Leukemia

This trial is testing a new type of immune cell therapy called CD123 CAR-NK cells in people with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN). The cells are designed to find and attack cancer cells that carry a protei…

Researchers are testing whether combining ibrutinib and venetoclax can help people with previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma. The trial assigns participants to either a fixed course of the two drugs or a course guided by a sensitive test…

This early-phase trial tested the drug enasidenib in 17 people with low-risk myelodysplastic syndrome or a related leukemia who had anemia and did not have a specific gene mutation. The goal was to see if the drug could safely improve red blood cell counts and reduce the need for…

This study tests a drug called CPI-613 in people with relapsed or hard-to-treat Burkitt lymphoma or high-grade B-cell lymphoma. About 24 participants aged 12 and older who have not responded to at least one prior treatment will receive the drug. The goal is to see if the drug can…

This study looked at 220 adults with chronic myeloid leukemia who had been in deep remission for at least two years while taking imatinib. Researchers wanted to see if stopping the drug would cause the cancer to come back. They found that many patients stayed in remission after s…

This study looked at 800 children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia to compare two forms of the drug asparaginase: a pegylated version given through a vein and a standard version given as a shot. The goal was to see which caused fewer serious side effects like allergic reactions,…

This study tests whether adding a targeted drug called brentuximab vedotin to standard chemotherapy can help people with adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL), a rare and aggressive blood cancer. The combination, known as BV-CHEP, aims to improve response rates by targeting a mar…

This study tested a drug called acalabrutinib in 48 adults with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) who had a specific high-risk genetic change (deletion 17p). Some participants had already tried other treatments, while others were newly diagnos…

This study tested the drug RAD001 (everolimus) in 29 patients with relapsed or hard-to-treat blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, and myelofibrosis. The goal was to find the safest highest dose and see if it helps control the disease. It was a small early-phase trial at a singl…

This early-phase study tested a new treatment for children and young adults with a type of leukemia that came back or did not respond to standard therapy. The approach uses the patient's own immune cells, modified in a lab to recognize and attack cancer cells carrying a protein c…

This study tested a new drug called pelabresib in people with certain blood cancers, including myelofibrosis and leukemia. In the first part, the drug was given alone to find the safest dose. In the second part, it was given with or without another drug (ruxolitinib) to see if it…

This phase 2 trial tested a combination of intravenous busulfan, etoposide, and low-dose total-body irradiation before a donor stem cell or bone marrow transplant in 30 patients with advanced leukemia or myelodysplastic syndromes. The goal was to see how well this regimen control…

This study tested whether adding the drug tocilizumab to standard care could reduce the risk of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after a cord blood transplant in adults with blood cancers. GVHD is a serious complication where donor cells attack the patient's body. Tocilizumab blo…

This early-phase study tested the safety of the drug blinatumomab (Blincyto®) in 6 Japanese adults newly diagnosed with a type of leukemia called B-ALL. The main goal was to see what side effects occurred. Researchers also looked at how the drug moves through the body and whether…

This study tested a combination of chemotherapy drugs in 318 adolescents and young adults (ages not specified but typically 15-39) with newly diagnosed acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The goal was to see how well the treatment worked at killing cancer cells and stopping the d…

This phase 2 trial tested whether adding asciminib to the standard drug imatinib helps people with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) achieve deeper remission. 104 adults who had been on imatinib for at least a year without reaching very low cancer levels were randomly assigned to ad…

This study tested a new treatment called CTX131 for adults with certain blood cancers (T-cell lymphoma, B-cell lymphoma, or acute myeloid leukemia) that had returned or stopped responding to standard therapy. CTX131 uses a patient's own immune cells, modified with CRISPR gene edi…

This study tested a new way to prepare patients with relapsed or hard-to-treat acute leukemia for a donor stem cell transplant. It combined a precise form of radiation therapy (IMRT) with two chemotherapy drugs (etoposide and cyclophosphamide) before the transplant. The goal was …

This phase 2 trial tested a two-step stem cell transplant approach for 47 patients with high-risk blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. The method uses the drug cyclophosphamide to lower the chance of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a common complication. The goal was to se…

This study tested three different starting doses (45 mg, 30 mg, and 15 mg daily) of the drug ponatinib in 283 adults with chronic phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) that had stopped responding to other treatments or had a specific genetic mutation (T315I). The main goal was to …

