LEUKEMIA

This study tests a new COVID-19 vaccine (GEO-CM04S1) in 63 adults with blood cancers like leukemia or lymphoma who have had a stem cell transplant or cell therapy. The goal is to see if this vaccine triggers a stronger immune response than standard mRNA vaccines, potentially offe…

This study tests the drug ruxolitinib (Jakafi) in 29 people with chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML), a rare blood cancer. The goal is to see if the drug can improve blood counts, shrink the cancer, or delay its turning into a more aggressive leukemia. Researchers are also che…

This phase 2 trial tests lenalidomide and rituximab in 120 people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma. The goal is to see if this drug combination can control the disease, especially for those who cannot or choose not to have chemotherapy. Participants…

This study looks at whether giving children with hard-to-cure leukemia a transfusion of white blood cells (granulocytes) after a cord blood transplant helps their new immune system grow faster and safer. About 40 children under 16 will receive this extra transfusion, and research…

This early-stage trial tests a new drug called MP0533 in adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) that has come back or not responded to treatment. The drug is designed to help the body's immune cells find and attack cancer cells. The study will …

This study tests whether adding the drug venetoclax to standard chemotherapy can help treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). It includes older adults (60+) with newly diagnosed ALL and adults (18+) whose leukemia has come back or not responded to treatment. The goal is to find…

This study looks at whether choosing stem cell donors based on certain genes (KIR) in addition to standard matching can reduce the chance of leukemia returning after a bone marrow transplant. About 511 people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) are taking part. Doctors will test do…

This study tests a stem cell transplant from a matched unrelated donor for people with advanced blood cancers or blood disorders. Patients get chemotherapy and radiation before the transplant to prepare their body, then take drugs to prevent the donor cells from attacking their o…

This study aimed to see if giving special immune cells (γδ T cells) after a stem cell transplant could help prevent leukemia from coming back in high-risk patients. It was planned for adults aged 18-65 with acute myeloid leukemia. However, the study was withdrawn before any parti…

This was a very early (Phase 1) study to test the safety of a new drug called MT-0169 in people with certain types of acute leukemia (AML or T-ALL) that had come back or not responded to treatment. The drug was given through a vein. However, the study was withdrawn before any pat…

This early-phase trial is testing a drug called AZD6738 in 52 people with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) whose disease got worse after standard therapy. The drug works by blocking a DNA repair pathway that cancer cells rely on, causing th…

This early-stage study tests a new approach for adults with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) that has returned or not responded to standard treatment. Researchers take a patient's own T cells, modify them in the lab to recognize and attack leukemia cells, and infuse th…

This phase II study tests a daily pill called PCI-32765 (ibrutinib) in 86 people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma who are over 65 or have a specific genetic change (17p deletion). These groups often do not respond well to standard chemotherapy. Part…

This early-phase trial tests a two-part treatment for people with relapsed or chemotherapy-resistant B-cell leukemia or lymphoma. First, patients receive a chemotherapy drug (cyclophosphamide) to help prepare the body. Then, they get an infusion of their own T cells that have bee…

This study compares stem cell transplants from two types of donors for people with leukemia or myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS): younger non-family members (age 40 or under) and older first-degree relatives (over 50). The goal is to see which donor leads to better overall survival…

This study tests a drug called CPI-613 in people with relapsed or hard-to-treat Burkitt lymphoma or high-grade B-cell lymphoma. About 24 participants aged 12 and older who have not responded to at least one prior treatment will receive the drug. The goal is to see if the drug can…

This phase 2 trial tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) plus a chemotherapy drug (azacitidine) in 99 people with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), a type of blood cancer. The goal is to see if the combination improves response rates, especially…

This phase 2 trial tests an oral drug called sonrotoclax (BGB-11417) in 100 adults with chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma that has come back or stopped responding to prior treatments. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink or control the cancer. It is …

This early-phase study tests whether the drug talazoparib can help people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) who have a specific genetic mutation (cohesin) and cannot receive standard intensive chemotherapy. The main goal is to see if the drug red…

This study tests a new conditioning regimen using a precise type of radiation (helical tomotherapy) along with two chemotherapy drugs (fludarabine and melphalan) before a donor stem cell transplant. The goal is to reduce side effects and improve outcomes for people with leukemia …

This study tests a new treatment for children and young adults up to age 30 whose leukemia or lymphoma has come back or not responded to standard therapy. The treatment uses the patient's own immune cells (T cells) that are genetically modified in a lab to recognize and attack ca…

