New drug combo targets tough blood cancers in early trial

NCT ID NCT00819546

First seen Apr 29, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This early-phase study tests the safety and best dose of combining two drugs (RAD001 and PKC412) for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) that has returned or is hard to treat. The drugs aim to block faulty signals that help cancer cells grow. About 29 adults who cannot have standard chemotherapy are taking part.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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