Low-dose antifungal for kids with low white blood cells
Treatments studied
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Genetic & congenital, Immune system & allergy, Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests a low dose of an antifungal medicine (liposomal amphotericin B) to prevent serious fungal infections in children whose immune system is weak after cancer treatment or a stem cell transplant. It's for kids aged 3 to 17 who are at high risk for these infections.
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Who can take part
- You are between 3 and 17 years old.
- You have a condition that puts you at high risk for a serious fungal infection, like certain cancers or a stem cell transplant.
- Your white blood cell count is expected to be very low for more than 7 days.
- Your doctor has already decided to give you this antifungal medicine for prevention because you can't take other options.
- You have not had a confirmed fungal infection before.
- You are not currently having symptoms or test results that suggest a fungal infection.
Quick eligibility check
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