MYELODYSPLASTIC SYNDROMES

This study tested a daily pill called E7820 in 12 adults with relapsed or treatment-resistant acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia. All participants had specific mutations in splicing factor genes. The goal was to see if the drug c…

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 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 early-phase trial tested a drug called ONC-201 in 20 people with high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) who had recently received a stem cell transplant. Participants took the drug by mouth once a week for a year to see if it was safe and co…

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 looked at 88 adults in China with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) who had not received prior treatment with erythropoiesis-stimulating agents. They were given luspatercept, and researchers tracked how many became free from red blood cell transfusions and whe…

This study tested a drug called luspatercept in 30 adults from China and Japan who have a bone marrow disorder (MDS) and need regular red blood cell transfusions. The goal was to see if the drug could help them go without transfusions for at least 8 weeks. The drug works by helpi…

This early-stage trial tested an oral drug called NTX-301 in 22 adults with certain blood cancers (MDS, AML, or CMML) that had not responded to prior treatments. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers also looked for signs that the drug might help …

This early-phase trial tested a combination of two cancer drugs, bortezomib and clofarabine, in 28 adults with advanced solid tumors, lymphomas, or myelodysplastic syndromes that had stopped responding to standard therapy. The main goal was to find the safest dose and check for s…

This study tested an oral drug called ASTX727 in people with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), a bone marrow disorder. The goal was to see if a lower dose given over a longer schedule could improve blood cell counts and reduce the need for transfusions. The trial enroll…

This early-phase trial tested a new type of stem cell transplant called a microtransplant in 25 people with myeloid blood cancers (like leukemia) who were too old or frail for a standard transplant. Unlike a regular transplant, this one used stem cells from a partially matched fa…

This early-phase trial tested a new treatment for people with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or secondary acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who had not responded to prior therapy. The treatment involved giving specially prepared donor immune cells (with CD8 cells removed to reduce ris…

This study tested whether the antibiotic levofloxacin can prevent fevers and infections in people with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are receiving the chemotherapy drug azacitidine. Infections are a major risk for these patients. The trial ran…

This study tested the drug dasatinib in 68 adults with several types of blood and bone marrow disorders, including certain leukemias, myelofibrosis, and mastocytosis. The goal was to see if dasatinib could help control the disease and to check its safety. Participants took dasati…

This study tested a new drug called VIC-1911 added to standard medications to prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in 16 adults with blood cancers receiving a stem cell transplant. The goal was to find a safe and effective dose that reduces GVHD and relapse. Results are still…

This early-stage trial tested a new oral drug, JNJ-64619178, in 114 people with advanced cancers (including solid tumors, lymphoma, and myelodysplastic syndromes) that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to find a safe dose and check for side effect…

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 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 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 early-stage study tested a new drug called JNJ-74856665 in 153 people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML). The main goals were to find safe doses and check for side effects when given alone or with oth…

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 looked at whether providing free blood transfusions to blood cancer patients would encourage them to enroll in hospice care earlier. Many patients delay hospice because they need transfusions for symptom relief, but hospices often cannot afford to provide them. The stu…

This completed study looked at red and white blood cells in people with a rare blood disorder called PNH who also have bone marrow failure. Over 5,500 participants aged 10 and older with aplastic anemia or related conditions provided blood samples. The goal was simply to learn mo…

This completed study looked at how immune cells recover in 61 adults who received a stem cell transplant for blood cancers. Researchers measured the function of T and NK cells by testing their cytokine profiles after stimulation. The goal was to see if these measurements could he…

This study looked at how often people with certain blood cancers or related conditions have an acquired deficiency of an enzyme called pyruvate kinase, which can cause anemia. Researchers took a single blood sample from 18 participants to measure enzyme activity and check for rel…

This study collected blood, bone marrow, skin, and cheek cell samples from 650 adults with acute leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, or myeloproliferative disorders. Researchers analyzed the samples to find genetic, epigenetic, and drug sensitivity patterns that might predict ho…

This study tested whether a telehealth program could help older patients (60+) with acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome discuss and document their future medical wishes. Researchers enrolled 36 patients, caregivers, and clinicians to see if the program was easy to …

This study looked back at medical records of 418 patients with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) who had not previously used erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs). Researchers examined how luspatercept was used in everyday practice, including dosing, treatment changes…

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 enrolled 349 people with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) to see how certain gene mutations affect survival. Researchers collected blood samples at diagnosis and tracked patients over time. The goal was to understand which mutations are linked to better or worse outcome…