Clinical trials
High Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome clinical trials
Below are recruiting high risk myelodysplastic syndrome clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 147 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04947254RecruitingPhase 2
Add niraparib to hormone therapy after prostate radiation
This Phase 2 trial tests whether adding niraparib to standard hormone therapy (androgen ablation) after radiation works better for men with high-risk, localized or locally advanced prostate cancer. It may help control the cancer for longer, while also collecting extra tissue and blood to study why the treatment works or doesn’t.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04953897RecruitingPhase 1
Oral decitabine for cancer patients with kidney problems
This Phase 1 trial studies how an oral combination cancer medicine behaves in the body (dose handling and safety) in people with kidney impairment. It may help doctors learn the safest way to use this treatment when kidney function is reduced.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04953910RecruitingPhase 1
Oral decitabine for cancers with liver problems
This Phase 1 trial studies how a pill form of decitabine/cedazuridine behaves in the body and how safe it is for people whose livers don’t work normally. It may help doctors better understand dosing and safety in patients with hepatic impairment.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05181735RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing luspatercept for low-risk MDS with low hemoglobin
This Phase 1/2 study tests luspatercept combined with another approach in people with low-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) who are not responding to or cannot use ESA (a common anemia treatment). It may help improve anemia (low hemoglobin), reduce transfusions, and control the disease if you fit the specific criteria.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT05211570RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study drug AB8939 for AML after prior treatments
This Phase 1/2 study tests AB8939 in people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) whose disease has come back or did not respond to earlier treatment. It may help researchers find a safe dose and learn whether the treatment can control the leukemia.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05327023RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Donor immune cells after bone marrow transplant for high-risk blood cancers
This trial studies giving donor lymphocyte (immune) infusions after a bone marrow transplant for people with high-risk blood cancers. The goal is to help the immune system better fight the cancer and improve outcomes after transplant.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 12–120 - NCT05384691RecruitingPhase 2
Luspatercept for anemia in lower-risk MDS not needing transfusions
This Phase 2 trial studies whether luspatercept can improve anemia in people with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) who do not currently need red-blood-cell transfusions. It’s also looking to see if the benefit is similar whether or not you have ring sideroblasts.
BerlinAges 18 years+ - NCT05584761RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Cord blood stem cells plus azacitidine for advanced blood cancers
This trial tests whether adding donated cord blood stem cells to azacitidine can improve outcomes for people with advanced MDS, CMML-2, or a certain type of AML. It may help by giving the treatment a stronger chance to control abnormal blood-forming cells.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–80 - NCT05636514RecruitingPhase 1
Testing epigenetic and sensitizer treatment for AML and MDS
This early-phase trial tests whether a combination of targeted medicines can improve outcomes in people with higher-risk MDS or certain types of AML or CMML. It’s designed to find the safest dose and learn if the treatment can help the cancer respond.
Sydney, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT05800210RecruitingPhase 2
T cell and B cell immune “wipeout” after stem cell transplant
This Phase 2 trial studies whether removing certain immune cells (alpha/beta T cells and CD19+ B cells) around the time of a stem cell transplant can improve outcomes for people with high-risk blood cancers. It may help by reducing the immune responses that can interfere with the transplant working, while keeping the process safe.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 6 months–39 years - NCT05807932RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Venetoclax added to conditioning before stem cell transplant
This trial tests adding venetoclax to a standard “conditioning” chemotherapy plan before an allogeneic stem cell transplant (using a donor) for certain bone marrow cancers. It aims to improve how well the transplant works and how safe this combination is for people with MDS, CMML, or sAML.
Aachen, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18 years+ - NCT05884333RecruitingPhase 2
Cord blood transplant for adults with blood cancer
This Phase 2 study tests using donated cord blood to treat certain adult blood cancers that are at high risk of coming back. It may help strengthen the body’s ability to rebuild blood and fight the cancer after intensive treatment.
New York, New YorkAges 21–65 - NCT05924100RecruitingPhase 2
Luspatercept for lower red blood counts in MDS with del5q
This Phase 2 trial studies luspatercept to improve anemia (low red blood cells) in people with MDS that has a del5q change. It also checks safety, especially for people who need red blood cell transfusions and have not benefited from prior standard treatments.
AlessandriaAges 18 years+ - NCT05926063RecruitingPhase 4
Stopping antibiotics after 3 days for high-risk neutropenia
This study tests whether it is safe to stop broad antibiotics after 3 days in people at high risk of infection from low white blood cells (neutropenia) who are hospitalized with fever. It may reduce antibiotic exposure, while still watching closely to keep you safe.
Leuven, Vlaams-BrabantAges 16 years+ - NCT05986240RecruitingPhase 1
Danvatirsen with or without venetoclax for advanced MDS or AML
This trial tests a new drug called danvatirsen, first alone and then combined with venetoclax, for people with advanced myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) or acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to treatment. It aims to see if this approach can help when other options have stopped working.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06047886RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a new way to select stem cells for transplant
This trial tests a machine that picks out healthy stem cells for a bone marrow transplant. It may help people with certain blood cancers or disorders get a transplant with fewer complications.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 4 weeks–75 years - NCT06059391RecruitingPhase 2
Vaccine for stem cell donors to prevent CMV
This trial tests whether giving a CMV vaccine to stem cell donors can help protect recipients from CMV infection after transplant. It is for adults with specific blood cancers who are CMV-positive and have a matched related donor.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT06138587RecruitingPhase 1
NK cell therapy after stem cell transplant for high-risk blood cancers
This trial tests whether giving specially trained natural killer (NK) cells after a stem cell transplant can help prevent relapse in people with high-risk blood cancers like AML, MDS, or MDS/MPN. You receive one infusion of these cells about a week after your transplant.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06206174RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of TGRX-814 for blood cancers
This trial tests a new drug called TGRX-814 for people with certain blood cancers like non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, or myelodysplastic syndromes. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06265584RecruitingPhase 2
Using ATG to prevent graft-versus-host disease after stem cell transplant
This trial tests if a two-step course of a drug called ATG (anti-thymocyte globulin) can help prevent a serious side effect called graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after a donor stem cell transplant. It is for people with certain blood cancers who are receiving a reduced-intensity transplant.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–75 - NCT06315309RecruitingPhase 2
Two-step ATG to prevent GVHD after stem cell transplant
This trial tests a two-step use of ATG (a drug that calms immune cells) to help prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in patients receiving a stem cell transplant from a donor. It may be an option for people with certain blood cancers or disorders who are getting a strong, marrow-clearing transplant.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–60 - NCT06355583RecruitingPhase 2
Gut bacteria transplant before stem cell transplant
This trial tests whether giving a transplant of healthy gut bacteria (fecal microbiota transplant) before a stem cell transplant can improve outcomes for people with certain blood cancers or bone marrow disorders.
Birmingham, EnglandAges 18 years+ - NCT06483906RecruitingPhase 2
Study of a drug combo and stem cell transplant for high-risk AML
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (venetoclax, azacitidine, and homoharringtonine) followed by a donor stem cell transplant for people with intermediate- or high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The goal is to see if this approach can improve outcomes for patients who have not been treated before.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–55 - NCT06498973RecruitingPhase 1
Maintenance therapy after stem cell transplant for CD123-positive AML/MDS
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, tagraxofusp and azacitidine, given as maintenance therapy after a stem cell transplant. The goal is to prevent the leukemia or MDS from coming back in patients whose cancer cells carry a specific marker called CD123.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for high risk myelodysplastic syndrome?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 147 recruiting high risk myelodysplastic syndrome studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a high risk myelodysplastic syndrome trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a high risk myelodysplastic syndrome trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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