Can a Triple-Drug combo tame acute myeloid leukemia in frail patients?
NCT ID NCT07743112
First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This phase 2 trial is testing whether adding an experimental drug called MAX-40279 to the standard combination of venetoclax and azacitidine can help treat newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in people who are not healthy enough for intensive chemotherapy. The study includes adults aged 65 or older, or younger adults with conditions like heart or lung problems that make standard chemo too risky. Researchers are looking at safety, the right dose, and how well the combination works at achieving remission.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- MAX-40279 combined with venetoclax and azacitidine
- What this could lead to
- If this combination works, it could offer a new, gentler treatment option for older or frail adults with acute myeloid leukemia who cannot tolerate intensive chemotherapy.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-phase trial with a small number of participants, so the benefits are uncertain. The drug combination may cause side effects, and it is not yet known if it will improve remission or survival.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Institute of Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital ( Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences)
RECRUITINGTianjin, China
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