This study tested whether adding the targeted drug ruxolitinib to standard chemotherapy helps children with a high-risk form of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The trial involved 171 children and young adults aged 1 to 21. Researchers first found the best dose of ruxolitinib,…

This pilot study tested a combined bone marrow and kidney transplant from a partially matched family donor in 10 people with both a blood disorder and chronic kidney disease. The goal was to treat both conditions at once and possibly reduce the need for lifelong anti-rejection dr…

This phase 2 trial tested a combination of bendamustine and rituximab (BR) followed by venetoclax in 42 people with untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). The goal was to see how many patients responded to the full 15-month treatment. Venetoclax is an oral drug that target…

This study tested a drug called dasatinib combined with standard chemotherapy in 30 adults newly diagnosed with a fast-growing leukemia (Ph+ ALL). The goal was to see if the combination helps people live longer and keeps the cancer away. Patients took dasatinib daily for up to 2 …

This Phase 2 trial tested the drug dasatinib in 17 people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) who had already received other treatments. The goal was to see if dasatinib could shrink or control the cancer. Participants took the drug by mouth twice daily, and doctors checked f…

This study tested the drug dasatinib in 68 adults with several types of blood and bone marrow disorders, including certain leukemias, myelofibrosis, and mastocytosis. The goal was to see if dasatinib could help control the disease and to check its safety. Participants took dasati…

This phase 2 study tested a combination of three drugs—ofatumumab, high-dose methylprednisolone, and lenalidomide—in 45 people with untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). The goal was to see if this approach could make all signs of cance…

This phase 2 trial tested a treatment for adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in first remission. Patients received high-dose chemotherapy and radiation to kill cancer cells, followed by an autologous stem cell transplant (using their own stem cells) to restore blood cell pr…

This study tested adding a drug called thiotepa to the usual chemotherapy given before a donor stem cell transplant for people with leukemia. The goal was to see if this stronger mix could help more patients stay cancer-free one year after the transplant. The study included 40 ad…

This study tested a drug called brentuximab vedotin in 23 people with a type of T-cell lymphoma that had stopped responding to or returned after prior chemotherapy. The drug is designed to seek out and kill cancer cells that have a specific marker called CD30, even when levels of…

This early-phase trial tested replacing the standard drug cyclophosphamide with bendamustine after a half-matched bone marrow transplant in 50 patients with various blood cancers. The goal was to see if this change could reduce side effects like graft-versus-host disease while st…

This study tested a smartphone app to help young adult cancer survivors (ages 18-39) lose weight. The app tracked diet and activity as part of a behavioral weight loss program. The goal was to see if this approach was practical and well-liked by participants. The study involved 6…

This early-phase study tested a three-drug combination (carfilzomib, cyclophosphamide, and etoposide) in 4 children whose solid tumors or leukemias had come back or didn't respond to standard treatment. The main goal was to find the safest dose and identify side effects. The stud…

This early-phase study tested whether adding two drugs (decitabine and vorinostat) before and during standard chemotherapy (FLAG) is safe for children and young adults up to age 25 with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to treatment. The goal was to…

This study tested whether adding the drug venetoclax to a low-dose chemotherapy (LDAC) helps people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) live longer. It included 211 adults aged 75+ or 18–74 with health issues that prevent them from receiving strong chemotherapy. The main goal was t…

This study tested whether the drug palifermin could make stem cell transplants safer and reduce chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a serious complication where donor cells attack the patient's body. Thirty-four adults with blood cancers received palifermin before transplan…

This early-phase study tested a new treatment called WU-NK-101 in 9 adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that returned or didn't respond to standard therapy. The goal was to check safety and find the best dose. Participants received immune cells designed to attack cancer. Thi…

This study tested whether a special heart ultrasound (2D strain imaging) can detect early signs of heart damage caused by anthracycline chemotherapy in 100 leukemia patients. The goal is to catch problems sooner, so doctors can adjust treatment and reduce the risk of permanent he…

This study tested a new DNA test called the MycoGenie kit to see how well it can diagnose invasive aspergillosis, a serious fungal infection, in 350 blood cancer patients. The test looks for the fungus's DNA in blood samples and can also detect drug resistance. The goal is to fin…

