Acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Researchers test a reduced-intensity conditioning regimen before allogeneic stem cell transplant in adults with high-risk AML, MDS, or ALL who cannot tolerate standard intensive treatment. The regimen combines clofarabine, busulfan, and thymoglobulin. The trial measures relapse r…

This study tested whether eating less fat and more fiber can reduce the chance of a repeat Clostridioides difficile infection in cancer patients. Eight participants with leukemia, lymphoma, or other cancers followed a specific diet. Researchers tracked diarrhea and measured C. di…

This study tests a new approach to stem cell transplants for people with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. Patients receive a combination of umbilical cord blood and stem cells from a family member, with the cord blood chosen based on specific genetic markers rather than …

This trial is testing whether a chemotherapy drug called treosulfan, given in different doses along with fludarabine, can safely prepare patients with advanced blood cancers for a stem cell transplant. The study focuses on patients who are not eligible for the standard, more inte…

This study tested a program to help children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) take their daily chemotherapy medication (mercaptopurine) as prescribed during maintenance therapy. 570 children in remission were randomly assigned to either the intervention program or standard…

This trial is investigating whether a targeted drug called CMC-544 (inotuzumab ozogamicin), given alone or later combined with rituximab, can control acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) that has returned or not responded to standard treatment. The study enrolls adults and older ch…

This study looked at 800 children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia to compare two forms of the drug asparaginase: a pegylated version given through a vein and a standard version given as a shot. The goal was to see which caused fewer serious side effects like allergic reactions,…

This study tested whether the drug siltuximab can lessen the severity of cytokine release syndrome (CRS) and neurological side effects (ICANS) that often occur after CAR-T cell therapy for blood cancers like lymphoma and leukemia. Twenty-four participants received siltuximab alon…

This trial tests whether a personalized diet and exercise program, delivered by phone and online, can help adult survivors of childhood leukemia who are overweight or obese lose weight. Participants are randomly assigned to either the active coaching program or a self-directed ap…

This Phase 3 trial tested a stem cell transplant using blood stem cells from a half-matched (haploidentical) donor in 21 people with various blood cancers. The goal was to see if this approach could help patients who don't have a fully matched donor. Participants received chemoth…

This study tested the drug RAD001 (everolimus) in 29 patients with relapsed or hard-to-treat blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, and myelofibrosis. The goal was to find the safest highest dose and see if it helps control the disease. It was a small early-phase trial at a singl…

This study reviewed medical records of 37 adults with Philadelphia-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL) who took asciminib because other treatments stopped working or caused side effects. Researchers wanted to see how many patients achieved complete remission within th…

This study tested a new drug called pelabresib in people with certain blood cancers, including myelofibrosis and leukemia. In the first part, the drug was given alone to find the safest dose. In the second part, it was given with or without another drug (ruxolitinib) to see if it…

This study tested a new way to treat blood cancers like leukemia in 16 adults who did not have a standard bone marrow donor. Doctors used a single unit of cord blood that was grown in a lab to increase the number of stem cells before transplant. The goal was to see if this method…

This phase 2 trial tested a combination of intravenous busulfan, etoposide, and low-dose total-body irradiation before a donor stem cell or bone marrow transplant in 30 patients with advanced leukemia or myelodysplastic syndromes. The goal was to see how well this regimen control…

This study tested whether removing a specific type of immune cell (naïve T cells) from donor stem cell grafts could prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after a stem cell transplant for blood cancers. The trial enrolled 84 patients who received high- or medium-intensity chemo…

This large phase 3 trial enrolled over 9,000 children with newly diagnosed standard-risk B-ALL or localized B-LLy. Researchers tested different combinations and doses of chemotherapy drugs to see which worked best with the fewest side effects. The goal was to improve disease-free…

This study tested whether adding the drug tocilizumab to standard care could reduce the risk of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after a cord blood transplant in adults with blood cancers. GVHD is a serious complication where donor cells attack the patient's body. Tocilizumab blo…

