New hope for CLL fatigue: drug targets tiredness, not cancer

NCT ID NCT02131584

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study tests a drug called ruxolitinib (Jakafi) to see if it can reduce severe fatigue in people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). The trial includes 10 patients who have CLL but do not yet need standard treatment. The goal is to improve quality of life by easing tiredness, not to cure the disease.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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