New pill targets blood cancers in early human trial

NCT ID NCT07064122

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-phase trial is testing a new drug called AZD2962, which blocks a protein called IRAK4 involved in cancer growth. The study includes about 72 people with certain blood cancers (myelodysplastic syndromes or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia) that have not responded to prior treatments. Researchers are giving the drug as a daily pill, either alone or with other medicines, to check its safety, find the right dose, and see if it helps shrink the cancer.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

AZD2962 (an IRAK4 inhibitor taken as a pill)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could point toward a new treatment option for certain blood cancers that have stopped responding to standard therapies.

What could go wrong

This is a very early (Phase 1/2) and small trial (72 people). The drug may not work or may cause side effects. It is too soon to know if it will be safe or effective.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic myelomonocytic leukemia hematopoietic and lymphoid cell neoplasm hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy myelodysplastic syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

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    Miami, Florida, 33136, United States

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    Tampa, Florida, 33612, United States

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    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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    Heidelberg, 3084, Australia

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    Melbourne, 3000, Australia

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    Shinagawa-ku, 141-0022, Japan

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    Yoshida-gun, 910-1193, Japan

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    Seoul, 05505, South Korea

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    Seoul, 3722, South Korea

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    Barcelona, 08035, Spain

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    Madrid, 28027, Spain

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    Madrid, 28033, Spain

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    Pamplona, 31008, Spain

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    Salamanca, 37007, Spain

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    Valencia, 46026, Spain

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    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Kaohsiung City, 83301, Taiwan

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    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Tainan, 70403, Taiwan

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    Taipei, 100, Taiwan

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    London, SE5 9RS, United Kingdom

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    London, W1T 7HA, United Kingdom

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    Manchester, M20 4BX, United Kingdom