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CompletedNCT03263559Updated Jul 8, 2026Results posted

Haploidentical Bone Marrow Transplantation in Sickle Cell Patients (BMTCTN1507)

A Phase 2 interventional study of Haploidentical Bone Marrow Transplantation and Hydroxyurea in Sickle Cell Disease, sponsored by Medical College of Wisconsin. Completed at 32 sites in United States. Open to participants aged 5 Years to 45 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-07-08.

Sponsored by Medical College of Wisconsin · Phase 2, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
95
Allocation
Not applicable
Ages
5 Years to 45 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

This is a Phase II, single arm, multi-center trial, designed to estimate the efficacy and toxicity of haploidentical bone marrow transplantation (BMT) in patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). Based on their age and entry criteria patients are stratified into two groups: (1) children with severe SCD; and (2) adults with severe SCD.

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This study is designed as a Phase II multi-center trial to determine the feasibility of achieving a high rate of event-free survival (EFS) at 2 years post transplant using pre-conditioning hydroxyurea (HU) with a conditioning regimen that consists of a combination of Thymoglobulin/Cyclophosphamide/Fludarabine/Thiotepa with post-grafting high-dose cyclophosphamide in patients with severe SCD who have HLA-haploidentical donors. EFS is defined as survival without a qualifying event. This is a single arm study in which participants will be enrolled into one of two strata. The first stratum will be restricted to children who have stroke and 40 children will be enrolled in this stratum. The second stratum will consist of adult patients with severe sickle cell disease and 40 participants will be enrolled in this stratum.

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Conditions studied

  • Sickle Cell Disease

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Keywords

  • Reduced Intensity Conditioning
  • Haploidentical
  • Bone Marrow
  • Transplant
  • Sickle Cell Disease
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In context

Anemia, Sickle Cell

1,134 studies on the registry are indexed under Anemia, Sickle Cell; 238 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 95 is above the median of 40 across 769 interventional studies indexed under Anemia, Sickle Cell.

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Lead sponsor

Medical College of Wisconsin is the lead sponsor of 548 studies on the registry; 122 are open to participants now.

Of its 75 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 57 (76%) have results posted.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
5 Years to 45 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

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Inclusion criteria

Adequate physical function as measured by all of the following:

  1. A /Lansky performance score of ≥ 60.
  2. Cardiac function: (LVEF) > 40%; or LV shortening fraction > 26% by cardiac echocardiogram or by Multi Gated Acquisition Scan (MUGA) scan.
  3. Pulmonary function: Pulse oximetry with a baseline O2 saturation of ≥ 85% and Diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide (DLCO) > 40% (corrected for ).
  4. Renal function: Serum creatinine ≤ 1.5 x for age and estimated or measured ≥ 70 mL/min/1.73 m²
  5. Hepatic function:

    1. Serum conjugated (direct) \< 2x upper limit of normal for age as per local laboratory. Participants with hyperbilirubinemia as the result of hyperhemolysis, or a severe drop in hemoglobin post blood transfusion, are not excluded.
    2. (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) \< 5x upper limit of normal as per local laboratory.
  6. Liver MRI using a validated methodology per institutional preference (T2* or R2* or by ferriscan [R2 MRI]) for estimation of hepatic iron content is required for participants who are currently receiving ≥8 packed red blood cell transfusions per year for ≥1 year or have received ≥20 packed red blood cell transfusions (lifetime cumulative). Participants who have hepatic iron content ≥ 10 mg Fe/g liver dry weight by liver MRI must have a Gastroenterology/hepatology consultation with liver and histological examination including documentation of the absence of cirrhosis, bridging fibrosis, and active hepatitis.
  7. Participants must be HLA typed at high resolution using DNA based typing at HLA-A, -B, -C, DRB1, and have available:

    An HLA haploidentical first degree relative donor (parents, siblings or half siblings, or children) with 2, 3, or 4 (out of 8) HLA-mismatches who is willing and able to donate bone marrow. A unidirectional mismatch in either the graft versus host or host versus graft direction is considered a mismatch. The donor and recipient must be HLA identical for at least one antigen (using high resolution DNA based typing) at the following genetic loci: HLA-A, HLA-B, HLA-C, and HLA-DRB1. Fulfillment of this criterion shall be considered sufficient evidence that the donor and recipient share one HLA haplotype, and typing of additional family members is not required. Confirmatory donor HLA typing must be completed \< 100 days prior to Segment A enrollment

  8. Umbilical cord blood or peripheral blood stem cell donors will not be accepted.

Inclusion Criteria for Stratum 1: Children Ages 5.00 - 14.99 years of age at enrollment

  1. Age 5.00 - 14.99 years at Segment A enrollment
  2. Participants with sickle cell anemiam disease (Hb SS or Sß° Thalassemia) who have one or more of the following:

    1. A neurological event resulting in focal neurologic deficits that lasted ≥ 24 hours (classical clinical definition of stroke, not requiring imaging studies of the brain) OR a focal neurological event resulting in abnormalities on T2-weighted or FLAIR images using a MRI scan, indicative of an acute infarct, with no other reasonable medical explanation (definition of a stroke supported with MRI imaging scans of the brain), OR both.
    2. Abnormal transcranial Doppler (TCD) measurement with a timed average maximum mean velocity of at least 200 cm/sec in the terminal portion of the internal carotid or proximal portion of middle cerebral artery or if the imaging TCD method is used > 185 cm/sec plus evidence of intracranial vasculopathy.
    3. Silent Cerebral Infarct defined as an infarct-like lesion based on an MRI signal abnormality at least 3 mm in one dimension and visible in two planes on FLAIR or T2-weighted images (or similar image with 3D imaging) and documented neurological examination performed by a neurologist demonstrating the participant has a normal neurologic examination or an abnormality on examination that could not be explained by the location of the brain lesion(s).
    4. Acute severe vaso-occlusive pain episodes requiring hospitalization and recalcitrant to maximum medical therapy. Episodes of pain to be adjudicated by selected committee.
    5. One acute chest syndrome episode resulting in intensive care admission requiring non-mechanical ventilatory support: simple nasal cannula, face mask that requires oxygen content (venti mask, non-rebreather), simple nasal cannula, face mask O2(e.g. ventimask, rebreather), CPAP, SiPAP, BiPAP, high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) or invasive mechanical ventilatory support (delivered by ETT or trach).
    6. Right heart catheterization confirmed pulmonary artery pressure >25 mmHG or mean pulmonary vascular resistance 206(57-421) dyn·s·cm-5
    7. Essential hypertension on antihypertensive medications >95% upper limit of normal age (as defined according to the American Academy of Pediatrics)
    8. Recurrent priapism (episodes lasting at least 4 hours at least twice in the last 12 months or 3 times in the last 24 months) recalcitrant to medical treatment or unable to use hydroxyurea due to SCD phenotype with the approval of the adjudication committee

Inclusion Criteria for Stratum 2: Adults Ages 15.00 - 45.99 at enrollment

Participants with sickle cell anemia (Hb SS or Sß° Thalassemia) who are 15.00 - 45.99 years of age at enrollment AND who have one or more of the following:

  1. Age 15.00 - 45.99 years at Segment A enrollment
  2. Participants with sickle cell anemia (Hb SS or Sß° Thalassemia) who have one or more of the following:

    1. A neurological event resulting in focal neurologic deficits that lasted ≥ 24 hours (classical clinical definition of stroke, not requiring imaging studies of the brain) OR a focal neurological event resulting in abnormalities on T2-weighted or FLAIR images using a MRI scan, indicative of an acute infarct, with no other reasonable medical explanation (definition of a stroke supported with MRI imaging scans of the brain), OR both.
    2. History of two or more episodes of acute chest syndrome (ACS) in the 2-year period preceding enrollment despite the institution of supportive care measures (i.e. asthma therapy and/or hydroxyurea);
    3. History of three or more severe vaso-occlusive pain crises per year in the 2-year period preceding enrollment despite the institution of supportive care measures (i.e. a pain management plan and/or treatment with hydroxyurea); painful episodes related to priapism, osteonecrosis or any sickle-related complication are acceptable;
    4. Administration of regular RBC transfusion therapy, defined as receiving ≥8 packed red blood cell transfusions per year for ≥1 year in the 12 months before enrollment to prevent vaso-occlusive clinical complications (i.e. pain, stroke, and acute chest syndrome);
    5. An echocardiographic finding of tricuspid valve regurgitant jet velocity (TRJV) ≥ 2.7 m/sec.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Participants who have an HLA-matched sibling who is able and willing to donate bone marrow. Patients with a HLA-matched unrelated donor are not excluded.
  2. Uncontrolled bacterial, viral or fungal infection in the 6 weeks before enrollment (currently taking medication with evidence of progression of clinical symptoms or radiologic findings).
  3. Evidence of infection or known HIV positive serology.
  4. Participants who have received a previous hematopoetic cell transplant (HCT).
  5. Participants who have had an Encephaloduroarteriosynangiosis (EDAS) procedure in the 6 months prior to enrollment
  6. Participants who have received a prior solid organ transplant
  7. Participants who have participated in another clinical trial in which the patient received an or off-label use of a drug or device within 3 months of enrollment.
  8. Females who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  9. Participants with , uncontrolled disease, requiring active medical management ( therapy or chemotherapy), which, in the judgment of the local Principal Investigator, indicates that the patient could not tolerate transplantation.
  10. Females of child bearing potential (to include all female participants > 10 years of age, unless for a minimum of 1 year before the time of consent or surgically sterilized), who do not agree to practice two (2) effective methods of at the same time, or do not agree to practice true abstinence when this is in line with the preferred and usual lifestyle of the subject, from the time of signing of through 12 months post-transplant.
  11. Males (even if surgical sterilized) who do not agree to practice effective barrier contraception, or who do not agree to practice true abstinence from the time of signing informed consent through 12 months post-transplant.
  12. Presence of anti-donor specific HLA antibodies. HLA antibody presence and specificity will be determined by solid phase immunoassays. An anti-donor specific HLA antibody will be considered positive when the mean fluorescence intensity (MFI) is higher than the cut-off defined by each institution. Recommended cut-off values are MFI >1000 for donor specific antibody to HLA-A, -B, and DRB1 and MFI >2000 for HLA-C, DQB1 and DPB1. This must be measured before the final donor selection, and \< 100 days before enrollment in Segment A (preferably \< 30 days before Segment A enrollment). If MFI >1000 for donor specific antibody to HLA-A, -B, DRB1 and/or MFI >2000 for HLA-C, DQB1 and DPB1, documentation must be submitted to the DCC coordinator for review and approval by a Protocol Chair and/or Protocol Officer prior to enrollment
Terms in these criteria, in plain language(16)

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Karnofsky performance status (KPS)

A 0–100 scale of how well someone can carry out everyday activities. 100 is no complaints and no signs of illness; 70 is able to look after yourself but not to work or keep up normal activity; 50 is needing considerable help and frequent medical care.

