New combo therapy aims to tame leukemia in older patients

NCT ID NCT01371630

First seen Jan 06, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 30 times

Summary

This study tests a drug called inotuzumab ozogamicin, which delivers a toxin directly to leukemia cells, combined with low-intensity chemotherapy. It includes about 276 adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), especially those over 60 or unfit for standard treatment. The goal is to find the best dose and see if the combo improves survival and remission rates.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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What this could mean

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

Active substance

inotuzumab ozogamicin (a targeted antibody-drug combo) plus chemotherapy drugs

What this could lead to

If successful, this could offer a more effective and less harsh treatment option for older or frail patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

What could go wrong

This is an early-phase trial combining multiple drugs, so side effects and safety are still being evaluated. It may not work for all patients or could cause serious toxicities.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

B-lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma with t(9;22)(q34.1;q11.2) Burkitt lymphoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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