[en] On day 30 after autologous peripheral blood stem cell transplantation (PBSCT), 20 patients were randomized to receive either erythropoietin at a dose of 500 U/kg/week s.c. (Epo group) or no treatment (control group). After 3 weeks, hemoglobin (p<0.0001) and serum transferrin receptor (p<0.0001) concentrations were higher in the Epo group. Hb response (+2 g/dL) was achieved in 100% vs 28% (p<0.0001) and Hb correction (> or =13 g/dL) in 70% vs 10% (p=0.0238) of the patients, respectively. This is the first randomized study showing an efficacy of erythropoietin therapy on Hb levels after autologous PBSCT.
Disciplines :
Hematology
Author, co-author :
Vanstraelen, Gaetan
Baron, Frédéric ; Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Hématologie clinique
Frere, Pascale ; Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Hématologie clinique
Hafraoui, Kaoutar ; Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Hématologie clinique
Fillet, Georges ; Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Hématologie clinique
Beguin, Yves ; Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Hématologie clinique
Language :
English
Title :
Efficacy of recombinant human erythropoietin therapy started one month after autologous peripheral blood stem cell transplantation.
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