Clinical trials · Illinois
Acute Leukemia clinical trials in Illinois
We’re tracking 67 recruiting acute leukemia studies with a site in Illinois — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Illinois
- NCT04546399RecruitingPhase 2
Blinatumomab with or without nivolumab for first relapse ALL
This study compares blinatumomab alone versus blinatumomab plus nivolumab in young people whose B-cell ALL has returned for the first time. It aims to see whether adding nivolumab improves control of the leukemia after relapse.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 1–30 - NCT04836390Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Donor immune cell treatment after transplant for high-risk AML
This trial tests an additional immune therapy made from donor natural killer (NK) cells given around the time of a special stem cell transplant for children and young adults with high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML). It aims to help prevent the leukemia from coming back or not responding after transplant.
Chicago, IllinoisAges birth–25 years - NCT03932903Recruiting
Phone coaching to help teens stay on leukemia medicine
This trial tests a mobile (phone) health program to help adolescents and young adults with leukemia take their oral chemotherapy medicine consistently. It may help if staying on daily pills is hard during the maintenance phase of treatment.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 14 years+ - NCT07405424Recruiting
Spiritual care support for adults with new acute leukemia
This study tests whether adding spiritual care to standard treatment helps adults newly diagnosed with acute leukemia feel better emotionally and spiritually. You may join if you are starting your first hospital treatment for AML or ALL.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06672146RecruitingPhase 2
New treatments for AML with an IDH2 mutation
This trial tests new treatments for people with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has a change in the IDH2 gene. It aims to find a better option for those who cannot have standard high-dose chemotherapy.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05974150Recruiting
Remote symptom monitoring for several blood and cancer types
This study checks how well remote (at-home) symptom check-ins work for people with certain cancers. It may help patients and clinicians spot problems earlier and improve day-to-day care during treatment and beyond.
Evanston, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06917911RecruitingPhase 2
Adding Venetoclax or Gemtuzumab to Chemotherapy for CBF-AML
This study tests adding a targeted drug (venetoclax or gemtuzumab ozogamicin) to standard chemotherapy for a specific type of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) called core binding factor (CBF)-AML. The goal is to see if the combination works better than chemotherapy alone.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–59 - NCT04093570Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Extension study for people continuing ASTX727 from a prior trial
This study checks whether continuing ASTX727 for people who already benefited from it in an earlier Taiho study is safe and effective. It may be an option if you stayed on ASTX727 at the end of your parent study and your doctor felt it was helping you.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06137118RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
AZD0486 for B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia
This trial tests a new drug called AZD0486 for people with a type of blood cancer called B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) that has come back or not responded to treatment. It aims to see if the drug can help control the cancer.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 12 years+ - NCT04187105RecruitingPhase 2
Total marrow radiation using a targeted intensity plan before transplant
This Phase 2 study tests a more precise type of whole bone-marrow radiation before a stem cell transplant. It may help patients with certain high-risk blood cancers by preparing the body for transplant more safely and effectively.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–75 - NCT07756034Recruiting
Cancer data registry for patients in the U.S.
This study collects information from people with cancer to help researchers learn more about the disease. You may join a general cancer registry or, if your child has a specific type of leukemia, a special part of the study.
Chicago, IllinoisAges Any age - NCT06366789RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug for AML with FLT3 or spliceosome mutations
This trial tests a new drug called ZE46-0134 for adults with AML that has a specific gene change (FLT3 or spliceosome mutation) and hasn't been controlled by prior treatment. It aims to find the right dose and see if it can help stop the leukemia from growing.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05554393RecruitingPhase 2
Treating intermediate-risk AML in younger adults
This trial compares three different drug combinations for younger adults (18-59) with intermediate-risk AML. You will be assigned to one of three groups: standard chemotherapy (cytarabine + daunorubicin), that same chemotherapy plus venetoclax, or venetoclax combined with azacitidine.
Centralia, IllinoisAges 18–59 - NCT04293562RecruitingPhase 3
Testing targeted drugs plus chemo for newly diagnosed AML
This study compares standard chemotherapy to chemotherapy plus CPX-351 and/or gilteritinib in children and young adults newly diagnosed with AML. It aims to see whether adding these targeted treatments improves outcomes, especially for certain gene changes like FLT3.
Chicago, IllinoisAges Up to 21 years - NCT05082519RecruitingPhase 2
Calorie reduction and activity to help chemo work in B-ALL
This Phase 2 study tests whether eating fewer calories and doing activity safely can make chemotherapy work better for children and young adults with newly diagnosed B-ALL. It aims to reduce chemo resistance, meaning help leukemia respond more strongly to treatment.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 10–25 - NCT05289687RecruitingPhase 2
Daratumumab for hard-to-clear T-cell leukemia traces
This Phase 2 trial tests daratumumab (a targeted antibody medicine) in people with T-cell ALL whose leukemia is not fully gone at very low levels. The goal is to eliminate “minimal residual disease” (MRD) that can predict relapse, so treatment may be more effective after intensive chemotherapy.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06714591RecruitingPhase 1
Testing BL-M11D1 for advanced AML
This trial tests a new drug called BL-M11D1 for people with a type of leukemia that has come back or not responded to standard treatments. It aims to see if the drug is safe and works against cancer cells that have a protein called CD33.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07070219RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of CTD402 for T-cell leukemia or lymphoma
This trial tests a new treatment called CTD402 for people with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia or lymphoma that has come back or not responded to other treatments. It looks at whether adding a donor stem cell transplant after CTD402 can help control the disease.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 12 years+ - NCT02074839RecruitingPhase 1
Oral AG-120 for advanced blood cancers with an IDH1 mutation
This Phase 1 study tests an oral medicine called AG-120 in adults with advanced blood cancers that have a specific IDH1 mutation. It also looks at safety and how the treatment works, with frequent blood, urine, and bone marrow samples.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+
Acute Leukemia trials by city in Illinois
Where these studies are running in Illinois
Institutions with a site for the recruiting acute leukemia studies listed above.
- University of Chicago · 8 studies
- Northwestern University · 6 studies
- Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago · 4 studies
- Loyola University Medical Center · 4 studies
- University of Illinois · 4 studies
- NorthShore University HealthSystem-Evanston Hospital · 3 studies
- Endeavor Health - Glenbrook Hospital · 2 studies
- NorthShore University HealthSystem-Highland Park Hospital · 2 studies
What taking part in a acute leukemia study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Acute Leukemia trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there acute leukemia clinical trials in Illinois?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 67 recruiting acute leukemia studies with a site in Illinois, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a acute leukemia study in Illinois?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Illinois to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Illinois, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a acute leukemia trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
Not the right time?
New acute leukemia studies open in Illinois regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.