New pill takes on tough blood cancers in early trial

NCT ID NCT06846606

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-stage study tests an oral drug called AUTX-703 in 34 adults with relapsed or hard-to-treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. It's an open-label trial, meaning everyone knows they're getting the drug.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

AUTX-703 (oral drug)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could point toward a new treatment option for people with hard-to-treat blood cancers like AML and MDS.

What could go wrong

This is a very early Phase 1 trial with only 34 participants, so it's mainly checking safety and dosing. It may not show strong anti-cancer effects, and side effects are unknown.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute myeloid leukemia myelodysplastic syndrome Myelodysplastic Syndromes Recurrence

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • City of Hope National Medical Center

    Duarte, California, 91010, United States

  • H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute

    Tampa, Florida, 33612, United States

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    New York, New York, 10021, United States

  • Ohio State University, The James Comprehensive Cancer

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

  • Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Buffalo, New York, 14203, United States

  • Sarah Cannon Center for Blood Cancer at TriStar Centennia

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37203, United States

  • UPENN Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514, United States

  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States