Studies often ask for 60 or 70 and above. Your doctor gives the score.

LVEF (left ventricular ejection fraction)

The share of blood the heart’s main pumping chamber (the left ventricle) pushes out with each beat, measured by an echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) or a MUGA scan. About 50–70% is normal.

Hemoglobin (Hb)

The protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. A low level is anaemia, which can cause tiredness and breathlessness. Measured in g/dL or g/L (9 g/dL is 90 g/L).

ULN (upper limit of normal)

The top of the normal range for a blood test, as set by the laboratory that runs it. Each lab prints its own range next to your result.

“≤ 2.5 × ULN” means the result can be up to two and a half times that top value.

Creatinine clearance (CrCl)

How quickly the kidneys clear creatinine, a waste product, from the blood. A study may estimate it from a blood test with age, weight and sex (often by the Cockcroft–Gault formula), or measure it using blood and urine collected over a set time. Given in mL/min; higher is better.

Bilirubin

A yellow substance made when red blood cells are broken down, which the liver clears. A high level can mean a problem with the liver or the bile ducts.

Criteria often allow more for people with Gilbert’s syndrome, a harmless inherited condition that raises bilirubin.

ALT and AST (liver enzymes)

Two enzymes measured in a routine blood test of the liver. Higher levels can mean the liver is under strain or damaged. SGPT and SGOT are older names for ALT and AST.

Criteria usually give a limit as a multiple of the upper limit of normal (ULN), often higher when cancer has spread to the liver.

Biopsy and archival tissue

A biopsy takes a small piece of tissue to examine. “Archival tissue” is a sample already taken, for example at diagnosis, and kept by the hospital.

Whether a stored sample will do depends on when it was taken, how much there is and what the study needs. Ask whether the study accepts your stored sample or needs a new biopsy.

HIV

The human immunodeficiency virus, which weakens the immune system.

Many studies now accept people whose HIV is controlled on treatment, judged by the viral load and the CD4 count. Check the limits this study sets.

Investigational drug or device

A drug or device being studied in a clinical trial.

It may be new, or already approved and being studied for another use, dose or form. Criteria often leave out people who took part in another study of one within a recent period, commonly 30 days or five half-lives.

Clinically significant

Judged by the study doctor to matter for your health or for the study. It is a doctor’s decision, so ask the study team if you are unsure whether something counts.

Autoimmune disease

A condition in which the immune system attacks the body’s own tissues, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, type 1 diabetes or inflammatory bowel disease.

Immunotherapy studies often leave out active autoimmune disease, and some name exceptions, such as thyroid disease on replacement hormone. Check the exceptions this study lists.

Immunosuppression

A weakened immune system. It can come from an illness, such as HIV or some blood cancers, or from medicines that turn the immune system down, for example after an organ transplant or for an autoimmune disease; steroids at higher doses count.

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Postmenopausal

Periods have stopped for good: usually no period for 12 months in a row without another medical reason, sometimes confirmed by a blood test (FSH).

Contraception

Ways of preventing pregnancy. “Highly effective” methods fail less than 1% of the time a year when used correctly — for example an IUD or an implant.

Criteria usually say which methods count and how long to keep using them after the last dose, sometimes for male participants too. Some studies accept a partner’s vasectomy if it was confirmed successful and that person is the participant’s only sexual partner.

Informed consent

Before you join, the study team explains what taking part involves — its purpose, what happens, the risks and possible benefits — and answers your questions, so you can decide freely. Consent is usually recorded on a form (the informed consent form, ICF) signed by you or, where the law allows, by someone legally authorised to decide for you.

You can keep asking questions during the study, you are told of new information that matters, and you can choose to leave at any time.

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Study design

Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
95 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Haploidentical Transplantation

    A conditioning regimen with Hydroxyurea, rabbit-ATG, Thiotepa, Fludarabine, Cyclophosphamide, Total Body Irradiation, and Mesna will be administered prior to Haploidentical Bone Marrow Transplantation.

    Procedure: Haploidentical Bone Marrow Transplantation · Drug: Hydroxyurea · Drug: Rabbit-ATG · Drug: Thiotepa · Drug: Fludarabine · Drug: Cyclophosphamide · Radiation: Total Body Irradiation · Drug: Mesna

Interventions

  • ProcedureHaploidentical Bone Marrow Transplantation

    Eligible patients with a first degree Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA)- haploidentical donor will undergo Haploidentical bone marrow transplantation at Day 0 with non T-cell depleted bone marrow. For Graft-vs-Host Disease (GVHD) prophylaxis, patients will be given sirolimus and mycophenolate mofetil beginning on Day +5.

  • HU will be given daily at 30mg/kg from Day -70 through Day -10.

    Also known as: Hydrea, Droxia

  • Rabbit-ATG (rATG) will be given at 0.5mg/kg on Day -9, and at 2.0mg/kg on Day -8 and Day -7.

    Also known as: Thymoglobulin

  • Thiotepa will be given at 10mg/kg on Day -7

    Also known as: Chemo

  • Fludarabine will be given at 30mg/m2 from Day -6 to Day -2

    Also known as: Fludara

  • Cyclophosphamide will be given at 14.5mg/kg on Day -6 and Day -5, and at 50 mg/kg on Days +3 and +4.

    Also known as: Cytoxan®

  • RadiationTotal Body Irradiation

    Total Body Irradiation will be given at 200cGy on Day -1

    Also known as: TBI

  • DrugMesna

    Mesna will be given at 40mg/kg on Days +3 and +4

    Also known as: Mesnex

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Percentage of Participants With Two-Year Post-Transplant Event Free Survival (EFS)

    EFS is defined as survival without a qualifying event from transplant. Primary graft failure (PGF), secondary graft failure (SGF), second infusion of hematopoietic cells, or death from any cause will count as events for this endpoint. This endpoint was adjudicated by an Endpoint Review Committee. PGF is lack of engraftment on or before Day 42 post-transplant. Engraftment is defined as having greater than or equal to 5% donor cells post-transplant, from any molecular chimerism assessment (e.g., unsorted, myeloid, or T-cell) on a peripheral blood or bone marrow aspirate sample. SGF is defined as \< 5% donor whole blood or myeloid chimerism in peripheral blood or bone marrow beyond day +42 post-transplant in patients with prior documentation of hematopoietic recovery with \>5% donor cells by day +42 post-transplant. Infusion of a second stem cell product will be considered graft rejection, and counted toward primary or, depending on timing of the second infusion, secondary graft rejection

    Time frame: 2 years post-transplant

Secondary outcomes

  1. Percentage of Participants With Two-Year Post-Transplant Overall Survival (OS)

    Death from any cause will be the event and patients will be censored at the date of last contact or two years post-transplant, whichever comes first.

    Time frame: 2 years post-transplant

  2. Number of Participants With Graft Failure

    Primary Graft Failure (PGF) is lack of engraftment on or before Day 42 post-transplant. Engraftment is defined as having greater than or equal to 5% donor cells post-transplant, from any molecular chimerism assessment (e.g., unsorted, myeloid, or T-cell) on a peripheral blood or bone marrow aspirate sample. Secondary Graft Failure (SGF) is defined as \< 5% donor whole blood or myeloid chimerism in peripheral blood or bone marrow beyond day +42 post-transplant in patients with prior documentation of hematopoietic recovery with \>5% donor cells by day +42 post-transplant. Infusion of a second stem cell product will be considered graft rejection, and counted toward primary or, depending on timing of the second infusion, secondary graft rejection.

    Time frame: 2 Years post-transplant

  3. Percentage of Participants With Disease Recurrence Post-Transplant

    Disease Recurrence is defined as primary graft failure, secondary graft failure, or sickle hemoglobin (HbS) \> 70% within 2 years post-transplant. Cumulative Incidence of Disease Recurrence was estimated with a 95% confidence interval using the Aalen-Johansen estimator with death prior to disease recurrence treated as a competing risk. This endpoint was adjudicated by an Endpoint Review Committee.

    Time frame: 1 year and 2 years post-transplant

  4. Percentage of Participants With Neutrophil Recovery Post-Transplant

    Neutrophil recovery is defined as the first of 3 measurements on different days when the patient has an absolute neutrophil count of ≥500/μL after conditioning. The incidence of neutrophil recovery from transplant will be estimated using the cumulative incidence function with a 95% confidence interval using the Aalen-Johansen estimator with death or second transplant without neutrophil recovery as a competing risk.

    Time frame: 42 Days post-transplant

  5. Percentage of Participants With Platelet Recovery Post-Transplant

    Platelet recovery is defined as the first day of a minimum of 3 measurements on different days that the patient has achieved a platelet count \> 50,000/μL AND did not receive a platelet transfusion in the previous 7 days. The incidence of platelet recovery from transplant will be estimated using the cumulative incidence function with a 95% confidence interval using the Aalen-Johansen estimator with death or second transplant without platelet recovery as a competing risk.

