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Brentuximab Vedotin for Steroid Refractory GvHD
Description

This research study is a Phase I clinical trial. Phase I clinical trials test the safety of an investigational drug. Phase I studies also try to define the appropriate dose of the investigational drug to use for further studies. "Investigational" means that the drug is still being studied and that research doctors are trying to find out more about it. It also means that the FDA has not approved brentuximab vedotin for the treatment of GVHD. Currently, corticosteroids are the standard/first line of treatment for people with GVHD. However, some patients do not achieve a good response with steroids and other experience flare-ups while tapering steroid treatment. Corticosteroid treatment has also led to a weakening of the immune system. For this reason, there have been increased attempts by researchers to find other options for the treatment of Graft vs. Host Disease. Brentuximab vedotin is a drug that is FDA approved for the treatment of certain types of cancers, like Hodgkin's lymphoma. Recent research studies have found increased levels of protein called CD30 in people with acute GVHD. Brentuximab vedotin is designed to target CD30. Researchers have never tried to target the CD30 molecule for the treatment of GVHD, but results from other research studies show that it could help slow the growth of your disease. In this research study, we are trying to determine the safest dose of brentuximab vedotin that can be given to patients with GVHD.

COMPLETED
High-Dose Cyclophosphamide for Steroid Refractory GVHD
Description

RATIONALE: High-dose cyclophosphamide may be an effective treatment for acute graft-versus-host disease that did not respond to steroid therapy. PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying the side effects, best dose, and how well high-dose cyclophosphamide works in treating patients with acute graft-versus-host disease that did not respond to steroid therapy.

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Romidepsin in Treating Patients With Steroid-Refractory Graft-versus-Host Disease
Description

This pilot clinical trial studies romidepsin in treating patients with graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) that has not responded to treatment with steroids. Romidepsin may be an effective treatment for graft-versus-host disease caused by a bone marrow or stem cell transplant.

RECRUITING
Safety, PK, PD, Dosing, and Efficacy of RLS-0071for the Treatment of Hospitalized Patients With Steroid-Refractory Acute Graft-versus-Host Disease
Description

This study is a Open Label Prospective Dose-Ranging Escalation and Expansion Trial to Evaluate Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Dosing, and Efficacy of RLS-0071 for the secondary treatment of acute Graft-versus-Host Disease (aGvHD) in hospitalized patients who are steroid-refractory.

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Itacitinib and Tocilizumab for Steroid Refractory Acute Graft Versus Host Disease
Description

The study's primary objective is designed to assess the safety and tolerability, and determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of both itacitinib and tocilizumab when given in combination to patients with steroid-refractory acute graft versus host disease (SR-aGVHD). The study's secondary objectives are to: * Estimate the day 28 response rate (ORR) \[complete response (CR), very good partial response (VGPR), and partial response (PR)\] of the combination of itacitinib and tocilizumab for the treatment of SR-aGVHD * Estimate the time to response and duration of response * Estimate the incidence of primary disease relapse while on study treatment * Estimate the incidence of infections including viral reactivation, bacterial infections and fungal infections while on study treatment * Estimate the progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), non-relapse mortality, GVHD-related mortality of study subjects * Estimate the proportion of patients who successfully discontinue steroids by 6 months and 12 months after therapy initiation

TERMINATED
Novel BET Inhibitor PLX51107 for Steroid-Refractory Acute GVHD
Description

This phase Ib/II trial studies the side effects of PLX51107 in treating steroid-refractory acute graft versus host disease (GVHD). PLX51107 is a novel, potent non-benzodiazepine structured small molecule BET inhibitor with a unique binding mode selective for BRD4 inhibition and a more tolerable side effect profile. PLX51107 may work better in treating steroid-refractory acute GVHD.

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Infliximab and Basiliximab for Treatment of Steroid Refractory Acute Graft Versus Host Disease
Description

Acute Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD) is a serious medical condition that is a common development after Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT). Acute GVHD happens when the donor cells attack and damage your tissues and organs after transplant. Acute GVHD often causes: Skin rashes, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea (may have blood), liver damage that can cause inflammation in the liver or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), damage to other organs Steroids are the first line of treatment for acute GVHD. About a quarter of the patients that develop acute GVHD may not respond to steroid and have steroid refractory GVHD (SR-aGVHD). Patients with SR-aGVHD may need other medications. SR-aGVHD, is a potentially life threatening condition. There is no standard treatment and it may not respond to treatment. The goals of this study are to find out if Infliximab and basiliximab can treat SR-aGVHD. Participants in this study will receive combination therapy (2 drugs: infliximab and basiliximab) once a week for four weeks.

