Clinical trials
MDS clinical trials
Below are recruiting mds clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 137 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04419649RecruitingPhase 2
Elritercept for anemia in lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes
This trial tests elritercept, a medicine meant to improve anemia (low blood count) in adults with certain lower-risk bone marrow disorders called MDS. If you qualify, the study may help reduce the need for blood transfusions or improve anemia symptoms.
Hot Springs, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT04187105RecruitingPhase 2
Total marrow radiation using a targeted intensity plan before transplant
This Phase 2 study tests a more precise type of whole bone-marrow radiation before a stem cell transplant. It may help patients with certain high-risk blood cancers by preparing the body for transplant more safely and effectively.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–75 - NCT04064060RecruitingPhase 3
Long-term safety follow-up for luspatercept study participants
This trial studies the long-term safety of luspatercept (ACE-536) in people who already took part in an earlier luspatercept study. It mainly helps doctors better understand ongoing side effects and overall safety over time.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03970096RecruitingPhase 2
Reduce graft-versus-host disease after stem cell transplant
This Phase 2 study tests ways to lower the risk of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a serious complication after an allogeneic stem cell transplant from a matched donor. It is for people with acute leukemia or MDS who are going to receive intensive conditioning therapy, aiming to improve safety while keeping the transplant effective.
Tampa, FloridaAges 1–60 - NCT03850418RecruitingPhase 2
Azacitidine for blood chimerism changes after transplant
This Phase 2 study tests whether azacitidine can improve outcomes when donor blood “chimerism” starts dropping after an allogeneic stem cell transplant. It’s for people with AML, MDS, MPN, or CMML who are experiencing early warning signs in their blood counts after transplant but without clear relapse in the bone marrow.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18–75 - NCT03680677Recruiting
Checking frailty to guide treatment in older blood cancer patients
This study checks “frailty” (how strong and able you are to function) to help choose better treatment for people age 60+ with certain blood cancers like acute leukemia or MDS. It may help clinicians tailor care before major treatments like transplant or CAR T-cell therapy.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 60 years+ - 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+ - NCT03050268Recruiting
Study of childhood cancer risk in families
This study looks at inherited (family) risk for childhood cancers, including families with early cancers or known cancer risk conditions. It may help researchers understand why some children get cancer and improve future risk detection and care.
Memphis, TennesseeAges Any age - NCT02808858Recruiting
Italian registry for newly diagnosed MDS patients
This study is a registry that collects information from people newly diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). It helps researchers understand the condition better and may guide future studies.
Alessandria, ALAges 18–106 - NCT02269592Recruiting
Study blood marker changes in early, symptom-free blood cancers
This study follows people with early, “precursor” blood conditions to learn what changes in their blood or bone marrow signal progression. It may help doctors better predict outcomes and understand why some people develop symptom-causing cancer.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT02203903RecruitingPhase 1
Donor T-cell treatment after transplant for high-risk AML and MDS
This Phase 1 trial studies an advanced form of donated immune cells given after a stem cell transplant to help prevent leukemia coming back. It mainly looks at safety and whether the treatment can work in people with very high-risk AML or MDS who have not relapsed.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 6 months–80 years - NCT01351545Recruiting
Cryopreserved cord blood access program for transplant patients
This trial studies an organized way to obtain and distribute unlicensed (not FDA-approved for general use) stored cord blood units that have been frozen and kept. It may help people who need a cord blood transplant but don’t fit the “licensed cord blood only” options.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges Any age - NCT01861106RecruitingPhase 2
Bone marrow transplant for GATA2 mutations
This trial tests a bone marrow transplant (called allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant) as a treatment for people with GATA2 mutations or MonoMAC. The goal is to replace faulty immune cells with healthy donor cells, which may reduce infections and improve immune function.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 6–70 - NCT01515527RecruitingPhase 2
Cladribine plus low-dose cytarabine and decitabine for AML or MDS
This Phase 2 study tests a combination chemotherapy plan (cladribine, low-dose cytarabine, and decitabine) for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). It aims to shrink the leukemia/MDS and improve outcomes, including for certain people who may not tolerate standard treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 60 years+ - NCT00662090Recruiting
Study of blood disorders in children with MDS or JMML
This study looks at two childhood blood disorders—myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML). The goal is to describe how these conditions work in children and better understand them over time.
Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-WurttembergAges Up to 17 years - NCT01174108RecruitingPhase 2
Stem cell transplant with donor T-cells for severe bone marrow failure
This Phase 2 study tests a specific type of donor stem cell transplant for severe bone marrow failure conditions, aiming to improve cure rates while reducing transplant risks. It includes people with diseases like severe aplastic anemia and certain bone marrow disorders, especially when standard transplant plans feel too risky.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 4–80 - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for mds?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 137 recruiting mds 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 mds 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 mds 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.