    Time frame: 60 Days, 100 Days post-transplant

  6. Mean Percentage of Donor Chimerism Post-Transplant

    A point estimate and confidence interval will be provided for the mean percent donor chimerism at the time points specified including Day 28, Day 100, Day 180, 1 year, and 2 years post-transplant. For each participant's visit with multiple chimerism sources recorded, donor percentage is determined by taking the first non-missing chimerism percentage in the following order of sources: marrow, blood, myeloid, and t-cell.

    Time frame: Days 28, 100, and 180 and at 1 and 2 years post-transplant

  7. Percentage of Participants by Donor Chimerism Category Post-Transplant

    At Day 28, Day 100, Day 180, 1 year and 2 years post-transplant, the proportions with low chimerism (\<5%), mixed chimerism (5-95%), or full chimerism (\>95%) will be tabulated and described. For each participant's visit with multiple chimerism sources recorded, donor percentage is determined by taking the first non-missing chimerism percentage in the following order of sources: marrow, blood, myeloid, and t-cell.

    Time frame: Days 28, 100, and 180 and at 1 and 2 years post-transplant

  8. Number of Participants by Maximum Acute GVHD Grade Post-Transplant

    Acute GVHD was graded according to Consensus Criteria with higher grade indicating worse outcomes. Grade I aGVHD is defined as stage 1-2 skin rash and no liver or GI involvement. Grade II is stage 3 skin rash, or stage 1 liver involvement, or stage 1 GI involvement. Grade III is stage 0-3 skin rash, with stage 2-3 liver involvement, or stage 2-3 GI involvement. Grade IV is stage 4 skin rash, liver, or GI involvement. Maximum grade is defined as the maximum grade of acute GVHD (0-IV) that a participant experiences by Day 100 post-transplant.

    Time frame: 100 Days post-transplant

  9. Percentage of Participants With Acute GVHD Post-Transplant

    Acute GVHD was graded according to Consensus Criteria with higher grade indicating worse outcomes. Grade I aGVHD is defined as stage 1-2 skin rash and no liver or GI involvement. Grade II is stage 3 skin rash, or stage 1 liver involvement, or stage 1 GI involvement. Grade III is stage 0-3 skin rash, with stage 2-3 liver involvement, or stage 2-3 GI involvement. Grade IV is stage 4 skin rash, liver, or GI involvement. The cumulative incidence of acute GVHD grade II-IV and III-IV at Day 100 was estimated using the Aalen-Johansen estimator with 95% confidence intervals, treating death prior to aGVHD as a competing event. Time to aGVHD is defined as time from transplant until onset of grades II-IV and III-IV aGVHD, respectively.

    Time frame: 100 Days post-transplant

  10. Number of Participants by Maximum Chronic GVHD Severity Post-Transplant

    Chronic GVHD is based on NIH Consensus Criteria (2014 NIH Consensus Criteria) and includes mild, moderate and severe chronic GVHD. Skin/hair, ocular, oral, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, hepatic, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, and hematologic systems were scored on a 0-3 scale to reflect degree of cGVHD involvement. Maximum grade is defined as the maximum grade of chronic GVHD (mild, moderate, or severe) that a participant experiences by 2 years post-transplant.

    Time frame: 2 Years post-transplant

  11. Percentage of Participants With Chronic GVHD Post-Transplant

    Percentage of participants with chronic GVHD (cGVHD) at will be estimated with 95% confidence intervals for each treatment group using the cumulative incidence estimate with the complementary log-log transformation, treating death prior to cGVHD as a competing event. Chronic GVHD is based on NIH Consensus Criteria (2014 NIH Consensus Criteria) and includes mild, moderate and severe chronic GVHD. Skin/hair, ocular, oral, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, hepatic, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, and hematologic systems were scored on a 0-3 scale to reflect degree of cGVHD involvement. This endpoint considers any cGVHD onset.

    Time frame: 6 months, 1 year, 2 years post-transplant

  12. Number of Participants With Complications and Events Post-Transplant

    The number of participants experiencing the following complications and events will be tabulated at baseline, 1 year and 2 years post-transplant: Idiopathic pneumonia syndrome (IPS), Veno-occlusive disease (VOD), Various Central Nervous System (CNS) toxicities, Stroke, participants on immunosuppression for GVHD, and significant infections reported (any bacterial/fungal sepsis, Cytomegalovirus (CMV) reactivation with/without clinical disease, adenovirus, Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)).

    Time frame: Baseline, 1 year, and 2 years post-transplant

  13. Number of Participants With Sickle Cell Disease Events of Special Interest Post-Transplant

    Participants will be followed for the entire 2 year duration of their time on study for the recurrence of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) related complications. These SCD related complications are referred to as SCD events of special interest (SCD-EOSI) and will be summarized with frequency. These SCD-EOSI include: pulmonary hypertension, new onset of significant cerebrovascular event, renal function compromise, new onset of avascular necrosis of hip or shoulder, new onset of leg ulceration, new onset of acute chest syndrome, and new onset of painful vaso-occlusive crisis requiring hospitalization or parenteral opioid drug in the outpatient setting.

    Time frame: Baseline, 6 months, 1 year, 18 months, and 2 Years post-transplant

  14. Summary of Hematological Outcomes in Percentages

    Hematological Outcomes will be summarized with mean and standard deviation at various timepoints. Depending on the measurement, "baseline" could be pre-hydroxyurea conditioning (day -70 pre-transplant) and/or pre-thymoglobulin (day -7 pre-transplant). Measures include: hemoglobin (Hgb) %, reticulocyte count %, and hemoglobin S level %.

    Time frame: Baseline, Day 28, Day 100, 6 months, 1, and 2 years post-transplant

  15. Summary of Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)

    Renal Function Outcomes will be summarized with mean and standard deviation at various timepoints. "Baseline" refers to pre-thymoglobulin (day -7 pre-transplant). Measures include: GFR (mL/min/1.73m2) and Estimated GFR. Estimated GFR is computed using the CKD-EPI Creatinine Equation 2021 for Adults and the Bedside Schwartz 2009 equation for Pediatrics.

    Time frame: Baseline, 1, and 2 years post-transplant

  16. Summary of Lung Function in Liters

    Lung Function Outcomes will be summarized with mean and standard deviation at various timepoints. "Baseline" refers to pre-hydroxyurea (day -70 pre-transplant). Measures include: FEV1 (L), FVC (L), and TLC (L). All values in this table were reported by study site.

    Time frame: Baseline, 1, and 2 years post-transplant

  17. Summary of Cardiac Function

    Cardiac Function is measured through tricuspid regurgitant jet velocity (TRJV). It will be summarized with mean and standard deviation at Baseline, 1, and 2 years post-transplant. "Baseline" refers to pre-hydroxyurea (day -70 pre-transplant).

    Time frame: Baseline, 1, and 2 years post-transplant

  18. Summary of Six Minute Walk Distance

    Six Minute Walk Distance is measured in meters to assess how far a participant can walk in 6 minutes. It will be summarized with mean and standard deviation at Baseline, 1, and 2 years post-transplant. "Baseline" refers to pre-hydroxyurea (day -70 pre-transplant). Change from baseline will also be provided at the 1 and 2 years post-transplant visit.

    Time frame: Baseline, 1, and 2 years post-transplant

  19. Mean Patient Reported Quality of Life (QoL) Score

    Health-Related Quality of Life (QoL) assessed using the NIH's PROMIS short forms administered to English- and Spanish-speaking patients in the adult stratum. Questions about fatigue (short form 8a), pain interference (short form 8a), and pain intensity (short form 3a) are asked regarding the degree of difficulty in performing activities of daily living such as housework, social activities, and day to day activities. It is scored from 0 to 10 and converted to a standardized T-score with mean 50 and standard deviation 10. A higher T-score represents worse fatigue, pain interfering with more daily activities, and worse pain intensity.

    Time frame: Baseline, 1, and 2 years post-transplant

  20. Mean Patient Reported Pain Intensity Score From Pain Diary

    Subjects who speak English and are 15 years or older will be asked to use a web-based diary to report pain intensity on a scale from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain). Subject pain intensity score is reported as an aggregate of several AM and PM scores at Baseline, one year, and two years post-transplant timepoints.

    Time frame: Baseline, 1, and 2 years post-transplant

  21. Number of Participants by Cause of Death

    Cause of Death is tabulated by age strata. Deaths among participants who were not transplanted are included.

    Time frame: From Enrollment to 2 Years post-transplant

  22. Number of Participants by Maximum Grade of Infection

    Number of participants who reported the Maximum Infection Severity of Grade 2 and Grade 3. Only grade 2 and grade 3 infections occurring post transplantation were reported on the study. Grade 2 and grade 3 infections are defined by the BMT CTN Technical MOP. Higher infection grade indicates worse infection severity. The infection grading criteria are published online (https://bmtctn.net/administrative-manual-procedures-moppolicy-guidelines). Severity of grade 1, 2 and 3 are described for bacterial, fungal, viral, parasitic, and nonmicrobiological infections. For example, grade 2 fungal infections are defined as candida esophagitis, or proven or probably fungal sinusistis confirmed radiologically without orbital, brain or bone involvement. Grade 3 fungal infections are defined as Fungemia including candidemia, Proven or probably invasive fungal infections, Disseminated infections with histoplasmosis, blastomycosis, coccidiomycosis, or Cryptococcus, or Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia.

    Time frame: From Transplant to 2 Years post-transplant

  23. Frequencies of Infections Categorized by Infection Type

    The number of systemic infections is reported. Infections are categorized by infection type. A participant can report multiple types of infections, so the categories are not mutually exclusive for participants. All grade 2 and grade 3 infections, as defined by the BMT CTN Technical MOP, occurring post transplantation were reported on the study.

    Time frame: From Transplant to 2 Years post-transplant

  24. Frequency of Hospital Readmissions by Cause

    Participants could be readmitted to a hospital for many reasons during follow-up. The causes of each readmission are tabulated by age strata. The protocol-specified scheduled transplant hospitalization is not included in this table.

    Time frame: From Transplant to 2 Years post-transplant

  25. Summary of Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)

    Hematological Outcomes will be summarized with mean and standard deviation at various post-transplant timepoints. Measures in this table include: LDH (U/L)

    Time frame: Day 28, Day 100, 6 months, 1, and 2 years post-transplant

  26. Summary of Bilirubin

    Hematological Outcomes will be summarized with mean and standard deviation at various timepoints. Baseline timepoint is pre-thymoglobulin (day -7 pre-transplant). Measures in this table include: Bilirubin (mg/dL)

    Time frame: Baseline, Day 28, Day 100, 6 months, 1, and 2 years post-transplant

  27. Summary of Serum Ferritin

    Hematological Outcomes will be summarized with mean and standard deviation at various timepoints. Baseline refers to pre-thymoglobulin (day -7 pre-transplant). Measures in this table include: Serum Ferritin Level (ng/dL)

    Time frame: Baseline pre-thymoglobulin visit (day -7 pre-transplant)

  28. Summary of Creatinine Clearance

    Renal Function Outcomes will be summarized with mean and standard deviation at various timepoints. "Baseline" refers to pre-thymoglobulin (day -7 pre-transplant). Measures include: Creatinine Clearance (mL/min).

    Time frame: Baseline, 1, and 2 years post-transplant

  29. Summary of Urine Albumin Creatine Ratio

    Renal Function Outcomes will be summarized with mean and standard deviation at various timepoints. Measures include: Urine Albumin Creatine Ratio (mg/g).

    Time frame: 1 and 2 years post-transplant

  30. Summary of Lung Function Percent Predicted

    Lung Function Outcomes will be summarized with mean and standard deviation at various timepoints. "Baseline" refers to pre-hydroxyurea (day -70 pre-transplant). Measures include: FEV1 (percent predicted), FVC (percent predicted), FEV1/FVC (percent predicted), and TLC (percent predicted). All values in this table, including percent predicted, were reported by study site.

    Time frame: Baseline, 1, and 2 years post-transplant

  31. Summary of Lung Function Ratio of Liters

    Lung Function Outcomes will be summarized with mean and standard deviation at various timepoints. "Baseline" refers to pre-hydroxyurea (day -70 pre-transplant). Measures include: FEV1/FVC (ratio of Liters). All values in this table were reported by study site.

    Time frame: Baseline, 1, and 2 years post-transplant

  32. Summary of Lung Function Percentages of Lab Measure

    Lung Function Outcomes will be summarized with mean and standard deviation at various timepoints. "Baseline" refers to pre-hydroxyurea (day -70 pre-transplant). Measures include: DLCO (%) and Oxygen Saturation (%). All values in this table were reported by study site.

    Time frame: Baseline, 1, and 2 years post-transplant

  33. Summary of Lung Function Ratio of Percent Predicted

    Lung Function Outcomes will be summarized with mean and standard deviation at various timepoints. "Baseline" refers to pre-hydroxyurea (day -70 pre-transplant). Measures include: FEV1/FVC (ratio of percent predicted). All values in this table were reported by study site.

    Time frame: Baseline, 1, and 2 years post-transplant

Other outcomes

  1. Mean Follow-up Days Since Transplant

    Average number of post-transplant follow-up days by age strata.

    Time frame: From transplant up to 2 years post-transplant

07

Results

Posted Apr 29, 2026

Participant flow

BMT CTN 1507's enrollment was between October 10, 2017 and October 19, 2022 with 36 participating centers in the United States of America. 95 participants enrolled from 28 centers (18 centers enrolled adults and 17 enrolled pediatrics). Of 95 participants, 54 participants enrolled in the adult stratum, and 41 enrolled in the pediatric stratum. The accrual goal was 40 transplanted participants in each age strata. The study was completed on January 29, 2025.

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneAdult StratumPediatric Stratum
Started5441
Transplanted4239
Completed3834
Not completed167
Withdrew: Physician decision02
Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject41
Withdrew: Death10
Withdrew: Donor issue40
Withdrew: Psychosocial issues10
Withdrew: Insurance issue20
Withdrew: Participant non-compliance10
Withdrew: Accrual closure10
Withdrew: Lost to follow-up24

Outcome measures

PrimaryPercentage of Participants With Two-Year Post-Transplant Event Free Survival (EFS)

EFS is defined as survival without a qualifying event from transplant. Primary graft failure (PGF), secondary graft failure (SGF), second infusion of hematopoietic cells, or death from any cause will count as events for this endpoint. This endpoint was adjudicated by an Endpoint Review Committee. PGF is lack of engraftment on or before Day 42 post-transplant. Engraftment is defined as having greater than or equal to 5% donor cells post-transplant, from any molecular chimerism assessment (e.g., unsorted, myeloid, or T-cell) on a peripheral blood or bone marrow aspirate sample. SGF is defined as \< 5% donor whole blood or myeloid chimerism in peripheral blood or bone marrow beyond day +42 post-transplant in patients with prior documentation of hematopoietic recovery with \>5% donor cells by day +42 post-transplant. Infusion of a second stem cell product will be considered graft rejection, and counted toward primary or, depending on timing of the second infusion, secondary graft rejection

Time frame:
2 years post-transplant
Reported as:
Number · Percentage of Participants
Percentage of Participants With Two-Year Post-Transplant Event Free Survival (EFS)
Percentage of ParticipantsAdult StratumPediatric Stratum
Percentage of Participants With Two-Year Post-Transplant Event Free Survival (EFS)88.0 (73.5 to 94.8)79.3 (62.8 to 89.1)
SecondaryPercentage of Participants With Two-Year Post-Transplant Overall Survival (OS)

Death from any cause will be the event and patients will be censored at the date of last contact or two years post-transplant, whichever comes first.

Time frame:
2 years post-transplant
Reported as:
Number · Percentage of Participants
Percentage of Participants With Two-Year Post-Transplant Overall Survival (OS)
Percentage of ParticipantsAdult StratumPediatric Stratum
Percentage of Participants With Two-Year Post-Transplant Overall Survival (OS)95.0 (81.5 to 98.7)94.5 (79.7 to 98.6)
SecondaryNumber of Participants With Graft Failure

Primary Graft Failure (PGF) is lack of engraftment on or before Day 42 post-transplant. Engraftment is defined as having greater than or equal to 5% donor cells post-transplant, from any molecular chimerism assessment (e.g., unsorted, myeloid, or T-cell) on a peripheral blood or bone marrow aspirate sample. Secondary Graft Failure (SGF) is defined as \< 5% donor whole blood or myeloid chimerism in peripheral blood or bone marrow beyond day +42 post-transplant in patients with prior documentation of hematopoietic recovery with \>5% donor cells by day +42 post-transplant. Infusion of a second stem cell product will be considered graft rejection, and counted toward primary or, depending on timing of the second infusion, secondary graft rejection.

Time frame:
2 Years post-transplant
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants With Graft Failure
ParticipantsAdult StratumPediatric Stratum
Primary Graft Failure22
Secondary Graft Failure14
SecondaryPercentage of Participants With Disease Recurrence Post-Transplant

Disease Recurrence is defined as primary graft failure, secondary graft failure, or sickle hemoglobin (HbS) \> 70% within 2 years post-transplant. Cumulative Incidence of Disease Recurrence was estimated with a 95% confidence interval using the Aalen-Johansen estimator with death prior to disease recurrence treated as a competing risk. This endpoint was adjudicated by an Endpoint Review Committee.

Time frame:
1 year and 2 years post-transplant
Reported as:
Number · Percentage of Participants
Percentage of Participants With Disease Recurrence Post-Transplant
Percentage of ParticipantsAdult StratumPediatric Stratum
Disease Recurrence at 1 year post-transplant7.1 (1.8 to 17.6)15.4 (6.2 to 28.5)
Disease Recurrence at 2 years post-transplant9.8 (3.0 to 21.3)15.4 (6.2 to 28.5)
SecondaryPercentage of Participants With Neutrophil Recovery Post-Transplant

Neutrophil recovery is defined as the first of 3 measurements on different days when the patient has an absolute neutrophil count of ≥500/μL after conditioning. The incidence of neutrophil recovery from transplant will be estimated using the cumulative incidence function with a 95% confidence interval using the Aalen-Johansen estimator with death or second transplant without neutrophil recovery as a competing risk.

Time frame:
42 Days post-transplant
Reported as:
Number · Percentage of Participants
Percentage of Participants With Neutrophil Recovery Post-Transplant
Percentage of ParticipantsAdult StratumPediatric Stratum
Percentage of Participants With Neutrophil Recovery Post-Transplant92.9 (77.4 to 97.9)100.0 (100.0 to 100.0)
SecondaryPercentage of Participants With Platelet Recovery Post-Transplant

Platelet recovery is defined as the first day of a minimum of 3 measurements on different days that the patient has achieved a platelet count \> 50,000/μL AND did not receive a platelet transfusion in the previous 7 days. The incidence of platelet recovery from transplant will be estimated using the cumulative incidence function with a 95% confidence interval using the Aalen-Johansen estimator with death or second transplant without platelet recovery as a competing risk.

Time frame:
60 Days, 100 Days post-transplant
Reported as:
Number · Percentage of Participants
Percentage of Participants With Platelet Recovery Post-Transplant
Percentage of ParticipantsAdult StratumPediatric Stratum
60 Days88.1 (72.6 to 95.1)81.1 (63.5 to 90.8)
100 Days92.9 (77.4 to 97.9)91.9 (74.7 to 97.6)
SecondaryMean Percentage of Donor Chimerism Post-Transplant

A point estimate and confidence interval will be provided for the mean percent donor chimerism at the time points specified including Day 28, Day 100, Day 180, 1 year, and 2 years post-transplant. For each participant's visit with multiple chimerism sources recorded, donor percentage is determined by taking the first non-missing chimerism percentage in the following order of sources: marrow, blood, myeloid, and t-cell.

