Clinical trials · Tennessee
Acute Leukemia clinical trials in Tennessee
We’re tracking 64 recruiting acute leukemia studies with a site in Tennessee — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Tennessee
- NCT01351545Recruiting
Cryopreserved cord blood access program for transplant patients
This trial studies an organized way to obtain and distribute unlicensed (not FDA-approved for general use) stored cord blood units that have been frozen and kept. It may help people who need a cord blood transplant but don’t fit the “licensed cord blood only” options.
Memphis, TennesseeAges Any age - NCT05476770RecruitingPhase 1
Tagraxofusp for children with CD123-positive leukemia
This study tests tagraxofusp, a medicine that targets a marker called CD123 on cancer cells, in children and young adults whose leukemia or lymphoma has come back or is resistant to treatment. It may help by shrinking the cancer and improving disease control after standard therapies have not worked.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 1–21 - NCT06810583RecruitingPhase 1
Dalbavancin to prevent infections in children with high-risk leukemia
This trial tests whether an antibiotic called dalbavancin, given to prevent bacterial infections during chemotherapy-induced low white blood cell counts, is safe and works in children and young adults with certain types of leukemia. It may help reduce the risk of serious infections during treatment.
Memphis, TennesseeAges Up to 25 years - NCT05702645Recruiting
Down syndrome long-term study after leukemia treatment
This study follows children and young adults with Down syndrome who have survived acute leukemia (ALL or AML) to learn about their longer-term health after treatment ends. It may help families and doctors understand what health problems to watch for and how to provide better follow-up care.
Knoxville, TennesseeAges 6–39 - NCT05955261RecruitingPhase 2
Study of adding venetoclax to standard chemotherapy for pediatric AML
This trial tests a new combination of a targeted pill (venetoclax) with standard chemotherapy for children and young adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The hope is that adding venetoclax will improve how well the chemo works and reduce the chance of the leukemia coming back.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 4 weeks–21 years - NCT05334069Recruiting
Blood test study for early cancer detection in patients
This study collects blood from people with cancer and people without cancer (or with possible cancer) to test whether new blood tests can detect cancer earlier. Your blood samples help researchers evaluate how well these tests work.
Germantown, TennesseeAges 40–75 - NCT04811560RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of a targeted medicine for certain relapsed leukemia
This Phase 1/2 trial tests bleximenib, a targeted medicine, for people whose acute leukemia has specific gene changes and has come back or does not respond to treatment. It may help by attacking these leukemia-specific targets when other treatment options have run out.
Knoxville, TennesseeAges 2 years+ - NCT02646839Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Testing a gene-matched transplant approach for childhood leukemia
This trial studies a specific type of partially matched (haploidentical) stem cell transplant in children with ALL, AML, or MDS. It looks at whether using certain immune system gene patterns (KIR) and measuring leftover disease after treatment can improve outcomes and cost-effectiveness.
Nashville, TennesseeAges Up to 21 years - NCT06289673RecruitingPhase 4
Collecting info to start treatment for new leukemia or lymphoma
This study gathers key health information at the start of treatment for children and teens newly diagnosed with certain types of leukemia or lymphoma. The goal is to find the best way to begin therapy right away, without waiting for extra tests.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 1–18 - NCT07306832RecruitingPhase 1
Study of IV Pivekimab Sunirine for Children with Relapsed AML
This study tests an experimental IV drug called pivekimab sunirine for children whose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has returned or not responded to previous treatments. The drug targets a specific marker on leukemia cells (CD123) to try to kill them.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 6 months–17 years - NCT05183035RecruitingPhase 3
Testing venetoclax for children with relapsed AML
This study tests a drug called venetoclax in children and young adults whose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has returned after treatment. The drug may help block cancer cell growth. The study also looks at safety and how well the drug works when given alone or with other treatments.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 4 weeks–21 years - NCT06852222RecruitingPhase 3
Study of bleximenib, venetoclax, and azacitidine for newly diagnosed AML
This trial tests a new drug combination (bleximenib, venetoclax, and azacitidine) for people with a specific genetic type of AML who cannot receive strong chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this combination is safer and more effective.