This study looked at whether touch-massage can reduce anxiety in people with blood disorders (like leukemia or lymphoma) who are hospitalized in a sterile, isolated room. Sixty-two patients received three massage sessions, and researchers measured their anxiety levels before and …

This study tested whether a fencing-based exercise program is practical for adults with leukemia or lymphoma who are receiving intensive treatment in a hospital. The goal was to reduce physical decline caused by long bed rest. Eighty patients were invited to take part, and resear…

This study tested whether adding a palliative care team to standard cancer care improves quality of life for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). 160 hospitalized patients with high-risk AML were randomly assigned to receive either usual oncology care or care that included a…

This study looked at whether providing free blood transfusions to blood cancer patients would encourage them to enroll in hospice care earlier. Many patients delay hospice because they need transfusions for symptom relief, but hospices often cannot afford to provide them. The stu…

This study looked at whether 16 weeks of strength training can reduce long-term side effects in teens aged 10-19 who finished treatment for leukemia or lymphoma. Participants did either strength exercises with weights or circuit training with bodyweight and equipment. The goal wa…

This study tested a monthly online peer support group for young adults (ages 18-39) who had received a stem cell transplant. The group met for one hour over six months, led by a nurse and social worker. The goal was to see if the program was practical and helpful for reducing anx…

This study tested a web-based program to help children aged 8-17 with cancer adjust to returning to school. The program included modules for children, parents, teachers, and peers, focusing on communication, coping, and social skills. Twenty children participated, and researchers…

This study tested a child-centered empowerment program designed to help children with leukemia improve their lifestyle habits, including nutrition, sleep, physical activity, and stress management. Forty-six children aged 7-13 took part, with half receiving the program and half ge…

This study looked at 629 children in California to see if exposure to pesticides at home or from nearby farms is linked to childhood leukemia. Researchers collected dust from carpets and vacuum cleaners and mapped crops near homes. The goal was to measure chemical levels and see …

This completed study analyzed genetic material from 1,340 patients with lymphoma, leukemia, or multiple myeloma. Researchers used DNA microarrays and other tools to find new molecular subtypes that could explain why some patients respond better to treatment than others. The goal …

This study looked at nearly 1,900 male farmers over age 50 to see if pesticide exposure is linked to early signs of blood cancers like multiple myeloma. Researchers collected blood and urine samples and compared those with and without exposure to the pesticide diazinon. No treatm…

This study looked at whether offering genetic counseling by phone or video could help more childhood cancer survivors get genetic testing. About 391 survivors took part, comparing remote counseling to usual care. The goal was to see if remote services increase testing uptake and …

This study tests a data visualization tool called the Trial Enrollment Diversity Dashboard (TEDD) designed to help doctors see how diverse their clinical trial enrollments are. The goal is to overcome racial and ethnic disparities in leukemia trial participation. The study enroll…

This completed study from France examined whether a specific type of immune cell (innate CD8+ T cells) is linked to how quickly resistance mutations develop in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia or Philadelphia-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Researchers analyzed blood…

This study looked back at 621 children in Denmark who had chemotherapy for acute leukemia between 2008 and 2022. The goal was to find out how many got serious mold infections and what factors made it more likely. The results will help doctors better protect children during treatm…

This study looked at whether an exercise program is practical for people aged 65 and older with blood cancers like lymphoma, leukemia, or myeloma who are about to receive CAR T-cell therapy. The program included remote exercise sessions and was tested with 20 participants to see …

This study followed 44 adults with leukemia or lymphoma who received CAR T-cell therapy to see how their hearts were affected. Researchers used heart scans, blood tests, and quality-of-life surveys before and after treatment. The goal was to learn how often heart problems occur a…

This study looked back at 30 people with HIV who received a special cancer treatment called CAR T-cell therapy for certain blood cancers. Researchers collected information from medical records to see what side effects occurred and how the immune system changed over time. The goal…

This completed trial tested an interactive survivorship program for adolescent and young adult cancer survivors. The program included a mobile app, telehealth support, and printed materials to help survivors access healthcare resources, improve self-management skills, and reduce …

This study looked at 126 people aged 60 and older who had a bone marrow transplant for blood cancers like leukemia or lymphoma. Researchers measured physical abilities, mental health, and stress levels before and after transplant to find traits that help people recover better. Th…