New hope for older leukemia patients: gentler chemo shows promise
NCT ID NCT07258043
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a dose-adjusted chemotherapy regimen for adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia who are too frail for standard treatment. The goal is to improve survival and reduce severe side effects. About 45 participants will receive an infusion-based therapy designed to be better tolerated.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 45 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jul 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Patients with a de novo diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia, considered frail according to the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status Scale or with a Karnofsky Performance Score below 80%, indicating a high risk of severe chemotherapy-related toxicity, or patients who have received induction therapy and experienced severe and limiting toxicity.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) according to the World Health Organization (WHO) criteria * Older than 18 years old * ECOG Performance Status Scale \>1 or the Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) \<80%. * Comorbidities: diabetes mellitus, arterial hypertension, thrombotic events, endocrine disorders, or any condition that hinders the administration of full-dose chemotherapy. * Toxicity prior to a standard chemotherapy regimen. * Both genders * Over 18 years of age * No upper age limit * Signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: ´- Patients refractory to induction treatment * Patients who have previously received a low-intensity regimen due to comorbidities * Biphenotypic leukemia * CNS involvement at diagnosis requiring radiotherapy * Patients whose survival is expected to be less than 48 hours due to leukemiarelated complications * Patients with a history of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke or severe neurological deterioration * Pregnant patients
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Conditions
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital General de México Dr. Eduardo Liceaga
RECRUITINGMexico City, Mexico City, 06720, Mexico
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