Time frame:
Days 28, 100, and 180 and at 1 and 2 years post-transplant
Reported as:
Mean · Percentage of Donor Chimerism
Mean Percentage of Donor Chimerism Post-Transplant
Percentage of Donor ChimerismAdult StratumPediatric Stratum
Day 2893.4 (86.5 to 100.0)92.6 (85.0 to 100.0)
Day 10092.6 (84.3 to 100.0)91.3 (82.7 to 99.9)
Day 18096.9 (91.3 to 100.0)94.1 (86.8 to 100.0)
1 Year99.3 (98.3 to 100.0)90.0 (80.4 to 99.6)
2 Years97.4 (93.8 to 100.0)97.0 (91.6 to 100.0)
SecondaryPercentage of Participants by Donor Chimerism Category Post-Transplant

At Day 28, Day 100, Day 180, 1 year and 2 years post-transplant, the proportions with low chimerism (\<5%), mixed chimerism (5-95%), or full chimerism (\>95%) will be tabulated and described. For each participant's visit with multiple chimerism sources recorded, donor percentage is determined by taking the first non-missing chimerism percentage in the following order of sources: marrow, blood, myeloid, and t-cell.

Time frame:
Days 28, 100, and 180 and at 1 and 2 years post-transplant
Reported as:
Number · Percentage of Participants
Percentage of Participants by Donor Chimerism Category Post-Transplant
Percentage of ParticipantsAdult StratumPediatric Stratum
Low Chimerism (Donor <5%) at Day 284.82.6
Low Chimerism (Donor <5%) at Day 1007.35.4
Low Chimerism (Donor <5%) at Day 1802.82.9
Low Chimerism (Donor <5%) at 1 Year0.03.1
Low Chimerism (Donor <5%) at 2 Years0.00.0
Mixed Chimerism (Donor 5-95%) at Day 287.115.4
Mixed Chimerism (Donor 5-95%) at Day 1002.48.1
Mixed Chimerism (Donor 5-95%) at Day 1802.88.6
Mixed Chimerism (Donor 5-95%) at 1 Year5.915.6
Mixed Chimerism (Donor 5-95%) at 2 Years9.46.9
Full Chimerism (Donor >95%) at Day 2888.182.1
Full Chimerism (Donor >95%) at Day 10090.286.5
Full Chimerism (Donor >95%) at Day 18094.488.6
Full Chimerism (Donor >95%) at 1 Year94.181.3
Full Chimerism (Donor >95%) at 2 Years90.693.1
SecondaryNumber of Participants by Maximum Acute GVHD Grade Post-Transplant

Acute GVHD was graded according to Consensus Criteria with higher grade indicating worse outcomes. Grade I aGVHD is defined as stage 1-2 skin rash and no liver or GI involvement. Grade II is stage 3 skin rash, or stage 1 liver involvement, or stage 1 GI involvement. Grade III is stage 0-3 skin rash, with stage 2-3 liver involvement, or stage 2-3 GI involvement. Grade IV is stage 4 skin rash, liver, or GI involvement. Maximum grade is defined as the maximum grade of acute GVHD (0-IV) that a participant experiences by Day 100 post-transplant.

Time frame:
100 Days post-transplant
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants by Maximum Acute GVHD Grade Post-Transplant
ParticipantsAdult StratumPediatric Stratum
Grade 0, no aGVHD2326
Grade I87
Grade II94
Grade III22
Grade IV00
SecondaryPercentage of Participants With Acute GVHD Post-Transplant

Acute GVHD was graded according to Consensus Criteria with higher grade indicating worse outcomes. Grade I aGVHD is defined as stage 1-2 skin rash and no liver or GI involvement. Grade II is stage 3 skin rash, or stage 1 liver involvement, or stage 1 GI involvement. Grade III is stage 0-3 skin rash, with stage 2-3 liver involvement, or stage 2-3 GI involvement. Grade IV is stage 4 skin rash, liver, or GI involvement. The cumulative incidence of acute GVHD grade II-IV and III-IV at Day 100 was estimated using the Aalen-Johansen estimator with 95% confidence intervals, treating death prior to aGVHD as a competing event. Time to aGVHD is defined as time from transplant until onset of grades II-IV and III-IV aGVHD, respectively.

Time frame:
100 Days post-transplant
Reported as:
Number · Percentage of Participants
Percentage of Participants With Acute GVHD Post-Transplant
Percentage of ParticipantsAdult StratumPediatric Stratum
Grades II-IV Acute GVHD26.2 (14.0 to 40.2)15.5 (6.2 to 28.7)
Grades III-IV Acute GVHD4.8 (0.9 to 14.4)5.2 (0.9 to 15.5)
SecondaryNumber of Participants by Maximum Chronic GVHD Severity Post-Transplant

Chronic GVHD is based on NIH Consensus Criteria (2014 NIH Consensus Criteria) and includes mild, moderate and severe chronic GVHD. Skin/hair, ocular, oral, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, hepatic, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, and hematologic systems were scored on a 0-3 scale to reflect degree of cGVHD involvement. Maximum grade is defined as the maximum grade of chronic GVHD (mild, moderate, or severe) that a participant experiences by 2 years post-transplant.

Time frame:
2 Years post-transplant
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants by Maximum Chronic GVHD Severity Post-Transplant
ParticipantsAdult StratumPediatric Stratum
None, no chronic GVHD3327
Mild34
Moderate35
Severe33
SecondaryPercentage of Participants With Chronic GVHD Post-Transplant

Percentage of participants with chronic GVHD (cGVHD) at will be estimated with 95% confidence intervals for each treatment group using the cumulative incidence estimate with the complementary log-log transformation, treating death prior to cGVHD as a competing event. Chronic GVHD is based on NIH Consensus Criteria (2014 NIH Consensus Criteria) and includes mild, moderate and severe chronic GVHD. Skin/hair, ocular, oral, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, hepatic, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, and hematologic systems were scored on a 0-3 scale to reflect degree of cGVHD involvement. This endpoint considers any cGVHD onset.

Time frame:
6 months, 1 year, 2 years post-transplant
Reported as:
Mean · Percentage of Participants
Percentage of Participants With Chronic GVHD Post-Transplant
Percentage of ParticipantsAdult StratumPediatric Stratum
6 Months7.1 (1.8 to 17.6)10.5 (3.3 to 22.7)
1 Year14.7 (5.9 to 27.3)16.0 (6.4 to 29.5)
2 Years22.4 (10.9 to 36.4)30.6 (16.3 to 46.1)
SecondaryNumber of Participants With Complications and Events Post-Transplant

The number of participants experiencing the following complications and events will be tabulated at baseline, 1 year and 2 years post-transplant: Idiopathic pneumonia syndrome (IPS), Veno-occlusive disease (VOD), Various Central Nervous System (CNS) toxicities, Stroke, participants on immunosuppression for GVHD, and significant infections reported (any bacterial/fungal sepsis, Cytomegalovirus (CMV) reactivation with/without clinical disease, adenovirus, Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)).

Time frame:
Baseline, 1 year, and 2 years post-transplant
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants With Complications and Events Post-Transplant
ParticipantsAdult StratumPediatric Stratum
Idopathic pneumonia Syndrome (IPS) at Baseline — Yes00
Idopathic pneumonia Syndrome (IPS) at Baseline — No4239
Idopathic pneumonia Syndrome (IPS) at One Year Post-Transplant — Yes11
Idopathic pneumonia Syndrome (IPS) at One Year Post-Transplant — No3634
Idopathic pneumonia Syndrome (IPS) at Two Years Post-Transplant — Yes00
Idopathic pneumonia Syndrome (IPS) at Two Years Post-Transplant — No1631
Veno-occlusive disease (VOD) at Baseline — Yes00
Veno-occlusive disease (VOD) at Baseline — No4239
Veno-occlusive disease (VOD) at One Year Post-Transplant — Yes00
Veno-occlusive disease (VOD) at One Year Post-Transplant — No3735
Veno-occlusive disease (VOD) at Two Years Post-Transplant — Yes00
Veno-occlusive disease (VOD) at Two Years Post-Transplant — No1631
Various CNS Toxicities at Baseline — Yes00
Various CNS Toxicities at Baseline — No4239
Various CNS Toxicities at One Year Post-Transplant — Yes10
Various CNS Toxicities at One Year Post-Transplant — No3635
Various CNS Toxicities at Two Years Post-Transplant — Yes00
Various CNS Toxicities at Two Years Post-Transplant — No1631
Stroke at Baseline — Yes02
Stroke at Baseline — No4237
Stroke at One Year Post-Transplant — Yes00
Stroke at One Year Post-Transplant — No3735
Stroke at Two Years Post-Transplant — Yes00
Stroke at Two Years Post-Transplant — No1631
Immunosuppression for GVHD (Prophylaxis and Treatment) at Baseline — Yes2537
Immunosuppression for GVHD (Prophylaxis and Treatment) at Baseline — No172
Immunosuppression for GVHD (Prophylaxis and Treatment) at One Year Post-Transplant — Yes220
Immunosuppression for GVHD (Prophylaxis and Treatment) at One Year Post-Transplant — No3515
Immunosuppression for GVHD (Prophylaxis and Treatment) at Two Years Post-Transplant — Yes16
Immunosuppression for GVHD (Prophylaxis and Treatment) at Two Years Post-Transplant — No1525
Significant Infections (see outcomes description) at Baseline — Yes21
Significant Infections (see outcomes description) at Baseline — No4038
Significant Infections (see outcomes description) at One Year Post-Transplant — Yes1115
Significant Infections (see outcomes description) at One Year Post-Transplant — No2620
Significant Infections (see outcomes description) at Two Years Post-Transplant — Yes36
Significant Infections (see outcomes description) at Two Years Post-Transplant — No1325
SecondaryNumber of Participants With Sickle Cell Disease Events of Special Interest Post-Transplant

Participants will be followed for the entire 2 year duration of their time on study for the recurrence of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) related complications. These SCD related complications are referred to as SCD events of special interest (SCD-EOSI) and will be summarized with frequency. These SCD-EOSI include: pulmonary hypertension, new onset of significant cerebrovascular event, renal function compromise, new onset of avascular necrosis of hip or shoulder, new onset of leg ulceration, new onset of acute chest syndrome, and new onset of painful vaso-occlusive crisis requiring hospitalization or parenteral opioid drug in the outpatient setting.

