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Recruiting Phase 2 NCT03586609

NCT03586609 Venetoclax, Cladribine, Low Dose Cytarabine, and Azacitidine in Treating Patients With Previously Untreated Acute Myeloid Leukemia

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NCT ID NCT03586609
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 2
Sponsor M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Condition Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 145 participants
Start Date 2018-10-25
Primary Completion 2027-04-30

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 50 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
AzacitidineCladribineCytarabine

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

In Phase 2, researchers evaluate early signs of effectiveness. You may be randomized to receive the active treatment or a comparator. Monitoring continues closely.

This trial targets 145 participants in total. It began in 2018-10-25 with a primary completion date of 2027-04-30.

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Brief Summary

This phase II trial studies how well venetoclax, cladribine, low dose cytarabine, and azacitidine work in treating patients with acute myeloid leukemia that has previously not been treated. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as venetoclax, cladribine, and low dose cytarabine, work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. Azacitidine may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Giving venetoclax, cladribine, low dose cytarabine induction followed by cladribine, low dose cytarabine, and azacitidine consolidation may work better in treating patients with acute myeloid leukemia.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Participants with previously untreated acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Prior therapy with hydroxyurea, hematopoietic growth factors, HMA, ATRA, or a total dose of cytarabine up to 2g (for emergency use for stabilization) is allowed. 2. Age \>/= 50 years. Participants aged \< 50 years who are unsuitable for standard induction therapy may be eligible after discussion with primary investigator 3. Adequate organ function as defined below: * liver function (bilirubin \< 2mg/dL, AST and/or ALT \<3 x ULN). Unless liver enzyme abnormalities are determined by the treating MD and PI to be due to leukemic infiltration. * kidney function (creatinine \< 1.5 x ULN ). 4. ECOG performance status of ≤ 2. 5. A negative urine pregnancy test is required within 1 week for all women of childbearing potential prior to enrolling on this trial. 6. Participants must have the ability to understand the requirements of the study and signed informed consent. A signed informed consent by the participants is required prior to their enrollment on the protocol. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Pregnant women are excluded from this study because the agents used in this study have the potential for teratogenic or abortifacient effects. Because there is a potential risk for adverse events in nursing infants secondary to treatment of the mother with the chemotherapy agents, breastfeeding should also be avoided. 2. Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to ongoing or active uncontrolled infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements. 3. Participants with documented hypersensitivity to any of the components of the chemotherapy program. 4. Men and women of childbearing potential who do not practice contraception. Women of childbearing potential and men must agree to use contraception prior to study entry and for the duration of study participation. 5. Prior therapy with venetoclax 6. Participants with a diagnosis of acute promyelocytic leukemia (AML-M3) will be excluded from this study.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Tapan Kadia

✉ kadia@mdanderson.org

📞 713-563-3534

Principal Investigator

Tapan M Kadia

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT03586609 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 50 Years or older, studying Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT03586609 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether the treatment shows signs of effectiveness while continuing to monitor safety. More participants are enrolled than in Phase 1 to help refine the treatment protocol.

Is NCT03586609 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT03586609 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at kadia@mdanderson.org for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT03586609 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Houston, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT03586609 clinical trial?

NCT03586609 is sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. The principal investigator is Tapan M Kadia at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. The trial plans to enroll 145 participants.

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