Immunomonitoring After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (Allo Monitor)

Immunomonitoring After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Hematological Malignancies Using Cytokines Profiling and Flow Cytometry

Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) remains the only curative option for many hematologic malignancies, in particular acute leukemias and myelodysplastic syndromes.

At the center of these reactions are the donor's T and NK cells. Several studies have highlighted the impact of T cells reconstitution on post-transplant infection rates, relapse and GvHD.

Most of the post-allogeneic immune reconstitution studies available to us today include young patients (<60 years of age) who have had genoidentic or phenoidentic 10/10 allografts and mostly only study the phenotype of a limited number of immune cells. While it is important to know the absolute number reconstitution kinetics of the different categories of immune cells, it is essential to also be able to assess the function of the different cells. Knowledge of the restoration of T function at key dates after allogeneic stem cell transplantation would make it possible to adapt post allogeneic immunomodulation (immunosuppressive treatment and injections of donor lymphocytes) and anti-infectious prophylaxis for patients. The measurement of cytokine profiles after nonspecific stimulation of T and NK lymphocytes recently made available to the immunology laboratory of the CHU de Nice allows a routine assessment of T lymphocyte function (Th1, Th2 Th 17 and T regulatory) and NK by measurement of the secretion of different cytokines after stimulation of the patient's lymphocytes with different antigens (anti-CD3 and anti-TLR7).

The cytokine profile during immune reconstitution in hematopoietic cell transplants has never been evaluated; we will analyze it with regard to clinical data: relapse, infections and GVHD.

Study Overview

• Status: Completed
• Conditions: Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

Detailed Description

Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) remains the only curative option for many hematologic malignancies, in particular acute leukemias and myelodysplastic syndromes.

The success of the allogeneic transplant is based on the Graft versus Leukemia (GvL) effect which corresponds to the elimination of tumor cells by the donor's immune system from the recipient's body. Conversely, graft versus host disease (GvHD) is an immune response of the donor versus the host due to major and / or minor histocompatibility differences resulting in multi-organ damage and being the main cause of transplant-related mortality. The main causes of death in allogeneic patients are infections, relapse of the initial disease and GvHD. The relapse linked to an ineffectiveness of the anti-tumor response of the donor's immune system is responsible for 40% of transplant failures. GvHD is present in 40 to 70% of transplants. In both cases, therapeutic options are available in order to modulate the immune response.

In fact, in the event of a relapse of the disease, reinjections of donor lymphocytes make it possible to trigger a GvL effect and cure. For patients with GvHD, on the other hand, treatment is based on increased immunosuppression.

At the center of these reactions are the donor's T and NK cells. Several studies have highlighted the impact of T immune reconstitution on post-transplant infection rates, relapse and GvHD.

Infections and relapses may be linked to insufficient antiviral or anti-tumor responses of the graft (Th1 pathway deficiency) while GvHD is linked to an excessive response of the graft against the host cells (Immune imbalance associating a excess of Th1, Th2 and Th17 responses).

However, there is currently no routine test to predict the kinetics and quality of immune reconstitution in allogeneic patients.

Most of the post-allogeneic immune reconstitution studies available to us today include young patients (<60 years of age) who have had genoidentic or phenoidentic 10/10 allografts and mostly only study the phenotype of a limited number of immune cells. While it is important to know the absolute number reconstitution kinetics of the different categories of immune cells, it is essential to also be able to assess the function of the different cells.

The evaluation of lymphocyte function is mainly based on the measurement of their ability to secrete different cytokines. This measure currently requires complex procedures exclusively reserved for research. Knowledge of the restoration of T function at key dates after allogeneic stem cell transplantation would make it possible to adapt post allogeneic immunomodulation (immunosuppressive treatment and injections of donor lymphocytes) and anti-infectious prophylaxis for patients. The measurement of cytokine profiles after nonspecific stimulation of T and NK lymphocytes recently made available to the immunology laboratory of the CHU de Nice allows a routine assessment of T lymphocyte function (Th1, Th2 Th 17 and T regulatory) and NK by measurement of the secretion of different cytokines after stimulation of the patient's lymphocytes with different antigens (anti-CD3 and anti-TLR7).

The immunology laboratory of the Nice University Hospital recently demonstrated in a cohort of patients with a kidney transplant that the level of secretion of INF-γ (Th1 pathway) by T lymphocytes after non-specific stimulation was correlated with the risk of rejection and inversely correlated with the risk of infectious complications. In addition, in a cohort of patients with an autoimmune disease (Extra-Membranous Glomerulonephritis), the level of secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines from the Th17 pathway (IL6, IL17, etc.) was correlated with the risk of thrombo-complications. embolic and relapse.