Time frame:
Baseline, 6 months, 1 year, 18 months, and 2 Years post-transplant
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants With Sickle Cell Disease Events of Special Interest Post-Transplant
ParticipantsAdult StratumPediatric Stratum
Pulmonary Hypertension at Baseline00
Pulmonary Hypertension at 6 Months Post-Transplant01
Pulmonary Hypertension at 1 Year Post-Transplant00
Pulmonary Hypertension at 18 Months Post-Transplant00
Pulmonary Hypertension at 2 Years Post-Transplant00
New Onset of Significant Cerebrovascular Event at Baseline12
New Onset of Significant Cerebrovascular Event at 6 Months Post-Transplant10
New Onset of Significant Cerebrovascular Event at 1 Year Post-Transplant00
New Onset of Significant Cerebrovascular Event at 18 Months Post-Transplant00
New Onset of Significant Cerebrovascular Event at 2 Years Post-Transplant00
Renal Function Compromise at Baseline00
Renal Function Compromise at 6 Months Post-Transplant31
Renal Function Compromise at 1 Year Post-Transplant31
Renal Function Compromise at 18 Months Post-Transplant30
Renal Function Compromise at 2 Years Post-Transplant10
New Onset of Avascular Necrosis of Hip or Shoulder at Baseline32
New Onset of Avascular Necrosis of Hip or Shoulder at 6 Months Post-Transplant00
New Onset of Avascular Necrosis of Hip or Shoulder at 1 Year Post-Transplant00
New Onset of Avascular Necrosis of Hip or Shoulder at 18 Months Post-Transplant40
New Onset of Avascular Necrosis of Hip or Shoulder at 2 Years Post-Transplant00
New Onset of Leg Ulceration at Baseline00
New Onset of Leg Ulceration at 6 Months Post-Transplant00
New Onset of Leg Ulceration at 1 Year Post-Transplant10
New Onset of Leg Ulceration at 18 Months Post-Transplant00
New Onset of Leg Ulceration at 2 Years Post-Transplant10
New Onset of Acute Chest Syndrome at Baseline22
New Onset of Acute Chest Syndrome at 6 Months Post-Transplant00
New Onset of Acute Chest Syndrome at 1 Year Post-Transplant01
New Onset of Acute Chest Syndrome at 18 Months Post-Transplant00
New Onset of Acute Chest Syndrome at 2 Years Post-Transplant00
New Onset of Painful Vaso-occlusive Crisis at Baseline164
New Onset of Painful Vaso-occlusive Crisis at 6 Months Post-Transplant01
New Onset of Painful Vaso-occlusive Crisis at 1 Year Post-Transplant00
New Onset of Painful Vaso-occlusive Crisis at 18 Months Post-Transplant10
New Onset of Painful Vaso-occlusive Crisis at 2 Years Post-Transplant00
SecondarySummary of Hematological Outcomes in Percentages

Hematological Outcomes will be summarized with mean and standard deviation at various timepoints. Depending on the measurement, "baseline" could be pre-hydroxyurea conditioning (day -70 pre-transplant) and/or pre-thymoglobulin (day -7 pre-transplant). Measures include: hemoglobin (Hgb) %, reticulocyte count %, and hemoglobin S level %.

Time frame:
Baseline, Day 28, Day 100, 6 months, 1, and 2 years post-transplant
Reported as:
Mean · percentage of lab measure
Summary of Hematological Outcomes in Percentages
percentage of lab measureAdult StratumPediatric Stratum
Hgb (%) at Pre-Hydroxyurea Visit9.9 ± 1.49.9 ± 1.5
Hgb (%) at Day 100 Post-Transplant11.0 ± 1.711.0 ± 1.5
Hgb (%) at 6 Months Post-Transplant11.7 ± 1.611.8 ± 1.6
Hgb (%) at 1 Year Post-Transplant14.6 ± 14.411.9 ± 1.8
Hgb (%) at 2 Years Post-Transplant12.9 ± 2.312.1 ± 2.0
Reticulocyte Count (%) at Pre-Hydroxyurea Visit10.2 ± 7.78.4 ± 5.1
Reticulocyte Count (%) at Pre-Thymoglobulin Visit8.2 ± 6.27.9 ± 5.4
Reticulocyte Count (%) at Day 28 Post-Transplant1.3 ± 2.31.6 ± 1.6
Reticulocyte Count (%) at Day 100 Post-Transplant3.1 ± 4.62.7 ± 2.0
Reticulocyte Count (%) at 6 Months Post-Transplant3.3 ± 4.52.4 ± 1.5
Reticulocyte Count (%) at 1 Year Post-Transplant2.2 ± 1.43.1 ± 3.4
Reticulocyte Count (%) at 2 Years Post-Transplant1.7 ± 0.712.1 ± 2.0
Hemoglobin S Level (%) at Pre-Hydroxyurea Visit55.1 ± 25.938.5 ± 24.7
Hemoglobin S Level (%) at Day 28 Post-Transplant12.0 ± 14.012.9 ± 12.6
Hemoglobin S Level (%) at Day 100 Post-Transplant23.0 ± 14.727.1 ± 16.4
Hemoglobin S Level (%) at 6 Months Post-Transplant23.0 ± 14.731.0 ± 11.8
Hemoglobin S Level (%) at 1 Year Post-Transplant31.1 ± 14.034.5 ± 13.8
Hemoglobin S Level (%) at 2 Years Post-Transplant30.6 ± 20.032.1 ± 12.8
SecondarySummary of Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)

Renal Function Outcomes will be summarized with mean and standard deviation at various timepoints. "Baseline" refers to pre-thymoglobulin (day -7 pre-transplant). Measures include: GFR (mL/min/1.73m2) and Estimated GFR. Estimated GFR is computed using the CKD-EPI Creatinine Equation 2021 for Adults and the Bedside Schwartz 2009 equation for Pediatrics.

Time frame:
Baseline, 1, and 2 years post-transplant
Reported as:
Mean · mL/min/1.73m2
Summary of Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)
mL/min/1.73m2Adult StratumPediatric Stratum
GFR (mL/min/1.73m2) at Baseline92.5 ± 37.7150.4 ± 57.6
GFR (mL/min/1.73m2) 1-Year Post-Transplant58.0 ± 6.8122.6 ± 45.1
GFR (mL/min/1.73m2) 2-Years Post-Transplant67.6 ± 13.8108.9 ± 30.4
Estimated GFR at Baseline126.9 ± 18.0174.4 ± 58.3
Estimated GFR 1-Year Post-Transplant116.5 ± 26.7134.5 ± 45.5
Estimated GFR at 2-Years Post-Transplant113.4 ± 29.8131.4 ± 47.1
SecondarySummary of Lung Function in Liters

Lung Function Outcomes will be summarized with mean and standard deviation at various timepoints. "Baseline" refers to pre-hydroxyurea (day -70 pre-transplant). Measures include: FEV1 (L), FVC (L), and TLC (L). All values in this table were reported by study site.

Time frame:
Baseline, 1, and 2 years post-transplant
Reported as:
Mean · liters (L)
Summary of Lung Function in Liters
liters (L)Adult StratumPediatric Stratum
FEV1 (L) at Baseline3.2 ± 0.31.7 ± 0.8
FEV1 (L) at One Year Post-Transplant2.9 ± 0.71.9 ± 0.7
FEV1 (L) at Two Years Post-Transplant2.9 ± 0.62.2 ± 0.6
FVC (L) at Baseline4.1 ± 0.62.0 ± 1.0
FVC (L) at One Year Post-Transplant3.5 ± 0.82.3 ± 0.9
FVC (L) at Two Years Post-Transplant3.6 ± 0.72.7 ± 0.8
TLC (L) at Baseline5.3 ± 0.93.2 ± 0.0
TLC (L) at One Year Post-Transplant87.0 ± 18.43.3 ± 1.1
TLC (L) at Two Years Post-Transplant87.6 ± 11.93.5 ± 1.1
SecondarySummary of Cardiac Function

Cardiac Function is measured through tricuspid regurgitant jet velocity (TRJV). It will be summarized with mean and standard deviation at Baseline, 1, and 2 years post-transplant. "Baseline" refers to pre-hydroxyurea (day -70 pre-transplant).

Time frame:
Baseline, 1, and 2 years post-transplant
Reported as:
Mean · m/sec
Summary of Cardiac Function
m/secAdult StratumPediatric Stratum
TRJV Value (m/sec) at Baseline1.7 ± 1.11.1 ± 1.6
TRJV Value (m/sec) at 1-Year Post-Transplant1.5 ± 0.92.1 ± 0.6
TRJV Value (m/sec) at 2-Years Post-Transplant1.6 ± 0.82.0 ± 0.6
SecondarySummary of Six Minute Walk Distance

Six Minute Walk Distance is measured in meters to assess how far a participant can walk in 6 minutes. It will be summarized with mean and standard deviation at Baseline, 1, and 2 years post-transplant. "Baseline" refers to pre-hydroxyurea (day -70 pre-transplant). Change from baseline will also be provided at the 1 and 2 years post-transplant visit.

Time frame:
Baseline, 1, and 2 years post-transplant
Reported as:
Mean · meters (m)
Summary of Six Minute Walk Distance
meters (m)Adult StratumPediatric Stratum
6 Min Walk Distance (meters) at Baseline420.1 ± 170.1447.5 ± 159.9
6 Min Walk Distance (meters) at 1-Year Post-Transplant363.0 ± 139.2386.9 ± 164.6
6 Min Walk Distance (meters) at 2-Years Post-Transplant438.5 ± 212.5449.6 ± 127.3
6 Min Walk Distance (meters) change from Baseline to One Year Post-Transplant-29.0 ± 163.8-45.2 ± 170.6
6 Min Walk Distance (meters) change from Baseline to Two Years Post-Transplant75.9 ± 339.6-38.5 ± 174.9
SecondaryMean Patient Reported Quality of Life (QoL) Score

Health-Related Quality of Life (QoL) assessed using the NIH's PROMIS short forms administered to English- and Spanish-speaking patients in the adult stratum. Questions about fatigue (short form 8a), pain interference (short form 8a), and pain intensity (short form 3a) are asked regarding the degree of difficulty in performing activities of daily living such as housework, social activities, and day to day activities. It is scored from 0 to 10 and converted to a standardized T-score with mean 50 and standard deviation 10. A higher T-score represents worse fatigue, pain interfering with more daily activities, and worse pain intensity.

