New drug imetelstat targets rare blood cancer in phase 2 trial
NCT ID NCT07549451
First seen May 01, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This Phase 2 trial tests the drug imetelstat in 30 adults with myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasms (MDS/MPN), a rare blood cancer. The goal is to see if imetelstat can help control the disease and to check for side effects. Participants receive the drug by IV, and the study is not yet recruiting.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
imetelstat
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new treatment option to control MDS/MPN, a rare blood cancer.
What could go wrong
This is an early Phase 2 trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply widely. The drug may cause side effects or fail to control the disease.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.