Scientists hunt for hidden signs in blood cancers to personalize treatment
NCT ID NCT02320656
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
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 how the disease will progress or respond to treatment. The goal is to better understand these cancers and improve personalized care in the future.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors better predict how blood cancers will behave and which treatments might work best for each patient.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It collects samples to learn more, but may not directly lead to new therapies or change patient outcomes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Institut Paoli-Calmettes
Marseille, 13009, France
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