New drug duo targets tough blood cancers in early trial

NCT ID NCT06616636

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

Summary

This early-phase study tests a new drug called rezatapopt combined with the standard drug azacitidine in 24 adults with a specific type of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) that has a TP53Y220C mutation. The main goal is to check safety and find the best dose. Participants have cancers that came back or did not respond to prior treatment.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

rezatapopt and azacitidine

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a new treatment option for people with hard-to-treat AML or MDS that has a specific TP53 mutation.

What could go wrong

This is a very early phase 1 trial with only 24 people, focused on safety and dosing. It is too soon to know if the combination will be effective or have manageable side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute myeloid leukemia myelodysplastic syndrome Myelodysplastic Syndromes

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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