RECRUITING
Allogeneic CD6 Chimeric Antigen Receptor T Regulatory Cells (CD6-CAR Tregs) for the Treatment of Patients With Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease After Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation
Description

This phase I trial tests the safety, side effects, and best dose of allogeneic CD6 chimeric antigen receptor T regulatory cells (CD6-CAR Tregs) in treating patients who have chronic graft versus host disease (cGVHD) after an allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT). An allogeneic HCT is an established treatment for benign or malignant blood and marrow conditions where healthy stem cells from a donor are infused into a patient to help the patient's bone marrow make more healthy cells and platelets. GVHD is a systemic disorder that occurs when the graft's immune cells recognize the host as foreign and attack the recipient's body cells. "Graft" refers to transplanted, or donated tissues, and "host" refers to the tissues of the recipient. It is a common complication after allogeneic HCT. The onset of cGVHD is usually within three years of transplantation and has some features of autoimmune diseases. A strategy that minimizes the incidence and severity of cGVHD, without other adverse effects, is needed to improve survival after allogeneic HCT. T regulatory cells are critical for controlling autoimmunity and maintaining immune homeostasis. Patients with active cGVHD have reduced numbers of T regulatory cells compared to patients without GVHD, suggesting that restoration of T regulatory cells in patients with active cGCHD is impaired and insufficient numbers may contribute to cGVHD. Therefore, therapies that augment numbers and function of T regulatory cells may promote tolerance and control of cGVHD. CAR T-cell therapy is a type of treatment in which T cells (a type of immune system cell) are taken from the blood and changed in the laboratory. The gene for a special receptor that binds to a certain protein, CD6, on the patient's cells is added to the T cells in the laboratory. The special receptor is called a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR). Large numbers of the CAR T cells are grown in the laboratory and given to the patient by infusion. CD6-CAR Tregs combines the CD6-targeted anti-inflammatory response with the immune regulatory properties of T regulatory cells which could generate a more potent and stable T regulatory cell population to promote immune tolerance and long-term disease control in cGVHD.

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Addition of Cord Blood Tissue-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells to Ruxolitinib for the Treatment of Steroid-Refractory Acute Graft Versus Host Disease
Description

This early phase I trial is to find out the effect of adding cord blood tissue-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (cb-MSCs) to ruxolitinib in treating patients with acute graft versus host disease that does not respond to steroid therapy (steroid-refractory). Ruxolitinib may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. cb-MSCs are a type of tissue helper cell that can be removed from donated umbilical cord blood tissue and grown into many different cell types that can be used to treat cancer and other disease, such as graft versus host disease. This trial aims to learn if adding cb-MSCs to ruxolitinib may help control steroid-refractory acute graft versus host disease.

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Leflunomide in Treating Patients with Steroid Dependent Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease
Description

This phase I trial studies the side effects of leflunomide in treating patients with steroid dependent chronic graft versus host disease (cGVHD). cGVHD is a common complication of bone marrow transplant. GVHD occurs when immune cells transplanted from a donor (the graft) recognize the transplant recipient (the host) as foreign, and cause damage to the skin, gastrointestinal tract or other organs. Steroids are the first line of therapy and benefits are seen in about one-third of patients with cGVHD. Prolonged use of steroids is associated with multiple complications. Leflunomide may decrease the body's immune response and reduce inflammation associated with cGVHD.

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An Expanded Access Program of Ruxolitinib for the Treatment of Graft-Versus-Host Disease Following Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant
Description

To provide ruxolitinib through an expanded access program for the treatment of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in United States to patients who are ineligible or unable to participate in any actively enrolling Incyte-sponsored clinical studies for ruxolitinib in the treatment of GVHD.

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Ultra-Low Dose Interleukin-2 for Refractory Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease
Description

The purpose of this research study is to determine the safety of IL-2 and the highest dose of this drug that can be given safely to people with chronic graft versus host disease (GVHD). Chronic GVHD is a medical condition that may occur after patients receive a bone marrow, stem cell or cord blood transplant. The donor's immune system may recognize their body (the host) as foreign and attempt to "reject" it. Traditional standard therapy to treat chronic GVHD is prednisone (steroids). Treatment options are limited, and it is thought that IL-2 may help to control chronic GVHD.

COMPLETED
Efficacy and Safety of Adult Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells to Treat Steroid Refractory Acute Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD)
Description

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and gather additional safety information for Prochymal® in participants who have failed to respond to steroid treatment of Grades B-D acute GVHD.

RECRUITING
Evaluation of Umbilical Cord-Derived Wharton's Jelly Stem Cells for the Treatment of Acute Graft Versus Host Disease
Description

This study evaluates the safety and effectiveness of two different doses of umbilical cord derived, ex-vivo cultured and expanded Wharton's jelly mesenchymal stem cells (MSCTC-0010) in the treatment of acute Graft versus Host Disease (aGVHD). The first 5 participants enrolled in the study will receive a lower dose of MSCTC-0010. If none of the first 5 participants have treatment-related serious adverse events (TRSAEs) for 42 days, then the next 5 participants will receive a slightly higher dose of MSCTC-0010.

