Haploidentical Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Patients With Thalassemia Major

Haploidentical Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Patients With Thalassemia Major

The purpose of the study is to assess the safety and efficacy of haploidentical hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for patients with thalassemia major.

The only curative therapy for thalassemia major remains the replacement of the defective erythropoiesis by allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation(HSCT). However, this option is unavailable to many patients as a result of a lack of compatible donors.Haploidentical transplantation has been certified as a valuable alternative for hematological malignancy patients lacking a well-matched donor, with results comparable matched HLA-identical sibling donors or unrelated donors.The objective of this study is to test the feasibility of haploidentical HSCT for patients with thalassemia major.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Diagnosed with thalassemia major
2. Lacking of a HLA-identical sibling donor or unrelated donor
3. Indication of haploidentical hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
4. No restrictions for transplantation

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Any restriction for transplantation
2. No indication of haploidentical hematopoietic stem cell transplantation