Clinical trials
Leukemia clinical trials
Cancer of the blood and bone marrow that affects how blood cells are made. We’re tracking 1,284 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05327894RecruitingPhase 3
Infants with a specific leukemia genetic change
This study tests a treatment plan for babies under 1 year with leukemia that has a KMT2A gene rearrangement. It may help by trying to improve outcomes in this high-risk group, sometimes using a drug called blinatumomab (depending on eligibility).
Buenos AiresAges 1 day–1 year - NCT05304377RecruitingPhase 1
Early trial drug for chronic-phase CML after prior treatments
This Phase 1 study tests ELVN-001 in people with chronic-phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) who have had limited benefit or side effects from other CML medicines. It may help shrink leukemia activity safely and find the best dosing for people who still need treatment options.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05105152RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T cell therapy for kids with CD33 AML that came back
This Phase 1 study tests a type of lab-made immune cell therapy (CAR T cells) made from your T cells to treat AML that has relapsed or not responded, as long as the cancer shows a marker called CD33. The goal is to see if the treatment is safe and can help control AML after it returns or resists standard therapy.
Seattle, WashingtonAges Up to 30 years - NCT05014165Recruiting
Cord blood study for leukemia with stored birth samples
This study looks at leukemia “genetic clues” using special stored samples, including cord blood saved at birth. It may help researchers better understand leukemia biology and how common mutations may show up early.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges Up to 25 years - NCT05046444Recruiting
Testing tricky blood cancer diagnoses with advanced DNA sequencing
This study uses advanced DNA sequencing to figure out unclear or unusual blood (hematologic) conditions when standard tests are not enough. It may help your care team reach a more accurate diagnosis by better understanding what’s driving your illness.
MunichAges 18–99 - NCT04988555RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of an investigational drug for high-risk acute leukemia
This Phase 1/2 study tests enzomenib (DSP-5336) in people with relapsed or hard-to-treat acute leukemia (and, in some places, certain other blood cancers). The goal is to see how the drug works and how safe it is, especially for leukemia cases with specific genetic changes (KMT2A/MLL or NPM1).
Newport Beach, CaliforniaAges 12 years+ - NCT04941716RecruitingPhase 2
Acalabrutinib plus venetoclax for hard-to-treat CLL/SLL
This Phase 2 trial studies whether combining acalabrutinib and venetoclax can shrink or control chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) that has come back or did not respond to prior treatment. It may help by attacking the cancer using two different medicines together.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT04872478RecruitingPhase 1
Early-phase drug safety and dosing study for relapsed blood cancers
This Phase 1 trial tests MRX-2843 in teenagers and adults whose leukemia has come back or did not respond to prior treatment. The main goals are to find safe dosing and learn how the body processes the drug.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 12 years+ - NCT04881240RecruitingPhase 1
Donor T-cell therapy for CD19-positive leukemia in young patients
This study tests a new treatment using donor immune cells (T-cells) that target a protein called CD19 on leukemia cells. It is for children and young adults with CD19-positive leukemia that has come back or not responded to standard treatments.
Memphis, TennesseeAges Up to 21 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+ - NCT04645199Recruiting
Long-term follow-up study for blood and bone marrow diseases
This study is collecting long-term follow-up information from people diagnosed with certain blood and bone marrow conditions. It may help doctors understand what happens over time and improve future care, but you’re mainly contributing data rather than receiving a new treatment.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT04466059Recruiting
AI tool for leukemia diagnosis using blood or marrow samples
This study tests whether an AI (computer system) can help improve leukemia and related blood cancer diagnoses. You may be able to help if your doctor is already evaluating you for a possible blood disorder and your sample is high enough quality for testing.
Munich, BavariaAges 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.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT04169737RecruitingPhase 2
Acalabrutinib and venetoclax for high-risk CLL or SLL
This trial tests whether acalabrutinib and venetoclax (with or without early obinutuzumab) can control chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). It is mainly for people whose disease is high-risk, has come back, or did not respond to earlier treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04050280RecruitingPhase 2
Testing an antibody drug for relapsed or hard-to-treat AML
This trial studies a drug called CLAG-GO (an antibody with chemotherapy drugs attached) in adults with AML that has come back or did not respond to treatment. It aims to improve outcomes for people whose leukemia is persistent, relapsed, or refractory.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT03802695RecruitingPhase 1
Orca-Q pill to help during stem cell transplant
This Phase 1 trial studies Orca-Q to see if it is safe and works when added around the time of an allogeneic (donor) stem cell transplant for certain blood cancers. If you qualify, the study may offer a new option for managing the transplant immune response.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 12–78 - NCT03666000RecruitingPhase 1
Azer-cel for B-cell lymphoma and leukemia that has returned
This trial tests an investigational cell therapy called Azer-cel for people with certain types of blood cancer (non-Hodgkin lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma, or B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia) that has come back or not responded to previous treatments. The therapy uses your own immune cells that have been modified to find and attack cancer cells.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT03629171RecruitingPhase 2
Liposome-encapsulated daunorubicin-cytarabine and venetoclax for acute myeloid leukemia
This trial tests a combination of two chemotherapy drugs packaged in a special fat coating (liposome) plus a targeted pill called venetoclax for adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back, not responded, or is newly diagnosed. The goal is to see if this combination is safe and effective.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03533816RecruitingPhase 1
Gamma delta T-cell infusion after stem cell transplant
This early-phase study tests giving a special immune-cell treatment after an allogeneic (donor) stem cell transplant, plus a medication given after transplant to help the new immune system work better. It may help prevent or treat cancer returning after transplant.
Westwood, KansasAges 18–65 - NCT03471260RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Ivosidenib and venetoclax for IDH1-mutated leukemia or MDS
This Phase 1/2 study tests whether the medicines ivosidenib and venetoclax (with or without azacitidine) can help people with certain “IDH1-mutated” blood cancers like AML or high-risk MDS. It’s meant for patients whose disease has come back, doesn’t respond, or who can’t safely get standard chemotherapy.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT03214562RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Venetoclax plus chemotherapy for acute leukemia
This trial studies how well venetoclax combined with chemotherapy treats newly diagnosed or returning (relapsed) or hard-to-treat (refractory) acute myeloid leukemia (AML). It’s mainly for people who can’t use standard AML therapy well, or whose disease came back.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT02872987Recruiting
Adult blood cancer registry study with stored samples
This study enrolls adults with certain blood cancers to better understand diagnosis, treatment choices, and outcomes. You may also be asked to provide or have tissue/blood samples saved so researchers can study what’s going on in the disease.
GrazAges 18 years+ - NCT03017820RecruitingPhase 1
Vaccine plus immune drugs for relapsed blood cancers
This early-phase trial tests a personalized-style vaccine (called VSV-hIFNβ-NIS) given alone or with other cancer-fighting medicines, including drugs that help the immune system attack. It is designed for people with certain relapsed or hard-to-treat multiple myeloma, acute myeloid leukemia, or lymphomas, to see if the treatment can shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for leukemia?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,284 recruiting leukemia studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a leukemia trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a leukemia trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
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.