Mycophenolate After Stem Cell Transplant for Systemic Sclerosis

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phasePhase 2
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorOttawa Hospital Research Institute

About this trial

A pilot single center randomized trial to test whether a full-scale RCT evaluating the role of post-AHSCT maintenance immunosuppression with MMF in preventing disease relapse is feasible .

We are studying whether a brief course of treatment with MMF after AHSCT will serve to prevent disease relapse.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Consenting participants 18 years of age or older who are initiating AHSCT at The Ottawa Hospital for management of SSc.

Disqualifiers

Exclusion criteria are focused on patient safety, namely inability to receive treatment with

Renal insufficiency (eGFR <25 mL/minute/1.73m2) or

Neutropenia (ANC <1.0 x 103/mcL) or

Thrombocytopenia (platelet count <50 000/mcL)

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Mycophenolate Mofetil 1000 mg twice daily

Treatment groups

6 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Ottawa Hospital Research Institute

Lead sponsor

The Ottawa Hospital Academic Medical Organization (TOHAMO) Innovation Fund Grant.

Collaborator