New hope for tough AML: targeted pill plus chemo combo tested

NCT ID NCT06660368

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether adding the targeted drug venetoclax to a standard chemotherapy regimen (CLAG-M) can improve outcomes for adults with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML). About 52 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either CLAG-M alone or CLAG-M plus venetoclax. The main goal is to see if the combination leads to a deeper remission (negative for minimal residual disease) and longer event-free survival.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Venetoclax (a targeted cancer pill) plus a chemotherapy combination called CLAG-M (cladribine, cytarabine, mitoxantrone, and a growth factor G-CSF)

What this could lead to

If successful, this combination could offer a more effective treatment option for people with hard-to-treat AML, potentially leading to longer remission and better outcomes.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase (Phase 2) study with only 52 participants. The added drug may increase side effects, and results may not apply to all patients. It is not a cure and long-term benefits are uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute myeloid leukemia Recurrence

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

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  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

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    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

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  • Moffitt Cancer Center

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    Tampa, Florida, 33612, United States

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