New drug combo shows promise for leukemia patients

NCT ID NCT02514083

First seen Apr 19, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tested a combination of two drugs, ibrutinib and fludarabine, in 29 people with untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma. Participants took ibrutinib daily and received fludarabine for a short time. The goal was to see how many patients achieved a complete response after 6 months and how many stopped treatment due to side effects.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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