New drug targets rare leukemia mutation in early trial

NCT ID NCT03974217

First seen Jan 25, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This early-phase study tests whether the drug talazoparib can help people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) who have a specific mutation in the cohesin complex. The trial includes 13 participants who cannot receive standard intensive chemotherapy. The main goal is to see if the drug reduces leukemia cells in the bone marrow by at least half.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

  • Dana Farber Cancer Institute

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

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