New drug combo trial aims to control aggressive blood cancer

NCT ID NCT02523976

Summary

This study tested adding the drug dasatinib to standard chemotherapy for adults newly diagnosed with a fast-growing type of blood cancer called Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL). The goal was to see if this combination was effective and tolerable for controlling the disease. The trial involved 30 patients and allowed for stem cell transplants when possible.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital

    Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality, 300020, China

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