New drug combo targets tough blood cancers in early trial
NCT ID NCT04227847
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 10, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This early-phase study tests a new drug called SEA-CD70, alone or with standard drugs azacitidine and venetoclax, in people with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. About 178 participants will be enrolled across seven groups. The study is currently recruiting.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- SEA-CD70 (a drug given intravenously), azacitidine, and venetoclax
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could lead to a new treatment option for people with myelodysplastic syndrome or acute myeloid leukemia.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early phase 1 trial focused on safety, so it is not yet known if SEA-CD70 will effectively treat these cancers. Side effects are possible, and the drug may not work as hoped.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1
The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.
- Participants
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170 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2020
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Part A Inclusion Criteria * Participants with cytologically/histologically confirmed MDS (2016 World Health Organization (WHO) classification) with * Measurable disease per WHO MDS with excess blasts criteria * MDS that is relapsed or refractory and must not have other therapeutic options * Treatment failure after prior hypomethylating agent (HMA) therapy for MDS * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0-1 Part B Inclusion Criteria * Participants with cytologically/histologically confirmed MDS (WHO classification) with: * Measurable disease per WHO MDS with excess blasts (MDS-EB) criteria * MDS that is relapsed or refractory and must not have other therapeutic options * Treatment failure after prior HMA therapy for MDS * ECOG Performance Status of 0-2 Part C Inclusion Criteria * Participants with relapsed or refractory AML (ICC 2022) (except for acute promyelocytic leukemia \[APL\]): * Who have received either 2 or 3 previous regimens * Who have received 1 previous regimen to treat active disease and have at least one of the following: * Age \> 60 and ≤75 years. * Primary resistant AML or secondary AML * First CR duration \<6 months * Adverse-risk per European Leukemia Network genetic risk stratification * Age 18-75 years * ECOG performance status of 0-2 Parts D and F Inclusion Criteria * Participants with diagnosis of MDS or MDS/AML (ICC 2022 criteria) * Disease which has relapsed, failed to respond after minimum of 6 cycles, or progressed following an HMA in the immediately preceding line of therapy. * Eligible for continued therapy with azacitidine * ECOG Performance Status 0-2 Parts D and E Inclusion Criteria * Participants with diagnosis of MDS or MDS/AML (ICC 2022 criteria), previously untreated. * Participants with higher-risk per IPSS-M MDS and MDS/AML * ECOG Performance Status 0-2 Part G Inclusion Criteria * Participants with diagnosis of AML (ICC 2022 criteria), previously untreated and ineligible for standard induction chemotherapy. * Age ≥18 years. * ECOG Performance Status of 0-2. Exclusion Criteria (All Parts) * Previous exposure to CD70-targeted agents * Prior allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant, for any condition * Central nervous system leukemia * History of clinically significant sickle cell anemia, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, or idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura * Parts D, F and G only: Prior oral HMA or oral HMA-combinations * Part G: conditions that preclude enteral route of administration; concomitant use of strong/moderate CYP3A inducers; history of myeloproliferative neoplasm
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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.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Baylor Research Institute
Dallas, Texas, 75204, United States
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Baylor University Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, 75246, United States
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Baylor University Medical Center, Investigational Drug Services, Department of Pharmacy
Dallas, Texas, 75246, United States
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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CUIMC Research Pharmacy
New York, New York, 10032, United States
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City of Hope (City of Hope National Medical Center, City of Hope Medical Center)
Duarte, California, 91010, United States
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Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
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Colorado Blood Cancer Institute
Denver, Colorado, 80218, United States
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Colorado Blood Cancer Institute, Lab
Denver, Colorado, 80218, United States
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Columbia University Irving Medical Center
New York, New York, 10032, United States
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Dana Farber/Mass General Brigham Cancer Care, Inc
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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Dept. of Medicine, UAB ONeal Comprehensive Cancer Center
Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States
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Hollings Cancer Center
Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
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IP Address: City of Hope Investigational Drug Services(IDS)
Duarte, California, 91010, United States
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Karmanos Cancer Institute
Detroit, Michigan, 48201, United States
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Karmanos Cancer Institute Weisberg Cancer Treatment Center
Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48334, United States
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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Medical University of South Carolina- Ashley River Tower
Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
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Medical University of South Carolina- Investigational Drug Services
Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
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Medical University of South Carolina- University Hospital
Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
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National Cancer Center Hospital East
Kashiwa, Chiba, 277-8577, Japan
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Nippon Medical School Hospital
Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8603, Japan
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Norton Cancer Institute, St. Matthews Campus
Louisville, Kentucky, 40207, United States
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Norton Cancer Institute, St. Matthews Campus, Attn. Becky Champion, PharmD
Louisville, Kentucky, 40207, United States
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Norton Hospitals, Inc
Louisville, Kentucky, 40202, United States
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Norton Women & Children's Hospital
Louisville, Kentucky, 40207, United States
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Pharmacy - UMC Utrecht t.a.v. Apotheek KGO
Utrecht, 3584 CW, Netherlands
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Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
Denver, Colorado, 80218, United States
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Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States
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Swedish Cancer Institute
Seattle, Washington, 98104, United States
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Swedish Medical Center
Seattle, Washington, 98122, United States
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The New York and Presbyterian Hospital
New York, New York, 10032, United States
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The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center/James Cancer Hospital
Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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The University of Kansas Cancer Center
Westwood, Kansas, 66205, United States
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The University of Kansas Cancer Center ,Investigational Drug Services
Fairway, Kansas, 66205, United States
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The University of Kansas Cancer Center - Indian Creek Campus
Overland Park, Kansas, 66211, United States
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The University of Kansas Cancer Center - Lee's Summit
Lee's Summit, Missouri, 64064, United States
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The University of Kansas Cancer Center - Medical Oncology Clinic
Kansas City, Missouri, 64116, United States
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The University of Kansas Cancer Center - Overland Park
Overland Park, Kansas, 66210, United States
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The University of Kansas Cancer Center -North
Kansas City, Missouri, 64154, United States
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The University of Kansas Clinical Research Center
Fairway, Kansas, 66205, United States
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The University of Kansas Hospital
Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States
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The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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UCLA Hematology-Oncology Clinic
Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States
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University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
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University Medical Center (UMC) Utrecht
Utrecht, 3584 CX, Netherlands
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, 35249, United States
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University of Kansas Hospital Cambridge North Tower A
Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States
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University of Kansas Medical Center Research Institute
Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States
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University of Kansas Medical center Medical office building
Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States
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Yamagata University Hospital
Yamagata, 990-9585, Japan
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