Scientists target Cancer's weak spot: redox imbalance

NCT ID NCT06600568

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looks for new ways to kill T-cell leukemia and lymphoma cells by disrupting their internal balance of reactive oxygen species. Researchers will test drug combinations in lab-grown cells and in samples from 120 patients with resistant disease. The goal is to find treatments that can selectively eliminate cancer cells while sparing healthy ones.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Drug combinations targeting redox homeostasis (e.g., venetoclax with G6PD inhibitors)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward new treatment options for patients with resistant T-cell cancers.
What could go wrong
This is an early translational study using lab and patient samples, not a treatment trial. Results may not lead to effective therapies for people.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma Precursor T-Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma T-cell leukemia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istituto Nazionale Tumori Fondazione G.Pascale

    RECRUITING

    Naples, 80100, Italy

  • Istituto Oncologico Veneto

    RECRUITING

    Padova, 35128, Italy

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