This study tests a combination of two drugs, vemurafenib (a pill) and obinutuzumab (an infusion), in 30 people with previously untreated hairy cell leukemia. The goal is to see how many patients achieve a complete response, meaning no signs of cancer after treatment. Participants…

This study tests whether giving palifermin and leuprolide acetate can help the immune system recover more quickly after a stem cell transplant for blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. About 82 participants will receive these drugs alongside their transplant. The goal is to s…

This early-phase study tests a new type of immunotherapy for children and young adults with leukemia that has come back or not responded to treatment. The therapy uses the patient's own immune cells, modified to recognize two different targets (CD19 and CD22) on leukemia cells, t…

This study tests the safety and effectiveness of neratinib, a targeted cancer drug, in children whose solid tumors, brain tumors, lymphoma, or leukemia have come back or not responded to standard treatments. The drug is taken by mouth daily in 28-day cycles. The main goal is to f…

This study tests a stem cell transplant method that removes certain immune cells (T and B cells) from donated stem cells before giving them to patients with blood cancers like leukemia or lymphoma. The goal is to help the new cells grow (engraft) while reducing the risk of graft-…

This study tests a new drug, ibrutinib, added to standard chemotherapy (FCR) for younger patients with untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). The goal is to see if this combination can clear all signs of leukemia from the bone marrow (called MRD-negative complete response)…

This study tests a new type of immune therapy for people with certain blood cancers (CLL, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma) that have come back or not responded to treatment. Researchers take a patient's own T cells, add a special receptor that targets a protein called kappa on canc…

This phase 2 trial is testing whether a combination of chemotherapy drugs typically used in children can be safe and effective for adults aged 18 to 60 with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-negative acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The study aims to see if this 'pediatr…

This study tests whether a probiotic called Lactobacillus plantarum can prevent a serious complication called graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) in the gut of children receiving a donor stem cell transplant. About 173 children with blood cancers or other conditions are taking the p…

This study looks at whether a daily mindfulness app called Headspace can help adults who survived childhood cancer cope with stress. Fifty survivors will use the app for 30 days and wear a wrist device to track stress signs. The main goal is to see if people find the app acceptab…

This study tests whether adding methadone to usual morphine-based pain medicine reduces severe mouth pain in children aged 6–18 who are getting a stem cell transplant for leukemia, aplastic anemia, or similar conditions. The mouth pain is a common side effect of the chemotherapy …

This study follows over 64,000 adults who grew up on farms to see if early exposure to pesticides and other agricultural factors is linked to cancer. Participants fill out an online questionnaire and may provide biological samples. Researchers will track their health over many ye…

This study tests whether a short simulation training session helps nursing students learn how to manage a complication (extravasation) in an adolescent leukemia patient. 18 third-year nursing students will take part in a 46-minute session that includes a scenario and group discus…

This study collects white blood cells from 120 people aged 3 to 65 with leukemia or lymphoma that hasn't been cured by standard treatments. The cells are gathered through a procedure called leukapheresis, then processed and frozen for future use in CAR T-cell therapy. The goal is…

This long-term study follows 5,000 childhood cancer survivors who had a stem cell transplant or treatment for leukemia or solid tumors. Researchers collect health updates and quality-of-life questionnaires over 20+ years to understand late effects of therapy. The goal is to reduc…

This study collects blood and saliva samples from people with cancer and their relatives to build a DNA bank. Researchers hope to better understand how cancer runs in families. About 992 participants are expected to join. The samples will be stored and analyzed later for genetic …

This study was designed to track how the immune system recovers after CAR-T cell therapy and to test a pneumococcal vaccine (PCV-21) in these patients. It planned to enroll 50 adults with blood cancers or solid tumors. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were…

This study collects blood and tissue samples from people receiving or donating bone marrow transplants for leukemia, lymphoma, or other blood diseases. Researchers will analyze these samples to find genes and proteins linked to cancer development and transplant complications. The…

This study is a large registry that collects information from children diagnosed with cancer across the US and Canada. Its goal is to help researchers understand patterns, causes, and characteristics of childhood cancer. No treatments or drugs are given—it is purely for research …

This pilot study tests a new assessment tool called IA3-CP for cancer patients aged 65 and older. The tool gathers information on aging-related issues, mental health, health behaviors, and social factors to help doctors provide better, more personalized care. 35 participants are …