Clinical trials
Myelodysplastic Syndromes clinical trials
Below are recruiting myelodysplastic syndromes clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 279 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07582172RecruitingPhase 2
Stem Cell Transplant for Hard-to-Treat Blood Cancers in Older Adults
This trial tests a new combination of radiation and chemotherapy to prepare your body for a stem cell transplant from a matched donor. It's designed for older patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) that hasn't responded well to standard treatments.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06764511Recruiting
Biosimilar EPO for anemia in low-risk MDS
This trial tests how well a biosimilar version of erythropoietin (a drug that boosts red blood cells) works in people with low-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) who have anemia. It aims to see if this treatment can safely improve low hemoglobin levels without needing more intensive therapies.
BolognaAges 18 years+ - NCT07355478Recruiting
Asia myelodysplastic syndrome registry study
This study is a registry, meaning it collects information about people with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) to help doctors learn more about the condition. If you join, you simply allow your existing medical data to be used for research. It does not involve any new treatments or tests.
SingaporeAges 18 years+ - NCT07319845RecruitingPhase 2
Study of a new drug for anemia in lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes
This trial tests an investigational drug, TAK-226, for people with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) who have anemia. The study aims to see if the drug can help improve blood counts and reduce the need for red blood cell transfusions.
Tokyo, Bunkyo-kuAges 18 years+ - NCT06923488RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Leflunomide and decitabine for returning MDS
This trial tests a new combination of two drugs—leflunomide and decitabine—for people with MDS that has come back or hasn't responded to treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can help control the disease.
Morgantown, West VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06847867RecruitingPhase 2
Testing momelotinib for low-risk myelodysplastic syndrome
This study tests a new drug, momelotinib, for people with a low-risk form of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) who need red blood cell transfusions and have already tried one other treatment (like ESAs or luspatercept). The goal is to see if momelotinib can help reduce transfusion needs.
Goodyear, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06692894Recruiting
Inflammation and Heart Risk in Myelodysplastic Syndromes
This study looks at whether certain signs of inflammation in the blood can help predict heart problems in people with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). If you have MDS and are generally well enough to participate, this trial may help doctors better understand and manage your risk of heart disease.
Burlington, VermontAges 18 years+ - NCT06616636RecruitingPhase 1
Rezatapopt and azacitidine for AML or MDS with a specific TP53 mutation
This trial tests a new drug, rezatapopt, combined with azacitidine for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) that has come back or not responded to treatment. It is only for people whose cancer cells have a specific change in a gene called TP53 (the Y220C mutation). The goal is to see if this combination can help control the disease.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06502145RecruitingPhase 1
Iadademstat with hypomethylating agent for MDS
This trial tests a new oral medication (iadademstat) combined with a standard therapy called a hypomethylating agent for people with higher-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) or related blood cancers. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and effective.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT06484062RecruitingPhase 1
Testing cirtuvivint alone and with ASTX727 for leukemia and MDS
This trial tests a new drug called cirtuvivint, given alone or with another drug (ASTX727), for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) that has come back or not responded to treatment, and for people with high-risk MDS who have not been treated before. The goal is to see if these combinations work better than current options.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT06465953RecruitingPhase 3
Ivosidenib vs azacitidine for IDH1-mutated MDS
This trial tests if the drug ivosidenib alone or azacitidine alone can help people with a specific type of MDS that has an IDH1 mutation. It is for people who have not had strong MDS treatments yet.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT06399640RecruitingPhase 1
Eltanexor and venetoclax for blood cancers
This trial tests a combination of two oral drugs, eltanexor and venetoclax, for people with certain types of blood cancer that have come back or not responded to previous treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can help control the disease.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06304103RecruitingPhase 2
Study of AND017 for low-risk myelodysplastic syndrome
This trial tests an experimental drug called AND017 for people with a certain type of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) that is low-risk and not linked to a chromosome 5 deletion. The goal is to see if AND017 can help improve low red blood cell counts (anemia) and reduce or avoid the need for blood transfusions.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT05292664RecruitingPhase 1
Venetoclax trial for high-risk blood cancers in young patients
This Phase 1 study tests venetoclax to treat certain high-risk blood cancers in children, teens, or young adults. It is designed to see if the drug can work safely for patients whose disease has returned or did not respond to prior treatment.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 1–40 - NCT04245397RecruitingPhase 1
Test drug SX-682 with decitabine for myelodysplastic syndrome
This Phase 1 trial tests whether SX-682 given alone or with decitabine can treat myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) that has not responded well to prior therapy. It also studies safety and the best dose, which may help people who have limited treatment options.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT04869683Recruiting
Collecting blood and tissue samples in myelodysplastic syndrome
This trial collects and stores biological samples (like blood or other lab materials) from people with myelodysplastic syndrome, to help researchers learn more about the disease. It may help future diagnosis or treatments, even if it doesn’t directly test a new medicine.
BrestAges 18 years+ - NCT04726241RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing blood and bone marrow samples in young leukemia patients
This trial looks at blood and bone marrow samples from children and teens whose leukemia has come back or is hard to treat. The goal is to better understand the disease and guide future options for these patients.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges Up to 22 years - NCT04608110RecruitingPhase 1
Novel therapy for myelodysplastic syndrome
This study tests a new combination treatment for people with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a blood disorder. The drug aims to slow the disease and improve blood counts, and might be an option for patients who haven't responded to other treatments.
Bunkyō CityAges 20 years+ - NCT04239157RecruitingPhase 2
Canakinumab shot for lower-risk MDS and related blood disorders
This trial tests canakinumab, a medication that blocks inflammation, given as a skin (subcutaneous) injection. It is for adults with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) or a related condition (chronic myelomonocytic leukemia or CCUS) to see if it can improve blood counts and reduce problems like anemia or transfusion needs.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04047641RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Quizartinib with chemotherapy for new or returning leukemia
This trial tests a combination of anti-leukemia drugs (including quizartinib) together with chemotherapy for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a rare mixed-type leukemia, or high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). It may help by trying to better control cancer in people whose disease is newly diagnosed or has returned/not responded to prior treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03661307RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of quizartinib, decitabine, and venetoclax for acute myeloid leukemia or high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome
This trial combines three drugs to treat certain types of leukemia or a related blood condition. It may be an option for people who cannot have standard intensive chemo, or for those whose disease has come back.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03630991RecruitingPhase 1
Calcium chelator medicine for AML or MDS during chemotherapy
This Phase 1 study tests whether edetate calcium disodium (also called succimer) can be safely given to people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) while they are on chemotherapy. The goal is to learn the safest dose and whether it has signs of helping the blood cancer respond to treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 1 year+ - NCT03383575RecruitingPhase 2
Azacitidine plus enasidenib for IDH2-mutant MDS
This trial tests whether combining azacitidine with enasidenib helps people with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) that has an IDH2 mutation. It’s designed for people who are either new to “hypomethylating” treatment or whose MDS returned/worsened after it.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 12 years+ - NCT02727803RecruitingPhase 2
Personalized natural killer cell therapy for blood cancers
This trial tests a customized immune-cell treatment (NK cells) for certain blood cancers to try to control or eliminate cancer cells. You may qualify if your cancer has come back, did not fully respond, or has higher risk features.
Houston, TexasAges 15–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for myelodysplastic syndromes?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 279 recruiting myelodysplastic syndromes 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 myelodysplastic syndromes 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 myelodysplastic syndromes 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.
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