Time frame:
Baseline, 1, and 2 years post-transplant
Reported as:
Mean · T-Score
Mean Patient Reported Quality of Life (QoL) Score
T-ScoreAdult Stratum
Fatigue, Baseline52.5 ± 11.5
Fatigue, 1 Year Post-transplant48.6 ± 10.6
Fatigue, 2 Years Post-transplant44.9 ± 11.5
Pain Interference, Baseline56.9 ± 10.9
Pain Interference, 1 Year Post-transplant50.6 ± 10.7
Pain Interference, 2 Years Post-transplant47.4 ± 9.2
Pain Intensity, Baseline47.5 ± 11.1
Pain Intensity, 1 Year Post-transplant42.1 ± 10.0
Pain Intensity, 2 Years Post-transplant38.3 ± 7.9
SecondaryMean Patient Reported Pain Intensity Score From Pain Diary

Subjects who speak English and are 15 years or older will be asked to use a web-based diary to report pain intensity on a scale from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain). Subject pain intensity score is reported as an aggregate of several AM and PM scores at Baseline, one year, and two years post-transplant timepoints.

Time frame:
Baseline, 1, and 2 years post-transplant
Reported as:
Mean · T-Score
Mean Patient Reported Pain Intensity Score From Pain Diary
T-ScoreAdult Stratum
Pain Intensity at Baseline3.4 ± 2.8
Pain Intensity at 1 Year Post-transplant1.8 ± 2.6
Pain Intensity at 2 Years Post-transplant2.2 ± 2.6
Change in Pain Intensity from Baseline to 1 Year Post-transplant-0.7 ± 1.6
Change in Pain Intensity from Baseline to 2 Years Post-transplant-0.6 ± 1.2
SecondaryNumber of Participants by Cause of Death

Cause of Death is tabulated by age strata. Deaths among participants who were not transplanted are included.

Time frame:
From Enrollment to 2 Years post-transplant
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants by Cause of Death
ParticipantsAdult StratumPediatric Stratum
Organ Failure11
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome10
Hemorrhage20
Infection01
SecondaryNumber of Participants by Maximum Grade of Infection

Number of participants who reported the Maximum Infection Severity of Grade 2 and Grade 3. Only grade 2 and grade 3 infections occurring post transplantation were reported on the study. Grade 2 and grade 3 infections are defined by the BMT CTN Technical MOP. Higher infection grade indicates worse infection severity. The infection grading criteria are published online (https://bmtctn.net/administrative-manual-procedures-moppolicy-guidelines). Severity of grade 1, 2 and 3 are described for bacterial, fungal, viral, parasitic, and nonmicrobiological infections. For example, grade 2 fungal infections are defined as candida esophagitis, or proven or probably fungal sinusistis confirmed radiologically without orbital, brain or bone involvement. Grade 3 fungal infections are defined as Fungemia including candidemia, Proven or probably invasive fungal infections, Disseminated infections with histoplasmosis, blastomycosis, coccidiomycosis, or Cryptococcus, or Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia.

Time frame:
From Transplant to 2 Years post-transplant
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants by Maximum Grade of Infection
ParticipantsAdult StratumPediatric Stratum
None (No Grade 2 or 3 Infection)1616
Grade 21617
Grade 3106
SecondaryFrequencies of Infections Categorized by Infection Type

The number of systemic infections is reported. Infections are categorized by infection type. A participant can report multiple types of infections, so the categories are not mutually exclusive for participants. All grade 2 and grade 3 infections, as defined by the BMT CTN Technical MOP, occurring post transplantation were reported on the study.

Time frame:
From Transplant to 2 Years post-transplant
Reported as:
Number · infections
Frequencies of Infections Categorized by Infection Type
infectionsAdult StratumPediatric Stratum
Bacterial4125
Viral3633
Fungal53
Protozoal00
Other31
SecondaryFrequency of Hospital Readmissions by Cause

Participants could be readmitted to a hospital for many reasons during follow-up. The causes of each readmission are tabulated by age strata. The protocol-specified scheduled transplant hospitalization is not included in this table.

Time frame:
From Transplant to 2 Years post-transplant
Reported as:
Number · hospitalizations
Frequency of Hospital Readmissions by Cause
hospitalizationsAdult StratumPediatric Stratum
Infection3929
Fever3028
GVHD313
Nausea/Vomiting72
Diarrhea42
Organ Failure41
Scheduled Procedure42
Vaso-occlusive Pain Crisis (VOC)21
Psychiatric20
Increased Creatinine Grade >= 220
Seizure10
Trauma10
Stroke10
Other1714
Other pre-specifiedMean Follow-up Days Since Transplant

Average number of post-transplant follow-up days by age strata.

Time frame:
From transplant up to 2 years post-transplant
Reported as:
Mean · days
Mean Follow-up Days Since Transplant
daysAdult StratumPediatric Stratum
Mean Follow-up Days Since Transplant753.0 ± 206.0728.9 ± 246.8
SecondarySummary of Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)

Hematological Outcomes will be summarized with mean and standard deviation at various post-transplant timepoints. Measures in this table include: LDH (U/L)

Time frame:
Day 28, Day 100, 6 months, 1, and 2 years post-transplant
Reported as:
Mean · U/L
Summary of Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)
U/LAdult StratumPediatric Stratum
LDH (U/L) at Day 28 Post-Transplant Visit449.2 ± 254.8435.7 ± 263.8
LDH (U/L) at Day 100 Post-Transplant Visit520.3 ± 459.3464.8 ± 238.4
LDH (U/L) at 6 Months Post-Transplant Visit550.1 ± 597.2484.5 ± 414.4
LDH (U/L) at 1 Year Post-Transplant Visit434.8 ± 495.8313.5 ± 130.6
LDH (U/L) at 2 Years Post-Transplant Visit404.0 ± 566.0278.8 ± 82.6
SecondarySummary of Bilirubin

Hematological Outcomes will be summarized with mean and standard deviation at various timepoints. Baseline timepoint is pre-thymoglobulin (day -7 pre-transplant). Measures in this table include: Bilirubin (mg/dL)

Time frame:
Baseline, Day 28, Day 100, 6 months, 1, and 2 years post-transplant
Reported as:
Mean · mg/dL
Summary of Bilirubin
mg/dLAdult StratumPediatric Stratum
Bilirubin (mg/dL) at Pre-Thymoglobulin visit0.8 ± 1.60.5 ± 0.5
Bilirubin (mg/dL) at Day 28 Post-Transplant visit0.3 ± 0.20.3 ± 0.5
Bilirubin (mg/dL) at Day 100 Post-Transplant visit0.2 ± 0.40.3 ± 0.3
Bilirubin (mg/dL) at 6 Months Post-Transplant visit0.2 ± 0.30.4 ± 1.0
Bilirubin (mg/dL) at 1 Year Post-Transplant visit0.2 ± 0.30.6 ± 1.2
Bilirubin (mg/dL) at 2 Years Post-Transplant visit0.2 ± 0.30.3 ± 0.3
SecondarySummary of Serum Ferritin

Hematological Outcomes will be summarized with mean and standard deviation at various timepoints. Baseline refers to pre-thymoglobulin (day -7 pre-transplant). Measures in this table include: Serum Ferritin Level (ng/dL)

Time frame:
Baseline pre-thymoglobulin visit (day -7 pre-transplant)
Reported as:
Mean · ng/dL
Summary of Serum Ferritin
ng/dLAdult StratumPediatric Stratum
Summary of Serum Ferritin1205.2 ± 1613.31617.8 ± 1491.8
SecondarySummary of Creatinine Clearance

Renal Function Outcomes will be summarized with mean and standard deviation at various timepoints. "Baseline" refers to pre-thymoglobulin (day -7 pre-transplant). Measures include: Creatinine Clearance (mL/min).

Time frame:
Baseline, 1, and 2 years post-transplant
Reported as:
Mean · mL/min
Summary of Creatinine Clearance
mL/minAdult StratumPediatric Stratum
Creatinine Clearance (mL/min) at Baseline129.8 ± 63.9193.3 ± 124.7
Creatinine Clearance (mL/min) at 1-Year Post-Transplant148.7 ± 54.9126.6 ± 596.2
Creatinine Clearance (mL/min) at 2-Years Post-Transplant130.2 ± 51.2221.9 ± 106.9
SecondarySummary of Urine Albumin Creatine Ratio

Renal Function Outcomes will be summarized with mean and standard deviation at various timepoints. Measures include: Urine Albumin Creatine Ratio (mg/g).

Time frame:
1 and 2 years post-transplant
Reported as:
Mean · mg/g
Summary of Urine Albumin Creatine Ratio
mg/gAdult StratumPediatric Stratum
Urine Albumin Creatine Ratio (mg/g) at 1-Year Post-Transplant47.0 ± 55.057.4 ± 73.8
Urine Albumin Creatine Ratio (mg/g) at 2-Years Post-Transplant24.4 ± 43.961.8 ± 92.0
SecondarySummary of Lung Function Percent Predicted

Lung Function Outcomes will be summarized with mean and standard deviation at various timepoints. "Baseline" refers to pre-hydroxyurea (day -70 pre-transplant). Measures include: FEV1 (percent predicted), FVC (percent predicted), FEV1/FVC (percent predicted), and TLC (percent predicted). All values in this table, including percent predicted, were reported by study site.

