Promising combo for tough blood cancer hits snag: trial halted

NCT ID NCT04160052

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study tested two drugs, venetoclax and azacitidine, together in people with a serious type of bone marrow cancer called high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). The goal was to find the best dose and see if the combo could shrink or control the cancer. The trial included 51 patients whose cancer had come back or not responded to prior treatment. However, the study was stopped early before completion.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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