Could a $10 arthritis pill tame rare blood cancers?

NCT ID NCT06541249

First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study tests low-dose methotrexate, a safe and inexpensive drug used for decades in arthritis, as a new treatment for three rare blood cancers: polycythemia vera, essential thrombocythemia, and myelofibrosis. Researchers want to see if adding this pill to current therapy can shrink the spleen, improve symptoms, and lower blood counts. The goal is to find an affordable option for patients who cannot access costly newer drugs.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Ruttenberg Treatment Center

    RECRUITING

    New York, New York, 10029, United States

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