This study tested different drug combinations to prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in 174 people with blood cancers receiving stem cells from an unrelated donor. GVHD is a serious side effect where donor cells attack the patient's body. The goal was to find which drug regi…

This study tested a combination of chemotherapy drugs in 318 adolescents and young adults (ages not specified but typically 15-39) with newly diagnosed acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The goal was to see how well the treatment worked at killing cancer cells and stopping the d…

This phase 1 trial tested a new therapy called CD22-CAR T cells in 134 children and young adults (ages 1-39) with B-cell leukemia or lymphoma that had not been cured by standard treatments. The therapy involves taking a patient's own white blood cells, modifying them in a lab to …

This study tested a new combination of chemotherapy drugs for children and young adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) that had returned or not responded to first treatment. The goal was to find the safest dose of clofarabine when given with other medicines. Twenty parti…

This early-phase study tested whether adding the targeted drug palbociclib to standard chemotherapy is safe for children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia that has returned or not responded to treatment. Only 2 children took part, and the main goal was to find the highest tolerab…

This study tested a personalized geriatric optimization plan (GO!) in 30 adults aged 60 and older who were getting a donor stem cell transplant for blood cancers or bone marrow failure. The plan included tailored advice on diet, sleep, activity, and medications to improve physica…

This study tested whether adding pacritinib to standard immune-suppressing drugs (sirolimus and tacrolimus) could prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in 40 patients receiving stem cell transplants for blood cancers. GVHD occurs when donor immune cells attack the recipient's …

This study tested a new way to prepare patients with relapsed or hard-to-treat acute leukemia for a donor stem cell transplant. It combined a precise form of radiation therapy (IMRT) with two chemotherapy drugs (etoposide and cyclophosphamide) before the transplant. The goal was …

This study tested a new way to give radiation before a stem cell transplant for people aged 16 to 45 with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The goal was to see if targeting radiation only to the bone marrow and lymph nodes (called TMLI) is safe and works as well as full-body ra…

This study tested a new way to prepare cord blood for transplant in 30 people with high-risk leukemia or myelodysplasia. The cord blood was treated with a molecule called UM171 to help it grow more stem cells. The goal was to see if this approach is safe and helps patients recove…

This study looked at whether children with cancer and a fever caused by low white blood cells can safely stop antibiotics earlier than usual. 55 children took part, and half stopped antibiotics once their fever was gone for 48 hours, while the other half continued until their whi…

This pilot study tested a combined bone marrow and kidney transplant from a partially matched family donor in 10 people with both a blood disorder and chronic kidney disease. The goal was to treat both conditions at once and possibly reduce the need for lifelong anti-rejection dr…

This study looked at how well blinatumomab works and how safe it is in 92 adults with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia that had come back or was not responding to treatment. Patients received the drug through a French compassionate use program. Researchers measured survival, r…

This Phase 3 trial tested a special cord blood product called NiCord (omidubicel) against standard cord blood transplants in 125 people with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. The goal was to see if NiCord helps the body rebuild its infection-fighting cells faster. Researc…

This study tested a drug called dasatinib combined with standard chemotherapy in 30 adults newly diagnosed with a fast-growing leukemia (Ph+ ALL). The goal was to see if the combination helps people live longer and keeps the cancer away. Patients took dasatinib daily for up to 2 …

This study tested a new treatment called anti-CD19 CAR-T cell therapy for adults with B-cell blood cancers that returned or didn't respond to prior treatments. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified in a lab to target and kill cancer cells. 58 adults received the…

This early-phase study tested a new treatment called PRGN-3007 UltraCAR-T cells in 3 adults with advanced blood cancers (like leukemia and lymphoma) or triple-negative breast cancer. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the therapy can shrink tumors. The study is now compl…

This early-stage trial tested the safety and best dose of flotetuzumab, an antibody drug, in 13 patients with advanced blood cancers that had come back or stopped responding to treatment. The drug works by blocking cancer cell growth. The main goal was to see what side effects oc…

