Clinical trials · Philadelphia, PA
Leukemia clinical trials in Philadelphia
We’re tracking 90 recruiting leukemia studies with a site in or near Philadelphia — including Early Phase 1, Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Philadelphia
- NCT06163430RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of MK-4208 for chronic myeloid leukemia
This trial tests a new pill that may help people with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) when other treatments have stopped working or caused side effects. It might offer another option for controlling the disease.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03452774Recruiting
AI matches your cancer tests to possible treatment trials
This trial uses an AI system to help match people with certain cancer types and specific tumor test results (like gene or protein markers) to relevant clinical trials. It may help you and your doctor find studies that fit your cancer biology faster.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges Any age - NCT03680677Recruiting
Checking frailty to guide treatment in older blood cancer patients
This study checks “frailty” (how strong and able you are to function) to help choose better treatment for people age 60+ with certain blood cancers like acute leukemia or MDS. It may help clinicians tailor care before major treatments like transplant or CAR T-cell therapy.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 60 years+ - NCT00736749Recruiting
Long-term health check for childhood cancer survivors
This trial tracks the long-term health of people who took part in previous Children's Oncology Group studies. It helps doctors understand the lasting effects of cancer treatment and improve care for survivors.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges Any age - NCT07437950RecruitingPhase 2
Comparing treatment lengths for venetoclax in older adults with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia
This study tests whether a shorter or longer course of the drug venetoclax works better for older adults with a type of blood cancer called acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are not healthy enough for intensive chemotherapy. The goal is to find the best treatment duration to control the cancer while reducing side effects.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 60 years+ - NCT01790152Recruiting
Dexrazoxane study to monitor heart damage in cancer survivors
This study tests dexrazoxane (DRZ) to see how it affects blood and heart-related “biomarkers,” or measurable signs of heart damage, after cancer treatment. It mainly targets survivors who may be at risk for cardiomyopathy (heart muscle weakness) or related heart failure.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges Any age - NCT02356653RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Stem cell transplant help for children lacking a matching sibling
This expanded-access study offers a specific type of stem cell transplant preparation that removes certain immune cells (CD3 and CD19) from donor stem cells. It is for children who need a transplant but do not have a fully matched sibling donor and whose team cannot use the hospital’s usual matching device protocol.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges Up to 30 years - NCT03959085RecruitingPhase 3
Inotuzumab plus chemotherapy for high-risk childhood leukemia
This Phase 3 trial tests whether adding inotuzumab to standard post-induction chemotherapy improves outcomes for children and young teens with high-risk B-ALL, mixed phenotype acute leukemia (MPAL), or certain high-risk B-LLy. It may help by targeting leukemia cells more directly, but participation depends on specific age, lab results, and medical history rules.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 12 months–25 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.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 1–18 - NCT06839456RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Stem cell addback to prevent infections after transplant
This trial tests whether adding back certain immune cells after a stem cell transplant can help prevent serious viral or fungal infections. It's for children and young adults up to age 25 who need a transplant for a blood cancer or other curable disease.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 1 month–25 years - NCT06173518RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T-cell therapy for children with B-cell leukemia or lymphoma
This trial tests a CAR T-cell therapy that targets CD19 on cancer cells. It is for children whose B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia or aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma has come back or not responded to other treatments.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges birth–18 years - NCT07586618RecruitingPhase 1
New Drug 4A10 for Hard-to-Treat Lymphoblastic Leukemia or Lymphoma
This is an early-stage study testing a new experimental drug (4A10) in patients whose acute lymphoblastic leukemia or lymphoblastic lymphoma has returned or stopped responding to standard treatments. Researchers want to learn if the drug is safe and how it works in the body.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06876649RecruitingPhase 4
Long-term safety study of Pirtobrutinib
This trial is for people who are already in a Lilly study taking pirtobrutinib. It looks at the long-term safety of the drug by continuing to monitor you.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06876662RecruitingPhase 4
Continuing pirtobrutinib for CLL and lymphoma patients
This trial continues to give pirtobrutinib to people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia or certain other lymphomas who were already in a previous study with this drug. It helps researchers keep track of long-term safety and how well the drug works over time.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06218628RecruitingPhase 1
Pacritinib and talazoparib for bone marrow cancers unresponsive to prior therapy
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (pacritinib and talazoparib) for people with certain bone marrow cancers that have not responded well to standard JAK2 inhibitor therapy. The goal is to see if this combination can help shrink the spleen, improve symptoms, or slow disease progression.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04269902RecruitingPhase 3
Early treatment check for high-risk CLL/SLL
This Phase 3 trial studies an early treatment approach for people with high-risk CLL or SLL who have not yet needed standard therapy. It aims to see if treating earlier can improve outcomes while keeping side effects manageable.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04293562RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing chemotherapy options for newly diagnosed AML in young patients
This trial compares standard chemotherapy with newer drug combinations (CPX-351 and gilteritinib) for children and young adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a type of blood cancer. It aims to find which treatment works better and who might benefit from targeted therapy based on specific genetic changes (FLT3 mutations).
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 6 months–21 years - NCT06222580RecruitingPhase 1
Combination of two targeted drugs for resistant FLT3-mutated AML
This trial tests a combination of two targeted drugs, SNDX-5613 and gilteritinib, for people whose AML has come back or hasn't responded to treatment. It is for those with an FLT3 gene mutation plus another specific genetic change like NPM1 or MLL. The study aims to see if this two-drug approach works better when used together.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03810196Recruiting
Stem cell addback after transplant to treat viral or fungal infection
This study tests a stem cell “addback” treatment after a specific type of transplant (with certain immune cells removed). It may help the body recover faster and fight serious viral or fungal infections in children and teens.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges Up to 25 years - NCT04925479RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing asciminib dosing and safety for teen CML patients
This early-phase study tests the right dose and safety of asciminib in children and teens with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). It may help if your current or last CML medicine (a TKI) did not work well or caused side effects.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 1–17 - NCT06892158Recruiting
Massage therapy for sleep in teens with cancer
This trial studies if massage therapy can help teenagers and young adults with cancer sleep better while they are in the hospital. Participants will receive massage sessions and answer questions about their sleep.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 12–21 - 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.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 1 year–46 years - NCT03739814RecruitingPhase 2
Test inotuzumab, blinatumomab, and possibly ponatinib for CD22 ALL
This Phase 2 study tests a combination of medicines (inotuzumab ozogamicin and blinatumomab), with or without ponatinib, for people with CD22-positive B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). It aims to improve remission and control leukemia cells, including in the bone marrow.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06131801Recruiting
Crushed venetoclax tablet solution study for blood cancers
This study checks how the body handles venetoclax when it's given as a liquid made from crushed tablets. It's for children and young adults with blood cancers who already take venetoclax crushed or through a feeding tube.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges birth–38 years
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Where these studies are running near Philadelphia
Institutions with a site for the recruiting leukemia studies listed above.
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia · 13 studies
- Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest · 6 studies
- Saint Christopher's Hospital for Children · 5 studies
- Alfred I duPont Hospital for Children · 4 studies
- Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg · 3 studies
- Thomas Jefferson University Hospital · 3 studies
- Christiana Care Health System-Christiana Hospital · 2 studies
- Christiana Care Health System-Concord Health Center · 2 studies
What taking part in a 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.
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Common questions
- Are there leukemia clinical trials near Philadelphia?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 90 recruiting leukemia studies with a site near Philadelphia, 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 leukemia study near Philadelphia?
- 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 Philadelphia to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Philadelphia, 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 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.
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