M.d. Anderson Cancer Center
Clinical trials sponsored by M.d. Anderson Cancer Center, explained in plain language.
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New combo therapy targets tough leukemia gene mutation
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested two drugs, omacetaxine and venetoclax, in 24 adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) that returned or didn't respond to treatment and had a RUNX1 gene change. The goal was to find the best dose and see if the combination could …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:02 UTC
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MRI-Guided radiation aims for safer lung cancer treatment
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether using MRI to guide radiation therapy can better control central lung tumors and reduce side effects compared to standard CT-guided radiation. Only 3 people took part before the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if the approach is safe and feas…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:02 UTC
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Myeloma maintenance drug study halted early after only 6 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested the drug belantamab mafodotin (Blenrep) as a maintenance therapy to prevent multiple myeloma from returning after a stem cell transplant. It included 6 patients with relapsed or refractory disease. The study was terminated early, so results are limit…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:02 UTC
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Promising combo for tough breast cancer hits roadblock: trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a combination of two drugs (nab-paclitaxel and alpelisib) given before surgery to people with a specific type of aggressive breast cancer (triple-negative) that had stopped responding to standard chemotherapy. The goal was to see if the combo could shrink tumors…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:01 UTC
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Experimental combo aims to boost immune attack on tough tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a new drug combination (ipilimumab plus MGN1703) in people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to find the highest safe dose of MGN1703 when given with ipilimumab. Up to 60 participants wer…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:01 UTC
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New drug combo aims to keep myeloma in check after transplant
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether a combination of two drugs, daratumumab and pomalidomide, could help control multiple myeloma that has returned after a stem cell transplant. The study included 13 adults with relapsed disease. The goal was to see if this maintenance therapy could lead t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:01 UTC
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Targeted drug combo tested in stem cell transplant for blood cancers – study stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at adding the targeted drug inotuzumab ozogamicin to standard chemotherapy before and after a stem cell transplant for people with certain types of leukemia or lymphoma. The goal was to see if it was safe and could help control the cancer. The study was stopped …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:01 UTC
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Immune cell boost shows promise for kids with recurrent cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a treatment combining donor natural killer (NK) cells from cord blood with chemotherapy in children and young adults whose solid tumors had returned or stopped responding to standard therapy. The main goals were to check safety and find the best dose…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:00 UTC