Clinical trials · Pennsylvania
Leukemia clinical trials in Pennsylvania
We’re tracking 111 recruiting leukemia studies with a site in Pennsylvania — 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 Pennsylvania
- 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.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 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.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges Any age - 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.
Allentown, PennsylvaniaAges Any age - 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+ - NCT07520006RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
NX-5948 With Other Drugs for B-cell Blood Cancers
This early-stage study tests a new drug called NX-5948, given alongside other cancer treatments, for adults with B-cell lymphomas and leukemias (including chronic lymphocytic leukemia, or CLL). The goal is to see if this combination helps control the disease, especially in patients whose cancer has come back or stopped responding to prior treatments.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07342478RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing two BTK inhibitors for CLL/SLL after prior treatment
This study compares two oral targeted therapies, rocbrutinib and pirtobrutinib, for people with CLL or SLL whose disease has come back or stopped responding after treatment with a covalent BTK inhibitor (like ibrutinib). The goal is to see which drug works better and has fewer side effects.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 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.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 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.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07121140Recruiting
Home blood transfusions for cancer patients
This trial tests whether it is safe to give blood transfusions at home instead of in the hospital. It is for people who need regular blood transfusions for their cancer care.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - 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.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - 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.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06934382RecruitingPhase 1
CAR-T cell therapy for relapsed T-cell leukemia or lymphoma
This trial tests a new type of immunotherapy called anti-CD7 CAR-T cells for children and young adults with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia or lymphoma that has come back or not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if these specially engineered immune cells can find and destroy cancer cells that carry the CD7 protein.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges birth–29 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+ - 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.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 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).
York, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06423911RecruitingPhase 3
Study of olverembatinib for people with chronic phase CML
This study tests a new targeted drug called olverembatinib for people with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) that has stopped responding to other treatments. It aims to see if the drug can control the leukemia with fewer side effects.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06395103RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Zilovertamab vedotin for blood cancers and solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called zilovertamab vedotin for children and young adults with certain blood cancers or solid tumors. The drug is designed to target and kill cancer cells, and the study will see if it is safe and effective.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 6 months–25 years - NCT06211413Enrolling by invitation
Tracking heart issues in CLL patients on BTK inhibitors
This study watches for high blood pressure and irregular heartbeats in people with CLL who are starting a type of targeted therapy called a BTK inhibitor (acalabrutinib or zanubrutinib). Researchers will use a smartwatch and blood pressure cuff to monitor your heart health at home.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 22 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 - NCT05945849RecruitingPhase 1
Modified stem cells and CAR T cells for hard-to-treat AML
This trial tests a new approach for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has not gotten better with standard treatments. First, you receive modified stem cells, then specially designed immune cells (CAR T cells) that target a protein called CD33 on leukemia cells. The goal is to see if this combination can safely help your body fight the leukemia.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05865301Recruiting
Outcomes after approved immunotherapy for young blood cancer patients
This study looks at the real-world results of treating certain B-cell blood cancers in children and young adults with commercially available immunotherapy. It may help doctors better understand how these treatments work for patients after relapse or when they need additional therapy.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges Up to 26 years - NCT05674175RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Test two engineered immune cell treatments for B-cell leukemia
This trial tests a combination of two different engineered immune cell therapies to treat B-ALL (a leukemia). It’s designed for young people whose disease has come back, is hard to treat, or didn’t respond well to similar cell therapies.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges Up to 29 years - NCT05554393RecruitingPhase 2
Treating intermediate-risk AML in younger adults
This trial compares three different drug combinations for younger adults (18-59) with intermediate-risk AML. You will be assigned to one of three groups: standard chemotherapy (cytarabine + daunorubicin), that same chemotherapy plus venetoclax, or venetoclax combined with azacitidine.
Allentown, PennsylvaniaAges 18–59
Leukemia trials by city in Pennsylvania
Where these studies are running in Pennsylvania
Institutions with a site for the recruiting leukemia studies listed above.
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia · 5 studies
- UPMC Hillman Cancer Center · 5 studies
- Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest · 2 studies
- Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center · 2 studies
- Saint Christopher's Hospital for Children · 2 studies
- Thomas Jefferson University Hospital · 2 studies
- University of Pennsylvania · 2 studies
- University of Pennsylvania Hospital · 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 Pennsylvania?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 111 recruiting leukemia studies with a site in Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania?
- 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 Pennsylvania to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania 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.