New hope for AML patients: maintenance chemo combo aims to keep remission going

NCT ID NCT04990102

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

Summary

This study tests a chemotherapy drug called CPX-351 (Vyxeos) as a maintenance treatment for adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are in remission but cannot have a bone marrow transplant. About 24 participants will receive up to 6 cycles of the drug to see what dose is safest and how well it is tolerated. The goal is to find a way to help keep the cancer from coming back.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

CPX-351 (Vyxeos), a combination of two chemotherapy drugs: daunorubicin and cytarabine

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a way to keep AML in remission longer for patients who cannot have a bone marrow transplant.

What could go wrong

This is an early-phase trial with only 24 people, so it is too small to prove effectiveness. The chemotherapy drugs have known side effects like infection and heart problems.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute myeloid leukemia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20007, United States

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    Contact

  • John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Hackensack, New Jersey, 07601, United States

    Contact

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  • University of Pennsylvania

    RECRUITING

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

    Contact

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