Clinical trials · Washington, D.C., DC
Leukemia clinical trials in Washington, D.C.
We’re tracking 105 recruiting leukemia studies with a site in or near Washington, D.C. — 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 near Washington, D.C.
- NCT02390752RecruitingPhase 1
Early drug study for children and young adults with hard-to-treat cancers
This Phase 1 trial tests pexidartinib (TURALIO) to see how safe it is and how well it works against refractory (hard-to-treat) leukemias and solid tumors, including tumors seen with NF1 and MPNST. It mainly helps researchers learn the best way to dose the medication and gather early signals of benefit.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 3–35 - NCT07428707RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Study of pirtobrutinib in first-line CLL/SLL
This study tests a new oral medication called pirtobrutinib in people with previously untreated CLL or SLL. Researchers will collect blood and lymph node samples to understand how the immune system responds to the drug.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT00923442Enrolling by invitation
Study of blood cancers’ biology using stored or new tissue
This trial studies how different blood cancers and early (pre-cancer) blood conditions work, using tumor/blood tissue samples. It may help researchers learn more about disease biology for future treatments, with little to no extra risk if samples come from routine care.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 1–120 - NCT03226704Enrolling by invitation
Leukapheresis to prepare CAR cell therapy
This trial collects white blood cells through a procedure called leukapheresis to help make CAR or other adoptive cell therapies. It’s for people with certain cancers who are not in remission (or are at high risk of relapse) and can meet health and lab requirements.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 3–65 - NCT01087333Recruiting
Share blood samples to help study blood cancers and treatments
This study collects human samples (like blood or other specimens) to learn more about hairy cell leukemia and other leukemias. It also helps researchers develop new lab-made immune-based medicines for cancer treatment.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 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.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–59 - NCT04068597RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing inobrodib for blood cancers that came back
This is an early-stage study of inobrodib (CCS1477) for blood cancers like lymphoma, multiple myeloma, or acute myeloid leukemia that have returned or did not respond to standard treatment. It aims to see whether the drug is safe and can help control the cancer.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT00001529Recruiting
Bone marrow cell selection method study for transplants
This study tests improved ways to select and collect bone marrow cells from healthy donors for use in transplants. Researchers are looking for healthy volunteers to donate cells that may help people who need bone marrow transplants.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–60 - NCT02682667Recruiting
Providing blood samples for cancer immunotherapy research
This study collects and stores blood/tissue samples (called biospecimens) to support immunotherapy research at the cancer center. If you may qualify, your samples help researchers test new immune-based cancer treatments.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT04322383RecruitingPhase 2
Binimetinib for relapsed or refractory hairy cell leukemia
This trial tests a drug called binimetinib in people with a type of leukemia that has come back or not responded to treatment. It is for those whose cancer cells do not have a BRAF mutation.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT03986034RecruitingPhase 2
Venetoclax study in relapsed CLL using early tumor tracking
This trial tests how well venetoclax (a targeted pill for CLL) works in people whose CLL has come back or hasn’t responded. It also closely tracks early changes in the CLL cells to better understand what happens during treatment.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–85 - NCT05131022RecruitingPhase 1
Study of NX-5948 for relapsed B-cell blood cancers
This Phase 1 study tests NX-5948 in adults whose B-cell cancers have come back or did not respond to prior treatment. It aims to find a safe dose and see how well the treatment works in different types of B-cell malignancies.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT04830137RecruitingPhase 1
Test drug NX-2127 for hard-to-treat B-cell blood cancers
This Phase 1 trial tests the safety and early effectiveness of NX-2127 in adults with relapsed or refractory B-cell cancers. If you qualify, you may receive a new targeted treatment because your cancer has returned or not responded to prior therapies.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05254743RecruitingPhase 3
Pirtobrutinib versus ibrutinib for CLL or SLL
This Phase 3 trial compares two oral medicines—pirtobrutinib and ibrutinib—in people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) who need treatment. It’s designed to see which drug works better and is easier to take, especially for people with a specific genetic change in the cancer (17p deletion).
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT04815356RecruitingPhase 1
T cells designed to attack a blood cancer called hairy cell leukemia
This early-stage (Phase 1) study tests a new type of treatment made from your T cells (immune cells) that are programmed to find and kill cancer cells with a specific marker (CD22). It’s designed for people with hairy cell leukemia that has come back or didn’t respond to prior treatments, and it aims to see safety and how well the approach works.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05006716RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a new drug for certain B-cell blood cancers
This Phase 1/2 trial studies the safest dose and then effectiveness of BGB-16673 in people with specific B-cell malignancies. It may help by targeting cancer cells in these blood cancers, especially after other treatments like BTK inhibitors.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05237986Recruiting
Study brain and thinking effects after CAR T therapy in youth
This study looks at how CAR T-cell treatment affects thinking, learning, and day-to-day brain function in children and young adults with certain blood cancers. You (and a caregiver) may complete online testing so researchers can track these changes over time and whether support is needed.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 5 years+ - NCT05442515RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CAR T-cell treatment for hard-to-treat B-cell cancers in youth
This trial tests a personalized immune-cell therapy (CAR T cells) made to attack B-cell cancers that have come back or did not respond to prior treatment. It aims to see how well the treatment works and how safe it is in children and young adults.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 3–39 - NCT05724121Recruiting
Study heart rhythm changes during BTK or venetoclax treatment
This observational study tracks how your heart rhythm (heartbeat pattern) changes while you take a BTK inhibitor or venetoclax. It may help doctors better understand heart rhythm risks in people receiving these cancer-related medicines.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–110 - NCT06317649RecruitingPhase 2
Venetoclax and HMA for older adults with FLT3-mutated AML
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (venetoclax and a hypomethylating agent) plus a targeted FLT3 inhibitor for older or frail patients with a specific genetic change in their acute myeloid leukemia. The goal is to see if this treatment is safe and effective without using the strongest chemotherapy.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05947851RecruitingPhase 3
Nemtabrutinib plus venetoclax versus standard add-on therapy
This Phase 3 study tests whether adding nemtabrutinib to venetoclax works better than the usual next treatment approach (venetoclax plus rituximab) in people with relapsed or treatment-resistant CLL/SLL. It may help by improving how well the cancer responds after at least one prior therapy.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06366789RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug for AML with FLT3 or spliceosome mutations
This trial tests a new drug called ZE46-0134 for adults with AML that has a specific gene change (FLT3 or spliceosome mutation) and hasn't been controlled by prior treatment. It aims to find the right dose and see if it can help stop the leukemia from growing.
College Park, MarylandAges 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.
Falls Church, VirginiaAges 4–18 - NCT03150693RecruitingPhase 3
New treatment for young adults with CD22-positive ALL
This Phase 3 trial tests adding inotuzumab ozogamicin to standard chemotherapy for newly diagnosed CD22-positive B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). It may help more patients achieve remission and reduce the risk of the leukemia coming back, while also checking safety and tolerability.
Falls Church, VirginiaAges 18–39
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Leukemia trials in other cities
Where these studies are running near Washington, D.C.
Institutions with a site for the recruiting leukemia studies listed above.
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center · 14 studies
- American Oncology Partners, PA · 2 studies
- Inova Fairfax Medical Campus · 2 studies
- Inova Schar Cancer Institute · 2 studies
- The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders · 2 studies
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center · 2 studies
- Inova Children's Hospital
- National Institute of Health
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.
Common questions
- Are there leukemia clinical trials near Washington, D.C.?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 105 recruiting leukemia studies with a site near Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C.?
- 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 Washington, D.C. to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Washington, D.C., 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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