This early-phase study tested an experimental oral drug called LP-108, given alone or with another drug (azacitidine), in 32 adults with blood cancers (MDS, CMML, or AML) that returned or didn't respond to prior therapy. The main goals were to find the safest dose and understand …

This study tested whether a low dose of the drug cyclophosphamide, given after a stem cell transplant, can prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) — a common and serious complication where donor cells attack the patient's body. The trial involved 35 adults with various blood dis…

This study tested whether brushing teeth is safe for patients with prolonged aplasia (low blood cell counts) after intensive chemotherapy. Currently, many hospitals only allow mouthwash to avoid bleeding and infection. The trial compared brushing with an extra-soft toothbrush plu…

This study tested a personalized, intensive treatment plan for adults aged 18-55 with newly diagnosed acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) or lymphoblastic lymphoma. The approach used strong chemotherapy, targeted drugs like nelarabine for T-cell ALL, and risk-based stem cell trans…

This study tested whether adding the drug abatacept to standard medications (calcineurin inhibitor and methotrexate) could better prevent severe acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD) after a stem cell transplant from an unrelated donor. A total of 186 participants aged 6 and ol…

This study tested a stem cell transplant from half-matched (haploidentical) family donors for 34 people with various blood cancers. Patients received a reduced-intensity conditioning regimen of fludarabine, melphalan, and total body irradiation before the transplant. The goal was…

This study looked at the safety of the drug BESPONSA in 421 people with a type of blood cancer called acute lymphocytic leukemia that had come back or stopped responding to treatment. All participants received BESPONSA as prescribed by their doctor. Researchers tracked side effec…

This study tested a drug called inotuzumab ozogamicin in 44 Chinese adults whose acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) had come back or stopped responding to treatment. The drug targets a protein called CD22 on leukemia cells to destroy them. The main goal was to see how many patien…

This study tested adding a drug called thiotepa to the usual chemotherapy given before a donor stem cell transplant for people with leukemia. The goal was to see if this stronger mix could help more patients stay cancer-free one year after the transplant. The study included 40 ad…

This early-phase trial tested a combination of two drugs—veliparib and temozolomide—in 66 adults with relapsed or refractory acute leukemias. Veliparib blocks a DNA repair enzyme, while temozolomide damages cancer cell DNA. The goal was to find the safest dose and check for side …

This early-phase trial tested replacing the standard drug cyclophosphamide with bendamustine after a half-matched bone marrow transplant in 50 patients with various blood cancers. The goal was to see if this change could reduce side effects like graft-versus-host disease while st…

This pilot study tested a liposomal form of the chemotherapy drug vincristine (Marqibo) combined with standard UK ALL R3 chemotherapy in 29 children, adolescents, and young adults with relapsed acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The main goal was to see if it was safe and tolerable at…

This phase II study tested a personalized dosing approach for the chemotherapy drug L-asparaginase in 100 adults aged 18-50 with newly diagnosed acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The goal was to see if adjusting doses based on individual drug levels could help more patients com…

This study tested whether a combination of two drugs, cyclophosphamide and abatacept, could lower the risk of chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after a stem cell transplant in people with high-risk blood cancers. GVHD happens when donor cells attack the patient's body. The…

This study tested whether the drug palifermin could make stem cell transplants safer and reduce chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a serious complication where donor cells attack the patient's body. Thirty-four adults with blood cancers received palifermin before transplan…

This study tested whether keeping blood pressure in a lower, healthier range could prevent a painful bone condition called osteonecrosis in children and young adults being treated for leukemia. Fifty-one participants were randomly assigned to either intensive or standard blood pr…

This study tests an electronic program that combines mindfulness and music therapy for people undergoing stem cell transplants for blood cancers. The goal is to see if it improves quality of life and reduces symptoms like pain. About 60 adults will participate, and the program in…

This study tested whether a mobile health program—including a Fitbit with movement reminders, coaching sessions, and a WhatsApp peer support group—could help 20 adolescents and young adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) reduce the time they spend sitting or lying down d…

