New hope for rare blood cancer: targeted drug shows promise in early trial

NCT ID NCT03485547

First seen Feb 02, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This early-phase study tested the drug venetoclax in 5 adults with a rare and aggressive blood cancer called BPDCN that had come back or not responded to prior treatment. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the drug could shrink or control the cancer. Because BPDCN often requires ongoing therapy, this approach aims to manage the disease rather than cure it.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dana Farber Cancer Institute

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

  • MD Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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