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Extracorporeal Photopheresis (ECP) Therapy (J041-2)【Chiba University Hospital】

implementation facility
  • Chiba University Hospital
Facility Details
Department of Hematology
Department of Hematology
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Photo of the Building
Outpatient Center
Outpatient Center
Department of Hematology
Department of Hematology
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Photo of the Building
Outpatient Center
Outpatient Center
program name
Extracorporeal Photopheresis (ECP) Therapy (J041-2)【Chiba University Hospital】
genre
  • medical treatment：myeloma・leukemia、stem cell therapy
program details
Extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP) therapy is expected to improve symptoms of chronic graft-versus-host disease (chronic GVHD) following hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and to reduce the need for steroid medications.
Chronic GVHD after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for hematologic diseases can affect multiple organs throughout the body, including the skin, oral mucosa, eyes, lungs, liver, muscles, and bones. In severe cases, it may lead to secondary infections and a significant decline in quality of life (QOL).
ECP is a procedure in which white blood cells are separated from the patient’s blood, exposed to ultraviolet light outside the body, and then reinfused. This therapy is expected to relieve GVHD symptoms and reduce steroid use.
At the start of treatment, hospitalization for about five days is required. After that, therapy is continued on an outpatient basis. Each session takes approximately 2 to 3 hours, and the treatment is performed over 31 sessions, typically on two consecutive days per week or month.
requirement, condition for apply
[Required Medical Documents for Acceptance Eligibility]
Medical Certificate, Referral Letter, DICOM Data, Patient Information Sheet (Questionnaire)
remarks
[Department]
Hematology
[Attending Physicians]
Dr. Emiko Sakaida, Dr. Shokichi Tsukamoto

[Department]
Artificial Kidney Unit
[Attending Physician]
Dr. Noriyuki Hattori

[Target Disease/Condition]
Chronic GVHD (Chronic Graft-versus-Host Disease)
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Chiba University Hospital

Located in Chiba City, one of the central cities of the Tokyo metropolitan area and just 40 minutes by car from Narita Airport, this national university hospital boasts a history of 150 years. Trusted deeply by the local community, the hospital contributes to the region through advanced acute care, cutting-edge medical services, pediatric care, perinatal care, geriatric medicine, genomic medicine, and preventive healthcare.
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