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
30
VSTs will be infused into stem cell transplant recipients
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Number of Participants With Presence of a Toxicity
Participants will be assessed for the presence of a toxicity.
Time frame: 30 days
Number of Participants With Acute Graft-Vs-Host Disease (aGVHD)
Participants will be assessed for the presence of aGVHD.
Time frame: 30 days
Number of Participants With Presence of a Viral Infection
Participants will be assessed for the presence of viral infection.
Time frame: 30 days
This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.