Knoxville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06247787RecruitingPhase 1
Imetelstat plus chemo for relapsed leukemia in kids
This trial tests a new drug called imetelstat combined with two chemotherapy drugs (fludarabine and cytarabine) for children and teens with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), or juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML) that has come back or not responded to treatment. The goal is to find the safest dose of imetelstat and see if it helps control the cancer.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 1–18 - NCT06533748RecruitingPhase 2
New treatment for kids with B-cell leukemia or lymphoma
This trial tests a new therapy plan for children and teens newly diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia or lymphoma. It aims to improve outcomes for those with higher-risk features.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 1–18 - NCT07109219RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of AZD4512 alone or with other drugs for leukemia
This study tests a new medicine called AZD4512, given alone or with other cancer drugs, for people whose B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (a type of blood cancer) has come back or not improved after treatment. The goal is to see if it can help control the disease.
Franklin, TennesseeAges 12 years+ - NCT06034275RecruitingPhase 1
Study of VIP943 for CD123-positive blood cancers
This trial tests a new drug called VIP943 for people with advanced acute myeloid leukemia (AML), B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL), or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) whose cancer cells have a marker called CD123. It is for those who have tried all other treatments or cannot receive them.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06124157RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted therapy plus chemo for children with Ph+ or Ph-like B-ALL
This trial tests if adding a targeted drug (dasatinib or imatinib) to a chemotherapy combination with blinatumomab works better for children and young adults with a specific genetic form of B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The goal is to see if this approach can improve treatment outcomes for patients with Philadelphia chromosome-positive or ABL-class Ph-like B-ALL.
Knoxville, TennesseeAges 1 year–46 years - NCT07191119Recruiting
Nerve stimulation for insomnia in childhood leukemia survivors
This study tests a small, wearable device that gently stimulates a nerve in your ear (called the vagus nerve) to help with insomnia. It's designed for adult survivors of childhood leukemia who still have trouble sleeping.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 20–50 - NCT04150497RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a new cell therapy for CD22-positive leukemia
This trial tests UCART22, a new cell-based treatment, for people with relapsed or refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) that has the CD22 marker. It may help by attacking leukemia cells that carry CD22.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 15–50 - NCT06317649RecruitingPhase 2
Venetoclax with hypomethylating agents for older or unfit adults with FLT3-mutated AML
This trial tests a combination of medicines (venetoclax and a hypomethylating agent) for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who have a FLT3 mutation. It may be an option for older adults or those who cannot tolerate intensive chemotherapy.
Collierville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06994676RecruitingPhase 1
Study of CBX-250 for advanced myeloid leukemias
This study tests an experimental drug, CBX-250, for people with certain advanced blood cancers (like AML) that have not responded to standard treatments or have returned. The drug works only for people who have a specific genetic marker (HLA-A*02:01). The goal is to see if it is safe and how well it works.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 12 years+ - 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.
Knoxville, TennesseeAges 1–30 - NCT06533579RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Gene therapy for CD19-positive blood cancers
This trial tests a new gene therapy treatment for people with certain types of leukemia or lymphoma that have the CD19 marker and have not responded to other treatments. The therapy uses a virus to deliver a gene to target and kill cancer cells.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 13–90 - NCT06514794RecruitingPhase 2
A study of a new cell therapy for T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia and lymphoma
This trial tests an investigational cell therapy that uses donated immune cells to find and destroy cancer cells in patients with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) or lymphoblastic lymphoma (LBL) that has come back or not responded to treatment. The goal is to see if this therapy can help achieve remission for these patients.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 6 months+
Where these studies are running in Tennessee
Institutions with a site for the recruiting acute leukemia studies listed above.
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital · 9 studies
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center · 5 studies
- East Tennessee Childrens Hospital · 3 studies
- The Children's Hospital at TriStar Centennial · 2 studies
- Baptist Memorial Hospital and Cancer Center-Collierville
- Baptist Memorial Hospital and Cancer Center-Memphis
- Methodist Healthcare Blood and Marrow Transplant Center
- Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt
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 Tennessee?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 64 recruiting acute leukemia studies with a site in Tennessee, 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 Tennessee?
- 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 Tennessee to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Tennessee, 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 Tennessee 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.