Promising combo may keep rare leukemia at bay

NCT ID NCT00412594

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study tests a two-step treatment for hairy cell leukemia, a rare blood cancer. First, patients receive cladribine chemotherapy to kill cancer cells, then rituximab immunotherapy to clear any remaining disease. The goal is to improve complete remission rates and reduce the chance of relapse. The trial enrolls 150 adults, including those whose disease has returned after one prior treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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