TERMINATED
A Study to Compare T-Guard vs Ruxolitinib for Treatment of Steroid-Refractory Acute Graft-vs-Host Disease (BMT CTN 2002)
Description

This is an open-label, randomized, Phase 3, multicenter trial, which has been designed to compare the efficacy and safety of T-Guard to ruxolitinib in patients with Grade III or IV Steroid-Refractory acute Graft-Versus-Host Disease (SR-aGVHD). The primary hypothesis is that T-Guard treatment will improve the Day 28 complete response (CR) rate in patients with Grades III and IV SR-aGVHD compared to ruxolitinib.

TERMINATED
ALPN-101 in Steroid-resistant or Steroid-refractory Acute GVHD
Description

The Balance study will assess the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of an investigational drug called ALPN-101 in adults with steroid-resistant or steroid-refractory acute graft versus host disease (aGVHD).

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T-Guard as Treatment for Steroid Refractory Acute GVHD (BMT CTN 1802)
Description

The study is designed as an open-label, single arm Phase III, multicenter trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of T-Guard treatment in patients with Steroid-Refractory acute Graft versus Host Disease (SR-aGVHD).

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A Proof of Concept Pilot Trial of Alpha-1-Antitrypsin for Pre-Emption Of Steroid-Refractory Acute GVHD
Description

Bone marrow transplant (BMT) patients can develop graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a serious and potentially fatal complication. The researchers have developed a blood test to identify patients most at risk for developing severe GVHD. Patients who consent to this study will have their blood tested up to two times after BMT to determine if they are at high risk for severe GVHD. The tests will be performed one week and two weeks after BMT. Patients who are high risk will be treated with a drug called alpha-1-antitrypsin (AAT) to see if it prevents the development of severe GVHD. Patients will receive 16 doses of AAT through a catheter placed into a blood vessel over eight weeks. AAT will be given either in the hospital or the outpatient clinic two times per week. Patients will be followed for the development of severe GVHD for up to four months from the BMT and will continue to be followed at routine clinic visits for up to one year after BMT.

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A Study of Ruxolitinib vs Best Available Therapy (BAT) in Patients With Steroid-refractory Chronic Graft vs. Host Disease (GvHD) After Bone Marrow Transplantation (REACH3)
Description

The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of ruxolitinib against best available therapy in participants with steroid-refractory chronic graft-versus-host disease (SR cGvHD).

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A Study of Ruxolitinib in Combination With Corticosteroids for the Treatment of Steroid-Refractory Acute Graft-Versus-Host Disease (REACH-1)
Description

The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of ruxolitinib in combination with corticosteroids in subjects with Grades II to IV steroid-refractory acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD).

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Biomarkers in Acute Graft-Versus-Host Disease and Extracorporeal Photopheresis Added to Investigator Chosen Therapies of Steroid Refractory Acute GVHD
Description

Background: - Some allogeneic stem cell transplant recipients get acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). They always get steroids as the first treatment, but this may not work. Those people where steroids are not enough may benefit from a treatment called extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP). ECP exposes white blood cells to ultraviolet light outside the body. Researchers want to study how certain markers in the blood predict the severity and outcome of acute GVHD and how ECP treatments work for people with acute GVHD. They will also study how these markers in the blood may help predict who should get ECP and its effects on the immune system. Objectives: - To learn more about treatments for acute GVHD after allogeneic stem cell transplantation. Eligibility: - Adults with acute GVHD enrolled in an National Cancer Institute (NCI) allogeneic transplantation protocol. Design: * Transplant physicians will confirm participant eligibility. * Participants will receive treatment with steroids for their acute GVHD as prescribed by their transplant physician. This will continue while they are enrolled on this study. * If steroids work in treating their acute GVHD, then every 28 days for 6 months, participants will have: * a physical exam. * blood tests. * If steroids do not work, participants will get additional treatments as prescribed by their transplant physician who may choose to use ECP as a part of this additional treatment. For ECP, blood is removed through an intravenous (IV) catheter. A machine separates the white blood cells from the other blood parts. Those cells are treated with methoxsalen and exposed to ultraviolet light. Then they are returned to the participant through their IV. * Participants who get ECP will over at least 6 months have: * veins researched. They may have a catheter placed in a larger vein in the chest or groin. * multiple blood tests. * multiple pregnancy tests (if needed). * multiple ECP procedures. * At the end of ECP treatment and 6 months after ECP, participants will have additional physical exams and blood tests.

