New pill plus chemo shows promise in early AML trial
NCT ID NCT06497062
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This phase 2 trial tests a new targeted drug called sonrotoclax (taken as a pill) combined with standard chemotherapy in 47 adults newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The treatment plan is adjusted based on each patient's genetic risk and response. The goal is to see if this combination is safe and improves remission and survival rates.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- sonrotoclax (a targeted cancer drug taken as a pill)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a more effective treatment option for newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia, potentially improving remission rates and survival.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-phase (Phase 2) study with only 47 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The drug may cause side effects or fail to improve outcomes compared to standard care.
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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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Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine
Shanghai, China
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