The cytokine profile during immune reconstitution in hematopoietic cell transplants has never been evaluated; we will analyze it with regard to clinical data: relapse, infections and GVHD.

• Study Type: Observational
• Enrollment (Actual): 61

Contacts and Locations

Study Locations

• France
  • CHU de NICE
    • Nice, CHU de NICE, France, 06003
      • CHU de Nice

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: 18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients receiving an allogeneic stem cell transplantation for an hematological malignancy

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patient over 18 years old
• Suffering from a malignant hemopathy
• Allogeneic bone marrow or hematopoietic stem cells
• Identical geno-, pheno- and haplo donors
• Informed consent signed by the patient or the person of trust in case of impossibility (deferred consent of the patient when his condition allows it)
• Affiliated with a social security scheme

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient with a clinical or biological contraindication to performing an allogeneic transplant
• Patient with progressive solid cancer or in remission for less than 3 years
• HIV-positive patients
• Patients with chronic active hepatitis B or C
• Allogeneic cord blood transplant
• Allograft with sequential conditioning
• Post-allograft preemptive treatment other than injections of donor lymphocytes Withdrawal of informed consent
• Inability to undergo medical monitoring of the study for geographical, social or psychological reasons

Non-inclusion criteria:

• Minor patient
• Pregnant woman
• Patient with congenital or previously acquired immune deficiency
• Patient on prior immunosuppressive treatment
• Patient under guardianship or guardianship or placed in detention

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Design Details

• Observational Models: Cohort
• Time Perspectives: Prospective

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Qualitative and quantitative evaluation of T and NK lymphocyte reconstitution in post allogeneic transplant	measuring cytokine profiles (Th1, Th2 or Th17) after non-specific stimulation of T and NK lymphocytes	on day 2 post transplant,
Qualitative and quantitative evaluation of T and NK lymphocyte reconstitution in post allogeneic transplant	measuring cytokine profiles (Th1, Th2 or Th17) after non-specific stimulation of T and NK lymphocytes	90 days post transplant,
Qualitative and quantitative evaluation of T and NK lymphocyte reconstitution in post allogeneic transplant by measuring cytokine profiles (Th1, Th2 or Th17) after non-specific stimulation of T and NK lymphocytes	measuring cytokine profiles (Th1, Th2 or Th17) after non-specific stimulation of T and NK lymphocytes	6 months
Qualitative and quantitative evaluation of T and NK lymphocyte reconstitution in post allogeneic transplant	measuring cytokine profiles (Th1, Th2 or Th17) after non-specific stimulation of T and NK lymphocytes	one year after allogeneic transplantation
Qualitative and quantitative evaluation of T and NK lymphocyte reconstitution in post allogeneic transplant	measuring cytokine profiles (Th1, Th2 or Th17) after non-specific stimulation of T and NK lymphocytes	in the event of a proven relapse or occurrence of acute grade 2 or more GVHD

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Time Frame
Overal	at Day 90 post allograft
relapse-free survival	at Day 90 post allograft
Overall	Month 6 post allograft,
relapse-free survival	Month 6 post allograft,
Overall	Month 12 post allograft
relapse-free survival	Month 12 post allograft
Incidence of acute GvH	Day 90 post allograft
Incidence of acute GvH	Month 6 post allograft
Incidence of chronic GvH	at Day 90, Month 6 and Month 12 post transplant
Incidence of relapses	at Day 90, Month 6 and Month12 post transplant
Incidence of infectious events	Day 90, Month 6 and Month 12 post transplant
Quantification of T, B and NK lymphocyte populations by flow cytometry already performed as part of the management of allogeneic patients	during the study
Study the correlation between the measurement of cytokine profiles (Th1, Th2 or Th17) after nonspecific stimulation of T and NK lymphocytes	on day 2 post transplant, 90 days post transplant, 6 months and one year post allogeneic transplant and in the event of proven relapse. or occurrence of acute grade 2 or greater GVHD and other secondary endpoints

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Actual): February 3, 2021
• Primary Completion (Actual): September 13, 2024
• Study Completion (Actual): September 13, 2024

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: November 6, 2020
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: November 12, 2020
• First Posted (Actual): November 19, 2020

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): May 26, 2026
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: May 22, 2026
• Last Verified: May 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Other Study ID Numbers: 20-AOI-05; 2020-A02138-31 (Other Identifier: ID RCB)

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

• Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?: NO

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: No