Clinical trials · California
Leukemia clinical trials in California
We’re tracking 177 recruiting leukemia studies with a site in California — including Early Phase 1, Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in California
- NCT07218510RecruitingPhase 2
Venetoclax, obinutuzumab, then epcoritamab for untreated CLL/SLL
This trial tests a new combination of three drugs for people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) who have not had treatment yet. The goal is to see if this approach helps control the disease with fewer side effects.
Long Beach, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07211958RecruitingPhase 3
Revumenib plus chemo for newly diagnosed AML with NPM1 mutation
This trial tests a new drug, revumenib, combined with strong chemotherapy for people with a specific type of AML (NPM1 mutation). The goal is to see if adding revumenib helps treat the leukemia better than chemo alone.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 12 years+ - NCT06297941RecruitingPhase 1
Study of REM-422 for AML or high-risk MDS
This trial tests an experimental oral medication called REM-422 for people with AML (a type of blood cancer) that has not responded to treatment or has come back, or for those with high-risk MDS. The goal is to see if it is safe and effective.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07109219RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of AZD4512 for adults and teens with relapsed B-ALL
This trial tests a new drug called AZD4512, alone or with other cancer drugs, for people whose B-ALL has come back or did not respond to treatment. It may be an option if you have tried at least 2 prior therapies or have no standard options left.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 12 years+ - NCT07091019Recruiting
CML patient experience study on standard TKI therapy
This study tracks the experiences and health outcomes of people with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) who are taking approved first or second line tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) medicines. It helps doctors learn how these treatments work in everyday care.
Stockton, CaliforniaAges 18–100 - NCT07040982RecruitingPhase 1
Asciminib after cell therapy for Ph+ ALL
This trial tests the drug asciminib after a stem cell transplant or CAR T-cell therapy for adults with Philadelphia chromosome positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL) to help prevent the cancer from coming back.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06973187RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing two drugs for CLL or SLL after prior treatment
This trial tests a new drug (BGB-16673) against another drug (pirtobrutinib) for people with CLL or SLL that hasn't responded to or has come back after a prior BTK inhibitor treatment. The goal is to see which drug is more effective and safe.
Los Alamitos, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06969430RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Debio 1562M for relapsed or refractory AML
This trial tests a new drug called Debio 1562M for people with AML that has not responded to treatment or has come back. It aims to see if the drug is safe and can help fight the leukemia.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06917911RecruitingPhase 2
Testing two drug additions to standard chemotherapy for a type of acute myeloid leukemia
This trial tests whether adding venetoclax or gemtuzumab ozogamicin to the usual chemotherapy helps people with a specific genetic type of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) respond better. It may improve chances of remission.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18–59 - NCT06918431RecruitingPhase 2
Erwinia asparaginase with chemo for new ALL or LBL
This trial tests adding an asparaginase drug to standard chemotherapy for adults with newly diagnosed acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) or lymphoblastic lymphoma (LBL). The goal is to see if this combination improves outcomes.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18–54 - 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.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06846671RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a new drug for CLL or SLL
This trial tests a new investigational drug, BGB-16673, for people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) who have already tried two types of treatments (BTK and BCL2 inhibitors). The goal is to see if this new drug works better than other available treatments chosen by the doctor.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06735690RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Immune cells plus vaccine after stem cell transplant for leukemia
This trial is for people with high-risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia who are getting a stem cell transplant from a family donor. After transplant, you'd receive a treatment that combines specially designed immune cells (CAR T cells) that target your leukemia, plus a vaccine that helps those cells work better.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06360718Recruiting
Leukemia storybook for parents' stress
This trial tests if a storybook explaining childhood leukemia helps reduce stress for parents, compared to the usual support. It may help parents of newly diagnosed children feel more prepared and less anxious.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 3 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.
Berkeley, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06580002RecruitingPhase 2
Can Riluzole Help with Chemo Brain? A Pilot Study
This study tests if a medicine called riluzole (currently used for ALS) can help with 'chemo brain' – memory and thinking problems after cancer treatment. It is for people who feel their mental sharpness has declined after breast cancer therapy, certain chemotherapies, or brain radiation.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06549790RecruitingPhase 1
Study of NMS-03597812 for relapsed or refractory AML
This study tests a new experimental drug (NMS-03597812) for adults with AML that has not responded to or has returned after other treatments. The goal is to see if it is safe and if it can help control the leukemia.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06561152RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Tagraxofusp plus low-intensity chemo for CD123+ AML
This trial tests a drug called tagraxofusp combined with a gentle chemotherapy regimen for people whose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has come back or not responded to an initial venetoclax-based treatment. The study focuses on patients whose leukemia cells have a protein called CD123 on their surface.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06543381RecruitingPhase 1
Olutasidenib for IDH1-mutated blood cancers after transplant
This trial tests a drug called olutasidenib for people with certain blood cancers (AML, MDS, or CMML) that have a specific IDH1 gene change. The goal is to see if it can help prevent relapse after a donor stem cell transplant.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06520098RecruitingPhase 2
BTK inhibitor with or without venetoclax for CLL/SLL
This trial tests whether adding venetoclax to your current BTK inhibitor (like ibrutinib, acalabrutinib, or zanubrutinib) works better than taking the BTK inhibitor alone. It's for veterans with CLL or SLL who have been on a BTK inhibitor for at least six months and have not had their disease get worse on that therapy.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - 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.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 6 months+ - 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.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 15–50 - NCT06428019RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing drug combinations for untreated CLL or SLL
This trial tests two different drug combinations (venetoclax with obinutuzumab or with acalabrutinib) to see how they affect the risk of tumor lysis syndrome in people with untreated CLL or SLL. It may help find the safest and most effective way to start treatment.
Clovis, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06408194RecruitingPhase 1
CD22 CAR T cells after Kymriah for B-cell cancers
This trial tests a new CAR T-cell therapy that targets CD22, after you've already received or been scheduled for a standard CD19-targeting CAR T-cell therapy (Kymriah). The goal is to see if giving a second type of CAR T cells can help when the first one doesn't work or the cancer returns.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 1–25
Leukemia trials by city in California
Where these studies are running in California
Institutions with a site for the recruiting leukemia studies listed above.
- City of Hope · 9 studies
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles · 2 studies
- City of Hope at Irvine Lennar · 2 studies
- Stanford University · 2 studies
- UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center · 2 studies
- UCLA Department of Medicine Hematologyoncology · 2 studies
- Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Herrick Campus
- Cancer and Blood Specialty Clinic
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.
Leukemia trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there leukemia clinical trials in California?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 177 recruiting leukemia studies with a site in California, 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 in California?
- 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 California to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in California, 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.
Not the right time?
New leukemia studies open in California 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.