CD4+/CD56+ hematodermic neoplasm
MONDO:0019467An aggressive immature hematologic neoplasm formerly known as blastic NK cell lymphoma, composed of cells with a lymphoblast-like morphology. Recent evidence suggests derivation from a plasmacytoid monocyte. Patients present with cutaneous tumors and bone marrow involvement.
Also known as: BPDCN, CD4+/CD56+ hematodermic neoplasm, agranular CD4+ CD56+ hematodermic neoplasm/tumor, agranular CD4+ natural Killer cell leukaemia, agranular CD4+ natural Killer cell leukemia, blastic NK-cell lymphoma, blastic natural Killer leukemia/lymphoma, blastic plasmacytoid Dendritic cell neoplasm
3149 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 31 tagged with CD4+/CD56+ hematodermic neoplasm itself.
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Engineered immune cells take aim at a shared marker in two blood cancers
Cure Recruiting nowThis trial tests a new type of cell therapy for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN) that has come back or not responded to standard treatment. The therapy uses a patient's own natural killer (NK) cells, engineered to re…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Chongqing Precision Biotech Co., Ltd • Aim: Cure
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets rare blood cancer in promising trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment plan for people with a rare and aggressive blood cancer called BPDCN. The plan combines two targeted drugs (tagraxofusp and venetoclax) with standard chemotherapy to kill cancer cells. The goal is to see if this combination can control the disease…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cord blood transplant recipe aims to beat tough blood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a standardized, optimized approach to cord blood transplantation for adults with high-risk blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. The method includes specific chemotherapy, radiation, and stem cell dosing, followed by careful monitoring. Researchers hope to im…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted therapy tame a rare blood cancer in everyday practice?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis registry study is following adults with blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN), a rare and aggressive blood cancer, who are being treated with the drug tagraxofusp (ELZONRIS) in routine clinical care. The goal is to see how effective the treatment is at achievi…
Sponsor: Stemline Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cord blood transplant method aims to beat high-risk blood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a special cord blood transplant for people with high-risk blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. Participants get chemotherapy and radiation before the transplant to kill cancer cells and prepare the body. After the transplant, drugs are given to prevent the n…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising combo targets rare blood cancer in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a two-drug combination (tagraxofusp and venetoclax) in adults with a rare and aggressive blood cancer called BPDCN who have not had prior treatment. The main goal is to see if the combination can achieve complete remission after 3 months. Depending on results, pa…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: French Innovative Leukemia Organisation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental combo targets tough blood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called SL-401 combined with two other drugs (azacitidine and venetoclax) in people with certain blood cancers—acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, and blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm. The main goal is to find the s…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at childhood leukemia in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new treatment called CD123-CAR T cells for children and young adults (up to age 21) with certain types of leukemia or related blood cancers that have come back or not responded to standard therapy. The treatment involves collecting the patient's own…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Supercharged immune cells take on relapsed leukemia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new immunotherapy for children and adults with acute leukemia that has come back or not responded after a donor stem cell transplant. The treatment uses specially engineered donor T cells designed to recognize and attack a protein called HA-1 found …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New hope for tough leukemia: experimental drug combo enters human testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called lisaftoclax, alone or combined with other medicines, in people with acute myeloid leukemia that has come back or not responded to treatment. The main goals are to check safety and find the best dose. About 682 adults will take part across multip…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Ascentage Pharma Group Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Can chemotherapy tame a rare blood cancer? a look back at Real-World outcomes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks back at the medical records of about 140 people with a rare blood cancer called blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN) who received chemotherapy as their first treatment. The goal is to see how effective and safe different chemotherapy regimens are …
Sponsor: Stemline Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Rare cancer registry aims to unlock treatment secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates a worldwide registry for people diagnosed with Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm (BPDCN), a very rare blood cancer. Researchers will collect information on how the disease presents, how it is treated, and what happens to patients over time. The goal …
Sponsor: Immune Oncology Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC