New pill combo aims to tame bone marrow cancer

NCT ID NCT07340138

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This early-phase study tests whether adding a new drug called pelabresib to the standard treatment ruxolitinib is safe and helpful for Japanese adults with myelofibrosis, a type of bone marrow cancer. Only 6 people will take part, and the main goal is to check for side effects and how the drug moves through the body. If results are promising, larger studies may follow.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

pelabresib (a drug taken as a pill) added to ruxolitinib (another pill)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a better combination treatment for myelofibrosis, potentially improving symptoms or slowing the disease.

What could go wrong

This is a very early, small study (only 6 people) focused on safety. It may not show clear benefit, and side effects are unknown at this stage.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

primary myelofibrosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    RECRUITING

    Kamogawa, Chiba, 296-8602, Japan

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    RECRUITING

    Sapporo, Hokkaido, 0030006, Japan

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    RECRUITING

    Kamakura, Kanagawa, 247-8533, Japan

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    RECRUITING

    Kurashiki, Okayama-ken, 7108602, Japan

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    RECRUITING

    Bunkyo Ku, Tokyo, 1138431, Japan

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Chūō, Yamanashi, 409-3898, Japan

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    RECRUITING

    Kumamoto, 862-8655, Japan