New drug combo shows promise for rare blood cancer

NCT ID NCT02737046

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study tested a drug called belinostat combined with zidovudine (AZT) as a follow-up treatment for people with adult T-cell leukemia-lymphoma (ATLL), a rare and aggressive blood cancer. The goal was to see if the combination could make cancer cells disappear from the blood. The study included 15 participants and tracked side effects and overall response to treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Miami

    Miami, Florida, 33136, United States

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