Time frame:
Baseline, 1, and 2 years post-transplant
Reported as:
Mean · percent predicted
Summary of Lung Function Percent Predicted
percent predictedAdult StratumPediatric Stratum
FEV1 (percent predicted) at Baseline83.6 ± 7.478.0 ± 23.8
FEV1 (percent predicted) at One Year Post-Transplant83.9 ± 18.584.6 ± 19.0
FEV1 (percent predicted) at Two Years Post-Transplant83.3 ± 21.582.7 ± 22.8
FVC (percent predicted) at Baseline91.1 ± 8.286.0 ± 30.3
FVC (percent predicted) at One Year Post-Transplant89.1 ± 18.887.6 ± 17.6
FVC (percent predicted) at Two Years Post-Transplant88.2 ± 22.687.7 ± 23.4
TLC (percent predicted) at Baseline86.6 ± 9.093.0 ± 0.0
TLC (percent predicted) at One Year Post-Transplant79.5 ± 21.276.4 ± 26.8
TLC (percent predicted) at Two Years Post-Transplant82.0 ± 20.877.4 ± 25.8
SecondarySummary of Lung Function Ratio of Liters

Lung Function Outcomes will be summarized with mean and standard deviation at various timepoints. "Baseline" refers to pre-hydroxyurea (day -70 pre-transplant). Measures include: FEV1/FVC (ratio of Liters). All values in this table were reported by study site.

Time frame:
Baseline, 1, and 2 years post-transplant
Reported as:
Mean · ratio of liters (L)
Summary of Lung Function Ratio of Liters
ratio of liters (L)Adult StratumPediatric Stratum
FEV1/FVC Ratio at Baseline0.8 ± 0.10.9 ± 0.0
FEV1/FVC Ratio at One Year Post-Transplant0.8 ± 0.10.8 ± 0.2
FEV1/FVC Ratio at Two Years Post-Transplant0.8 ± 0.11.2 ± 0.9
SecondarySummary of Lung Function Percentages of Lab Measure

Lung Function Outcomes will be summarized with mean and standard deviation at various timepoints. "Baseline" refers to pre-hydroxyurea (day -70 pre-transplant). Measures include: DLCO (%) and Oxygen Saturation (%). All values in this table were reported by study site.

Time frame:
Baseline, 1, and 2 years post-transplant
Reported as:
Mean · percent of lab measure
Summary of Lung Function Percentages of Lab Measure
percent of lab measureAdult StratumPediatric Stratum
DLCO (%) at Baseline81.8 ± 27.182.8 ± 18.0
DLCO (%) at One Year Post-Transplant71.9 ± 28.779.4 ± 28.7
DLCO (%) at Two Years Post-Transplant71.7 ± 29.977.0 ± 26.7
Oxygen Saturation (%) at Baseline97.0 ± 3.198.7 ± 1.4
Oxygen Saturation (%) at One Year Post-Transplant96.6 ± 4.597.5 ± 4.5
Oxygen Saturation (%) at Two Years Post-Transplant96.3 ± 6.098.6 ± 1.5
SecondarySummary of Lung Function Ratio of Percent Predicted

Lung Function Outcomes will be summarized with mean and standard deviation at various timepoints. "Baseline" refers to pre-hydroxyurea (day -70 pre-transplant). Measures include: FEV1/FVC (ratio of percent predicted). All values in this table were reported by study site.

Time frame:
Baseline, 1, and 2 years post-transplant
Reported as:
Mean · ratio of percent predicted
Summary of Lung Function Ratio of Percent Predicted
ratio of percent predictedAdult StratumPediatric Stratum
FEV1/FVC Percent Predicted at Baseline85.4 ± 9.497.5 ± 3.5
FEV1/FVC Percent Predicted at One Year Post-Transplant87.0 ± 18.489.1 ± 8.9
FEV1/FVC Percent Predicted at Two Years Post-Transplant87.6 ± 11.989.4 ± 9.9

Adverse events

Collected over Deaths were assessed for all enrolled participants. Adverse Events were assessed for all participants through the follow-up of the study, an expected 2 years post-transplant.. Non-serious events are listed at a 0% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Adult Stratum4/54 (7.4%)13/54 (24.1%)8/54 (14.8%)
Pediatric Stratum2/41 (4.9%)12/41 (29.3%)10/41 (24.4%)
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Most frequent serious events
EventAdult StratumPediatric Stratum
COVID-19Infections and infestations0/542/41
Septic shockInfections and infestations1/542/41
SepsisInfections and infestations2/540/41
Adenovirus infectionInfections and infestations0/541/41
Anaphylactic reactionImmune system disorders0/541/41
Fungal infectionInfections and infestations0/541/41
Haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosisImmune system disorders0/541/41
HaemothoraxRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders0/541/41
Mental status changesPsychiatric disorders0/541/41
MucormycosisInfections and infestations0/541/41
Most frequent other events
Most frequent other events
EventAdult StratumPediatric Stratum
Alanine aminotransferaseInvestigations6/547/41
Aspartate aminotransferaseInvestigations6/546/41
Blood bilirubinInvestigations0/545/41
Blood alkaline phosphotaseInvestigations1/542/41
Chronic kidney diseaseRenal and urinary disorders2/540/41
Thrombotic microangiopathyBlood and lymphatic system disorders1/540/41

Baseline characteristics

Participants who enrolled and received a haploidentical bone marrow transplant (BMT).

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(Years)Adult StratumPediatric StratumTotal
Mean24.1 ± 6.911.4 ± 2.918.0 ± 8.3
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Adult StratumPediatric StratumTotal
Female171532
Male252449
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)(Participants)Adult StratumPediatric StratumTotal
Hispanic or Latino112
Not Hispanic or Latino413879
Unknown or Not Reported000
Race (NIH/OMB)
Race (NIH/OMB)(Participants)Adult StratumPediatric StratumTotal
American Indian or Alaska Native000
Asian000
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
Black or African American403676
White213
More than one race000
Unknown or Not Reported022
Disease Type
Disease Type(Participants)Adult StratumPediatric StratumTotal
Hemoglobin SS Disease373875
Hemoglobin SBeta0 Thalassemia213
Hemoglobin SC101
Hemoglobin SBeta+ Thalassemia202
Karnofsky/Lansky Performance Score
Karnofsky/Lansky Performance Score(Participants)Adult StratumPediatric StratumTotal
60-8012719
90-100303262
Calculated HLA Match Score
Calculated HLA Match Score(Participants)Adult StratumPediatric StratumTotal
4/8313263
5/86511
6/8527
Donor Gender
Donor Gender(Participants)Adult StratumPediatric StratumTotal
Female231740
Male192241
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Study locations

32 sites
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Birmingham, Alabama 35294, United States
  • UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
    Oakland, California 94609, United States
  • University of Colorado - Denver/Children's Hospital of Colorado
    Aurora, Colorado 80045, United States
  • Children's National Medical Center
    Washington D.C., District of Columbia 20010, United States
  • University of Florida College of Medicine
    Gainesville, Florida 32610, United States
  • Nicklaus Children's Hospital/University of Miami Children's Hospital
    Miami, Florida 33155, United States
  • H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
    Tampa, Florida 33612, United States
  • Northside Hospital
    Atlanta, Georgia 30342, United States
  • Riley Children's Hospital at IU Health
    Indianapolis, Indiana 46020, United States
  • Indiana University Medical Center
    Indianapolis, Indiana 46202, United States
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Baltimore, Maryland 21287, United States
  • Children's Hospital of Michigan
    Detroit, Michigan 48201, United States
  • Helen Devos Children's at Spectrum Health
    Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503, United States
  • Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
    St Louis, Missouri 63104, United States
  • Washington University, St. Louis
    St Louis, Missouri 63110, United States
  • Hackensack University Medical Center
    Hackensack, New Jersey 07601, United States
  • Roswell Park Cancer Center
    Buffalo, New York 14203, United States
  • Northwell Health/Monter Cancer Center
    Lake Success, New York 11042, United States
  • Levine Children's Hospital
    Charlotte, North Carolina 28203, United States
  • Duke University Medical Center
    Durham, North Carolina 27705, United States
  • University Hospitals of Cleveland/Case Western
    Cleveland, Ohio 44106, United States
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Cleveland, Ohio 44195, United States
  • Nationwide Children's Hospital
    Columbus, Ohio 43205-2696, United States
  • University of Pittsburgh
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260, United States
  • Methodist Healthcare/West Cancer Center
    Memphis, Tennessee 38104, United States
  • St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
    Memphis, Tennessee 38105, United States
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Nashville, Tennessee 37232, United States
  • Texas Children's Hospital (Baylor)
    Houston, Texas 77030, United States
  • University of Texas/MD Anderson Cancer Center
    Houston, Texas 77030, United States
  • Texas Transplant Institute
    San Antonio, Texas 78229, United States
  • Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
    Seattle, Washington 98109, United States
  • The Medical College of Wisconsin
    Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53226, United States
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References and documents

Publications

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  • Leonard A, Furstenau D, Abraham A, Darbari DS, Nickel RS, Limerick E, Fitzhugh C, Hsieh M, Tisdale JF. Reduction in vaso-occlusive events following stem cell transplantation in patients with sickle cell disease. Blood Adv. 2023 Jan 24;7(2):227-234. doi: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2022008137. PubMed 36240296 ↗

Study documents

PDFs hosted by the registry, ClinicalTrials.gov.

Individual participant data

Plan to share: Yes — Results will be published in a manuscript and supporting information submitted to NIH BioLINCC (including data dictionaries, case report forms, data submission documentation, documentation for outcomes dataset, etc where indicated).

Supporting information: Study protocol, Informed consent form

Time frame: Within 6 months of official study closure at participating sites.

Access criteria: Available to the public

Data sharing details ↗ · biolincc.nhlbi.nih.gov

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Jul 8, 2026, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT03263559
Collaborators
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Blood and Marrow Transplant Clinical Trials Network, National Marrow Donor Program
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Aug 28, 2017
Start date
Oct 3, 2017
Primary completion
Jan 29, 2025
Completion
Jan 29, 2025
Results posted
Apr 29, 2026
Last update
Jul 8, 2026

Study contacts

Mary Horowitz, MD
study director · Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
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