Clinical trials · California
Leukemia clinical trials in California
We’re tracking 177 recruiting leukemia studies with a site in California — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 2/Phase 3, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in California
- NCT03113643RecruitingPhase 1
SL-401 with standard drugs for hard-to-treat blood cancers
This Phase 1 study tests SL-401, given with azacitidine and sometimes venetoclax, to treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML), high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), or blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN). It aims to find a safe dose and see whether the combination can improve blood cancer control.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03013998RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Personalized treatment study for acute myeloid leukemia
This study matches people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) to treatments based on their specific genetic markers. It aims to find the most effective therapy with fewer side effects compared to standard care.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 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.
Oakland, CaliforniaAges Up to 21 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.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT00186147Enrolling by invitation
Bone marrow grafting for leukemia and lymphoma
This study involves bone marrow cell grafting for people affected by leukemia or lymphoma. You may be eligible if you are a transplant recipient or a donor and you freely choose to take part.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - NCT07751991RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a new drug for relapsed AML with specific genetic changes
This trial tests a new drug for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or hasn't responded to standard therapies, and whose leukemia has certain genetic markers. The drug may target these specific changes to help stop the cancer.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07613385Recruiting
Personalized Treatment Plan for Relapsed or Resistant AML
This study tests a personalized approach to treating acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or stopped responding to prior treatments. Researchers will analyze your leukemia cells in the lab to find the best drug combination for your specific cancer, with the goal of improving treatment outcomes.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07573111RecruitingPhase 1
QUAIL-100 for Children With Blood Cancers After Stem Cell Transplant
This study tests a new experimental treatment called QUAIL-100 in children and young adults who have had a stem cell transplant for a serious blood cancer. The treatment is designed to help the immune system fight remaining cancer cells.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 1.5 years–39 years - NCT07486713RecruitingPhase 4
Olutasidenib drug interaction study for IDH1 mutation cancers
This trial tests how olutasidenib interacts with other drugs in people with cancers that have an IDH1 mutation, like certain leukemias or brain tumors. Participation may help determine the best way to take this treatment safely.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04929899Recruiting
Test of a learning tool during leukemia maintenance
This study checks whether a tablet-based tool (called PeNAT) can be used by children during the usual maintenance treatment phase for ALL (a type of leukemia). It may help families and clinicians better support care at home or during follow-up by testing how well the tool works in real patients.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 4–18 - NCT07424833RecruitingPhase 1
Study of APG-3288 for Relapsed/Refractory Blood Cancers
This trial is testing a new drug called APG-3288 for people with certain relapsed or treatment-resistant blood cancers (like CLL/SLL, DLBCL, MCL, WM, MZL, or FL). You may qualify if you've tried at least 2 prior treatments and are looking for a new option.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT02781883RecruitingPhase 2
Test drug BP1001 with venetoclax and decitabine for AML
This Phase 2 study tests BP1001 added to venetoclax plus decitabine in adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). It aims to improve leukemia control in people who may not be able to get standard intensive chemotherapy.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07250646RecruitingPhase 1
Rebecsinib for secondary AML or high-risk myelofibrosis
This trial tests a new drug called rebecsinib for people with a certain type of leukemia (secondary acute myeloid leukemia) or a high-risk bone marrow disorder (myelofibrosis) that has come back or not responded to other treatments. The goal is to see if it works and is safe.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07221500RecruitingPhase 2
Study of NX-5948 for advanced CLL or SLL
This trial tests an experimental drug called NX-5948 for people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) that has come back or not responded to prior treatments. It's for those who have already tried a BTK inhibitor and a BCL-2 inhibitor.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07220187RecruitingPhase 3
Adding pirtobrutinib to usual treatment for newly diagnosed Richter transformation
This study tests whether adding a targeted drug called pirtobrutinib to the usual chemotherapy for Richter transformation can improve outcomes. It is a phase 3 trial, meaning it compares the new combination to the standard approach, and may help patients live longer or delay progression.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03509961RecruitingPhase 2
Reducing total body radiation for children with leukemia transplants
This study looks at whether some children and young adults with B-ALL can safely get a transplant without total body irradiation (TBI), based on special leukemia test results. It’s meant to help lower radiation-related risks while keeping leukemia control strong.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 1–25 - NCT07070219RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of CTD402 for T-cell leukemia or lymphoma
This trial tests a new drug called CTD402 for people with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) or T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma (T-LBL) that has come back or not gone away after treatment. The goal is to see if CTD402 can help reduce or eliminate the cancer cells in the bone marrow.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 1 year+ - NCT07007312RecruitingPhase 3
Ziftomenib plus standard chemo for certain AML patients
This trial tests a new drug, ziftomenib, added to standard chemotherapy for adults with untreated acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who have specific gene changes (NPM1 mutation or KMT2A rearrangement). It aims to see if the combination works better than standard treatment alone.
Clovis, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06996119RecruitingPhase 1
Preventing graft-versus-host disease after stem cell transplant
This trial tests adding a drug called emapalumab to standard medications (cyclophosphamide, tacrolimus, mycophenolate mofetil) to prevent graft-versus-host disease in adults receiving a donor stem cell transplant. This approach aims to reduce complications after transplant.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT06943872RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing new treatments for relapsed CLL or SLL
This study tests a combination of sonrotoclax plus obinutuzumab or rituximab versus the current standard venetoclax plus rituximab for people whose CLL or SLL has come back or not responded to previous treatment. The goal is to see which approach helps keep the cancer from growing longer.
Laguna Hills, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06810778RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Duvelisib plus venetoclax for relapsed PTCL
This study tests two oral drugs—duvelisib and venetoclax—to see if together they can help people with a type of lymphoma called peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL) that has not responded to at least two prior treatments.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06656494RecruitingPhase 1
New drug combo for myeloid blood cancers
This trial tests a new drug (ICP-248) combined with standard treatment azacitidine for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). It aims to find out if the combo is safe and effective for those who haven't been helped by other treatments or cannot have strong chemotherapy.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06652438RecruitingPhase 3
Revumenib plus standard drugs for NPM1 or KMT2A AML
This trial tests adding a new targeted drug, revumenib, to two standard AML medicines (azacitidine and venetoclax) for adults with a specific gene change (NPM1 mutation or KMT2A rearrangement) who cannot receive strong chemotherapy. The goal is to see if the combination works better.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06588478RecruitingPhase 2
Study of pirtobrutinib for CLL or SLL
This trial tests a new drug called pirtobrutinib for people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). It is for those whose cancer has come back or not responded to treatment, including a prior BTK inhibitor, and also for those who have never been treated but have a specific genetic change (17p deletion).
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
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 · 7 studies
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles · 3 studies
- University of California, Irvine · 3 studies
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center · 2 studies
- Rady Children's Hospital · 2 studies
- Scripps Health · 2 studies
- Stanford Cancer Institute · 2 studies
- UC San Diego Moores Cancer 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.
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.