Mixed phenotype acute leukemia
MONDO:0020743An acute leukemia of ambiguous lineage. It is characterized by the presence of either separate populations of blasts of more than one lineage, or one population of blasts co-expressing markers of more than one lineage.
Also known as: MPAL, mixed phenotype acute leukemia
3212 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 79 tagged with Mixed phenotype acute leukemia itself.
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Acute biphenotypic leukemia 88 trials · 91 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
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Can a calming drug make cord blood transplants safer?
Cure PausedResearchers are testing whether adding abatacept to standard immune-suppressing drugs can prevent severe graft-versus-host disease after a double umbilical cord blood transplant. The trial enrolls people with blood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, and myelodysplastic syndromes…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Leland Metheny • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to stop leukemia relapse after transplant
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether combining venetoclax and azacitidine after a stem cell transplant can prevent leukemia from returning in high-risk patients. About 100 adults aged 18-75 with certain types of acute leukemia who are in remission after transplant will receive the dr…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could removing certain immune cells prevent a deadly transplant complication?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether removing a specific type of immune cell (naive T cells) from donor stem cells can prevent chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in children and young adults with blood cancers. GVHD occurs when donor cells attack the patient's body after a stem cell tr…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising new combo targets Hard-to-Treat infant leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new oral drug (revumenib) combined with standard chemotherapy for infants and young children with a specific type of leukemia (KMT2A-rearranged) that has returned or not responded to treatment. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and works better than…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Hard-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tested a combination of three immunotherapy drugs (blinatumomab, nivolumab, and ipilimumab) in 28 adults with a severe form of B-cell leukemia that had returned or not responded to prior treatments. The main goal was to find safe doses and identify side eff…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising leukemia combo trial pulled before it began
Disease control CancelledThis study aimed to find a safe dose of revumenib when given with standard chemotherapy drugs for children and young adults with acute leukemia. It was designed for patients with certain genetic markers. However, the trial was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so n…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to tame tough leukemia in kids
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests imatinib, a targeted cancer drug, with two different chemotherapy backbones in children and adolescents with Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL). The goal is to see if a less intense chemo regimen works as well as the s…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New stem cell therapy aims to tame transplant complications
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new treatment called Orca-T for people with advanced blood cancers like leukemia. It uses a special mix of stem cells and immune cells from a donor to help the body accept the transplant while reducing serious side effects like graft-versus-host disease. The go…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Orca Biosystems, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which stem cell donor is best for kids with leukemia? major trial aims to find out
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial compares two types of stem cell transplants for children, adolescents, and young adults with acute leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). One uses a half-matched family donor (haploidentical), the other a fully matched unrelated donor. The goal is to see w…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New targeted therapy combo takes on tough leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new targeted drug called pivekimab sunirine (PVEK) alongside a standard chemotherapy regimen (FLAG-Ida) in 30 adults with newly diagnosed, high-risk acute myeloid leukemia or related blood cancers. PVEK works like a smart bomb, attaching to a protei…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Epigenetic drugs aim to stop cancer return after transplant in kids
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether adding two drugs—vorinostat and low-dose azacitidine—after a stem cell transplant can help prevent relapse in children with certain myeloid cancers. The study includes children aged 1 to 21 with acute myeloid leukemia or related conditions. Researchers ar…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with blood cancer: tailored treatments aim to boost cure rates and cut side effects
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether using each child's unique genetic information to guide treatment can improve outcomes for acute lymphoblastic leukemia and lymphoma. About 790 children aged 1-18 will receive a combination of chemotherapy and newer targeted therapies, such as CAR T cells …
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for tough leukemia: drug combo targets hidden cancer cells
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called uproleselan combined with two standard chemotherapy drugs for children and teens with acute myeloid leukemia or related blood cancers that have returned or not responded to treatment. The drug works by blocking a protein that helps c…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug selinexor tested in kids with Tough-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing the drug selinexor (KPT-330) in 16 children and young adults with leukemia that has come back or not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to find the safest dose and understand side effects. The drug works by blocking a protein that…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New hope for tough leukemia: experimental drug targets genetic flaw
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called ziftomenib (KO-539) in people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to treatment. The drug targets a specific genetic change (MLL rearrangement or NPM1 mutation) found in some patients. The goal is to find the saf…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Kura Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Leukemia drug trial pulled before it even started
Disease control CancelledThis was a very early (Phase 1) study to test the safety of a new drug called MT-0169 in people with certain types of acute leukemia (AML or T-ALL) that had come back or not responded to treatment. The drug was given through a vein. However, the study was withdrawn before any pat…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New transplant approach aims to tame Graft-Versus-Host disease
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a stem cell transplant method for people with advanced blood cancers like leukemia. Instead of using strong drugs to prevent complications, doctors give specially selected immune cells (regulatory T-cells) along with regular T-cells to help the body a…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Promising leukemia drug tested as maintenance after transplant in kids
Disease control CancelledThis study was designed to test the safety and best dose of the drug revumenib in children and young adults with certain types of leukemia (ALL, AML, or mixed phenotype) after they have received a stem cell transplant. The goal was to see if revumenib could help prevent the cance…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New cocktail of cancer drugs shows promise in early leukemia trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding the drug venetoclax to a standard treatment regimen can help adults with a specific type of leukemia (Philadelphia chromosome-positive ALL). The study involves 20 participants and aims to find the safest dose of venetoclax when com…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New combo shows promise for Tough-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests a combination of three drugs (homoharringtonine, venetoclax, and azacitidine) in 40 adults newly diagnosed with a rare and aggressive leukemia called mixed-phenotype acute leukemia (MPAL). The goal is to see if this drug combo can safely help more patients achiev…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Younger donors may improve stem cell transplant success for leukemia patients
Disease control OngoingThis study compares stem cell transplants from two types of donors for people with leukemia or myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS): younger non-family members (age 40 or under) and older first-degree relatives (over 50). The goal is to see which donor leads to better overall survival…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New hope for blood cancer patients: using mismatched donors for transplants
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a stem cell transplant using donors who are not a perfect match for patients with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. Doctors give special drugs after the transplant to help prevent the donor cells from attacking the patient's body. The goal is to see if th…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New stem cell mix aims to make transplants safer for blood cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests a new treatment called Orca-T for people with advanced blood cancers like leukemia. Orca-T is a special mix of stem cells and immune cells from a matched donor, designed to reduce a serious side effect called graft-versus-host disease. The study compares …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Orca Biosystems, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New pill shows promise for tough leukemias in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an oral drug called BN104 in adults and adolescents with acute leukemia that has come back or not responded to treatment. The drug targets specific genetic changes (KMT2A rearrangement or NPM1 mutation) that drive the cancer. The trial aims to check safety, how t…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Institut de Recherches Internationales Servier (I.R.I.S.) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for tough childhood leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether adding two targeted drugs, venetoclax and navitoclax, to standard chemotherapy can help children and young adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) that has come back or not responded to treatment. The study has two phases: first, finding the b…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Liver shield: nutrient may prevent chemo side effect in young leukemia patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether adding levocarnitine, a natural nutrient, to standard chemotherapy can prevent severe liver damage in teens and young adults (ages 15-39) with leukemia or lymphoma. About 440 participants will receive either chemotherapy alone or chemotherapy plus levocar…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC