Old drug, new hope: enasidenib may ease anemia in blood cancer patients

NCT ID NCT05282459

First seen Apr 20, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study tested whether enasidenib, a drug typically used for a different genetic type of leukemia, could safely improve anemia and reduce the need for blood transfusions in 17 people with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) who do not have an IDH2 mutation. Participants took enasidenib daily, and researchers measured changes in hemoglobin levels and transfusion needs over several months. The goal was to find a new treatment option for anemia in these patients.

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Locations

  • Stanford Cancer Institute

    Palo Alto, California, 94305, United States

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