This study looked at 72 children aged 10-18 who finished chemotherapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Researchers compared two types of aerobic exercise—one with a steady intensity and one that gradually increases—to see which better improves heart and lung fitness. All kids ex…

This study tested whether a hybrid (in-person and online) physiotherapy program is feasible for children aged 4-17 with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Ten children and their parents tried the program, which included tailored exercises and games. The goal was to see if families cou…

This study looked at whether early, regular visits from a palliative care team can improve quality of life for adults with acute leukemia that has returned. 49 patients were assigned to either receive this extra support or standard care. The team addressed physical, emotional, an…

This study tested a child-centered empowerment program designed to help children with leukemia improve their lifestyle habits, including nutrition, sleep, physical activity, and stress management. Forty-six children aged 7-13 took part, with half receiving the program and half ge…

Researchers are studying natural killer (NK) cells in people who receive stem cell transplants for leukemia. The study follows 92 patients and their donors, looking at genes called KIR and HLA that control how NK cells work. By tracking NK cells during immune recovery, researcher…

This pilot study tested whether PET-CT scans can detect leukemia that has spread outside the bone marrow in patients with relapsed or hard-to-treat B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Ten participants received a PET scan before and after CAR T-cell therapy. The goal was to…

This study is translating and testing a Turkish version of the Hammersmith Neonatal Neurological Examination (HNNE) for high-risk infants, such as premature babies or those with birth complications. Researchers will check if the exam is reliable and valid for use in Turkey by com…

This study investigates whether certain genetic differences make children with nephroblastoma (kidney cancer) or acute lymphoblastic leukemia (blood cancer) more likely to develop a serious liver condition called hepatic veno-occlusive disease (VOD) during chemotherapy. Researche…

This study looked back at 621 children in Denmark who had chemotherapy for acute leukemia between 2008 and 2022. The goal was to find out how many got serious mold infections and what factors made it more likely. The results will help doctors better protect children during treatm…

This study looked at whether children and teens who had a stem cell transplant for leukemia could use an iPad-based brain-training program. The main goal was to see if the program was practical and if kids would stick with it. Only 17 participants were enrolled, and the study foc…

This study observed 150 adults with a specific type of leukemia (Ph-negative ALL) to see how many developed serious fungal infections during their first weeks of chemotherapy. Researchers tracked infection rates and deaths linked to these infections. The goal was to better unders…

This study looked back at 30 people with HIV who received a special cancer treatment called CAR T-cell therapy for certain blood cancers. Researchers collected information from medical records to see what side effects occurred and how the immune system changed over time. The goal…

This study looked at levels of certain blood clotting proteins (antithrombin III, protein C, protein S, and D-dimer) in 60 people with acute leukemia and compared them to 30 healthy volunteers. The goal was to see if these proteins are different in leukemia patients. No treatment…

This study followed 89 children who finished chemotherapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) to see how their immune systems bounced back. Researchers measured antibody levels for vaccine-preventable diseases and tracked infections during the first year off treatment. The goa…

This completed study looked at 24 children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia to see if tiny cell fragments called microparticles contribute to dangerous blood clots during treatment. Researchers collected blood samples to measure these particles and a clotting protein on their su…

This study looked at 1,753 patients needing a stem cell transplant for blood cancers or other serious blood disorders. Researchers compared two strategies: first searching for a matched unrelated donor, then trying an alternative donor if needed, versus going straight to an alter…

This study looked back at the medical records of 84 people with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) who received a drug called anti-CD22 outside of clinical trials. The goal was to see how safe and effective the treatment was in everyday hospital use. Researchers collected informa…

This study followed 200 adults aged 18 to 65 who were already taking the herbal supplement KSM-66 ashwagandha as prescribed by their doctor. The main goal was to check for any side effects over a full year, with a focus on liver health. Researchers also looked at whether the supp…

This completed study analyzed data from 249 adults with blood cancers like lymphoma and leukemia who received immunotherapy. The goal was to find markers—such as patient history or lab results—that could predict who will respond well and who might have severe side effects. By ide…