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Myelodysplastic Syndromes clinical trials in Maryland
We’re tracking 26 recruiting myelodysplastic syndromes studies with a site in Maryland — 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 in Maryland
- 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+ - 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.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 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.
Baltimore, MarylandAges Up to 22 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.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - 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.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06303193RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a kinase inhibitor drug for MDS and MDS/MPN in adults and teens
This trial tests a drug called pacritinib in people with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) or MDS/myeloproliferative neoplasms (MDS/MPN). The drug targets several proteins that may help control the disease, especially for those who have not responded to other treatments.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 12–120 - NCT06196203RecruitingPhase 2
Study of AK117 with Azacitidine for High-Risk MDS
This trial tests a new drug, AK117, combined with azacitidine for people newly diagnosed with high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), a blood disorder. The goal is to see if the combination can help improve outcomes.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06499285RecruitingPhase 3
Study of elritercept for anemia in low-risk MDS needing transfusions
This trial tests an investigational drug called elritercept for adults with a specific type of low-risk MDS (myelodysplastic syndromes) who have anemia (low red blood cells) and need regular blood transfusions. The goal is to see if elritercept can reduce or eliminate the need for transfusions.
Columbia, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06577441RecruitingPhase 2
Adding enasidenib to usual care for higher-risk MDS with IDH2 mutation
This trial tests whether adding enasidenib (a targeted pill) to the standard chemotherapy (cedazuridine-decitabine) works better than the chemotherapy alone for people with higher-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) whose cells have a specific change in the IDH2 gene.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07102849Enrolling by invitation
Studying bone marrow failure with biospecimens and data
This study analyzes blood, bone marrow, and medical information from people with bone marrow failure syndromes (BMFS) and healthy volunteers to better understand these conditions and find new ways to help patients.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 2–120 - NCT07071155RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Momelotinib with a hypomethylating agent for certain blood cancers
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, momelotinib and a hypomethylating agent, for people with certain slow-growing blood cancers. If you have a diagnosis like chronic myelomonocytic leukemia or chronic neutrophilic leukemia and have an enlarged spleen, this study might be exploring a new treatment option for you.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–100 - 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 - NCT00900198Recruiting
Give cancer tissue samples to help future cancer research
This study collects tissue or other cancer-related samples to help researchers better understand cancer and develop better tests or treatments. You can join if you are being evaluated for or treated for cancer, and you agree to let your samples be used for research.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 2 months+ - NCT05564390RecruitingPhase 2
MyeloMATCH screening to match you to AML or MDS treatment
This study screens people with newly suspected acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) to see which treatment approach fits best—either a specific study treatment or standard care. It may help by directing you to the right option and by sharing your blood/bone marrow samples for research.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT04093570Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Extension study for people continuing ASTX727 from a prior trial
This study checks whether continuing ASTX727 for people who already benefited from it in an earlier Taiho study is safe and effective. It may be an option if you stayed on ASTX727 at the end of your parent study and your doctor felt it was helping you.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05350748Recruiting
MDS study using detailed tests on blood and bone marrow
This study carefully evaluates people with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and closely related blood disorders using detailed medical, blood, and bone marrow testing. The goal is to better understand these conditions and how they progress, which may help guide future care.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 1 day–120 years - NCT03173937RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Cord blood transplant for severe aplastic anemia or MDS
This trial tests a special type of cord blood transplant using lab-grown stem cells to help the new blood-forming cells “take” sooner. It’s for people with severe aplastic anemia or certain MDS cases who have not responded well to standard immune-suppressing treatments.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 4–75 - 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.
Bethesda, MarylandAges Any age - NCT03520647RecruitingPhase 2
Haplo transplant for severe bone marrow failure using donor cells
This trial tests a stem cell transplant from a closely matched but not fully matched family donor (haploidentical), with chemotherapy after the transplant to help prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). It may help people with severe aplastic anemia, certain MDS after transformation, or PNH when other treatments have not worked or are not available.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 4–75 - 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+ - 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).
Baltimore, MarylandAges 12 years+ - NCT05588154Recruiting
Donate blood and other samples to study blood cancers
This study asks healthy adults to provide blood, bone marrow (if needed), skin, saliva, and stool samples. Scientists use these samples to compare patterns related to myeloid (bone-marrow) blood cancers, which may help future research and tests.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT06398457RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Darzalex Before Stem Cell Transplant for High-Risk Graft Failure
This trial tests giving a drug called Darzalex Faspro before the usual desensitization and a stem cell transplant for people at high risk of graft failure due to donor-specific antibodies. The goal is to prevent the transplant from failing.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07019155Recruiting
DDX41 gene study for families with cancer risk
This study looks at people and families who have changes in the DDX41 gene or similar genes that may increase the risk of cancer. By joining, you can help researchers learn more about these gene changes and how they affect health.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 1 month–120 years
Myelodysplastic Syndromes trials by city in Maryland
Where these studies are running in Maryland
Institutions with a site for the recruiting myelodysplastic syndromes studies listed above.
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center · 9 studies
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins · 6 studies
- Johns Hopkins University · 3 studies
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center · 3 studies
- Maryland Oncology Hematology · 2 studies
- The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders · 2 studies
- Johns Hopkins Main Center
- Massive Bio
What taking part in a myelodysplastic syndromes 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.
Myelodysplastic Syndromes trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there myelodysplastic syndromes clinical trials in Maryland?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 26 recruiting myelodysplastic syndromes studies with a site in Maryland, 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 myelodysplastic syndromes study in Maryland?
- 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 Maryland to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Maryland, 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 myelodysplastic syndromes 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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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.