Letermovir Prophylaxis Duration Guided by CMV-Specific T-cell Monitoring After Allo-HSCT.
A Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled, Open-label Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Letermovir Prophylaxis Duration Guided by Dynamic Monitoring of Specific T-cells for Preventing Cytomegalovirus Infection in Adult Recipients of Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in China.
WeiShi
120 participants
Oct 30, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a personalized strategy for discontinuing Letermovir (a drug used to prevent Cytomegalovirus \[CMV\] infection) based on the recovery of the patient's own immune system. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common and serious complication after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT). Currently, Letermovir is typically given as a standard prevention for about 100 days post-transplant. However, some patients may recover their CMV-specific immunity earlier, while others may need longer protection. In this study, researchers will use a dynamic monitoring technology (QuantiFERON-CMV) to detect the level of CMV-specific T-cells in patients. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the experimental group or the control group: Experimental Group: Letermovir discontinuation will be guided by T-cell recovery. If the test shows that the patient's CMV-specific T-cells have recovered, Letermovir may be stopped earlier than the standard 100 days. Control Group: Patients will receive the standard Letermovir prophylaxis for approximately 100 days, regardless of T-cell status. The study aims to determine if this immune-guided strategy can effectively prevent CMV infection while potentially reducing the duration of medication and associated costs, without increasing the risk of CMV disease.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria5
- Recipients of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT).
- CMV serostatus of the recipient is positive (R+).
- Aged 18 years or older.
- Expected survival > 6 months.
- Provision of signed informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria4
- Active CMV infection or CMV disease at the time of screening.
- Known hypersensitivity to Letermovir or its excipients.
- Severe hepatic or renal impairment.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
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Interventions
Patients receive Letermovir prophylaxis (480 mg/day orally or IV) according to the standard protocol until approximately 100 days post-transplantation, regardless of T-cell recovery status.
Patients receive Letermovir prophylaxis (480 mg/day orally or IV) according to the standard protocol until approximately 100 days post-transplantation, regardless of T-cell recovery status.
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NCT07569653