Promising combo targets tough leukemia in vulnerable patients

NCT ID NCT07451912

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing whether a combination of three drugs—venetoclax, a hypomethylating agent (azacitidine or decitabine), and low-dose cytarabine—can effectively treat adults newly diagnosed with a specific genetic subtype of acute myeloid leukemia (CEBPA-mutated AML) who are not healthy enough for intensive chemotherapy. The 29 participants will receive two cycles of induction therapy, and those who respond well will continue with at least four more cycles. Researchers will track how long patients stay cancer-free, their remission rates, and side effects.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

venetoclax, azacitidine or decitabine, and low-dose cytarabine

What this could lead to

If successful, this combination could offer a more effective and tolerable treatment option for people with this specific type of AML who cannot handle standard intensive chemotherapy.

What could go wrong

This is an early-phase trial with only 29 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The combination may cause significant side effects, and it is not yet known if it will improve long-term survival or prevent relapse.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute myeloid leukemia acute myeloid leukemia with CEBPA somatic mutations

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University

    RECRUITING

    Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215006, China

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