TERMINATED
Phase I Trial of LDE225 for Steroid-refractory Chronic GVHD After Allogeneic HSCT
Description

This is a phase I trial of LDE225 for the treatment of steroid-refractory chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD).

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Trial of Regulatory T-cells Plus Low-Dose Interleukin-2 for Steroid-Refractory Chronic Graft-versus-Host-Disease
Description

This research study is a Phase I clinical trial, which tests the safety of an investigational combination of IL-2 plus donor anti-inflammatory Treg cells and also tries to define the appropriate dose of the investigational combination of IL-2 plus donor anti-inflammatory Treg cells to use for further studies. IL-2 is involved with cell signaling and regulation of white blood cells (WBCs). WBCs are part of the immune system. Treg cells are also part of the immune system; they are involved with anti-inflammatory responses. "Investigational" means that the combination of IL-2 and anti-inflammatory Treg cell infusion is being studied. It also means that the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) has not approved the combination of IL-2 and anti-inflammatory Treg cell infusion for use in people with cGVHD. Chronic GVHD is a medical condition that may occur after you have received your bone marrow, stem cell or cord blood transplant from a donor. The donor's immune system may recognize your body (the host) as foreign and attempt to 'reject' it. This process is known as graft-versus-host disease. Traditional standard therapy to treat cGVHD is prednisone (steroids). Participants on this trial have not responded to steroid therapy. The investigators are looking to assess the safety and optimal dose for the combination of IL-2 plus donor anti-inflammatory Treg cells, that may help control cGVHD by stopping the donor's immune system from 'rejecting' your body.

TERMINATED
Exploratory Safety Study of ALD518 in Subjects With Steroid-refractory Acute Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD)
Description

The purpose of this study is to determine the safe and tolerable, biologically active, and potentially effective doses(s) of ALD518 in subjects with acute GVHD, who have failed to respond to glucocorticosteroids, for further investigation in Part B.

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Daily IL-2 for Steroid-Refractory Chronic Graft-versus-Host-Disease
Description

Chronic GVHD is a medical condition that may occur after a bone marrow, stem cell or cord blood transplant. The donor's immune system may recognize the your body (the host) as foreign and attempt to 'reject' it. This process is known as graft-versus-host-disease. It is thought that IL-2 may help control chronic GVHD by stopping the donor's immune system from 'rejecting' your body. In this research study, we are looking to see how IL-2 can be used in combination with steroids to treat cGVHD.

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Alefacept in Subjects With Steroid-Refractory Chronic Graft-versus-Host Disease
Description

Alefacept is a drug tht may reduce the number of T cells in circulation. This drug has been used in the treatment of psoriasis, which is a skin disorder also caused by T cells, like chronic GVHD. Information from studies in psoriasis and in other patients with GVHD suggests that this drug may help to treat chronic GVHD. Chronic GVHD is a medical condition that can develop after allogeneic stem cell transplantation. It occurs when the donor immune cells (the "graft") attack and damage organs and tissue (the "host"). It is thought that T cells, a subtype of immune cells, are responsible for the tissue damage in chronic GVHD. In this research study we are looking to see how well Alefacept works in treating chronic GVHD that has not resolved after therapy with corticosteroids.

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Anti Cytokine Combination Therapy With Daclizumab and Infliximab for Treatment of Steroid Refractory Acute GVHD
Description

The purpose of this study is to see whether serious graft versus host disease which is not well controlled with steroid treatment can be controlled with therapy with both daclizumab and infliximab. We hypothesize that a combination of daclizumab and infliximab will more effectively treat graft versus host disease than therapy with a single drug. The study also looks at whether chronic graft versus host disease develops, and survival at 6 and 9 months post-treatment.

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Rituximab Therapy for Steroid-Refractory Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease
Description

The purpose of this study is to determine if rituximab is a safe and effective therapy for steroid-refractory chronic graft versus host disease (GVHD).

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Safety and Efficacy of Efavaleukin Alfa in Subjects With Steroid Refractory Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease
Description

Phase 1b: To evaluate the safety and tolerability of multiple ascending doses of efavaleukin alfa in subjects with steroid refractory chronic graft versus host disease (cGVHD). Phase 2: To evaluate the efficacy of efavaleukin alfa in subjects with steroid refractory cGVHD as measured by overall response rate (ORR) at 16 weeks according to the 2014 cGVHD NIH Consensus Criteria. Due to early termination, the Phase 2 portion of this study was not conducted.

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Neihulizumab (ALTB-168) in Patients With Steroid-refractory Acute Graft-versus-host Disease or Treatment-refractory Acute Graft-versus-host Disease
Description

A Phase I study to establish the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, safety and efficacy profiles of Neihulizumab in patients with steroid-refractory or treatment refractory acute graft-versus-host disease (SR/TR-aGVHD)